james reeher

* Worked on a lean project for a wind turbine motor cell. Designed tools for the project. * Assisted on leaning out waste in one of the coil manufacturing cells * Used Solidworks to make 3D models and engineering drawings of tooling and parts

* Led the development and production of customized industrial fittings and tooling by collaborating directly with clients and technicians, producing and managing all 3D models and 2D drawings, overseeing the manufacturing and testing of prototypes, and manufacturing the finalized product to achieve customer specifications and exceed expectations. * Implemented Design for Manufacturing methods which improved quality and reduced waste * Designed new tools for installing Lokring fittings using Solidworks (Project Leader) * Improved process and documentation controls for engineering and manufacturing * Planned and executed product improvement to multiple legacy designs * Department Leader for CAD data management * Use interdepartmental collaboration in order to facilitate the succes of projects

* Supported manufacturing engineers and technicians with the development of industrial valves and fittings by designing tool fixturing, optimizing work cell layout, applying lean manufacturing methods, and improving workplace environment. * Team Leader on a project to replace current Abrasive Flow Machining media to a media that has a lower cost and longer life cycle * Designed manufacturing equipment, safety equipment, and gages using Solidworks * Improved standard work and other manufacturing processes for a number of cells * Completed feasibility project on manufacturing fittings from tubing

* Worked alongside senior mechanical and computer engineers to develop and optimize a force-sensitive robot that machines gas turbine blades for aerospace applications. * Designed new electric motor housing and mounting system * Researched and aided in design improvements for robot under development * Aided senior engineers in manufacturing processes * Used CoCreate 3D-CAD software to model new components for robot redesign

* Independently researched alternative energy wind turbine designs by generating models testing the effect of blade number on the efficiency of helical Savonius vertical axis wind turbines under the advising of Dr. Majid Rashidi, Professor of Mechanical Engineering. * Used Solidworks to make 3D models, engineering drawings, stereolithography files * Used 3D Printer to manufacture unique blade geometry * Tested wind turbine design and reported results * Sharpened creative thinking skills and developed tenacity and patience by exploring independent research and development under the supervision of expert faculty mentor.

* Provided technicians, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and manufacturing engineers with excellent hands-on assistance with the development of new applications in computed tomography systems. * Performed sound testing, fan flow testing, and rotor stress testing for Brilliance iCT machine * Manufactured parts for iCT and test rigs when necessary * Assisted engineers on updating manufacturing procedures

Fisher Unitech, established in 1993, provides Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions to the discrete manufacturing industry. With fourteen locations throughout the Midwestern United States and New England, the company is a leading reseller of SOLIDWORKS 3D mechanical design, analysis and data management software, as well as the full line of Rapid Technology equipment from Stratasys. Full consulting, implementation and training services are provided in live classrooms, online classes, or onsite at your office.

* Manages and supports the design and production of light emitting diode (LED) luminaires by working directly with research and development, manufacturing, and sales to customize cost-effective solutions in an emerging global market. * Project lead on the development, prototyping, and testing of MR16 lamp for market feasibility * Manages project for lamp compatibility with dimmers including testing, data analysis, management, and reporting for consumer markets * Enthusiastically supports multiple team projects by assisting in the modeling, prototyping, and testing of new applications in lighting technologies * Reduces cost, improves quality, and solves problems by clarifying and updating 2D and 3D CAD models, documentation, and data management

Activities and Societies: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Current member and former Vice President