Arrel Frederick Dy
Forney,TX
Summary
Versatile Product Engineer with 5-year background designing machined parts and sheet metal products and corresponding manufacturing activities. Polished in building digital models of concepts, testing, and creating prototypes and selecting appropriate materials for manufacturing. Proficient in CAD and CAM software. Focused and results-oriented professional possessing strong communication and motivational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Engineer II
Johnson Controls, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Led the development of CAD automation of custom products using DriveWorks and SolidWorks, leading to 100% reduction in engineering lead time.
- Served as the lead design engineer for two new products, from concept to production, that now generate $5M in annual sales.
- Redesigned existing parts and assemblies to eliminate potential errors and implement a robust poka-yoke assembly.
- PDM Administrator - Managed workflows, folder permissions, and executed various PDM improvement initiatives.
- Trained junior engineers in SolidWorks best practices and developed SolidWorks add-ins using VBA.
- Efficiently processed and completed engineering change requests.
Design Engineer
DCI Hollow Metal
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Engineered custom 3D models and configured Master Models in SolidWorks, ensuring DFM compliance for sheet metal fabrication.
- Developed and optimized CNC bend programs using POS 3000 for panel benders and press brakes; nested NC files with SigmaNest for punch and laser operations.
- Spearheaded the design and installation of an overhead gantry rail system, coordinating fabrication and site integration.
- Maintained comprehensive production facility layout drawings, including pneumatic systems, machinery placement, and material flow optimization.
R&D Mechanical Design Engineer
Nautilus X-Ray (formerly Imatrex Inc.)
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Designed parts and assemblies for the next-gen Dual Source Electron Beam CT scanner (DSEBCT), actively participating in design, fabrication, and assembly processes.
- Developed SolidWorks design libraries for fastening hardware and vacuum flanges, speeding up 3D model prototyping and hands-on assembly.
- Managed and maintained 1000+ part assemblies, including detailed sub-assemblies and installation drawings, ensuring practical implementation on the shop floor.
- Created a data acquisition script in C++ and Python for real-time logging and visualization of vacuum pressure and temperature data.
- Engaged in hands-on fabrication, including milling, 3D printing, and metal bonding, and performed FEA and thermal simulations using SolidWorks.
Process Engineer
TIMET, Internship
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Developed smart Excel sheets for improved product and material flow tracking on the production floor.
- Resolved daily production issues and enhanced efficiency with custom 5S shadow tool boards.
- Used SAP to process purchase requisitions, work orders, and documentation.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
P&E Mechanical Contractors, LLC
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Fabricated and assembled sheet metal air ducts from drawings and spec sheets, ensuring quality and precision.
- Full-cycle production, including cutting, forming, and insulation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas05.2019
Skills
- SolidWorks
- DriveWorks
- PDM
- AS400/MacPac
- Python, VBA
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills
Certification
- FE Mechanical Exam - 02/01/19
- Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) Mechanical Design - 10/01/17
- Certified Python Developer, Udemy Certificate - 11/01/20
- Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) Mechanical Design - 07/01/22
- CSWP-Advanced Sheet Metal Design - 07/01/22
- PDM Administrator, GoEngineer Training Cert - 03/01/23
Timeline
Product Engineer II
Johnson Controls, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Design Engineer
DCI Hollow Metal
07.2021 - 06.2022
R&D Mechanical Design Engineer
Nautilus X-Ray (formerly Imatrex Inc.)
04.2019 - 07.2021
Process Engineer
TIMET, Internship
09.2018 - 11.2018
Sheet Metal Fabricator
P&E Mechanical Contractors, LLC
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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