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Donavan Durham

Mount Vernon,KY
Donavan Durham

Summary

Precision Tube focused on delivering exceptional results as part of high-performance teams. 15+ years of experience in SolidWorks. Ready for new challenges in drafting role with exciting company.

Analytical with hands-on experience designing for development plans for manufacturing. Creative, logical approach for 3D visualization of product. Detail-driven professional committed to meeting requirements of design, timeline and budget. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Versatile CAD Engineer with in-depth knowledge of all stages of CAD design and execution. Bringing [Number] years of experience producing technical CAD drawings and models. Detail-oriented professional with expertise in hydraulics and electronics systems.

Overview

24
years of professional experience

Work History

ExelaTechnology

GENERAL CLERK
01.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Exela Technology is a data acquisition and service provider
  • Exela Technologies contracted by the US Government to digitize classified documents
  • I perform a single duty of digitizing Veteran records
  • Speed and attention are a must.

Tufts University Technology Agent Contract through Blackbelthelp

TECHNOLOGY SERVICE AGENT
06.2023 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • BlackBeltHelp is a contact center-as-a-service provider for students, faculty, and staff in higher education
  • My duties include tech support for a wide variety of technical issues
  • We support Tufts University computers, phones, and software issues
  • Problem-solving and communication with attention to detail honed my problem-solving skills.

Hitachi Astemo Contract through Actalent

PRODUCTION ENGINEER
08.2022 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Hitachi Astemo is a Tier 1 Automotive strut and shock absorber manufacturing facility
  • My primary responsibility was designing fixturing for weld and assembly operations using SolidWorks
  • Following standards and customer and internal specifications.

Precision Tube, Inc.

PRODUCTION ENGINEER
07.2021 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Precision Tube, Inc
  • Is a tube bending/forming and assembly facility
  • My primary responsibility is designing using SolidWorks and assembling all the facility’s jigs and fixtures
  • Attention to detail and following standards to comply with customer demands
  • As PTI grows I work closely with the Program Manager to implement new equipment and launch new products.

Honeywell Intelligrated Contract through Aerotek

QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR
04.2021 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Honeywell Intelligrated primarily manufactures productivity solutions in warehouses for companies such as Amazon, Wal-Mart, Target, and others
  • I was a Quality Control Inspector for Honeywell Intelligrated’s shipping department
  • With a huge number of parts and components going to many locations in North America, I ensure the correct part is identified properly and shipped to the correct location.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America Contract through Aerotek

BODY WELD QUALITY SEIBI
01.2019 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • TMMNA is a leading engineering and manufacturing group that provides support for all Toyota Manufacturing facilities in North America
  • As a Quality Seibi (to prepare) in body weld, I was part of a team that measures adjusts, and collects data on the weld fixturing for new vehicle models
  • At the vendor then on the line, set up a portable CMM (Vectron or Faro with 3D Magic software), measure the fixture contact surfaces, pins, and locators then record, adjust then record again the comparison data between the fixture and the iges of body panels.

GR Spring & Stamping, Inc.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
04.2010 - 10.2012

Job overview

  • GR Spring & Stamping is a Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive supplier of stamped and welded components
  • Tooling Liaison to our parent facility in Grand Rapids, MI
  • In constant communication with Tooling and Program Managers to coordinate product launches, product design, revisions, prototypes, and other customer requests
  • Responsible for die design approvals, local die builds, EC implementation, and any tooling requirements to meet product launch and daily customer needs
  • Maintained and assisted with the continuous improvement of our in-die welding program at our KY division
  • Designed and implemented fixtures for weld assembly including 3D models for CAM, prints, reference to controllers, sensors, poka-yokes, and any other manufacturing needs.

Panasonic Motor Company

QUALITY ENGINEER
05.2007 - 04.2008

Job overview

  • Panasonic Motor Company manufactured blower motors for Spas and Panasonic built canister vacuums
  • This included the molding of plastic components, stamping of metal components, shaft manufacturing, armature, and stator winding, assembly, and testing
  • They also assembled electric motors from purchased components for automotive ABS systems
  • PPAPs Warrant renewals, quality inspection, and standardized work instructions for the stamping, molding, and assembly departments
  • Inspection of manufactured and purchased components per SOP
  • Quoting of new molds and tools and providing knowledge for die and mold maintenance and repair
  • Assisting in motor development and testing.

Pyramid Machine Service, Inc.

ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
06.2006 - 05.2007

Job overview

  • Pyramid was a technically advanced Reverse Engineering and complex metal machining and fabrication facility of in-die components lacking prints or CAM data
  • Turnaround time and crashed component reconstruction was their specialty
  • 2009-2010: My roles as Engineer and Quality manager were combined
  • Reverse-engineered customer parts and components to CAD/CAM for spare, replacement, or modification
  • Designing dies, molds, fixtures, and components used on manufacturing lines for production, assembly, and quality checks
  • Quality Assurance Inspection either manually or by CMM including reports and data collection per customer requirements.

