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Michael Patterson

Tupelo,MS

Summary

Experienced with mechanical design, creating efficient and reliable engineering solutions. Utilizes advanced CAD tools to enhance design accuracy and project timelines. Knowledge of material properties and manufacturing processes, ensuring robust and cost-effective designs.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Design Engineer III

Hyperion Technology Group
04.2019 - Current
  • Work within Industrial, Government, and Commercial Teams consisting of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.
  • Review project scope with Project Managers/Leads.
  • Create customer proposals and final design drawing packages.
  • Design, build, and integrate industrial, manufacturing, and military equipment.
  • Prepare detailed drawings for machined and fabricated parts.
  • Develop and maintain Bill of Materials/Documentation.
  • Build and test initial design of mechanical systems.
  • Manage project schedules.
  • Assign tasks and train technicians.
  • Create manufacturing instructions, inspection plans, and work orders.
  • Assist other engineering teams within the company.

Mechanical Design and Drafting

Precision Machine and Metal Fabrication
08.2016 - 04.2019
  • Meet with Manager, Engineers, and Clients to understand the needs and requirements of tools, fixtures, and mechanical assemblies.
  • Travel to job sites and manufacturing facilities to obtain and verify physical dimensions.
  • Use Solidworks, AutoCad and Sigma Nest software to analyze, design, create drawings/renderings/DXF cut files, and B.O.M.’s.
  • Estimate time and cost requirements for project completion.
  • Coordinate internal and external resources to complete projects within given time and cost commitments.
  • Initiate Work Orders.
  • Provide Fabricators, Machinist, and Operators with the proper instructions, materials, and drawings.
  • Report project status to the General Manager and President.
  • Ensure products meet the customer’s needs and resolve any complaints.

Machining Lead/Tool and Die Maker

Abby Manufacturing
10.2015 - 08.2016
  • Manage machine shop duties related to CNC production machining and Tool and Die making.
  • Work with Production Management, Quality, and Engineering to maintain schedules, part conformity, and new product design.
  • Assist vendors with maintaining existing tooling inventory.
  • Train CNC operators on proper use of machines and measurement equipment.
  • Program, setup, change over, maintain offsets, and tooling on CNC mills and lathes.
  • Provide direction and job assignments to Tool and Die Makers.
  • Build and repair progressive, stamping, and extrusion dies.
  • Create fixtures, jigs, and tooling for local companies.
  • Produce samples and prototypes for existing and potential customers.

Manufacturing Technician

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems
08.2009 - 08.2015
  • Perform electromagnetic production support under the Department of Defense contracts.
  • Complete a variety of mechanical and electronic work from provided technical documentation, such as work orders, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
  • Support engineering in the development of prototype parts, assemblies, fixtures, and tooling.
  • Set up, program, and operate CNC mills and lathes.
  • Machining using manual metalworking equipment.
  • Coordinate material flow to workstations.
  • Complete in process audits as well as final inspections.
  • Carry out preventative maintenance inspections.

Reload

United Parcel Service
03.2006 - 08.2009
  • Shifting and parking of UPS package cars.
  • Maintaining UPS vehicles.
  • Loading and unloading parcels.

Machinist (Summer Position)

Tupelo Tool and Die
06.2008 - 08.2008
  • Conventional Machining.
  • Die and fixture repair.
  • Precision measurement of parts.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Tool and Die Technology

Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS
01.2009

Skills

  • Project Management, Problem Solving, and Teamwork
  • Mechanical, Tool, and Machine Design
  • Mechanical Detailing/Drafting
  • Electrical Enclosure/Busbar Design
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Research and Development
  • Assembly, Testing and Troubleshooting
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Mathematics
  • Pneumatics
  • Basic Electronics
  • Analyzing and Interpreting data
  • Microsoft Office Programs
  • GD&T
  • CNC Programming/Machining
  • Manual Machining
  • Cutting, Welding, and Fabrication
  • Metrology equipment

Timeline

Mechanical Design Engineer III

Hyperion Technology Group
04.2019 - Current

Mechanical Design and Drafting

Precision Machine and Metal Fabrication
08.2016 - 04.2019

Machining Lead/Tool and Die Maker

Abby Manufacturing
10.2015 - 08.2016

Manufacturing Technician

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems
08.2009 - 08.2015

Machinist (Summer Position)

Tupelo Tool and Die
06.2008 - 08.2008

Reload

United Parcel Service
03.2006 - 08.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Tool and Die Technology

Itawamba Community College

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