WILLIAM J. COLBERT 6676 Stage Rd. Utica, NY 13502

Cell: (914) 772-2970 Email: Bill4130@yahoo.com

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Performance-driven professional with 11 years of hands-on engineering experience. Talent for designing and producing products that promote quality and cost effectiveness. Forward- thinking individual with the demonstrated capability to introduce new products to meet ever-changing customer demands.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Product design & development

Pro-E Wild Fire 4.0 Creo Elements/Wind Chill PDM Link

Cost effective designs

SolidWorks release 2015

ISO 9001/14001 & Federal Specs

Process Improvement

Mastercam (limited use)

SolidWorks Simulation (limited use)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IR Cameras, Utica, NY 2012-2016 Mechanical Design Engineer/Process Engineer

● Designs using solidworks, details, and effectively manages mechanical, optical, and electromechanical component assemblies for cryogenic vacuum packaging operation.

● Provides timely release of engineering documentation in order to maintain schedule and on time delivery of projects and products to both internal and external customers.

● Provides support and participates in the formal release of documentation into engineering system.

● Designs and fabricates in house assembly tooling and test fixtures used in the manufacturing process of all Dewars.

● Develops and maintains work instructions and manufacturing specifications for all Dewars.

, Daimler Commercial Buses North America, Oriskany, NY 2006-2012 Mechanical Design Engineer

● Mechanical Engineer researching and analyzing new concepts and designs for heavy duty transit buses.

● Works as part of a team performing R&D to integrate new concepts, designs while cutting cost for all EPA10 buses.

● Works along with manufacturing Engineering and vendors creating parts that can be easily installed by production.

● Evaluates production installation to ensure form, fit and function while helping eliminate problems while bus is in service.

● All designs are completed using Pro-E/Windchill while adhering to federal specs DOT, FMVSS and CMVSS.

Stickley, Inc., Manlius, NY 2005-2006 Design/Manufacturing Engineer

● Exclusive Engineer on night shift troubleshooting design flaws from the manufacturing departments in Manlius, NY and Vietnam.

● Responsible for manufacturing support in all phases of design and assembly to ensure products conform

to Engineering design.

● Engineered product and created bills of material.

● Analyzed design problems and fixed in a timely manner.

● Resolved structural problems in joinery of furniture by testing different methods.

● Assisted with trouble shooting/programming all CNC machines.

ET Cycle Center, Croton, NY 1999-2005 Service Manager/Bicycle Mechanic Began as Bicycle Mechanic while at school and then became full-time employee (January 2003) and took on increasing responsibilities. Quickly promoted to position of Service Manager.

● Responsible for supervising employees in all phases of building and repairing equipment.

● Handled customer inquiries and troubleshooting, for both after-sales service and repair issues.

● Managed business in owner’s absence and ordered supplies and parts as necessary. Principal Achievement:

● Developed a unique new tool to assist mechanics to adjust gears while rotating cranks in the absence of pedals.

Education and Practical Training SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology (May, 2002)

Professional and Volunteer Affiliations Active Volunteer, Bikes for Kids, to provide bicycles for underprivileged youth through local church

Participant in Kids Night Out organization Lead group bicycle rides for young adults from ET Cycle Center

Captain of Lacrosse team, SUNY Institute of Technology (1999-2002) Active Volunteer, CNY BMX, helping with track maintenance and rider clinics.