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Chester Thompson

Chester Thompson

Painesville,OH

Summary

Accomplished Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record in enhancing system designs for efficiency and accuracy. Proficient in PTC CREO Parametric and skilled at problem resolution, resulting in significant improvements in project delivery times. Demonstrated expertise in 3D CAD and strong leadership abilities in managing complex projects highlight capacity to drive innovation and achieve tangible results.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Engineer

Quadrel Labeling Systems
05.2023 - 11.2024
  • Responsible for the design and drafting of systems used to apply pressure sensitive labels to bottles and other packaging options
  • Work per the sales order and under the instructions of the Engineering Manager, to layout and build the labelling system
  • Designed the system using Creo and then built the BOM for production release
  • Additional duties included making proposal drawings per the salesperson request to provide initial concept drawing to the clients
  • Additional duties included cleaning up and checking existing BOM's and CAD models for accuracy

Project Manager/Principal Designer

TEKFAB
09.2022 - 03.2023

• Responsible for Project management on large manufacturing equipment used in the construction industry

• Responsible for scheduling and managing multiple projects as assigned

• Responsible for new product development Following completion of the design was, worked with TEKFAB purchasing to develop a plan to get the parts and assemblies manufactured

Manufacturing Engineer

The Lanly Company
12.2019 - 09.2022

• Responsible for breaking down the sheet metal designs to ensure that they are manufacturable Responsible for making sure that accurate files are provided to both internal and outside suppliers and internal manufacturing to make sure that the parts and assemblies are built correctly the first time

• Work with outside sheet metal shops to provide the files and information that they require to be able to manufacture the assemblies or parts for Lanly

• Use 3D modeling using Solid Edge to provide drawings and pictures to the Sheet Metal shop for breaking of the sheet metal and assembly of the systems

Senior Mechanical Designer

The Lanly Company
07.2018 - 12.2019

• Design and drafting of industrial ovens used in a large number of different industries such as food manufacturing, medical, aerospace and defense

• Each oven is adapted to the customer's needs and requirements per their industry

• Work per the sales order and under the instructions of the Engineering Manager, to layout and build parts of the oven

• Design system using Solid Edge and then build the BOM for production release.

• Additional duties included making proposal drawings per sales request to provide initial concept drawing to potential customers

Senior Mechanical Designer

Quadrel Labeling Systems
07.2015 - 07.2018

• Design and drafting of systems used to apply pressure sensitive labels to bottles and other packaging options Work per the sales order and under the instructions of the Engineering Manager, to layout and build the labeling system

• Design system using Creo and then build the BOM for production release

• Additional duties included making proposal drawings per the salesperson request to provide initial concept drawing to the clients

Senior Mechanical Designer

Schlumberger
09.2008 - 01.2015


  • Design and drafting of a oil field sampling tool that was being reworked to make the provide more valuable information for the end user.
  • My duties included new part design and tool layout working under an engineer's guidance
  • Worked on concept layouts with several creative designs to fit within the tool boundaries and conditions.


Education

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering

Scott Community College

Skills

  • Product development
  • Mechanical system design
  • PTC CREO Parametric
  • SolidWorks 3D models
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Problem resolution
  • CAD drafting
  • Highly skilled in 3D and 2D CAD

Accomplishments

  • Cub Scout Den Leader 8 Years
  • Cub Scout Committee member 8 years
  • Scout BSA Advancement Chair 4 years
  • Scouts BSA Committee member 5 years
  • Wilderness First Aid Trained

Timeline

Mechanical Engineer

Quadrel Labeling Systems
05.2023 - 11.2024

Project Manager/Principal Designer

TEKFAB
09.2022 - 03.2023

Manufacturing Engineer

The Lanly Company
12.2019 - 09.2022

Senior Mechanical Designer

The Lanly Company
07.2018 - 12.2019

Senior Mechanical Designer

Quadrel Labeling Systems
07.2015 - 07.2018

Senior Mechanical Designer

Schlumberger
09.2008 - 01.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering

Scott Community College
Chester Thompson