STEVEN B.

FISCHER

Montrose, MN 55363
612-240-5230 sfischer14@comcast.net

SENIOR MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Highly skilled and motivated mechanical engineer with exceptional critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving
abilities seeks to bring talent and vision to a respected organization that values hard work, dedication, and positive results.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to work well within, as well as to lead, a diverse team.
Organized and self-motivated, with a sharp attention to detail and excellent time management skills. Ability to multi-task
under pressure, shifting priorities appropriately as needed to meet deadlines.

KEY STRENGTHS
Product Design Process Development Design Improvements Computer-Aided Engineering Problem Solving
Product Life Cycle Management Quality Assurance/Quality Control Teambuilding Requirements Analysis
Structural Analysis Prototyping/Testing Technical Documentation Change Orders/Change Requests

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WESTINGHOUSE, 5/2008-12/2015
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER, MECHANICAL
Managed engineering design projects for fuel handling equipment for the nuclear power plant industry, including
design and release of fuel transfer systems, refueling machines, and spent fuel handling machines.
Performed seismic analysis on designs and peer-checked the work of other engineering team members.
Performed Corrective Action Process (CAP) trend analysis for the QA department, and provided engineering
expertise in support of CAP activities.
ION CORPORATION, 2/2007-4/2008
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER
Managed day-to-day operations of engineering department.
Supervised the work of six drafters, designers, and engineers.
Designed and fabricated avionics test equipment for government contracts.
Planned implementation of SolidWorks CAD and FEA software.
CLEAN AIR PRODUCTS, INC., 12/2006-2/2007
CONTRACT ENGINEERING POSITION
Reviewed project specifications for modular clean rooms and associated components.
Created design documents for customer review and approval.
Conducted structural analysis.
Developed bills of materials.
Provided production assistance as needed.
TUCS EQUIPMENT, INC., 8/2005-12/2006
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
Conceptualized, designed and modified food processing equipment, including conveyor systems and assemblies.
Performed structural and kinematic analyses.
Prepared drawings for customer approval.
Selected components and performed calculations to obtain technical requirements.
Supervised the work of engineering team.
Created and implemented procedure for managing change orders as well as spreadsheet for tracking working
hours per project.
Planned implementation of SolidWorks CAD and MRP software.

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H&B ELEVATORS, 9/2004-8/2006

PROJECT ENGINEER
Conceptualized and designed passenger and freight elevator entrance and cab assemblies.
Performed structural analysis and FEA analysis.
Supported sales presentations with engineering designs, and provided engineering assistance to production and
service departments.
Assisted with development of MRP system, BOM structure, and implementation of SolidWorks and AutoCAD to
improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
Previous Positions: Senior Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Process Technologies, Inc.; Project Engineer, Forward Technology,
Inc.; Mechanical Engineer, AmClyde Engineered Products; Design Engineer, Universal Engineering Services; Project Engineer,
AgChem; Senior Engineer, CDI Managed CADD Services; Senior Design Engineer, Fairmont Tamper.

EDUCATION
MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY, B.S., Industrial and Technical Studies
MANKATO STATE UNIVERSITY, Business Courses
INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL, A.S., Mechanical Engineering
VICKERS HYDRAULICS, Industrial & Mobile Hydraulics
FAIRMONT TAMPER AND CDI/MCS, ISO9001 Certification
SYMMETRY SOLUTIONS, INC., SolidWorks Solid Modeling Courses
ALIGNEX, SolidWorks FEA Course
APICS, Production and Inventory Control Courses
EDS/3M, Unigraphics CAD Software Courses
HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE, AutoCAD and Pro-E CAD Courses/Mechanical DeskTop Course
EISENHOWER CENTER, MS Excel & Access/Internet Courses
PTC UNIVERSITY, MathCAD 15.0 Essentials

SOFTWARE
SolidWorks, COSMOS FEA, AutoCAD 2D/3D, Unigraphics CAD/CAM 3D and Solid Modeling, STAAD FEA, Pro-E, CATIA,
Cadkey 2D/3D, MicroStation 2D, SAP, MS Word, MS Excel (pivot tables/charts/formulas), MS Project, MathCAD 14.0/15.0

ACTIVITIES
Commercial Pilot w/Instrument Rating, Certified Flight Instructor in Airplanes and Gliders, Commercial Pilot in
Helicopters, Former Chief Flight instructor for Minnesota Soaring Club, Part-time Flight Instructor for Hummingbird
Aviation, Chief Tow Pilot for Minnesota Soaring Club, FAA Designated Pilot Examiner for Gliders