Scott Dawson

About Scott Dawson

I\'m a senior automation engineer with 25+ years of experience developing CAD workflow solutions and PLM integration systems. My work focuses on creating tools that let engineers design better products faster - whether that\'s through NX Open customization, Python scripting, or rules-based automation frameworks.Over my career, I\'ve led technical teams at Procter & Gamble, Design Automation Associates, and Kinetic Vision, delivering automation solutions that have reduced design cycle times from months to weeks. I\'m particularly experienced with Siemens NX, Solid Edge and developing custom APIs for parametric modeling systems.I\'m based in Cincinnati and hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from University of Cincinnati. Former Top Secret clearance holder, eligible for government security clearances

Experience

1. Senior Engineer

   Kinetic Vision

   May 2020 — Present · Evendale, OH, US

   I am currently working at Kinetic Vision as an experienced hire in the role of Senior Engineer. I employed Kinetic Vision to execute work for Baby and Fem Care engineering when I worked for Procter & Gamble over a wide range of automation projects. As a result, I have a broad range of contacts at P&G with whom to engage, and knowledge of KV\'s capabilities.I have, and am working on projects including- Development of NXOpen/VB.NET automated rolling tooling design to create 3D models, assemblies and documentation for KBE-based design rulesets - Leading a small team of Python, Creo, NXOpen and SolidWorks developers to support forensic auditing of engineering design packages from 3rd parties for military customers - Working to develop a lights-out CT scanning operation using a UR10 robot arm and NSI industrial CT scanner to process up to 240 samples without human intervention - Performed new application development smoke testing on Dassault Systemes ENOVIA and CATIA installations for 3rd party - Developed new requirements documentation for upgrade of customer\'s product line including an outline of all relevant coding and UI tablet implementation

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  BS Mechanical Engineering Technology

  1987 — 1994