Jaime Vazquez
JIM THORPE
Summary
Dynamic Engineering Technician with a proven track record at ARDEC, adept at optimizing workflows and ensuring MIL-STD-31000 compliance. Expert in MCAD software and skilled in training teams, driving innovation, and enhancing product design processes. Recognized for proactive problem-solving and delivering projects on time.
Experience in Mechanical Design and Windchill Application Configuration Management since 1990, in the fields in Government, Telecom, Aviation, Micro Electronics board designer and casting designer. Heavy experience in early 3d Printing.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician
US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEV CMD ARMAMENTS CENTER ENTERPRISE & SYS INTEGR CTR SYS ENGR DIV
05.2018 - 09.2025
- Consistently met high-quality standards for all completed work while adhering to established timelines, ensuring client satisfaction with final results.
- Collaborated closely with engineers in developing new products or improving existing ones, providing valuable input from a technician''s perspective.
- Showcased strong attention to detail in the preparation, assembly, and installation of intricate components supporting engineering projects.
- Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
- Completed engineering projects and tasks within established timelines and budgets.
- Mitigated potential project risks by proactively identifying and addressing areas of concern before they developed into significant issues.
- Assisted in training new team members on company procedures, policies, and technical skills necessary for their roles as Engineering Technicians.
Cad/Cam Designer, Windchill Business Manager
UTRS/ Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
08.2007 - 05.2018
- Manufacturing Designer using MCAD/ECAD tools
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing manufacturing workflows and processes.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, driving a culture of innovation throughout the organization by creating a localize Windchill Server to manage Manufacturing files.
- Streamlined assembly line layout, resulting in increased output and reduced downtime during War time efforts.
- Utilized CAD software for detailed design of manufacturing systems, improving overall process efficiency. Sheetmetal, Castings, Cabling application.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines were met without compromising on quality or cost targets.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering a collaborative learning environment that supported professional growth within the team.
- Spearheaded the adoption of advanced manufacturing techniques such as additive manufacturing or 3D printing.
- Created visuals and renderings communicating product design concepts.
- Brainstormed with peers and other members of design team to determine enhancements and product features.
- Documented each step in product's design process for use in manuals.
- Wrote comprehensive user SOPs manuals for new products and additional technical documentation.
- Traveled to manufacturing facilities to evaluate product creation and point out potential issues.
- Instituted data-driven approach to decision-making, leveraging analytics to guide business strategies.
- Manager over 300 projects within the Windchill environment test and teach MIE(Mechanical interface Engineers) with data packages to the shop floor,
- Subject matter expert with Data Management
- Designer that models and creates TDP (Technical Data Package) for Light /Heavy Armor Vehicles Rhinos, Rollers, Weapons, packages with expertise in Prototype designs. Review fixture design concept with engineering customer for conformance of engineer's requirements.
- Interface with LAB, producing testing fixtures to resolve design related issues.
Education
Mechanical, Architectural Design/Drafting
Lincoln Technical Institute
Allentown, PA08-1990
Skills
- Skilled in ensuring MIL-STD-31000 adherence
- Knowledgeable in ASME Y14 drafting standards compliance
- Skilled in creating Technical Data Packages (TDP) and Workflows
- Expert in MCAD, Creo, Solidworks, Autocad
- ECAD Board designer , and Mentor Graphics, ORCAD, PADS
- 3D printers software TinkerCAD, Rhino3D, Blender and SketchUP
- Database Business Manager using Windchill PTC
- Training specialist for Windchill
Accomplishments
- Windchill ORG/ Application manager over 15 careers migrations in DOD, Telecom, and private business
- War effort Designer that models and creates TDP (Technical Data Package) for Light /Heavy Armor Vehicles
- Creo 4.0 Developer and Publisher roll out for ARDEC networks on DREN and NIPR creating the .BAT files and configuration files for multi-user installations.
- Windchill/Creo Helpdesk member that supported 7k users
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Engineering Technician
US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEV CMD ARMAMENTS CENTER ENTERPRISE & SYS INTEGR CTR SYS ENGR DIV
05.2018 - 09.2025
Cad/Cam Designer, Windchill Business Manager
UTRS/ Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
08.2007 - 05.2018
Mechanical, Architectural Design/Drafting
Lincoln Technical Institute
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