Gratten J.

Ward
Mandeville, LA Mobile: (850) 933-4279 E-mail:grattenward@gmail.com

Mechanical Engineer
Objective Highly motivated and competent mechanical engineer with two years of career experience seeking a job that extensively utilizes existing skills and provides a challenging and professional atmosphere. Throughout his career, individual has displayed impressive talents including innovative and creative problem-solving skills that allow for the design of consistently unique, functional and reliable products. Past Engineering Experience Danimer Scientific - Bainbridge, GA Mechanical Engineering Intern May 2008 to August 2008 and May 2009 to August 2009 As an engineering student, worked closely with head mechanical engineer on various projects. Required to write and formally present technical reports on all project progress. Gained general experience in the engineering design and decision-making process. Allpax Products - Covington, LA Mechanical Engineer, January 2012 to Present Allpax designs and manufactures fully automated sterilization equipment for the packaged food industry Current responsibilities include: Using SolidWorks extensively to design all mechanical equipment, including creation of 3D part and assembly files that fully represent all mechanical equipment built at Allpax Creating technical drawings and corresponding 2D CAD files for all machined/fabricated parts, CNC laser parts, and CNC press-break bent parts Creating assembly/weldment drawings for all designed equipment Ensuring functionality and prevention of component failure through the combined engineering disciplines of mechanical calculations and Finite Element Analysis (SolidWorks Simulation Package) Providing engineering support during the manufacturing and mechanical assembly phases of all designed equipment (majority of equipment is manufactured and assembled on-site) Maintaining rigorously high standards of file structure organization for all mechanically related files, including all 3D part, assembly and drawing files, 2D CNC files, and all other design documentation Noteworthy Contributions Heavily involved in the implementation of a company-wide CAD Data Management system Assisted in the development of a customized interface between new CAD data management system and existing CAD data management standards, resulting in a highly automated environment for efficient 3D design, creation of technical drawings and files, and organized storage of said files and data Contributed to the development and implementation of a company-wide task management system using a VBA automated excel sheet. Responsible for regular maintenance and debugging. Other Employment University of Georgia Athletic Facility - Athens, GA Climbing Wall Staff, May 2010 to December 2011 Responsibilities included: Teaching other students how to properly and safely use equipment during certification clinics; overseeing climbers and ensuring safety during regular operating hours. First Call Truck Parts - Tallahassee, FL Warehouse Worker and Delivery Driver, Various Summers and Holidays from 2002 to 2011 Responsibilities included: Maintaining organization in warehouse and store displays; properly preparing out-going deliveries; delivering orders to local customers promptly and efficiently. Education University of Georgia - Athens, GA Bachelor Degree of Science in Engineering Emphasis area of Mechanical Engineering Computer Proficiencies SolidWorks, FEA (Algor and SW Simulation), ProE, Auto CAD, Excel (including VBA capabilities), Word, PowerPoint, STAAD, MatLab, HC11 Microcontroller Development