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Proposals Department
Tonawanda, NY
Sep 2015 - Jan 2016 (4 months)
• Work with corporate customers to design/build specialty equipment
• Review engineering drawings and determine time/costs associated with manufacturing
• Research exotic materials and innovative processes
• Establish relationships with both customers and vendors
• Incorporate appropriate ASME/ASTM code into projects
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New Product Development
Twinsburg, OH
Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 (2 months)
• Designed, fabricated, installed and tested modern steering kits for classic cars.
• Developed a first of it's kind - bolt on rack and pinion set-up for a solid front axle vehicle (1974 Bronco)
• Filmed installation videos, wrote instruction sheets and created BOM's for the kits.
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New Product Development
Twinsburg, OH
Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 (2 months)
• Designed, fabricated, installed and tested aftermarket steering systems for UTV's
• Outfitted a 2015 Can-am Maverick with sponsor accessories prior to being shown at SEMA
• Filmed installation videos, wrote instruction sheets and created BOM's for the kits
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Mechanic
RIT Facilities Mangement
Henrietta, NY
Mar 2012 - May 2015 (3 years 2 months)
• Maintain and repair equipment owned by RIT (tractors, mowers, plow trucks, etc.)
• Fabricate custom solutions using MIG welding, plasma cutting, etc.
• Perform urgent repairs on site
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Tool Design
Ariel Corporation
Mount Vernon, OH
Jan 2014 - Aug 2014 (7 months)
• Created and implemented fixtures/tooling for manufacturing
• Integrated SMED and lean manufacturing into fixtures and processes
• Calculated load ratings for equipment in excess of four tons
• Optimized and standardized processes to minimize interruptions
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HPV Design/Development
RIT
Henrietta, NY
Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 (3 months)
• Designed and conceptualized a carbon-fiber, folding, electric bicycle prototype
• Researched cutting-edge designs, materials and processes
• Developed fixtures and molds using wood, aluminum and composites
• Fostered technical and engineering skills simultaneously
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Manufacturing Engineering
Tilt Scooters
Mokena, IL
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012 (2 months)
• Designed and developed a custom, in-house anodizing line with $30k budget
• Optimized process to allow for a double in production figures with a 1 year payback
• Researched processes and created a system of experimental data
• Coordinated with lead engineers to maintain objectives
• Performed purchasing duties for various equipment