Product Designer Sheet Metal
Resume:
RUBEN RODRIGUEZ
Yorkville, IL
c. 630-***-****
e. ********@****.***
Highly detailed product and mold designer with an extensive background in CAD and sheet metal modeling. I have independently managed my own projects and workflow since transitioning to full-time remote in March 2020. Looking for a dynamic, people and service-focused company to utilize my engineering, communication, and time management skills. Open to in-person, hybrid, and remote opportunities.
EXPERIENCE:
Company: Dana Corporation – Lisle, IL 12/2007-10/2023
Position: Product Designer Remote: 03/2020-10/2023 o Responsibilities: Design automotive gaskets, sealing products, and prototype and tooling fixtures
Software: Siemens NX1969, 3D modeling and TeamCenter
(sheet metal modeling)
Accomplishments: (Group Patent Summary)
o Gasket with an Anti-Fret Coating
Rodriguez R., (June 6, 2023) United States
Patent No.: US 11,668,396
Company: Sterling Staffing (Contract)
Position: Mechanical and Product Designer for EMD Corp., LaGrange, IL 03/2007-12/2007 o Responsibilities: Design components and assemblies for locomotives
Software: Siemens NX and TeamCenter
Position: Mechanical and Product Designer for Wabtec Corp., Naperville, IL 01/2006-12/2006 o Responsibilities: Design components and assemblies for locomotives
Software: Siemens NX and TeamCenter
Position: Product Designer for Liquid Container, West Chicago, IL 09/2002-12/2005 o Responsibilities: Design plastic bottles
Software: Siemens NX and TeamCenter
Company: Angle Pattern & Mold – Burr Ridge, IL 01/2001-09/2002
Position: Mold Designer
o Responsibilities: Design plastic injection molds
Software: Siemens NX and TeamCenter
Company: B. A. Die Mold – Aurora, IL 05/1996-12/2000
Position: Mold Designer
o Responsibilities: Design plastic injection molds
Software: Siemens NX
Company: Matsushita Electrical Corp. (Panasonic) – Franklin Park, IL 09/1992-05/1996
Position: Mold Designer
o Responsibilities: Design plastic injection molds for Panasonic products
Software: Pro-Cadam and Camax (CNC)
EXPERIENCE:
Company: Delta Tech Inc. – Arlington Heights, IL 12/1989-09/1992
Position: Mold Designer
o Responsibilities: Design plastic injection molds
Software: Cadkey
Company: Empire Mold Inc. – DesPlaines, IL 01/1986-10/1989
Position: Mold Designer
o Responsibilities: Design plastic injection molds Company: Plas-Tool Company – Niles, IL 04/1982-12/1985
Position: Mold Designer
o Responsibilities: Design plastic injection molds EDUCATION:
College of DuPage, 1991-1992
o Continuing Education
Lewis University, 1974-1977
o Biology
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