Sam McDade
St. Augustine
Summary
Highly analytical and adaptable professional with exceptional communication and teamwork skills. Proven ability to thrive in diverse environments and quickly adapt to new challenges. Committed to contributing to team success and continuously developing professional skills. Known for bringing a positive attitude and unwavering commitment to continuous learning and personal growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Design Engineer / Project Manager
Ideal Aluminum Products
01.2023 - Current
- Lead Engineering and Design team to produce submittal and production drawings for custom commercial and residential security gate systems.
- Manage projects from sales through production to ensure product accuracy and quality assurance.
- Work closely with clients, architects and our manufacturing team to create design specifications for projects as needed.
- Utilize AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D and CNC machining software to program our Laguna Smartshop 2 CNC machine.
- Product Development - Design for Manufacturing. Create new product concepts from market research for product expansion.
Programs Manager
SEG Systems
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Production Management - Manage and oversee production of custom interior LED canvas graphics, trade show booths and millwork.
- Operations Management - Design, plan and direct manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and quality of product prior to installation.
- Oversee 12-25 Warehouse employees to ensure product accuracy and timely completion.
- Travel to job sites to lead installation of our product.
CNC Department Engineering Manager
SEG Systems
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Manage Engineering Department and Build staff.
- Engineer millwork (custom retail cabinetry and trade show exhibits) construction for CNC production using SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, RHINOCEROS 6, KEYSHOT.
- CAD/CAM Drafting using SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, and RHINOCEROS 6 to convert engineered drawings to nested production layouts on 4 axis C.R. Onsrud CNC router.
- CNC Machining. Experience with 3, 4 and 5 axis routers.
- Assist in manufacturing Department as needed to complete jobs on time.
- Work with Project Management Team and Design Team to ensure projects are manufactured to customer’s standard.
- Manage manufacturing budget
Architectural Millworks Design Engineer
Savannah Millwork
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Create custom drawings/programs for a 5 axis SCM 50fx CNC Machine.
- AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 6, SOLIDWORKS, Maestro CAM Programming for Architectural millwork production.
- Customer relations - Sales, Project Management, Cost Estimating, Contractor relations.
- Job Site visits/inspections.
- Field Measurement.
- Operations Management - Manage projects from conception to completion.
- Change Orders - Produce change requests to jobs as needed.
Cabinet Builder/Finisher
JENJACS Restoration
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Build Custom Cabinetry per manufacturing drawings for G5 private jets.
- Work alongside Designers to ensure quality of product.
- Manage time on jobs to efficiently produce product at a fast pace.
- Utilize manufacturing facilities to apply finish to completed cabinetry.
- Sand, Buff and clean completed finished product for final inspection.
Custom Builder - Internship
Boone Industries
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Design and Build Custom recognition style furniture.
- Take part in all aspects of Building and Finishing solid wood custom furniture.
- Sanding
- Filling
- Building
- Finishing
- Painting
- Quality Control
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Product Design
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.2016
Skills
- Bluebeam
- Smartsheets
- Project Take-Offs
- BOL
- Microsoft Suite
- AutoCAD
- Rhino 3D
- Adobe Suite
- CNC Machining
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Product Lifecycle Management
Timeline
Sr. Design Engineer / Project Manager
Ideal Aluminum Products
01.2023 - Current
Programs Manager
SEG Systems
01.2022 - 01.2023
CNC Department Engineering Manager
SEG Systems
01.2021 - 01.2022
Architectural Millworks Design Engineer
Savannah Millwork
01.2017 - 01.2021
Cabinet Builder/Finisher
JENJACS Restoration
01.2016 - 01.2017
Custom Builder - Internship
Boone Industries
01.2016 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Product Design
Appalachian State University
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