Joseph — Mechanical Engineer PE

Design manufacturing and process equipment for various industries, including textiles, waste water treatment, automated systems, and process piping (water, steam, chemical, and air) Analyze all submitted bid documents, specifications, and drawings to create equipment adhering to performance, cost, and maintenance requirements Conduct stress simulations and review proposed equipment to ensure all designs exceed safety standards Create an interactive product configuration program to standardize equipment and reduce design time, thus increasing project profit margins

Designed, fabricated, and tested complex aerospace and military equipment for clients, including NASA and the Joint Strike Fighter program Appointed to oversee day to day project operations of multiple stages of research, design, development, and testing Conducted hydraulic and power transmission testing, generated detailed reports, and provided data analysis in order to improve processes and products Reviewed project deadlines and coordinated employees' schedules to ensure timely project completion

Reviewed technical aspects of various pumps, motors, bearing blocks, impellers, and other products to ensure compliance with customer requirements and company standards Led the design of a $500,000 test stand for a new product line Designed and fabricated product modifications, including one-off and prototypes

Developed innovative and cost-effective solutions to design challenges in various industries, including automotive, household goods, munitions/defense, office supplies, and agriculture Worked effectively with multi-disciplinary teams of professionals (e.g., manufacturing and electrical) during fabrication, prototyping, installation, and startup of mechanical devices and equipment Acquired hands-on knowledge of common manufacturing operations, such as milling, welding, turning, bending, shearing, punching, sawing, drilling, and plasma cutting Configured and incorporated specific motors, pneumatic and hydraulic actuators, timing belt/chain components, rack and pinion, screw, bearings, conveyors, rail systems, vacuum systems, and various sensors into designs

Reviewed over 200 designs and plans to ensure feasibility, hydraulic accuracy, and compliance of all environmental, federal, state and local codes and specifications Managed financial proceedings and warranties of city infrastructure in excess of $2 million