Alex Docter
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Driven Product Design Engineer with extensive knowledge of CAD and CNC Machines. Motivated to utilize my mechanical aptitude and passion for manufacturing to create high-quality products at Stainless Foundry & Engineering.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Design Engineer
Iroz Motorsport
North Las Vegas, NV
09.2022 - Current
- Communicates with multiple shops for the research and engineering of products for in-house and exported CNC manufacturing and sheet metal products.
- Utilizes BobCam in Solidworks to program the in-house Fadal 3-axis CNC Machine.
- Heads up the analyzing of fabrication times and Bill of Materials creation, for pricing of the product line.
- In charge of product ordering and distributor communication, lowering production costs.
- Creates detailed build sheets, outlining the steps necessary for the fabrication of each product line and the installation instructions for customers.
Installation Patrolman
United States Air Force Security Forces
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Implemented police services and force protection measures for Oklahoma's largest single-site employer for 91K personnel.
- Executed security responses to $75B in infrastructure and assets at the Air Force's largest aircraft depot.
- Acted as response force leader during 30 major incidents, and investigated 3 security breaches.
- Supervised 7 troops, training them on duty position evaluations, with all passing and 3 passing with 90% or better.
- Drove wants & warrants response for military member with $500K bail charged with sexual assault
Armorer
Dyess Air Force Base
Abilene, TX
06.2016 - 09.2020
- Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for meritorious service with the 7th Security Forces Squadron.
- Awarded the 7th Security Forces Squadron 'Unit Team of the Quarter' for zero deficiencies during a base-directed inventory.
- Enforced standards for safe arming/de-arming of 112 daily police officers.
- Charged with managing arms, ammunition, and explosives accounts consisting of 681 weapons, 55K rounds of ammo, and total equipment valued at $4.1M.
- Revitalized deployed squadron's HAZMAT program and removed 60 lbs of hazardous waste.
- Oversaw personally owned firearms program, which consisted of 26 weapons and 900 rounds with no discrepancies.
- Managed mobile radio account maintained 187 radios valued at $918K, and coordinated with the communications squadron on re-keying and integration of $120K in radios.
- Led armorer training program; certified 7 personnel on duties with 100% pass rate, and all scoring 90% or more.
- Deployed to Kuwait, secured a 7K acre air base, and $2.3B in assets in direct support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Engineering Design Technician
Stainless Foundry & Engineering
Milwaukee, WI
08.2013 - 11.2015
- Created, printed, and modified drawings in SolidWorks.
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
- Communicated with tool makers to create and revise jigs and tools based on customer design changes.
- Collaborated with design staff, engineers, and foundry floor managers to develop stainless steel sand and investment castings.
- Designed the casting rigging on pumps, impellers for petrochemical, military, nuclear, and power sports industries.
- Parts from SF&E can be found in the U.S.
- Nuclear submarines, the Polaris Slingshot, and used to repair the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Engineering Design Technician
True Wind Engineering
Milwaukee, WI
12.2012 - 08.2014
- Created, printed, and modified drawings in SolidWorks.
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
- Assisted engineers with 3D CAD models for finite element analysis, seismic load calculations, and accident reconstruction.
Warehouse Packer
Wcj Pilgrim Wire
Milwaukee, WI
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Created shipping labels to complete daily order processing.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Organized items on racks, shelves, and bins to maintain established order.
- Built and wrapped pallets to secure shipment with freight carriers.
- Inventoried stock quarterly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI09.2014
High School Diploma -
Grafton High School
Grafton, WI06.2011
Skills
- Played a key role in organizing the research and design process, leveraging my SolidWorks expertise and mechanical skills to reduce the time from concept to finished product by one week
- Redesigned the coolant and oil lines for the turbo kit product line, increasing the profit margin from around 50% to between 100% and 200%
- Leveraged my SolidWorks expertise and acquired BobCam knowledge to design new products with reduced operational times, while also reassessing existing tool paths, resulting in a decrease in machining times by one to four minutes
- Designed the fuel lines for the shop race car and contributed to the team effort that reclaimed our chassis world record with a 1/4 mile time of 794 seconds at 182 mph
Significant Skills
- Knowledgeable in SolidWorks, SolidWorks Sheet Metal, BobCam, and 3D Printing
- Mechanically inclined and proficient in the use of a variety of hand/power tools
- Highly experienced in fabrication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
- Systematic and thorough
- Effective communication skills
- Understands and can apply new information at a rapid pace
Timeline
Product Design Engineer
Iroz Motorsport
09.2022 - Current
Installation Patrolman
United States Air Force Security Forces
10.2020 - 09.2022
Armorer
Dyess Air Force Base
06.2016 - 09.2020
Engineering Design Technician
Stainless Foundry & Engineering
08.2013 - 11.2015
Engineering Design Technician
True Wind Engineering
12.2012 - 08.2014
Warehouse Packer
Wcj Pilgrim Wire
09.2011 - 08.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Milwaukee Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Grafton High School