Matthew Schwanz
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Design Drafter
Carter Day International, Inc.
08.2008 - Current
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by incorporating applicable codes and regulations into all designs.
- Consistently met or exceeded project milestones while maintaining high-quality work output under tight deadlines.
- Leveraged knowledge of material properties to select appropriate materials for optimal performance of each component in a system.
- Optimized designs for cost-effectiveness, materials usage, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Contributed to cross-functional project teams to successfully meet deadlines and achieve project goals.
- Identified potential design issues through rigorous analysis, leading to improved reliability of final products.
- Facilitated clear communication between engineering, manufacturing, and quality control departments through accurate technical drawings and documentation.
- Coordinated with external vendors on part specifications, ensuring accuracy in manufacturing processes.
- Supported manufacturing teams with precise documentation, ensuring high-quality production standards.
- Evaluated design changes proposed by other team members for potential impact on overall system performance or manufacturability.
- Collaborated with engineers to create accurate and efficient mechanical drawings for various projects.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and created engineering drawings and sketches.
- Developed CAD drawings to support prototype designs.
- Updated designs with latest feedback from customers.
- Built 3D models with [Software] to outline machinery designs for production teams.
- Incorporated text comments and instructions to finalize drawings and guide installers or production staff.
- Computed scaling, specification details and other factors with strong mathematical abilities.
- Conferred with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN05-2000
Skills
- SolidWorks proficiency
- 3D modeling expertise
- Quality control procedures
- 2D drafting proficiency
Timeline
Mechanical Design Drafter
Carter Day International, Inc.
08.2008 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Drafting
North Hennepin Community College