Joseph Spawn
Rock Island
Summary
Skilled mechanical engineering professional with a proven track record of utilizing technical expertise and vast experience to develop streamlined solutions. Skilled in the design and execution of mechanical systems, playing a pivotal role in driving project progress. Recognized for a proactive work ethic and dedication to meeting project deadlines and objectives, consistently delivering results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
Lincoln Electric Automation
05.2022 - Current
- Develop and maintain mechanical designs for automated welding tools and systems.
- Create 3D models, detailed designs and modification of mechanical components and assemblies in Creo and Solidworks .
- Generate layout, drafts and fabrication drawings as per industry standards and ability to detail using GD&T practices.
- Collaborate with the application and quotation teams to develop new products based on concept designs.
- Analyze existing products for designs improvements to enhance reliability, reduce cost, maintenance, and repair time.
- Choosing appropriate materials and apply design for manufacturing principles equipment design.
- Work with suppliers to specify the sizing of the components and help project management with technical details associated with structuring specified parts.
Weekend Shift Weld Lead
Lincoln Electric Automation
05.2017 - 05.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Balanced workload distribution among welders while maintaining high-quality output levels throughout each project phase.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Maintained accurate inspection records for future reference and quality control purposes.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
Logistics/Material handler
QC Metal Pickling
11.2013 - 04.2016
- Load and unloading parts using forklifts.
- Log in and sort out parts.
- Material handing
Welder/Millwright
SMS Millcraft
11.2011 - 11.2012
- Welding and fabrication.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to assemble or disassemble equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Western Illinois University
Moline, IL05-2022
Mechanical Engineering
Black Hawk College
Moline, IL05-2018
Skills
- CAD (Creo, Solidworks)
- FEA (ANSYS)
- Mechanical tool design
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- Manufacturing processes
- Welding
- Metal fabrication
- Hydraulics & pnuematic systems
- Data analysis
- Troubleshooting
- MS (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Supervisory Experience
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
Lincoln Electric Automation
05.2022 - Current
Weekend Shift Weld Lead
Lincoln Electric Automation
05.2017 - 05.2022
Logistics/Material handler
QC Metal Pickling
11.2013 - 04.2016
Welder/Millwright
SMS Millcraft
11.2011 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Western Illinois University
Mechanical Engineering
Black Hawk College
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