Victor Frauenfeld
Cleveland
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Designer with 25+ years of expertise in creating precise and innovative mechanical components and assemblies. Proficient in SOLIDWORKS and PDM, with strong skills in 3D modeling and drawing creation. Effective in fast-paced settings, producing high-quality technical documentation, and collaborating with engineers, fabricators, and global team members across time zones. Recognized for attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities that meet engineering and production standards. Seeking a rewarding role where mutual success is achieved by both employer and candidate.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Designer
Thomas an Ingersoll Rand Business
05.2014 - Current
- Administrator to the company SOLIDWORKS software for four engineering offices across the United States.
- Administrator to the PDM system globally (US, Europe, and China).
- Assist engineers with the new product development projects and with current product improvements and changes.
- Write user “How-to” instructions for job duties and software.
- Assist with setup and implementation of new ERP computer system.
- Facilitate internal SOLIDWORKS User Groups (meetings/documents).
Technical Support Lead
Graphics Systems
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Provide real-time support for SOLIDWORKS, WorkgroupPDM, Enterprise PDM, Draftsight, & Composer.
- Oversee the rest of the Tech Support team (1-5 people).
- Assist the Tech Support Staff with their case load of customer issues.
- Take ownership of the higher technically difficult customer issues.
- Became direct contact point for our largest customers for their technical needs.
Technical Support Rep
Graphics Systems
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Provide real-time support for SOLIDWORKS, WorkgroupPDM, Enterprise PDM, Draftsight, & Composer.
- Create blogs for company website.
Drafting Manager
The Vollrath Co. L.L.C.
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Oversee staff of design/drafters/prototype shop.
- Manage workload of ECRs, new product development projects.
New Product Development Engineer
The Vollrath Co. L.L.C.
05.2009 - 08.2010
- New product development and design of foodservice smallwares and equipment using SOLIDWORKS.
Design Drafter II
The Vollrath Co. L.L.C.
07.2006 - 05.2009
- Engineer custom buffet equipment per customer order in a timely manner for shipment.
- Make modifications to parts, assemblies, & drawings using SOLIDWORKS and Cadra software.
Mechanical Designer
Stoelting
12.2005 - 07.2006
- Design softserve ice cream machines using SOLIDWORKS software.
- Spec purchased parts and vendors for those parts.
- Set up BOM and item master in mainframe system.
- Build prototype parts for first build.
- Assist Shop floor in prototype assembly.
Designer for Stoelting
Waterstone Group
05.2005 - 12.2005
- Design Softserve ice cream machines using SOLIDWORKS software.
Designer
Nemschoff Inc.
02.2004 - 05.2005
- Design of healthcare facility furniture using SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD software.
New Product Design Drafter II
The Vollrath Co. L.L.C.
08.1999 - 02.2004
- New product development and design and drafting of foodservice smallwares using SOLIDWORKS and Cadra software.
Drafter/Designer for The Vollrath Co. L.L.C.
Waterstone Group
06.1999 - 08.1999
- New product drafting and design in CAD using SOLIDWORKS and Cadra software.
Designer
Thomas Industries
04.1997 - 06.1999
- CAD drafting using Pro/Engineer and CimLink software, design of compressors and vacuum pumps.
Drafter/Designer for Thomas Industries
Waterstone Group
09.1996 - 04.1997
- Correction of drawings, simple design work, CAD drafting using CimLink and Pro/Engineer software.
Education
Mechanical Design Technician Associate Degree - Mechanical Design
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WI05.1996
High School - undefined
Kiel High School
Kiel, WI01.1990
Skills
- Teamwork skills - Work with global team members (US, Germany, China, India)
- Computer literate - Advanced user of Microsoft Office products and Microsoft Dynamics AX
- CAD drafting - Advanced user of SOLIDWORKS and PDM (over 26 years of SOLIDWORKS experience)
- Excellent communication - Created written "How-to" documentation to be used for global team members, as well as "Go-to" helper for other user issues
- Attention to detail - Asked to check others work, drawings and 3D models
Accomplishments
Wisconsin Lakeshore SOLIDWORKS User Group Leader
Certification
- CSWP, Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional
- SOLIDWORKS Certified Specialist, Expired
Cad Languages
- SOLIDWORKS
- Creo
- Pro/E
Timeline
Designer
Thomas an Ingersoll Rand Business
05.2014 - Current
Technical Support Lead
Graphics Systems
08.2012 - 05.2014
Technical Support Rep
Graphics Systems
05.2012 - 08.2012
Drafting Manager
The Vollrath Co. L.L.C.
08.2010 - 05.2012
New Product Development Engineer
The Vollrath Co. L.L.C.
05.2009 - 08.2010
Design Drafter II
The Vollrath Co. L.L.C.
07.2006 - 05.2009
Mechanical Designer
Stoelting
12.2005 - 07.2006
Designer for Stoelting
Waterstone Group
05.2005 - 12.2005
Designer
Nemschoff Inc.
02.2004 - 05.2005
New Product Design Drafter II
The Vollrath Co. L.L.C.
08.1999 - 02.2004
Drafter/Designer for The Vollrath Co. L.L.C.
Waterstone Group
06.1999 - 08.1999
Designer
Thomas Industries
04.1997 - 06.1999
Drafter/Designer for Thomas Industries
Waterstone Group
09.1996 - 04.1997
High School - undefined
Kiel High School
Mechanical Design Technician Associate Degree - Mechanical Design
Lakeshore Technical College
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