Scott McDonald

Experience

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  Cambridge Valley Farm & Garden

  May 1996 - May 2001

  Service Technician

  Skillfully set up new equipment for sale, ensuring top-notch performance and customer satisfaction.Service and maintain ATV's and Snowmobiles, specializing in engine, shock, and clutch rebuilding, as well as setup changes, track studding, and more.Service Lawn & Garden Equipment as an MTD & Briggs & Stratton Dealer, providing customers with reliable solutions for their outdoor needs.Responsibly handle the pickup and return of equipment to customers, offering seamless support and service.Actively participate in representing the company at the local county fair booth, showcasing expertise and engaging with potential customers.Collaborate in supporting the company-sponsored Snowmobile grass drag sled, contributing as a rider and utilizing technical skills for building and setup. Show less

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  GE Energy

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Engineering Co-op
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  Thermal Dynamics

  Jun 2006 - Mar 2011

  Project Engineer

  Collaborate closely with customer engineering teams to drive the development of innovative new products, from concept to production.Utilize 3D modeling to conceptualize and refine production-intent solutions, ensuring design accuracy and manufacturability.Create comprehensive manufacturing drawings, incorporating GD&T dimensioning schemes to meet precise quality standards.Play a pivotal role in prototype and production builds, overseeing operations both domestically (USA) and internationally (China).Actively participate in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, ensuring seamless project execution and adherence to project timelines.Develop and maintain Design Verification Plan and Reports (DVPRs), documenting the testing and validation of product designs.Provide essential support during AIAG ISO 9001 and TS16949 audits, contributing to maintaining the company's high-quality standards. Show less

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  Yinlun TDI, LLC

  Mar 2011 - now

  Engineering Analyst

  Spearhead product design and component heat exchanger sizing for new and existing customers, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.Pioneered and developed internal heat exchanger sizing software, streamlining processes and enhancing engineering capabilities.Conduct comprehensive analysis of heat transfer, pressure losses, pressure cycle, thermal cycle, random vibration, and more, to deliver cutting-edge engineering solutions.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement internal engineering specifications, maintaining the highest quality standards.Employ advanced FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) techniques to support customer requirements, new product design, benchmarking, warranty analysis, and system optimization. Show less