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.
Fridley, MN
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