John DerBedrosian, EIT

• Coordinate, direct and leads engineering efforts to ensure optimum engineering of assigned projects to meet schedule requirements for production equipment. • Mechanical design and development of equipment including modifications to new processes, detailed mechanical drawings for machining and fabrication, sizing and selecting power transmission systems and auxiliary equipment, sizing various fluid systems (HVAC, exhaust, pneumatic, water and steam). • Interfaces with vendors and contractors on a regular basis to resolve issues. • Facilitates communication between vendors, production, technical, sales, maintenance, and engineering groups. • Maintains cost controls through interaction with the accounting group. • Coordinates meetings from kick-off through production trials. • Creates and monitors project timelines. • Develops and establishes cost estimates and project options to support the quoting function. • Supervises contractors and vendors for project installations.

- Responsible for taking capital projects from a concept to implementation; aspects include : 3D modeling, design work, creating fabrication and installation drawings, quotations and competitive bidding, creating budgets and project timelines, and scheduling and managing contractors - Worked on a variety of different projects including complex machine design, small parts design, building and architectural design, HVAC systems, piping systems, machine guarding, control systems - Works directly with process engineering, production, and maintenance teams to complete projects on time and on budget - Experience working on capital and safety projects ranging from small cost to $15MM+

Mechanical Engineering Honor Society - University of Rhode Island Chapter

- Refereed games throughout New England area officiating youth, adult, semi-pro, and college matches - Assisted in the instruction of new referees at clinics and mentoring younger referees to improve their skills

- Responsible for set-up, daily operations, clean-up and transport of equipment - Worked closely with energy companies such as National Grid in order to effectively and safely take down hazardous trees, including performing storm work - OSHA 10 and EHAT (Electrical Hazard Awareness Training) Certified

Mechanical Engineering Internship - Responsible for analyzing and designing automated machines, systems, and assembly lines - Worked with mechanical engineering design team to design and test automated systems - Produced conveyor designs for companies such as Ford and GE - Aided in the design of a conveyor system valued at $500,000 for Gentex Corporation - Used Solidworks daily to complete necessary work