Shaun Nichols
Cocoa
Summary
Experienced engineering design professional seeking a full-time position as a Technical Designer to utilize my skills in CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) to produce industry quality engineering drawings in both mechanical and/or fluids design. Excellent communication and people skills, strong sense of integrity, strong sense of ownership, and recognized as being highly organized and efficient member of any team. Takes pride in being more than just a designer but a central figure in the engineering life cycle. Producing highly technical and well thought out engineering documents that communicate a clear and concise picture of the project is my goal, from fabrication to integration and keeping open communications with all areas of engineering personnel, analysts, operations, procurement, management and customers.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Designer
Blue Origin
Cape Canaveral, USA
04.2022 - 02.2025
- Supporting the New Glenn program, in the Test and Flight Operations Group from LC-36 at CCSFS. Contributed to the engineering design on a variety of the mechanical and fluid systems used in ground support of New Glenn’s Transporter Erector (TE) using Creo Parametric 11.0 and Windchill PLM.
- Created fully defined engineering drawing packages from conceptual ideas as well as revising existing systems in collaboration with mechanical, fluid, and analysis engineers.
- Applied expertise in hardware selection, materials, weld specifications, fluid fittings, and GD&T.
- Led the design and redesign on a variety of different projects and recognized for my ability to see project through the engineering life cycle, including gathering field notes, working with welders, machinist, technicians and configuration management before peer reviewed release.
- Consistently the most productive team member, completing the highest number of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and new drawing releases per review cycle.
- Supporting the New Glenn program, in the Test and Flight Operations Group from LC-36 at CCSFS.
Associate Engineer III, Testing Operations Services Contract (TOSC)
Jacob Technology
Kennedy Space Center, USA
02.2018 - 04.2022
- Supporting the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program, in the Design Service Fluids Group. Contributed to the creation of fluids and mechanical drawings for readying NASA’s Mobile Launcher and its umbilicals, for Artemis 1 launch of the SLS rocket as well as supporting efforts needed for Artemis 2 and a second Mobile Launcher (ML2) using Creo and Windchill.
- Appointed primary Point of Contact for all design changes concerning the Orion Service Module Umbilical, several changes have been added over the years to meet NASA’s Interface Control Document (ICD) requirements of the Orion Control Module, including the additions of multiple pressure and temperature transducers on GN2 and Breathing Air systems as well as relief valves, insulation and nitrogen purge locations of potentially hazardous equipment.
- Built strong relationships with NASA and TOSC engineers as someone who is knowledgeable and asks the right questions to get project out the door quickly.
- Contributed to the design of a tile bonding tool and testing equipment needed for installation of the last four thermal protection tiles post installation of the Orion’s Launch Abort System on the Orion space capsule.
- Contributed to the design of new servicing equipment of the Portable Breathing Apparatuses used on the International Space Station as they are cycled back to earth when new ISO cleanliness standards were introduced.
- Working with a single expert cryo engineer, was the lone designer in the creation and release of a fully defined package for fabrication, installation details, and kit for the cryo pressure testing system of the ML2’s Exploration Upper Stage Umbilical (EUSU) at the Launch Equipment Testing Facility (LETF) in just 4 short months.
- Experienced and knowledgeable of NASA’s engineering life cycle process as well as Windchill navigation of the release and revision processes and PMN structure, having built strong relationships with the configuration management team I was seen as someone who is organized and gets drawing packages through the system quickly.
- Recognized in my group as a great source for information in Creo and Windchill and appointed acting group manager on multiple occasions while regular manager was away.
Design Specialist III, ESC (Engineering Services Contract)
Craig Technologies
Kennedy Space Center, USA
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Supporting the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) program. Contributed to the creation of mechanical drawings for integration of many of the systems on NASA’s Mobile Launcher and its umbilicals needed for the Artemis 1 launch of the SLS rocket.
- Went from new Creo user to highly efficient team member in a very short period.
- Primary design work for GSE integration onto the Mobile Launcher included all manors of steel structural supports for cabinets of all shapes and sizes, piping support, cable trays, camera housings, guard rails and grating.
- Supported the development of the Facility Relations and Space and Weight design packages which covered the major interface components of the Mobile Launcher for reference during operations at all its seated locations, ML/Crawler, ML/VAB High Bay 3, ML/Park-site and ML/Pad39B.
- Space and Weight drawings are a reference for providing critical information necessary for weight-load limits, personnel and equipment restrictions during core stage processing on the VAB transfer aisle and high bay 4 as well as weight-load limits during vehicle processing operations on every retractable platform of VAB high bay 3.
CAD Specialist
Arnott, Inc.
Merritt Island, USA
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Assisted in the design of automobile air ride suspension products using SolidWorks 2016 and SolidWorks PDM file management software.
- Utilized my proficiency with FARO Arm CMM (Computerized Measuring Machine), 3D printing, and First Article Inspection Reports.
- Awarded Certification of Achievement in ASME Y14.100-2004 and ASME Y4.24-1999.
- Designed and Rendered illustrative models for company advertisement illustrations using Solidworks for showcasing products to the customer.
Design Engineer / Configuration Control Manager
TJR Electronics
Rockledge, USA
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Lead Designer under the directions of the electrical engineering department.
- Designed antenna system components from concept to testing using Solidworks.
- Researched hardware specifications and materials, contacting vendors and suppliers.
- Proficient in designing to the standards of ASME Y14.5 and Y14.1.
CAD Engineer
Funa International
West Palm Beach, USA
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Contributed to the design of custom audio and visual systems for theme parks, cruise ships and other highly intricate entertainment venues using Solidworks and AutoCAD
- Designed layouts in order to blend with architectural themed construction, detailed riser diagrams, server rack system layouts and elevations, and wall plate and cabling integration
CAD Designer / Estimator
Space Coast Fire & Safety
Merritt Island, USA
12.2009 - 10.2011
- Designed fire alarm systems for new and existing commercial and residential properties using Autocad.
- Prepared estimates and bidding proposals for potentially new fire alarms construction contracts throughout the state of Florida.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geographic Information Systems
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL06-2007
Associate of Arts -
Brevard Community College
Cocoa, FL06-2004
Skills
- Creo Parametric 110
- Windchill PDM
- SolidWorks 2016
- Solidworks PDM
- AutoCAD
- FARO Edge CMM
- Mechanical drawing
- Assembly drawings
- Parametric design principles
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Strong communication
- Goal-oriented mindset
Timeline
Senior Technical Designer
Blue Origin
04.2022 - 02.2025
Associate Engineer III, Testing Operations Services Contract (TOSC)
Jacob Technology
02.2018 - 04.2022
Design Specialist III, ESC (Engineering Services Contract)
Craig Technologies
05.2016 - 02.2018
CAD Specialist
Arnott, Inc.
12.2014 - 05.2016
Design Engineer / Configuration Control Manager
TJR Electronics
06.2014 - 10.2014
CAD Engineer
Funa International
01.2012 - 06.2014
CAD Designer / Estimator
Space Coast Fire & Safety
12.2009 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Geographic Information Systems
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Arts -
Brevard Community College