Solidworks
Ross Miller
CAD Specialist
Grandville,MI
Summary
Talented Mechanical Designer looking for the position of CAD Designer with a proven history of recommending innovative development ideas to engineers and managers. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with focus on driving progress and innovation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
Velocity Research
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2020 - Current
- Sole Mechanical Engineer for a startup Research & Development firm.
- Designed products from clients descriptions, rough sketches, and design constraints.
- 3D printed and machined prototypes.
- Used Solidworks add-ins to test theoretical strength, moldability, and to output high fidelity images and videos for clients.
- Worked closely with customers to understand their design needs and concerns.
- Oversaw operation and maintenance of multiple FDM and MSLA 3D Printers.
- Supported production cost quotations by providing estimates of equipment, material and labor costs.
Engineering Technician
Minimax Viking Research & Development Gmbh
Caledonia, MI
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Prototyped fire suppression equipment and devices.
- Developed and adapted existing products to work with environmentally friendly fire suppression foam.
- Assisted engineers with testing, prototyping, and designing and building jigs/structures/fixtures required for UL & FM approval testing.
- Applied GD&T to prototype drawings.
- Licensed in sit-down forklift operation.
- Initiated contact with vendors and built solid working relationships.
- Performed work according to project schedules and high quality standards.
- Tracked hours and expenses for each project, detailing each action and charge.
- Used Solidworks to draft assemblies, models and other technical drawings.
CAD Draftsman
Viking Corporation Research & Development
Hastings, MI
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Kept title blocks, BOM, and other company standards up to date.
- Developed a drawing standard for all engineers to create a uniform style within the company.
- Processed engineering changes and requests for active parts and design specifications.
- Managed all active, archived, and obsolete prints and models.
- Created CAD models and drawings for prototyping and in production designs.
- Generated GD&T explanation drawings for vendors without proper knowledge.
- Interpreted drawing markups and implemented drawing revisions provided by engineers.
Carpenter Apprentice
Premier Installation
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2015 - 06.2016
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Cut materials according to specifications in preparation for installation.
- Trained in OSHA 30 Safety & Hazard Recognition
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Design
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI 01.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
Detail drawings
3D solid, surface and assembly modeling
Proficient in SolidWorks
GD & T
Software
Proe/Creo
Autodesk
Microsoft Office
JIRA/Confluence
Certification
Solidworks Certified Professional
Interests
3D Printing
Woodworking
Golf
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
Velocity Research
03.2020 - Current
Engineering Technician
Minimax Viking Research & Development Gmbh
01.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Mechanical Design
Grand Rapids Community College
01.2018 - 05.2020
CAD Draftsman
Viking Corporation Research & Development
06.2016 - 01.2019
Carpenter Apprentice
Premier Installation
03.2015 - 06.2016