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I’m Michael T. Rebustillo, a mechanical design engineer with 25+ years of hands-on experience in 3D CAD, reverse engineering, and precision manufacturing. I excel at turning concepts into detailed, manufacturable designs using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and related tools, delivering reliable results on time and under budget.
As a collaborative team player and problem solver, I’ve led design efforts for marine interiors, aerospace composites, and industrial equipment, frequently engaging with suppliers, fabricators, and customers to optimize performance and costs. I’m open to remote freelance design work and am eager to prove my skills for 30 days.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Mechanical Designer Engineer at LLEBROC INDUSTRIES, HELM -CHAIR MARINE DIVISION
October 1, 2013 - February 28, 2022Designed new product lines using SolidWorks for marine interiors worldwide; fabricated drawings; reverse engineered parts; managed ECN changes; created detailed assembly drawings; produced DWG, DXF, and STEP files. Helm chairs featured in Deadliest Catch. Key contributions include increased sales by 20%, creating 20+ world-class and custom designs, saving $75,000 on materials, and boosting productivity by 30%.
Mechanical Designer Engineer at Sawyer Composite
August 1, 2012 - October 31, 2013Used SolidWorks for reverse engineering; designed composite laminates, lay-up tooling, cored structures, tooling for trimming/drilling, and fixtures for vacuum forming; collaborated with major aerospace customers (Northrop Grumman, Bell, Honda, GE, Boeing, General Dynamics).
Lead Designer Engineer at Precise Energy Products, Inc.
March 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012Used SolidWorks to create customized wire-line, swabbing truck, nitrogen, and coil-tube units; drafted complete models; performed reverse engineering; analyzed processes; produced DXF files, flat patterns, welding instructions; managed invoices and E-files. Achievements include providing detailed construction guides and reducing costs 35% across multiple projects.
Mechanical Design Engineer at HOLT CAT (Contracted through FOCUS POINT INC.)
April 1, 2010 - January 31, 2011Designed generator fuel tanks using SolidWorks; identified key components; coordinated material sourcing; drafted multi-part assemblies; tested interfaces; implemented ECN changes; produced DXF files, welding instructions, invoices, and E-files. Achievements include manualizing manufacture instructions, saving $350,000 on 5 projects, and reducing material and labor costs.
Project Supervisor / Design Engineer at DAYTON ROGERS RAPID PROTOTYPE CENTER
May 1, 2005 - March 31, 2009Oversaw component identification and material planning; drafted detailed models; reverse engineered parts; tested interfaces with SolidWorks; used Merry Mechanization for Mazak and Mitz Lasers; documented design changes and prepared invoices.
Freelance Mechanical Designer at LLEBROC INDUSTRIES: HELM -CHAIR MARINE DIVISION
February 1, 2017 - PresentRemote freelancing work on marine interior designs; modeled in SolidWorks; produced fabrication drawings and assembly documentation.
Freelance Mechanical Designer at TaylorBilt
February 1, 2017 - PresentRemote freelance projects involving 3D modeling and drawings; client collaboration to meet design goals.
Freelance Mechanical Designer at SAMAISTRIA ELEVATORS
February 1, 2017 - PresentRemote freelance projects including reverse engineering and design modeling for elevator components.
Education
General Education Diploma at Robinson High School
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026SolidWorks Engineering Certification at Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005SolidWorks Engineering Certification at Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009SolidWorks Engineering Certification at Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corporation
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Sheet Metal and Drafting Diploma at Southwest Florida Tech
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026Merry Mechanization Machine Programming Certification at Merry Mechanization
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026Laser Certification (Amada Vipros 255 Turret & Apelio Punch Press) at Amada School for Lasers & Turret Presses
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026Safety & First Aid Training at Cisco Precision Components
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026Qualifications
Complex Systems Modeling & Simulation Infrastructure Course
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026ISO 9002 Project Planning & Management Training & Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026FAA Supplemental Type Certificate in Project Management
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026MetalSoft FabriWIN, MachineTalk, and Reverse Engineering Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026FAA Supplemental Type Certificate in Project Management
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026ISO 9002 Project Planning & Management Training & Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026Safety & First Aid Training
January 11, 2030 - March 7, 2026Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
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