Jim Rathbun
Mechanical Engineer
Greenville,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Competent Engineering professional offering foundation in engineering project management and design. History of success in performing load and cost calculations and establishing clear parameters. Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of mechanical Design and Solidworks.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Mechanical Engineering
Peregrine Machine
04.2014 - Current
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Prepared cost estimates, schedules and project specifications for proposals.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components, providing input on potential technical improvements.
- Reviewed and checked technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians and drafters.
- Developed work plans for various personnel roles, designing to suit required competencies and technical goals of ongoing efforts.
- Prepared remedial action plans for problematic processes and assets.
- Drafted and captured technical schematics for use in project planning and execution.
- Oversaw layout, routing and integration of technical and electrical components.
- Performed quality control procedures on equipment and materials.
- Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions.
- Collaborated with on-site directors, operations managers and supervisors on engineering projects.
- Implemented safety and accident prevention programs for each project.
- Managed various stages of construction projects.
- Researched and investigated project requirements.
- Managed project documents, blueprints and specifications.
- Drafted 2D and 3D designs, using both Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks and AutoCAD software.
Mechanical Design Engineer
RG Engineering
01.1997 - 03.2014
- Created parts for machining, sheet metal fabrication and injection molding.
- Created CAD models and drawings for [Type] and [Type] designs.
- Supported engineering design development through analysis and simulation of prototypes and 3D computer models.
- Developed, tested and assessed alternative design models and processing methods.
- Recommended design modifications to eliminate [Type] machine and system malfunctions.
- Designed and analyzed [Type] mechanical systems and mechanisms.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Data Warehousing
- 3D Modeling
- Project Management
- Project Drawings
- Engineering Design
- CAD Drawings
- 3D Printing
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Work Availability
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Timeline
Director of Mechanical Engineering
Peregrine Machine
04.2014 - Current
Mechanical Design Engineer
RG Engineering
01.1997 - 03.2014
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Old Dominion University
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