David Linderman
Mechanical Designer
Decatur,AL
Summary
Methodical and detail-oriented mechanical design professional with proven skills and 40+ years of experience. Well-coordinated, conscientious and flexible in incorporating changing design parameters. Expert AutoCad user with experience in multiple 3D platforms.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Owner/Senior Mechanical Designer
Machine Optimization Group, LLC
Decatur, AL
08.2010 - Current
- Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed design and specifications.
- Researched customer design proposals and requests to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs.
- Incorporated text comments and instructions to finalize drawings and guide installers or production staff.
- Built 3D models with [Software] to outline machinery designs for production teams.
Manufracturing Enginer
Chrysler/DaimlerChrysler/Siemens VDO/Continental A
Huntsville, AL
12.1985 - 12.2010
- Managed design and manufacturing teams to build proprietary process equipment within aggressive cost and time constraints.
- Talked to vendors about [Product].
- Designed tooling for injection molded plastic, compression molded elastomers and diecast metal parts.
- Managed supplier development efforts through engineering design, technical producibility, manufacturing reviews and development of solutions.
- Developed streamlined manufacturing process, which boosted productivity and saved $
- Identified appropriate methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
Mechanical Designer
Rapid Design
Decatur, Alabama
09.1978 - 12.1985
- Researched customer design proposals and requests to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs.
- Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed design and specifications.
- Assisted in development of electronic testing systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Developed manufacturing drawings and oversaw teams of technicians in construction of systems.
- Developed communication documentation to help convey key design aspects to clients.
- Worked with Test Engineer to determine project needs and adapt prototypes for testing.
- Developed CAD drawings to support prototype designs.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and created engineering drawings and sketches.
Draftsman
Schaefer Corp
Decatur, AL
02.1976 - 02.1978
- Calculated mathematical formulae to develop and design detailed specifications for components and machinery with computer assistance.
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions and site visits.
- Trained junior staff on codes, best practices and suppliers, which enabled better self-sufficiency and task completion.
- Organized web-based storage sites and collaboration project sites using ProjectWise or cloud storage to share drawings with project and subcontractors.
Education
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, ALSkills
Mechanical engineering
Interpreting engineering blueprints
Digital control systems
3D modeling
Lean manufacturing processes
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Planning and Coordination
Certification
Catia Mechanical Drawing
Additional Information
Military
Army National Guard, 1982-1988
Timeline
Owner/Senior Mechanical Designer
Machine Optimization Group, LLC
08.2010 - Current
Allen-Bradley SLC 500, RSLogix
08-2004
AutoCAD
10-1999
Catia Mechanical Drawing
11-1995
Manufracturing Enginer
Chrysler/DaimlerChrysler/Siemens VDO/Continental A
12.1985 - 12.2010
Mechanical Designer
Rapid Design
09.1978 - 12.1985
Draftsman
Schaefer Corp
02.1976 - 02.1978
Calhoun Community College