Joel Ferman
Katy,TX
Summary
Results-oriented manufacturing/engineering professional with a strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management. Seeking a challenging position that offers promising professional growth and allows me to make a difference.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Resources Supervisor–Sales Engineering Department
Bray International
Houston, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Supervise a team of Designers, Drafters, and an Engineer while providing support and ensuring that the organization's goals are met.
- Consistently achieved efficient workflow and high performance standards.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to Project Managers
- Assign appropriate projects based on product line expertise.
- Provided necessary resources and support to help employees understand their duties and performance expectations
- Ensures timelines are met, and all training courses are up to date.
- Check and approves the team's work to ensure compliance with regulations and adherence to standards.
- Maintains accurate and comprehensive records for all projects, ensuring compliance with ISO guidelines.
- Respond to all technical questions and inquiries from other departments and/or customers.
- Build and maintain relationships with all departments.
- Foster a spirit of teamwork within the department.
Mechanical Designer– Sales Engineering Department
Bray International
Houston, TX
08.2014 - 01.2024
- Reviewed customer specifications and requirements to ensure designs meet standards.
- Modeled 3D assemblies of valves with controls, actuators, and automation related devices for customer request packages (Solidworks)
- Produced and checked designs layouts and detailed fabrication drawings according to (ISO, ANSI, ASME) and Bray’s procedures
- Created 2D drawings for Customer’s General Arrangement Request (AutoCad)
- Designed 2D production drawings of brackets, stem adapters/sleeve adapters, and plates for the machine shop.
- Created bills-of-materials for vales, actuators, air kits, and mounting kits within the business operation systems ERP (LN)
- Researched and specify purchased components for different vendors and suppliers.
- Implemented revisions and change management per company standards and direction from engineering.
- Set up work instructions and material specification sheets.
- Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
Mechanical Drafter
HGM International
Houston, TX
10.2011 - 07.2014
- Modified and revised designs to minimize future manufacturing challenges.
- Drew freehand sketches of parts, using calipers, micrometers, and engineering scales for the reproduction of an AutoCAD drawing.
- Re-draw 2D technical drawings of mechanical parts sent by the customer and convert them into HGM's standards, including dimensions, detailing, and tolerances.
- Reviewed blueprints prior to release for manufacturability, cost effectiveness, safety requirements.
- Assisted with the development of manufacturing processes from conception to completion.
Education
Bachelor’s in Spanish/Education -
University of Houston- Downtown
Houston, TXAssociate’s in Computer Design -
ITT Technical Institute
Houston, TXSkills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Business operation systems (LN)(ERP)
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Team work
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Detailed/business oriented
- Decision-making
- Computer Literacy
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Ability to work properly under pressure
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Engineering Resources Supervisor–Sales Engineering Department
Bray International
01.2024 - Current
Mechanical Designer– Sales Engineering Department
Bray International
08.2014 - 01.2024
Mechanical Drafter
HGM International
10.2011 - 07.2014
Bachelor’s in Spanish/Education -
University of Houston- Downtown
Associate’s in Computer Design -
ITT Technical Institute
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