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Brian Ranta, PE

Tigard, OR 97224

Summary

Analytically-driven Mechanical Engineer with 11+ years of experience. Skilled at product design, adept at research and applying new knowledge efficiently, and passionate about analyzing data to optimize performance. 

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineer II - PE

GEM Equipment of Oregon Inc.
12.2021 - 07.2024
  • Produced easily understood CAD drawings for customized equipment, making design changes based on client feedback and personal experience.
  • Used Autodesk CFD to analyze equipment to improve oil flow in critical locations, resulting in more consistent product for our customers.
  • Gave instructions to designers and reviewed their drawings.
  • Engaged with clients to define project scope, obtained feedback on concept drawings, and ensured designs met or exceeded all expectations.
  • Provided support virtually and in the field, which included collecting information about existing equipment and space restrictions, investigating customer concerns with existing and new equipment, and machine installation support.
  • Traveled to Manitoba, Canada to meet with customers about modifying several existing pieces of equipment, totaling several hundred-thousand dollars.
  • Traveled to Prince Edward Island, Canada to meet with customers and troubleshoot concerns they were having with a $1 million+ product line.

Project Manager/Project Engineer

GEM Equipment of Oregon Inc.
11.2017 - 11.2021
  • Oversaw small to moderate sized projects from inception through installation.
  • Produced easily understood CAD drawings when needed.
  • Used Autodesk CFD to analyze equipment to improve oil flow in critical locations, resulting in more consistent product for our customers.
  • Gave instructions to designers and engineers and reviewed their drawings.
  • Worked with our purchasing department to order all long lead time materials needed for the projects.
  • Traveled to Belgium to oversee the final installation of a $2 million project. Spent 3 weeks on-site coordinating with our customer and the fabricators, while troubleshooting as needed.
  • Traveled to Germany to meet with customers about a new $1 million+ project. 

Designer Engineer

GEM Equipment of Oregon Inc.
10.2012 - 11.2017
  • Produced easily understood CAD drawings under the supervision of a project manager or engineer.
  • Used Autodesk CFD to analyze equipment to improve oil flow in critical locations, resulting in more consistent product for our customers.
  • Assisted with layout drawings and instrument diagrams for current jobs as well as prospective jobs in furtherance of training for project management.
  • Traveled to Argentina to meet with customers about a new $1 million+ project.  

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

George Fox University
Newberg, OR
04-2012

Skills

  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • Inventor
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics Software
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Data Gathering & Analysis
  • Project Redesign & Improvement
  • Project Management
  • MATLAB
  • International Work Experience
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Adaptable

Certification

Professional Engineer (PE) State of Oregon March 2019

Timeline

Engineer II - PE

GEM Equipment of Oregon Inc.
12.2021 - 07.2024

Project Manager/Project Engineer

GEM Equipment of Oregon Inc.
11.2017 - 11.2021

Designer Engineer

GEM Equipment of Oregon Inc.
10.2012 - 11.2017

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

George Fox University

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