Connor Cullian

About Connor Cullian

I\'m a creative Product Design Engineer with experience in continuous improvement, new product development, and sales roles working on a wide variety of components in the beverage packaging industry and off-road work vehicle seating industry. Trained in the full cycle of product design from concepts through prototype iteration, testing/validation, and production. Proficient user of SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion360, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD with extensive experience utilizing 3D CAD models and 2D drawings to visualize design specifications. Proven ability to create cost-effective design solutions that meet customers\' product requirements and program schedules. Team-oriented Engineer who works effectively and communicates with all levels of employees in cross-functional teams.

Experience

1. Mechanical Engineer

   American Canning

   Jul 2021 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Utilize SolidWorks to create detailed and optimized designs for electromechanical beverage packaging components and assemblies•Demonstrate leadership skills of successfully leading design projects from concept through production with minimal oversight/guidance •Ensure project milestones, deliverables, timelines, and specifications are met and within budget•Design and fabricate assembly jigs, Tech Support service tools/kits, and QC inspection tools and aid in the implementation of them •Produce and improve CAD and technical documentation with a high level of attention to detail to support the manufacturing team•Implement approved changes to Manufacturing and Tech Support via ECOs•Responsible for coordinating quotes, fabricating prototype parts, tooling, testing, and verification of product requirements•Drove CE Marking Certification and filings for four machines•Designed an and square-foot manufacturing shop floor plan and implemented Kaizen 5S Methodology•Maintain SolidWorks PDM Administration•Created SolidWorks Drawing Templates, BOM Exports, PDM Data Cards, ECR ECO ECN Workflows with automatic revision control and file exports•Designed Size Adjustable Change Kits for different sized-diameter can bodies and ends (202-211 Cans & 200-206 Ends)•Developed a novel 60 CPM 6-head filling/seaming beverage packaging machine using sensors, motors, actuators, belts, pulleys, bearings, etc.

Education

• University of Iowa

  Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE)

  2013 — 2017