JOSE M. UMANA
3001 RT 130 Apt 43-F
Delran, NJ 08075
<Home: (856) 824-1955> <Cell Phone: (609) 413-6312> <e:mail: j.umana2@verizon.net>

SUMMARY

Mechanical Systems Designer and CAD Administrator in the power equipment and systems industry with considerable experience in Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing applications and Operating Systems. Detail oriented team player, able to work independently and prioritize. Excellent communication and follow up skills.

• CAD Software – SolidWorks, AutoCad, Bravo Designer, Bravo FAB, Bravo Solids Modeler, Bravo SMD.
• Operating Systems – Open VMS, Windows 95/98/NT/XP.
• Installation and configuration of software.
• WEB interaction – HTLM, Java, Net Objects Fusion, Front Page, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.
• Assembly and configuration of Personal Computers.
• Office related products – Access, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Word.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Philadelphia, PA 1991 – 2002
Turbine Support Operation Industrial Division
Mechanical Designer/ CAD Administrator

• Supported engineering on new job proposals and completed designs from engineering proposals reducing number of different parts per assembly.
• Developed database to simplify engineering documentation tracking (New drawings, Alteration Notices, Work Authorizations), reducing number of open Alteration Notices.
• Designed database that converted plot files from Bravo Designer to Adobe Acrobat, kept track of revision levels for drawings and hyperlink to the drawings in Acrobat format allowing manufacturing and engineering to access the latest prints in a user friendly platform.
• Generated macros to import print files from P870 (Electrical CAD system from the 1970’s) to word, batch convert drawings to Adobe Acrobat. Eliminated cost associated with reproduction and express mail since all drawings can now be sent in electronic form to the customer.
• Provided systems support for Applicon Bravo Designer, Bravo Solids, Bravo SMD, FAB (Applicon is a 3D wire-frame and solids modeling CAD/CAM package).
• Troubleshot and corrected corrupted drawing files and Windows NT related problems.
• Trained new and existing users of CAD packages. Developed training documentation.
• Created CPROC (Macros) to enhance the job of designers/detailers resulting in the Automation of tasks.
• Decreased Design cycle with the setup and implementation of libraries to control the use of parts, assemblies and drawing files, which allowed multiple users to work in one design.
• Administered libraries for Computer Aided Design system.
• Provided technical support to CDI (on site consulting company).
• Designed low voltage and high voltage enclosures for packaged steam/gas turbine equipment (Aux. Power Plants) resulting in a standardized product line.
• Designed Copper Bus assemblies for voltages up to 18,000 volts & currents to 13,000 amps.
• Assisted with the installation and configuration of the PC network. Configured computers for designers and engineers. Created and updated Ghost images for CAD stations to reduce down time in case of a fatal failure.
• Developed local intranet to house design standards and engineering documentation provided easy access to the latest documentation to engineers and designers.

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, Philadelphia, PA 1990 – 1991
Turbine Support Operation Industrial Division
Consultant

Managed the implementation of the Computer aided Design/ Computer Aided Manufacturing system.

• Created 3D CAD (Applicon Bravo III, Bravo FAB) Models from existing paper drawings.
• Generated CNC programs for the punch presses utilizing FAB models thus reducing the production time and increasing accuracy of punch programs.
• Improved quality and accuracy of parts while creating 3D parts and assemblies from existing paper drawings.

MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Trenton, NJ 1987 – 1989
CAD Lab Technician
Assisted students with assignments and computer related problems. Guided students on different ways to manipulate parts. Utilized Applicon Bravo III.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

AIR VICTORY MUSEUM, Lumberton, NJ 1994 – 2002
Webmaster/Volunteer
Administered Museum’s WEB site, participated in the restoration of vintage aircraft.

EDUCATION

SolidWorks Essentials, Advanced Part Modeling, Advanced Assembly Modeling, Sheet Metal training, Prism Engineering, Horsham, PA
Six Sigma Training, General Electric, Philadelphia, PA
Bilingual: Spanish and English
Introduction to information systems, Certified, Carnegie Technology Education, Burlington, NJ
Selected courses in Civil Engineering Technology, NJIT, Trenton, NJ.