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Project Engineering Manager

Mechanical engineer with 11 years of experience in new product design engineering, as well as management of project, people, and sales accounts.

Lead the new product development engineering group in the development of high quality metal bands, clamps, and application tools from concept to production, for use in aerospace, automotive, marine, and municipal applications. Directly responsible for 6 project engineers overseeing each stage of the projects to exceed customer expectations as well as contributing to the company’s strategic objectives.

Led cross-functional teams to manage the development of new band clamping tool systems from concept to launch. Effectively managed every stage of multiple concurrent new product development projects using the tollgate process, from initial concept drawings to production. Directly supported customers with redesign of existing products based on customers’ needs, as well as determined root causes to quality issues, and modified designs to improve existing product line. CAD: Solidworks

New Product Design Engineer

Managed major contracts for the design and engineering of specialty robotic equipment for use in decontamination and decommissioning of nuclear facilities and other limited access environments. Performed project management, client interfacing, project bidding, led design reviews, and utilized several manufacturing processes. Established functional requirements for components, equipment and systems. Directed other engineers in the preparation of design drawings, specifications and other engineering documents. Performed design verifications and reviews of design documents.

Managed the $1.2M, 2 year contract for the manufacture and installation of a beryllium production system, including twin induction furnaces on rolling cart and rail systems, as well as robotic manipulators with end effector tools to clean slag off the interior of the furnaces. Created a full size structural mockup of the customer’s furnace room in house to fully test the system prior to shipment. Oversaw 3 engineering

Project Engineer

Developed designs for components, equipment, and systems for the nuclear decommissioning industry. Prepared drawings and analyses to meet NQA-1 nuclear industry standards and performance requirements within project schedule and budget. Specified and procured components and equipment. Designed test control equipment and developed test procedures. Monitored manufacturing and fabrication on a daily basis. Inspected equipment, structures, and materials for conformance to design requirements. Investigated and diagnosed equipment malfunctions and failures and determined corrective actions. Assisted in preparing bid and proposal documents including design drawings, estimates, schedules, and text write-ups. CAD: Pro/Engineer

Created CAD models representations of equipment within facility layouts, to visualize installation, operation, and maintenance.

Generated technical specification documents to completely define equipment for use in bid packages to customers.

Created detailed calculations

Mechanical Design Engineer

Designed, engineered, and developed automotive special service tools for several automotive OEM’s. Used customer requirements and inputs from sales to generate innovative service tools. Designs met specific criteria for function, cost, ease of manufacture and assembly, aesthetic appearance, ease of operation, ergonomics, and use on multiple applications. Created CAD models, constrained assemblies, and detailed drawings. Performed engineering analysis: FEA, mechanics of materials, stresses and fatigue, fluid dynamics, etc. Tested prototypes and presented them to customers for approval. Constant interaction was maintained with customers, sales, designers, other engineers, program management, manufacturing, quality, planning, marketing, and packaging. CAD: Solidworks

Pneumatic / hydraulic tube flaring tool (US Patent Application 11/115,368) for creating flares on steel brake tubing.

Cylinder support tool (US Patent Application 11/187,952) for locking hydraulic cylinder rods in place dur

Mechanical Engineer

Updated and revised AutoCAD drawings of metal injection die casting machines according to both engineering specifications and customer requirements.  Combined drawings into customizable, layered templates which were used to shorten future design time and decrease production costs.

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Grant Shafer: Project Engineering Manager in Centennial, CO

Grant Shafer

BAND-IT-IDEX, Inc.

BAND-IT IDEX, Inc.

SA Technology

SA Technology

SPX Corporation

BuhlerPrince, IdraPrince, Prince Machine

Michigan Technological University