R. Chase Langley
Greenville,SC
Summary
Experienced mechanical engineer with a strong background in design, documentation, hands-on fabrication, and supervision. Demonstrated practical engineering expertise through successful projects completed in varied environments. Proficient in utilizing engineering software to optimize design processes. Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office programs for efficient project management. familiar in implementing Lean and 5S processes to drive efficiency and productivity. Navy aviation electrician veteran - Petty Officer Third Class.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Design Engineer
Current Tools
03.2021 - Current
- Designed new products to maximize quality and profit margins
- Modified existing designs to improve efficiency and ease of manufacturing
- Trained shop employees on assembly and troubleshooting of products
- Developed and maintained comprehensive engineering documents for all projects
- Developed Romer arm validation checks for quality department
- Designed and fabricated internal manufacturing equipment in accordance with OSHA standards
- Led the installation of internal manufacturing equipment
Mechanical Design Engineer
Design Acceleration
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Designed and installed equipment to improve existing BMW production line
- Took measurements and modeled existing equipment in Solidworks
- Designed rack and pinion drive system to improve upon existing cam drive mechanism
- Retrofitted new mechanical equipment into existing line resulting in smoother operation, less mechanical maintenance, and higher productivity
- Project managed plans for material logistics, install, and final inspection
- Interpreted mezzanine prints for steel workers
- Supervised team of steel workers during installation process
Mechanical Design Engineer
Rema USA
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Product validation test engineer
- Designed and fabricated machinery for product life cycle testing as well as static and dynamic load testing
- Gathered and analyzed data using FMEA approaches
- Created test reports to communicate validation timeline and status to clients
- Designed assemblies for electric vehicle charging
- Designed assemblies for pallet jack/forklift controls
- Implemented FEA simulations to virtually test designs before physical testing
- Improved upon existing product designs using data from validation testing
- Designed pneumatic and hydraulic layout for production floor
- Created illustrated parts breakdown, bill of materials, and instruction manuals for assembly workers
- Trained floor workers on proper assembly technique, spotting and remedying defects, and increasing efficiency
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12-2016
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC01.2013
Skills
- Engineering calculations
- Mechanical design
- Supervisory experience
- Inventor
- Solidworks
- Fabrication processes
- Microsoft Office
- Quality control
- Training conducting
Hobbies
Welding, Fabrication, Automotive repair and maintenance
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer
Current Tools
03.2021 - Current
Mechanical Design Engineer
Design Acceleration
10.2018 - 02.2021
Mechanical Design Engineer
Rema USA
05.2017 - 10.2018
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Greenville Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Clemson University
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