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Over 29 years of 3D Cadd modeling and design experience. 

Initial training: Boeing Co. 1979 Computervision CADDS3 

over 60,320 hours using     Computervision CADDS3

                                              Computervision CADDS4

                                              Computervision CADDS4X

                                              Catia V4

                                              Solidworks

I currently own my own license of Solidworks. I have 2008 loaded and have done numerous jobs from concept to prototype.

 

Experience:
CAD, CAM, CAE, CIM 58,000 + Hours
Electrical Wire Diagrams, Schematics, Printed Circuit, Wire Wrap, Data Extract, Auto Route and Circuit Design.
Mechanical Layout Design ANSI and ISO Detail Including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing: Gas Turbine Engines, Aircraft Engines, Nacelles, Aircraft Propulsion Systems, HVAC Systems, Automatic and Manual Transmissions, Convertible Top Linkages, Progressive Dies, Draw Dies, Plastic Molds, Checking Fixtures, Hydraulic Valves, Differentials, Throttle and Clutch Linkages, Windshield Wiper Systems, Windshield Washer Systems, Agricultural Equipment, Construction Equipment and Heavy Truck Bodies Chassis and Components.
CAD Checking of Mechanical and Electrical Data Bases for part integrity, Installation, Tolerance Stack-up and Data Base Quality.
Finite Element Modeling (FEM) of Transmission, Engine, Construction Equipment Components, Linkages, Wheels and Bearings.
Numerical Control Programming, CAD Profiles and Surfaces.
Rapid Prototype Stereo Lithography and Selective Laser Sintering.
Surface Design, Solid Modeling, Pattern Making.

 Employment:

 
·        Aug. 2004  to Present Archbar Design.
Vancouver, Wa.

Solidworks
Design and Detail of Blow Molded and Injection Molded plastic parts. Design and Detail of Cardiac Stint for fatigue analysis. Design, Detail and Prototype of an Incline Elevator. Layout and Detail of Automation Machinery. Design, detail and prototype of mechanisms for hand tools. Design and detail of Kiosk for computer interaction display. Electronic component packaging, design, detail and prototyping for medical industry electronic test equipment.

 
·        Jan. 1994 to Aug. 2004 Freightliner Corp.
Portland, Or.

 Catia and Solidworks
Design and Detail of Heavy Truck (Freightliner Century Class, Argosy, FLN, M2 and P3) Windshield Wiper Systems, Windshield Washer Systems, Clutch, Brake and Throttle Pedals and Linkages, Steering Columns and Brackets, Door Latch Mechanisms, Injection and Blow Molded Plastic Components.
 
·        June 1992 to Jan. 1994 JI Case
Burlington, Ia.
Catia and Computervision CADDS 4X
Design and Detail of Cab Components, Sheet metal Stampings, Plastic Fender Moldings, Foot and Hand Throttle Systems and Loader Arms for the 580 L Backhoe.

 
·        Sep. 1990 to June 1992 Volvo-GM
Greensboro, NC.
Catia and Computervision CADDS 4X
Design and Detail of Class 8 Heavy Truck (Volvo VN) Wire Harnesses and Components, Molded Plastic Sealed Bulkhead Passthroughs, Fuse Block Assemblies and In-Dash Front Serviceable Electrical Power Distribution Center.
 
·        May 1987 to Sep. 1990 JI Case
Schofield, Wi.
Computervision CADDS 4X
Design and Detail of Articulated Wheel Loader (Case 621, 721 and 821) Buckets, Chassis, Drive Systems, Cooling Systems, Electrical and Hydraulic Systems.
 
·        Dec 1986 to May 1987 Goodyear Aerospace
Akron, Oh.
Computervision CADDS 4X
Design of Propulsion System For Navy Blimp, Nacelle and Exhaust System for Gas Turbine Engine, Drive System for Vectoring Fan, Generators and Water Recovery System.
 
·        June 1986 to Dec 1986 GM Hydromatic
Ypsilanti, Mi.
Computervision CADDS 4X
Valve Body Design and Detail, Tolerance Stack-up Checks and Redesign of Automatic and Manual Transmissions.
 
·        Aug. 1985 to June 1986 Williams International
Walled Lake, Mi.
Computervision CADDS 4X
Gas Turbine Engine Design, Detail, Checking, NBC Air Filtration System.
 
·        Jan. 1980 to Aug. 1985 Ronart Inc.
Detroit, Mi.
Computervision CADDS 4 and 4X
System Management, PC Design, Wire Diagrams, Harness Design and Detail, Progressive Die Design and NC Programming.

 

·        Jan. 1979 to Jan. 1980 Boeing Co.
Seattle, Wa.
Computervision CADDS 3
System Management, PC Design, Wire Diagrams, Harness Design and Detail.

 


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Vancouver, Washington

Phone:  360901-2675   FAX:  360-258-2006


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