140 Nadel Ave

Elkhart, IN 46516

Ph: 574-215-6665

Fax: 574-293-0720

Email: paul.grosse@gmail.com

Paul A. Grosse

Profile

 

§         15-year professional background in CAD and Solid Modeling

§         Special strength in visualizing 3D models from sketches and concept drawings

§         7 months training in Pro-E Wildfire 2

§         3 years experience with Unigraphics NX2 & 4 and Teamcenter Engineering

§         13 years experience with AutoCAD v12-v2008 (2D/Basic 3D)

§         Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel

§          Able to quickly adapt to new situations and procedures

§          Able to quickly learn and adapt to new software

Experience

Aug 2008-March 2009        Holbert Engineering Co.                         South Bend, IN

Salary: $45,000

Mechanical Designer

§          Design of jigs and fixtures to parts specified by clients utilizing Pro-E Wildfire 2

§          Creation of large scale layouts using jigs and fixtures and models of parts to ensure work clearance and load paths.

 

 

2005-Aug 2008              Monaco Coach, Inc                        Wakarusa, IN

Salary: $46,000

Chassis Engineer

§         Initial setup and organization of structural RV truss design transition from 2D AutoCAD to NX2 3D solid modeling

Chassis Engineer responsibilities

§         Creation of new structural truss layouts based on 2D floorplan developed by upper management and Sales

§         Maintenance and revision of truss designs and support components related to each floorplan after initial creation

§         Creation of specialty steel components needed for each unit

§         Creation of large assemblies to aid in transition from 2D to 3D for cabinet design and above floor structure of RV

§         Assembly of components for clearance checking and troubleshooting

§         Maintenance of existing RV slide-out systems (electric & hydraulic)

§         Maintenance truss and slide-out related print indexes and excel forms

 

Additional responsibilities not directly related to position

§         Assisting others in dept to transition from 2D AutoCad to 3D Unigraphics NX2 & 4

§         Informal computer support for people in the office

§         Occasional sounding board for initial floorplan concepts

 

1994-2005                     Royale Coach, by Monaco                   Elkhart, IN

Salary: $32,000

Draftsman

§         Initial setup and organization of engineering department

§         Production increased from 13 to a maximum of 30 units per year

Draftsman responsibilities

§         Creation of new floorplans, cabinets prints and doors lists from concept sketches

§         Maintenance and revision of master floorplans and cabinets related to each floorplan after initial creation

§         Creation of sheet metal prints needed for stock items for each unit

§         Creation of presentation floorplans and 2D elevations for Sales and Service support.

§         Entering interior spec information from the interior design dept.

§         Assign quantities to interior fabrics and tiles for purchasing dept

§         Maintenance and organization of engineering hardcopy files

 

Additional responsibilities not related to drafting

§         Interior design assistant: Confirming fabric & tile numbers, availability and lead times

§         Computer support for people in the office

§         Determining the final costs of components to be added and relaying those to Sales to be incorporated into the price of the units

Education

 

Workplace Education

§         UGS Certified in Unigraphics NX2 & 4, including Part Design, Assembly Modeling and Drafting using NX Manager, 2004, 2007

Ivy Tech State College, Elkhart, IN.

§         Completed several Advanced CAD courses

 

 

Professional References

Erik Holbert

§         Holbert Engineering

§         574-287-2377

§         erik@holberteng.com

Jim Keough

§         Custom Chassis Products

§         Advanced Engineering Manager

§         574-849-7666

§         jim.keough@customchassisproducts.com

Dave Watt

§         Custom Chassis Products

§         Engineering Manager

§         572-389-4114

§         dave.watt@customchassisproducts.com

Dan R. Jourdan

§         Ex-supervisor (Royale Coach)

§         Engineering Coordinator

§         574-849-2122

§         raavin@aol.com

 

Personal References

 

Glenn Berden

§         Coworker

§         Electrical Engineer

§         574-264-3359

§         gmbc@verizon.net

 

Interests

Computers, online gaming, role-playing games, blue/jazz bands, volunteer legal compliance for an open source coding project

Work sample

http://www.oocities.org/nylanfs/Resume/Paul_Grosse_Resume.htm

 

 

Click on samples for larger views

 

Formed steel step bracket

 

UG print for above assembly

 

Formed plate steel bracket

 

UG print for above assembly

 

Formed steel truss for RV structure

 

Truss design using formed piece

 

UG print for above assembly

 

 

Large assembly of structure with chassis

 

UG print for above assembly

 

 

Dynamic expression driven assembly

 

UG Print for above assembly

 

Sample hydraulic motor, exterior envelope only

 

Sample presentation floorplan

 

Sample production floorplan

 

Sample kitchen base

 

Sample bedroom cabinet

 

Sample sheet metal part