WORK EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Engineer: Feb 2025 – April 2026

Swagelok Colorado - Wheat Ridge, CO - Designer and manufacturer of high-purity gas handling systems

• Designed ultra-high purity (UHP) gas handling systems and mechanical assemblies for aerospace, semiconductor, quantum computing, and energy applications.

• Translated customer performance requirements into manufacturable subsystem designs and production documentation.

• Created detailed production documentation (SolidWorks), including P&IDs, weld maps, and fabrication drawings.

• Generated and managed BOMs in ERP software (SAP) to support production planning and execution.

• Led design reviews and coordinated fabrication, welding, leak testing, and final assembly activities to support scalable production.

• Collaborated closely with manufacturing teams and external vendors to optimize DFM and reduce production bottlenecks.

• Developed and implemented helium leak-testing plans for final assembly and inspection.

• Sourced and coordinated external fabrication (sheet metal, passivation, laser processing) to meet production requirements.

• Supported production throughput with hands-on orbital welding.

• Owned maintenance and calibration processes, ensuring equipment and gauges met corporate audit standards.

• Drove continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

• Managed ECOs, drawing revisions, and manufacturing documentation to maintain configuration control and production quality.

Engineering Instructor / Program Lead: Nov 2018 - Oct 2024

Jefferson County Public Schools - Golden, CO

• Led hands-on engineering and manufacturing programs covering CNC machining, additive manufacturing, robotics, CAD, and prototyping.

• Managed engineering lab operations, including equipment selection, budgeting, installation, and maintenance.

• Procured and installed industrial-grade equipment (CNC mill, CO₂ and fiber lasers, large-format 3D printers) to expand manufacturing education capabilities.

• Developed and enforced equipment operation, maintenance, and safety procedures aligned with industry practices.

• Promoted and supported SolidWorks CSWA certification, increasing student proficiency in industry-standard design tools.

Mechanical Engineer: May 2011 - May 2018

Ellicott Dredge Technologies - New Richmond, WI - Designer and manufacturer of hydraulic dredging equipment

• Designed hydraulic systems and specified components (valves, pumps, motors, cylinders, reservoirs) for heavy equipment applications.

• Created production drawings and hydraulic schematics (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) in compliance with GD&T standards.

• Generated and managed BOMs in ERP software (Epicor) to support manufacturing and procurement.

• Conducted root cause analysis to reduce failures and improve system efficiencies by 20-30% typically.

• Performed in-house testing and validation of hydraulic circuits to support design improvements and quality control.

• Led Lean Manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste and improve production methods.

• Supported ISO 9001 implementation by developing SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.

• Performed manufacturing risk assessments to improve safety, reduce defects, and prevent production disruptions.

• Supported SolidWorks PDM implementation and trained engineering staff on system use.

• Served as subject matter expert for hydraulic systems during organizational restructuring.

Mechanical Engineer: Aug 2006 - Feb 2011

Dynamic Air Inc. - Saint Paul, MN - Manufacturer of pneumatic conveying systems for dry bulk materials

• Designed custom PLC-controlled pneumatic conveying systems for manufacturing environments, supporting reliable bulk material handling and plant operations.

• Developed detailed fabrication drawings and piping layouts (AutoCAD Inventor), ensuring manufacturability and compliance with GD&T standards.

• Engineered pressure vessels in accordance with ASME Section VIII codes, coordinating with fabrication, welding, and inspection teams.

• Designed bulk material handling equipment including hoppers, silos, and screw feeders to improve material flow.

• Sized and specified air handling equipment (compressors, receivers, dryers) to maintain system reliability.

• Generated and managed BOMs in ERP software (Syteline) to support procurement, inventory control, and production scheduling.

• Collaborated with manufacturing teams (CNC machining, forming, welding, finishing) to resolve design-for-manufacturability issues and reduce rework.

• Conducted in-house material testing and system trials with customers, achieving typical throughput improvements of 10-20%.

• Supported field installations.