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Damion Plender

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

To find an engineering role that leverages my technical , analytical and problem solving skills to contribute to innovative projects and solutions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Application Engineer

Burco Inc
10.2020 - Current
  • Designed all side view mirrors for new automotive vehicles(aftermarket).
  • Utilized Solidworks and Autocad to create new shapes and communicate with CNC machines.
  • Managed all new product developments.
  • Developed, managed and launched a new heavy duty side view mirror glass line.
  • Maintained and calibrated various CNC machines used in production.
  • Troubleshoot technical calls customer service could not handle.

Manager ABOC Certified Optician

Rx Optical Laboratories Inc.
11.2014 - 09.2019
  • Educated patients on proper use, care and maintenance of eyeglasses and contact lenses.
  • Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance and pantoscopic tilt to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
  • Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
  • Maintained safe, clean and organized environment to increase patient comfort.
  • Confirmed quality control standards were met for all eye wear and contact lenses.

Apprentice Die Maker

Advanced Tooling Systems
06.2014 - 09.2014
  • Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
  • Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.
  • Assessed need and resourcefully designed jigs, fixtures and templates to aid in production efficiency.
  • Coordinated and planned operation sequences based on blueprint and model schematics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
08.2026

Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2022

Skills

  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Proficient in Autocad and Solidworks
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Word , Excel , Power Point , Outlook
  • Enthusiastic to learn
  • Communicates effectively with others
  • Love solving problems

Timeline

Application Engineer

Burco Inc
10.2020 - Current

Manager ABOC Certified Optician

Rx Optical Laboratories Inc.
11.2014 - 09.2019

Apprentice Die Maker

Advanced Tooling Systems
06.2014 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

Grand Valley State University

Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Grand Rapids Community College

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