Jon Leppo
- 1. Jon Leppo Summary Mechanical Design and Engineering professional with a diverse background in OEM manufacturing, aerospace,and multiple CAD systems with 3D modeling. Experience Mechanical Designer (Contract) Dec 2014 March 2016 TerumoBCT, Lakewood, CO Sustaining engineering for large project reviewing QC part inspection features for medical devices. Managed logistics for shipping equipment to Vietnam for new manufacturing line. Used Solid Edge, AutoCAD, SAP,MS Office. Mechanical Designer (Contract) 2014 Springs Fabrication, Colorado Springs, CO Designed and provided drafting support for large oil and gas pipeline projects including piping, pressure vessels,enclosures and pipe supports for large skidded assemblies. Used Creo, Windchill. Designer III 2011 2014 Karcher North America, Englewood, CO Sustaining engineering and documentation for commercial floor care equipment manufacturer. Redesigned, prototyped and tested product systems using sheet metal, rotational molding design, machined and formed parts design, and assembly design. Extensive ECO and other documentation processing. Researched and performed troubleshooting for manufacturing problems. Reviewed new products prior to release. Completed ongoing cost reduction projects. Used Creo, Windchill, SAP,MS Office, FMEA. Engineer 2011 Zeon Corporation, Louisville, CO Combined R&D and sustaining engineering functions for a sign company. Researched new and cost effective materials. Designed functional construction methods for a wide variety of commercial signage in neon, LED, and various materials. Supported logistics and vendor quality control with domestic and overseas (China) suppliers. Designed and constructed prototypes. Used SolidWorks, Adobe graphics, UL compliance. Engineer (Contract) 2009 Kiosk Corporation, Louisville, CO Designed and developed various custom and semi-custom mechanical parts and assemblies for electronic kiosks. Used Pro/E, SAGE, SolidWorks. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer 1998 2009 Mark VII Equipment, Arvada, CO
- 2. Researched and developed systems, assemblies, materials and parts for OEM car wash equipment. Involved in most of Mark VII current product lines in touch-free rollover car wash machinery. Developed new products and systems from concepts to market. Designed pumping plants and delivery systems for wide variety of media, including aggressive acids and caustics. Design experience includes sheet metal, rotational molding, machined metal and plastic parts, assemblies and complete systems,electronics and pneumatics enclosures, cable and hose routing in rigid and flexible conduit, piping, rigid and flexible tubing. Performed thermal evaluation and testing for heated fluid systems as well as equipment operating below freezing. Designed and fabricated test fixtures and prototypes. Responsible for nearly 50% cost reduction in the chemical dosing and pumping systems for both companys largest product lines. Self-directed on most projects as well as collaborating with other engineers and designers. Reported directly to VP of Engineering. Prepared documentation for new product releases as well as ECOs. Supported manufacturing, marketing, service and operations personnel. Supported customers and distributors on specific issues and beta testing. Provided custom solutions and resolved problems for individual customers. Worked with vendors to select existing components for our applications, and to develop specialized components. Supported operation, upgrades, and repairs to in-house test equipment. Completed technical writing for bulletins and manuals. Completed cost reduction strategies and product improvement. Used Solid Edge, MS Office, BPCS,FMEA. Designer (Contract) 1997 - 1998 Lockheed Martin, Littleton, CO Designed fuel tank helium re-pressurization system components and assemblies for Atlas IIAR (Atlas III) launch vehicle. All launches of this vehicle series were successful. Used Pro/E, Pro PDM,GD&T. Designer/Drafter 1993 - 1997 Ice-O-Matic,Denver, CO Designed and drafted commercial ice making equipment. Developed systems, subassemblies and parts from concepts to market. Experience with sheet metal enclosures, rotation and injection molded plastics, machined and formed parts. Experience with heat exchange and refrigeration equipment. Documented new product releases and engineering change orders. Evaluated, installed and supported initial implementation of solid modeling software,including Pro/E and Solid Edge. Used AutoCAD,Solid Edge, Pro/E,NSF, FDA compliance. Designer/Drafter (Contract) 1990-1991 Martin Marietta, Littleton, CO Designed and drafted components for Ground Support Systems launch platforms for Cape Canaveraland Vandenberg AFB.
- 3. Used AutoCAD, GD&T. Education American Trades Institute, Dallas, TX CAD/Engineering Associates Degree 4.0 GPA, Honors Graduate Penn State University, University Park,PA Liberal Arts/Visual Arts/Design