Resume

Scott Laird

Grand Rapids, MI

Proactive mechanical engineer known for innovative problem-solving and a track record of efficient design solutions. Experienced in hands-on project management, overseeing projects from concept to delivery.

SOFTWARE:

• Catia V5
• Autodesk Inventor
• NX (Unigraphics)
• Solidworks
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office

GENERAL:

• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Strong Verbal/Written Communication
• Project Management
• Employee Training/Onboarding
• Product Development
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Design Optimization
• Attention to detail
• Special Assignments
• Prototyping and Testing
• DFMA
• Continuous Learning

Professional Experience

Senior Engineer – A-dec, Newberg, Oregon

11/2014-08/2023

• Produced custom dental furniture products to suit customer needs not met by standard product offerings.
• Designed, aided manufacturing, and installed a pivotal cabinet, securing a multimillion-dollar institutional contract.
• Trained and supported for 20 professionals during enterprise-wide change to Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system.
• Developed CAD tools for quote development, reducing turnaround time by approximately 60%.
• Developed VBA tools for documentation standardization and error reduction.

Design Engineer – ESCO Corporation, Portland, Oregon

05/2011-11/2014

• Designed high-strength cast steel wear parts for construction and mining equipment.
• Designed tooling and inspection CAD data and drawings for component parts.
• Developed, tested, and implemented innovative change in lock system to eliminate customer safety concern.
• Travelled internationally to perform first article inspections and improve over 200 outsourced non-proprietary parts.
• Used casting simulation software to validate and maximize casting integrity and efficiencies.

Mechanical Engineer (Internship) – Armstrong World Industries, Saint Helens, Oregon

06/2010-12/2010

• Assisted plant engineering staff in troubleshooting and improving plant process equipment.
• Oversaw plant compressed air system audit and upgrades.
• Secured incentives and tax credits for plant air project (~$300k), improving efficiency and cutting operational costs (~$40k/yr.)
• Developed plant equipment repair and improvement projects to improve reliability, safety, and hygiene.
• Participated in site-wide lean manufacturing energy kaizen event.

Product Development Engineer (Internship) – A-dec, Newberg, Oregon

02/2008-08/2008

• Led redesign of tray holder accessory and designed cost-effective shield for electronics protection.
• Developed test procedures for evaluating plastic material used in product line.

Mechanical Engineer (Internship) – Huntair, Tualatin, Oregon

03/2007-08/2007

• Supported manufacturing by developing assembly fixture, performed tolerance stack-up study to find interference source.
• Developed VBA tool for sales team to provide unit weight, center of gravity, and corner weights of custom HVAC equipment.