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Kevin Conrad

Kevin Conrad

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience leading projects from concept through installation. Skilled in designing a wide range of mechanical systems, with emphasis on structural steel frameworks and industrial applications. Seeking to bring versatile design and project leadership expertise to a Denver-based opportunity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Mechanical Engineer

BlastOne
06.2023 - Current
  • Lead design of structural frameworks (welded beams, columns, plates, sheet metal) for custom paint and blast booths, ensuring strength, stability, and safety.
  • Design complete airflow systems by aligning booth sizing and target airspeeds with CFM and pressure-drop calculations, selecting duct dimensions, exhaust fans, and MAUs to achieve balanced and compliant performance.
  • Design and optimize material handling systems (bucket elevators, screw conveyors, oscillating conveyors, hoppers) for efficient blast media reclaim and recycling.
  • Collaborate with controls and electrical engineers using PFD's, P&IDs and one-line diagrams to communicate system requirements, specifying sensors and placement (LEL, pressure, temp/ humidity, limit/ position) in compliance with C1D1/ explosion-proof requirements.
  • Develop designs requiring compliance with CSA and UL listings, including rigid metal conduit (RMC) and fittings for hazardous location electrical routing.
  • Extensive use of SolidWorks (weldments, assemblies, sheet metal, drawings) and AutoCAD for structural, airflow, and system design; gained additional exposure to FEA for stress/deflection checks and CFD for airflow analysis.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with subcontractors, customers, internal sales, and vendors (e.g., product doors, MAUs, exhaust fans) to align requirements, ensure compatibility, and support procurement.
  • Develop fabrication drawings with cut lists and weld specifications, complex assembly drawings, and full installation drawing packages that span the entire mechanical scope for a project.

Mechanical Engineer

Elemental Scientific
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Designed and developed 3D models and assemblies in SolidWorks to meet project specifications for scientific instrumentation.
  • Collaborated with chemists, computer engineers, and production teams to deliver functional systems.
  • Updated P&IDs, BOMs, datasheets, and assembly guides to ensure design accuracy and documentation consistency.
  • Managed procurement of parts and oversaw prototype and final product builds.

New Product Development Engineering Co-op

WillowWood Global LLC
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Modeled and prototyped prosthetic components in SolidWorks.
  • Conducted fatigue testing on thermoplastics to verify durability and reliability.

Engineering Co-op

Toledo Tool & Die
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Re-engineered presses, robots, and weld cells using KeyCreator to improve efficiency.
  • Designed Go/No-Go gauges to ensure production quality.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
05-2021

Skills

  • Design & Analysis: SolidWorks (9 yrs, weldments, sheet metal, assemblies, drawings), AutoCAD (5 yrs), exposure to FEA & CFD
  • Industrial Systems: Airflow/ventilation design, structural steel frameworks, bulk media reclaim systems
  • Collaboration: Cross-functional communication with subcontractors, customers, internal sales teams, and vendors to align requirements and ensure successful system integration
  • Instrumentation & Safety: LEL sensors, differential pressure sensors, temp/humidity sensors, limit/position switches; C1D1/explosion-proof equipment selection and placement
  • Documentation: Fabrication & assembly drawings, weld symbols, BOMs, coating specifications, P&IDs, PFDs
  • Codes & Standards: NFPA 33, NFPA 70 (C1D1), NFPA 91, SMACNA, OSHA 1910, CSA/UL electrical compliance (RMC & fittings)

Timeline

Project Mechanical Engineer

BlastOne
06.2023 - Current

Mechanical Engineer

Elemental Scientific
10.2021 - 06.2023

New Product Development Engineering Co-op

WillowWood Global LLC
08.2018 - 01.2020

Engineering Co-op

Toledo Tool & Die
08.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Toledo

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