Mechanical Engineering for...
New product design and development
Re-design of existing products
Documentation of existing hardware
Process documentation
Repair of unsupported equipment
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Listen and Learn
Engineering starts with an active conversation to get to the root of the problem. This is often the hardest part and is frequently an ongoing process for the whole of the project. I will ask questions with you and your team, take notes, and learn how you want to address the problem. Then, on my own or collaboratively, research to learn how others have solved the problem in the past to find new ways to attack it in the present.
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Rout and Prioritize
With the terrain of the problem mapped, we will decide on a plan of action, set goals, and determine timelines. We can estimate the project budget or mange it as a time and materials project.
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Execute and Implement
With the rout set, we will build and design your product. You may want constant connection and collaboration or hand- free mode with correction points in the form of design reviews. The output of this project phase depends on what kind of work we are doing, but it is often a set of documents on how to make the product.
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Observe and Correct
With the first prototypes comes the need for feedback and ongoing improvement. I have a long-term commitment to the performance of your product. I will be here to help should things not go to plan. We can remain adaptable to keep your products on the cutting edge and navigate setbacks.
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This is a busness relationship
I want you to feel confident in the investments you are making through me. My plan is to earn your trust by delivering exceptional quality and tailoring our approach to fit your budget.
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Steward, not super hero.
If I can't reasonably commit to a job for whatever reason, I will say so. I am not a superhero; I am a steward, which means that I have an obligation to place your success over my personal desires.
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I take care of the details
I use industry standard engineering tools to manage the data of my clients. And I have years of experience using them.
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We can find a way
I may not be the right person for the job. But let me help with finding the right person or team for your project. I have a network of peers and businesses, who will either know the answer or the right person to talk to.
Background
I got my start early on, many years of taking things apart and fixing products taught me a lot. School sharped and refined that. Now, the challenges that my customers provide are my teachers. I get to collaborate with the piers and mentors in my industry to overcome and learn more.
Worked at Martin Company
Four years working experience at a fast-paced design and production company.
I was the first mechanical engineer hired at Martin Company and was able to assist in hiring the second to take on more capability before I was done.
Designed enclosures and sensor housings for custom electrical equipment in a diverse spread of applications.
Worked closely with electrical hardware engineers and software engineers to meet our customers’ goals.
Tested third-party products and wrote test plans and reports.
Implemented and administrated SolidWorks PDM/Vault data management for mechanical documents. Including part cards for metadata and BOM management. (Kind of nerdy, but I really enjoyed that)
Trained at LeTourneau University
Four-year degree as a “Bachelor of science engineering technology, mechanical concentration”
What does this mean:
I have a lot of hands-on and theoretical training in topics ranging from physics, mechanical applications design testing measurement and motors and many other topics. And have developed a love of continual education on these and many unrelated topics.
Tools used:
SolidWorks Professional, 3D and 2D CAD
AutoCAD LT, 2D CAD
FEMM (For static physics analysis)
Adobe Illustrator (For front panels and labels)
Prusa XL dual head 3D printer. I keep a stock of filament as well for rush jobs.
I am able to work in several other CAD packages as well, if you have a compatibility need, please let me know.