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Paul Allen Thompson

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Summary

Dynamic Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience at Tooling-Akwel Automotive, specializing in Solidworks modeling and technical drawing. Proven ability to optimize processes and enhance design efficiency. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, demonstrating strong communication skills while delivering high-quality 3D models and drawings for complex automotive applications.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Designer

Tooling-Akwel Automotive
Cadillac
09.2021 - 10.2024
  • Provided Solidworks 3D Models and Drawings for Tiert-1 automotive and industrial hoses
  • Create mandrels that forms the shape of hoses
  • Create QR code label and work station for pad print machine
  • Helped with creating pad print station for marking hoses
  • Working with the Mechanist to create standards for drawings.

Mechanical Engineer

Road Maintenance Equipment
Freeland
07.2019 - 08.2019
  • Create Solidworks Models and Drawings for Asphalt Hot Boxes

Drafter

BOSTONtec
Midland
08.2017 - 03.2019
  • Create Solidworks drawing, Dxf and Step files for Ergonomic Work Stations

Self-Employed

Myself
01.2011 - 08.2017
  • And Basic computer services

Intern/Co-op

Bandit Industries, Inc
Millbrook, Remus
11.2015 - 01.2016
  • Create 2D Hydraulic line layout drawing for wood chipping machines

Thermoform Designer

Brown Machine, LLC
Beaverton
10.2010 - 07.2011
  • Produced Thermoforming Tooling Design & Detailing: Using Unigraphics

Thermoform Designer

Future Mold Corporation
Farwell
04.1994 - 01.2009
  • Produced Thermoforming Tooling Design and Detailing: Using Soldiworks

Education

AAS - Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology

Mid Michigan Community College
Harrison, MI
05.2017

Intro to CAD/CAM CNC Programming Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) -

Skills

  • Solidworks modeling
  • 3D modeling
  • Technical drawing
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Unigraphics design
  • Process optimization

Accomplishments

  • CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Pro-Engineer
  • Surfcam Training
  • Cad Training/Solid works
  • Hurco Ultra Max Training
  • SOFTWARE
  • AND
  • SYSTEM
  • SKILLS:
  • CorelDraw 8, 10 & 13
  • Microsoft windows
  • Unigraphics 7.5
  • Acad release 10, 12, 13, 14, 2000 & 2016
  • Solid works Version 2018

Certification

  • Pro-Engineer
  • Surfcam Training
  • Cad Training/Solidworks
  • Hurco Ultra Max Training

Timeline

Process Designer

Tooling-Akwel Automotive
09.2021 - 10.2024

Mechanical Engineer

Road Maintenance Equipment
07.2019 - 08.2019

Drafter

BOSTONtec
08.2017 - 03.2019

Intern/Co-op

Bandit Industries, Inc
11.2015 - 01.2016

Self-Employed

Myself
01.2011 - 08.2017

Thermoform Designer

Brown Machine, LLC
10.2010 - 07.2011

Thermoform Designer

Future Mold Corporation
04.1994 - 01.2009

AAS - Computer Aided Drafting & Design Technology

Mid Michigan Community College

Intro to CAD/CAM CNC Programming Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) -

Paul Allen Thompson