Dana Corporation

TOOLING ENGINEER
03.2003 - 06.2006

Job overview

  • Dana is a Tier 1 automotive gasket sealing products supplier specializing in thin and hard metal stampings with proprietary designs, sealing shapes, and sealing compounds
  • Planning, approving, scheduling, and ordering necessary tooling for product launches and Engineering Changes
  • Annual Tooling budget plans, monthly cost reports, cost analysis, and reduction
  • Supervision of three Tooling Technicians, instructing and assisting in daily tooling maintenance
  • Approve, schedule, and instruct Tooling Vendors on day-to-day die maintenance and repairs
  • Participate with an Engineering team to develop, design, purchase, and implement equipment and machinery for production improvements and new products.

Toyotetsu America, Inc.

ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
06.2001 - 03.2003

Job overview

  • TTAI is a Tier 1, single-customer, automotive supplier with expertise in reaction using quick changeovers, and automatic die changes
  • New tooling implementation including press programming (Aida, Komatsu, and H&F), SOP instructions, and problem-solving and corrective actions
  • Prototyping parts, Engineering Changes, and planning, scheduling, and ordering of necessary materials/data for implementation
  • Progressive die, single die, and EC design with SolidWorks and AutoCAD, complete with BOM and detailed layouts
  • Design and implementation of an automatic spray lubrication system which was calculated at over $150k/yr
  • Savings
  • This design was filmed and taken to Japan becoming an option on H&F Presses
  • Supervising and assisting in various installations and repairs such as the installation of a new feed bar controller for a blanking transfer press and the rebuilding of a mechanical transfer system on an older model transfer press.

CMS / CMS-Hartzell / SCI Enclosures

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
01.2000 - 01.2001

Job overview

  • CMS began as a Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive component supplier and eventually focused primarily on electronic enclosure assemblies
  • Planned and designed manufacturing processes, machinery, and fixturing using ProE and AutoCAD, including processes for construction
  • Improved efficiency by arranging equipment and designing fixturing, eliminating steps in the process, and lowering cycle times
  • Worked directly with vendors in purchasing equipment and materials to meet customer specifications and long-term goals
  • Die repair/maintenance, troubleshooting, productivity improvement, quality improvements, engineering changes, assembly, and detail making
  • Competent experience with vertical mills, surface grinders, wet grinders, lathes, jig bore, arc/tig/mig welding, saws, drill presses, heat treating, reading/charting/drawing blueprints, and precision measuring
  • Vast knowledge of metal stamping/forming.

Education

Eastern Kentucky University

General Courses from Graphic Design

University Overview

Central Kentucky Technical College

State Journeyman Card from Journeyman Toolmaker
01.2000

University Overview

Central Kentucky Technical College

Associate of Science Equivalent from Applied Engineering
01.2000

University Overview

Rockcastle County High School

H.S. Diploma
01.1987

University Overview

Skills

  • CAD - SolidWorks (15 yrs), AutoCAD (including MDT, Inventor), ProE, Geomagic Studio, Tebis
  • PLC / VISION - Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley, Keyence-KV, Cognex Machine Vision
  • CMM / CYCLONE - PC-DMIS, Trace Cut surface generator
  • PC - Word, Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint, Minitab, Acrobat, Plexus and other various graphics and video editors

Training Certificates

Training Certificates
  • Resistance Welding, 2011, Update Technology, GR Spring & Stamping, Inc., 40 hours
  • Lean Manufacturing, 2005, Dana University, Dana Corp., 40 hours
  • Allen Bradley Programmable Controller Training, 2004, Dana University, Dana Corp., 40 hours
  • Programmable Controller Training, 2003, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Dayton, OH, 40 hours
  • Lean Manufacturing Seminar, 1997, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 1 week

Military Service

Military Service

UNITED STATES ARMY, 07/1987 - 07/1990, Ft. Benning, GA, Fort Lewis, WA, Camp Casey, South Korea, Scofield, Oahu, HI, SPC-4, Army Achievement Medal, Expert Infantry Badge, Overseas Ribbon, Humanitarian Award, Operation Desert Shield/Storm, 02/1991

Timeline

GENERAL CLERK
ExelaTechnology
01.2024 - Current
TECHNOLOGY SERVICE AGENT
Tufts University Technology Agent Contract through Blackbelthelp
06.2023 - 01.2024
PRODUCTION ENGINEER
Hitachi Astemo Contract through Actalent
08.2022 - 09.2022
PRODUCTION ENGINEER
Precision Tube, Inc.
07.2021 - 08.2022
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR
Honeywell Intelligrated Contract through Aerotek
04.2021 - 07.2021
BODY WELD QUALITY SEIBI
Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America Contract through Aerotek
01.2019 - 06.2020
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
GR Spring & Stamping, Inc.
04.2010 - 10.2012
QUALITY ENGINEER
Panasonic Motor Company
05.2007 - 04.2008
ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
Pyramid Machine Service, Inc.
06.2006 - 05.2007
TOOLING ENGINEER
Dana Corporation
03.2003 - 06.2006
ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
Toyotetsu America, Inc.
06.2001 - 03.2003
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
CMS / CMS-Hartzell / SCI Enclosures
01.2000 - 01.2001
Eastern Kentucky University
General Courses from Graphic Design
Central Kentucky Technical College
State Journeyman Card from Journeyman Toolmaker
Central Kentucky Technical College
Associate of Science Equivalent from Applied Engineering
Rockcastle County High School
H.S. Diploma

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