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Sawyer Starnes

Spokane,WA

Summary

Detail-oriented Engineering Technician/Drafter with impressive blend of 4 years of technical expertise and people skills. Committed to consistently providing high quality designs & plans for projects of all sizes. Indispensable team member collaborating with project leadership to generate beneficial and eco-friendly projects. Adept at working effectively while unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mechanical Designer

Knight Construction Design
Deer Park, WA
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Created detailed mechanical drawings for systems and assemblies, fit and function through meticulous design model evaluation.
  • Developed 3D models and parts to provide ultimate control over precision and help clients, the fabrication team and stakeholders visualize projects.
  • Used CAD software to create models and simulations for use by manufacturing team.
  • Evaluated existing designs or systems via point clouds for cost reduction or improved performance opportunities.
  • Maintained accurate records related to design changes throughout the development cycle.

CAD Manager

WJA Design Collaberative
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Managed CAD data, CAD files, and provided technical support for users on all aspects of CAD software, hardware and network issues.
  • Monitored performance of the CAD system, identified areas of improvement, implemented changes accordingly.
  • Developed CAD standards and procedures to ensure compliance with company requirements.
  • Reviewed designs for accuracy, completeness and conformance to established standards prior to release.

Engineering Technician

City of Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley, WA
09.2022 - Current
  • Prepared and participated in project design reviews.
  • Collaborated with engineers to ensure accuracy in specifications, tolerances, safety requirements.
  • Gathered data from multiple sources to evaluate problems, determine trends and diagnose issues.
  • Drafted technical drawings and diagrams for engineering projects.
  • Identified potential problems with existing designs and provided solutions.
  • Performed complex 2D and 3D design tasks with Autodesk Civil3D software.
  • Drafted plans and detailed drawings for roads, highways, civil infrastructure and construction projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering, DFM

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
03-2020

Skills

  • Assembly Drawing
  • AutoDesk Inventor Expert
  • Detail Drawings
  • Engineering Standards Expert
  • AutoCAD Expert
  • Engineering Principles
  • Excellent Communication Techniques
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Microsoft Office
  • Bluebeam

Certification

  • Autodesk certified instructor in AutoCAD & Inventor
  • CPR & AED certified

References

Jace Riley

Geospacial Engineering Program Manager

United States Air Force

208-590-2804

riley.jace@gmail.com

Jonathan Wald

Chief of Project Execution

92 CES/CENM

United States Air Force

jonathan.wald@us.af.mil

Akiko Kawagoye

Engineering Technician

City of Spokane Valley

845-857-6632

AkikoK93@gmail.com

Timeline

Engineering Technician

City of Spokane Valley
09.2022 - Current

CAD Manager

WJA Design Collaberative
02.2021 - 09.2022

Mechanical Designer

Knight Construction Design
06.2020 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering, DFM

Eastern Washington University
Sawyer Starnes