Andrew Goodwin

Experience

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  Hartness International

  Oct 2004 - Jan 2007

  Mechanical Engineer

  • Utilized SolidWorks as Lead Design Engineer to design next generation and customer specific accumulators • Lead World Class and 5-S activities for DYNAC Engineering Department• Responded to field issues and implemented timely solutions• Oversaw manufacturing, assembly, and testing of new TetraPak® outfeed guiderail system • Designed innovative, cost efficient solution to multiple customer “change parts” storage concerns• Analyzed and identified inefficient design issues to significantly lower costs of current machinery production• Created, maintained, and edited Bill of Materials for customer accumulators throughout life of each machine Show less

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  Freelance

  Jul 2008 - Jan 2014

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  • Designed, built, and managed construction team for urban rain water roof collection system• Designed automated bike rack system and composting bin for sustainable code consulting company• Generated floor layout designs and provided space planning for private property owners for remodeling projects

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  U.A. School for Green Careers

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2012

  Career and Technical Education Instructor/Tenured Instructor

  • Content Lead: developed curriculum for all Career and Technical Education classes • Designed and instructed AutoCAD, LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Buildings, and City Park Design classes• Created design and led students through construction of water harvesting greenhouses• Supervised Broadway Mall Association Park Management Student Summer Internship

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  DSST Public Schools

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2014

  Engineering Instructor

  • Created and implemented Engineering program and curriculum focusing on major disciplines and project based design• Lead multi-campus engineering team, focused on course development and industry innovation and partnerships• Procured funding and grants for materials and supplies from private companies

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  Data Technologies, Inc

  Apr 2014 - May 2015

  Engineering Manager

  - Utilize Solidworks 3d CAD to design new systems for automated lead-acid battery formation line as dictated by customer requirements and needs - Design, prototype, and test new PMV formation station and water cooling system for rectifiers - Manage inventory system of parts and supplies for manufacturing; streamline warehouse layout and efficiency and respond to customer issues - Manage manufacturing and assembly of automated lead-acid battery formation line and fulfill parts orders - Work with vendors and suppliers to accommodate manufacturing demands and schedules - Maintain and oversee 3D Solidworks machine database ; convert existing 2d CAD drawings to 3d Solidworks models - Create, modify, and maintain Bill of Materials for installed formation lines Show less

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  GAL Manufacturing

  Jun 2015 - now

  • Product Director - Door Equipment

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Senior Engineering Manager - Product Development

    Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Mechanical Engineering Manager - Operations

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2022

  • Mechanical Research and Development Manager

    Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

    Jun 2015 - Aug 2017