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Tyler Swanson

Suttons Bay,MI

Summary

Innovative Design Engineer with experience in developing, testing, and optimizing mechanical systems. Strengths include analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, proficiency in CAD software, and 3D printing. Works well collaboratively to come up with effective solutions. Have made significant contributions to previous projects by applying LEAN manufacturing engineering priciples to design solutions that met project requirements and improved system performance and efficiency.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Engineer

Skilled Manufacturing - Aerospace Division
Traverse City, Michigan
11.2020 - 08.2025
  • Design of custom robot EOATs for automated CNC machining and processing.
  • Design of custom automation fixturing for various operations.
  • Designed 3D-printed components for part protection, assembly fixturing, and general shop organization.
  • Managed 3D printer print priorities, consumables inventory, and maintenance.
  • Performed internal audits on processes to ensure quality.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Verstand Engineering
Traverse City, Michigan
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Reverse engineering machine assemblies and detailing components for manufacture.
  • Detailing automation assemblies for manufacture.
  • UGNX modeling experience, as well as Teamcenter.

Mechanical Engineer

National Vacuum Equipment
Traverse City, Michigan
05.2018 - 04.2020
  • Designed diesel and gas engine drive hydro excavation, and septic/portable toilet industries.
  • Designed end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) for robotic CNC manufacturing.
  • Designed assembly tooling, fixtures, and machinery.
  • Developed and wrote work instructions for new processes.
  • Casting design for OEM pump components.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
05-2018

Skills

  • Design custom automation fixturing/machines
  • 3D modeling - NX, SolidWorks, and Inventor
  • Engineering process documentation: SOP, BPP
  • Process auditing – ISO 9001:2015
  • Custom robotic tooling design
  • CNC machining: programming and operation
  • Casting design - sand castings
  • Print detailing for manufacturing - GD&T
  • 3D Printer: Stratasys, Creality, Formlabs
  • LEAN Manufacturing Champion

Timeline

Design Engineer

Skilled Manufacturing - Aerospace Division
11.2020 - 08.2025

Mechanical Design Engineer

Verstand Engineering
04.2020 - 11.2020

Mechanical Engineer

National Vacuum Equipment
05.2018 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Michigan Technological University

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