JONATHON BOYD
Loveland
Summary
Creative and innovative prospect determined to bring ideas to life through cutting-edge technology and design techniques. Team player with strong problem-solving skills to contribute effectively to projects and teams. Considers unique and unconventional solutions to deliver exceptional results. Skilled in using CAD software, prototyping and testing with keen eye for detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer III
Phillips Industries
11.2018 - 01.2025
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards - ISO, SAE, ASTM, DOT & UL
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Designed novel electrical & pneumatic systems for industry
- Research and develop cost competitive products bringing technology and new product features to the heavy-duty market.
- Provided documentation for product integration into manufacturing process (i.e. FMEA, acceptance criteria, first articles, equipment and operating instructions, etc.)
- Evaluate customer returns, perform root cause failure analysis, and recommend product improvement
Design Engineer/Project Manager
Academy Awnings Inc.
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Design steel and aluminum shade structures
- Analyze Building Plans and design structures according to plans
- Correspond with structural engineers & enforce respective design changes
- Perform estimates for future job prospects
- Create purchase requests based on bill of materials
- Frequently communicate between sales team & customer
- Operate in-house CNC cutting machine
Design Engineer
Superior Storage Tanks
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Oversee CAD operations team
- Design UL-142, standard storage tanks & accompanying drawings
- Design trailer, skid assemblies & custom metal work
- Design utilizing field measurements & engineering calculations
- Optimize designs for ease of manufacturing
- Utilize CAM software to optimize material and minimize scrap
- Coordinate design operations with shop & operations managers
- Provide FEA analysis reports for pressurized vessels
- Troubleshoot basic network issues
Design Management
Safariland
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Tactical Modular Components (CSUF Senior Design Project)
- Oversee all design submissions
- Design buckle & quick release system based on specific design criteria
- Design with intent to facilitate rapid prototype operations
- Operate SLA 3D printer for rapid prototyping
- Test functionality of prototype and revise designs where needed
- Meet with sponsors to determine relative material properties
- Compare material properties to facilitate material selection process
- Tactical Modular Components (CSUF Senior Design Project)
Engineer & Designer
Abrasive Waterjet Machine (CSUF Research)
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Aided in the design and fabrication of a micro-abrasive waterjet machine
- Create system schematic
- Research system components and functionality
- Fabricate, test and evaluate proof of design
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
05.2018
Completed Courses: Circuit Analysis, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Dynamics, Digital Computation, Control Systems, Engineering Economy, Fluid Mechanics, Kinematics of Mechanisms, LabVIEW, Machining (CNC mill and lathe), Material Science, Statics, Power & Energy Lab, Thermodynamics, Vibrations
Skills
- 3D Printing
- Cost estimation
- CAD Design: Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks
- Critical thinking
- Excel
- DFMEA & PFMEA
- Design
- Leadership
- Lean manufacturing
- Machining
- MATLAB
- MS Office
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Prototyping
- Quality control
- Research & analysis
- Technical writing
- Testing & validation
Timeline
Design Engineer III - Phillips Industries
11.2018 - 01.2025
Design Engineer/Project Manager - Academy Awnings Inc.
06.2018 - 09.2018
Design Management - Safariland
08.2017 - 05.2018
Design Engineer - Superior Storage Tanks
06.2017 - 06.2018
Engineer & Designer - Abrasive Waterjet Machine (CSUF Research)
08.2016 - 11.2016
California State University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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