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Matt.e A.

Solidworks Design Engineer, Drafter, and Visualizer

New Iberia, United States

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286 / 112,930

Skill pts: 153

AutoCAD Machining Sheet Metal Design Structural CAD Welding

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About

Solidworks Design Engineer, Drafter, and Visualizer focusing on Design for Fabrication and Manufcaturing, Reverse Engineering, and Product Design. I can help with your projects C.A.D related needs, including but not limited to, Engineering Calculations, Value Engineer, Systems Engineering, and Production Strategies.

Typical Services Provided:
- Assist with Defining Project Design Critera & Scope of Work
- A.I. Image Concepts to Fully Functional Prototypes
- Reverse Engineering of Physical Parts to Solidworks Assemblies
- Autocad to Solidworks Translation
- 3D Part & Assembly Modeling
- 2D Detail Drawings (DWG & PDF)
- Weldment Frames & Cut lists
- Sheet Metal Design and Cut Files
- FEA / Simulation
- 3D Scanning
- 3D Printing / Prototyping In-house (SLA, SLS, FDM)
- CAM Design / CNC Programming & Machining (3, 4, & 5 axis programming)
- Mechanical and Structural Engingeering Calculations

I am currently licensed and operating Solidworks 2025 Premium, Simulation Standard along with Solidworks Visualize and Key shot for rendering purposes. As a secondary option I also operate Autodesk Inventor or Fusion 360, but vastly prefer and recommend Solidworks with HSM Works, or MasterCam for tool pathing.

I have 12+ years in Solidworks Operations with 10+ years Manual Machining, CNC Programming & Operation, Welding, Hydaulics & Pneumatics, Entertainment (Special Effects) Design Engineering & Rapid Prototyping, Motion Control & Low Voltage Systems Integrations.

Thank you for your time and interest and have a great day.

Portfolio

Experience

Solidworks Design Engineer Industrial CAD Works, LLC · Self-employed Feb 2018 – Present 7 yrs 9 mos New Iberia, LA, United States • Utilized SOLIDWORKS software to create detailed designs, drawings sheets, bill of materials, exploded assemblies, and schematics for various projects.
• Conducted design reviews to ensure products met quality and functionality standards.
• Performed thorough product testing to identify potential flaws and improve performance.
• Managed projects from conception to completion, overseeing timelines and resources.
• Selected appropriate materials based on project requirements and budget constraints.
• Developed prototypes to test the feasibility and functionality of new product designs.
CAD Design / Special Effect Technician 20th Century Fox - Independence Day Resurgence · Freelance Mar 2015 – Aug 2015 5 mos Albuquerque, NM, United States Mechanical CAD Design / Drafter / Visualizer (Special Effects Dept.)
- Moon Tug Gimble
Digital Construction Foreman (Art Department)
- Alien Fighter Armature / Mother Ship Console / Fighter Jet Dolly, etc.
CAD Designer / Special Effects Technician 20th Century Fox - Dawn of the Planet of the Apes · Freelance Jan 2013 – Sep 2013 8 mos New Orleans, LA, United States Mechanical CAD Design & Engineering for:
40,000 lbs Bus Flip
Tunnel Flood Fluid Calculations
Mutliple Special Effects / Camera Rigs
Pyrotechnic Research & Reproduction Calcs
CAD Designer / Special Effects Technician Great White Buffalo Productions · Freelance May 2013 – Aug 2013 3 mos New Orleans, LA, United States Hot Tub Time Machine CAD Design & Engineering
CNC Interface / Production Interface

Education

United States Army Military Police Diploma, Criminal Justice, null 1999 – 2003 Activities and Societies: null

Licenses & Certifications

ADVANCED WELDMENTS PROFESSIONAL Soldworks Dassault Systèmes Jan 2020 – Present
MECHANICAL DESIGN ASSOCIATE Soldworks Dassault Systèmes Jan 2020 – Present