Payton Howell
Mechanical Engineer
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Innovative Mechanical Engineer known for excellent design prowess and dedication to best-in-class work. Outstanding knowledge of material handling practices and mechanical engineering protocols. Proven history of completing projects on-time and under-budget with absolute customer satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Dematic
Plano, TX
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Utilized job-related software to produce outline designs.
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
- Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements.
- Identified deficiencies in mechanical processes to develop improvements.
- Communicated project requirements and areas for improvement in design review meetings.
- Altered and modified designs to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions.
- Reviewed designs and counseled government clients on courses of action to remedy issues while staying under-budget and sticking to timelines.
- Surveyed potential project sites before design, checking for space restrictions, mechanical feasibility and manufacturers guidelines.
- Specified system components and directed product modifications to comply with engineering design and performance specifications.
- Effectively developed models, assemblies and drawings using CET/MAESTRO and AutoCAD.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical equipment issues, quickly made plans for repairs and monitored use to rectify issues.
- Drafted assemblies, models and other technical drawings.
- Examined existing documents and blueprints to best update and maintain project records.
- Delegated tasks to entry-level engineers, closely monitoring work to monitor quality, maintain speed and exceed daily project goals.
- Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager
Honeywell
Irving, TX
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications
- Delegated tasks to entry-level engineers, closely monitoring work to monitor quality, maintain speed and exceed daily project goals
- Drafted assemblies, models and other technical drawings
- Designed budgets and cost estimates for projects with speed and accuracy while working closely with clients, drafters and employees to determine best courses of action
- Surveyed potential project sites before design, checking for space restrictions, mechanical feasibility and manufacturers guidelines
- Specified system components and directed product modifications to comply with engineering design and performance specifications
- Performed pre-construction, quality and safety management, as well as constructability review, start-up and commissioning
- Incorporated solutions that met various project challenges and adhered to environmental, packaging and vibration requirements
- Examined existing documents and blueprints to best update and maintain project records
- Interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for new product development
- Identified deficiencies in mechanical processes to develop improvements
- Suggested cost saving proposals on make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing
- Interfaced with development engineers, scientists and suppliers to resolve quality issues
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts and coordinate delivery timelines
Assistant Project Manager
CMP Commercial Construction
Fort Worth, TX
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Maintained tactical control of project budgets and timelines to keep teams on task and achieve schedule targets
- Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability
- Supported senior managers and department leaders by completing projects and problem resolution under tight budgets and schedule demands
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems
- Reported on status for each project to appropriate stakeholders
- Delivered high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities
- Mentored and guided staff to enhance performance and exceed customer expectations
- Monitored and tracked project metrics and collected data to share with project members
- Planned, monitored and analyzed project costs to meet financial goals
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts
- Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers
- Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules
Cavalry Scout (19D)
Texas Army National Guard
Grand Prairie, TX
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Prepared mission equipment for deployment and secured vehicles prior to transport
- Supervised security of $2mil worth of highly sensitive equipment
- Communicated updates on task completion to supervisors, maintaining smooth operations
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock and investigated and adjusted discrepancies and errors
- Operated wheeled and tracked vehicles and communications equipment
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Education
Drafting Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Richardson, TX 03.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
ITT Technical Institute
Richardson, TX 06.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
Mechanical Engineering
undefinedTimeline
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Dematic
10.2020 - 09.2022
Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager
Honeywell
08.2018 - 08.2020
Assistant Project Manager
CMP Commercial Construction
07.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
ITT Technical Institute
06.2013 - 05.2015
Drafting Technology
ITT Technical Institute
03.2011 - 05.2013
Cavalry Scout (19D)
Texas Army National Guard
01.2006 - 01.2014
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