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Charles Wiechard

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Mechanical Designer / BIM at Government Contractor
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Created 2D/3D civil engineering and architectural CAD drawings using AutoCAD and Creo 7.0; Produced electric and P&ID diagrams, site plans, and 3D modeling for BIM projects; Utilized Windchill 11.0 and Oracle for data and project management.
Product Design Engineer at Inconen Corporation
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Created detailed 2D GD&T drawings for aerospace components using Creo 5.0; Supported documentation and design reviews using Windchill and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
CAD Consultant at Kelly Services
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Led Creo design development for LED lighting fixtures and sheet metal assemblies; Delivered cost-reduction designs and performed simulation using Creo Simulate and ANSYS EASi Engineering.
Design Engineer at EASi Engineering
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Achieved 75% cost reduction by optimizing imported CAD translations; Designed 3D HVAC control boxes and sheet metal/plastic assemblies using Creo 4.0.
CAD Designer at Modis
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Developed 3D electric range designs with Creo MBD, focusing on manufacturability and cost savings.
Industrial Designer at Project 111
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Created new low-cost product designs and wiring layouts; liaised with Chinese manufacturers; Conducted Moldflow analysis and managed design documentation using SolidWorks and Creo 3.0.
Design Engineer at Infotex / Finch Industrial Tools
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Developed HVAC and power tool products with Creo and Inventor; Coordinated engineering documentation and project management for product development.
Sr. Mechanical Designer at Geiger Int’l / Herman Miller
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
Designed office furniture components using Pro/E; implemented cost-saving strategies; Managed CMS and Pro/E data systems, including motion analysis and family tables.
Mechanical Designer 4 at LXE, Inc.
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Led PACE core team projects; designed plastic housings and assemblies for RF terminals; Conducted accelerated life testing, vendor liaison, and in-house prototype fabrication.
Sr. Injection Mold Maker at Versatile Mold & Design, Inc.
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Built and designed injection/compression molds; trained mold making teams and used AutoCAD.

Education

Creo Certifications – Parametric Technologies Corp.: Foundation, Advanced Rounds, Surfacing at Parametric Technologies Corp. (PTC) – Creo Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
AutoCAD Certification at Gwinnett Technical University
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
MicroStation Certification at Bentley University
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Engineering Studies at Southern Polytechnic State University
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Product Center Training at Herman Miller: Softech Product Center 8.2
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Qualifications

Creo Certifications – Parametric Technologies Corp.: Foundation, Advanced Rounds, Surfacing
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
AutoCAD Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
MicroStation Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Engineering Studies – Southern Polytechnic State University: Engineering Graphics, Trig, Calculus
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Product Center Training – Herman Miller: Softech Product Center 8.2
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Government, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Other