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Shawn Phinney

Shawn Phinney

Mechanical Engineer
Shady Cove,OR

Summary

Engineering professional with over 20 years of CAD design experience across structural steel, architecture, aerospace, and composites. I strongly desire to establish and grow a career in civil engineering. Skilled communicator adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients to drive successful project outcomes. In preparation for taking the FE Exam and obtaining my EIT certification.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Tool Design Engineer Tech

Erickson Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2024
  • Installed large assembly fixture for S-64F stabilizer with precision of +/-.010, ensuring quality standards
  • Designed over 100 tools for sheet metal hydroforming, enhancing production efficiency
  • Reduced tool manufacturing costs by 80% through strategic additive manufacturing
  • Maintained assembly tool tolerance to +/-.005, ensuring operational accuracy

Metal Building Detailer

JB Steel
02.2017 - 10.2018
  • Developed 100+ assembly details for secondary metal components, enhancing project accuracy and efficiency
  • Conducted comprehensive material take-offs, improving accuracy in project quotes and bill of materials creation
  • Managed logistics for over 20 shipments, ensuring timely materials delivery to job sites and minimizing project delays

Mechanical Engineer I

Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Served on a multidisciplinary team to help develop a new product line of viable samplers
  • Conducted experiments to prove design concepts and validate component function
  • Liaised with manufacturers from quoting through to part production
  • Utilized FEA software for design analysis, enhancing product performance and reliability

Engineer Intern

Darex, LLC
08.2014 - 10.2014
  • Engineered custom fixtures for industrial drill sharpener assembly, leveraging rapid prototyping techniques to enhance production efficiency
  • Leveraged on-site machine shop tools to prototype fixtures, accelerating development and reducing time-to-market for new products
  • Applied Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles to maintain precise production drawings, enhancing overall product quality and reliability

Drafter

Jeld-Wen
05.2013 - 06.2014
  • Modeled over 25 windows and doors in Autodesk Inventor
  • Updated Architectural Design Manuals in AutoCAD

Drafter/Designer

ECS Composites
04.2009 - 04.2012
  • Developed comprehensive design documentation, streamlining job package creation for standard options and improving efficiency
  • Engineered over 600 custom components; delivered customized design solutions, meeting diverse customer needs while adhering to stringent military specifications for durability
  • Generated precise Bills of Materials for ERP/MRP software integration, optimizing inventory management and production planning processes
  • Cultivated strong production team relationships, ensuring smooth design-to-manufacturing transitions and engaging in client meetings

Drafter

CZ Engineering
08.2007 - 01.2008
  • Drafted structural engineering drawings according to the engineer's notes
  • Maintained a library of details used on jobs

Education

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, OR
06.2014

A.A. - CAD/Drafting Technology

High Tech Institute
Phoenix, AZ
06.1996

Skills

  • 2D/3D CAD Design
  • AutoCAD
  • Solidworks
  • Inventor
  • Product Design
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Problem-Solving
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Detail-oriented work
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

Certificate in Additive Manufacturing Process, MIT xPro, 08/01/19

Work Availability

monday
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k match

Software

Microsoft Office

Solidworks

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Fishing

Additive Manufacturing

Woodworking

Automotive Maintenance

Timeline

Tool Design Engineer Tech

Erickson Inc.
02.2019 - 05.2024

Metal Building Detailer

JB Steel
02.2017 - 10.2018

Mechanical Engineer I

Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions
01.2015 - 01.2016

Engineer Intern

Darex, LLC
08.2014 - 10.2014

Drafter

Jeld-Wen
05.2013 - 06.2014

Drafter/Designer

ECS Composites
04.2009 - 04.2012

Drafter

CZ Engineering
08.2007 - 01.2008

A.A. - CAD/Drafting Technology

High Tech Institute

B.S. - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Oregon Institute of Technology

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