1. WILLIAM J. COLBERT
6676 Stage Rd. Utica, NY 13502
Cell: (914) 772-2970 Email: Bill4130@yahoo.com
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Performance-driven professional with 11 years of hands-on engineering experience. Talent for
designing and producing products that promote quality and cost effectiveness. Forward- thinking
individual with the demonstrated capability to introduce new products to meet ever-changing
customer demands.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Product design & development
 Pro-E Wild Fire 4.0 Creo Elements/Wind Chill
PDM Link
 Cost effective designs
 SolidWorks release 2015
 ISO 9001/14001 & Federal Specs
 Process Improvement
 Mastercam (limited use)
 SolidWorks Simulation (limited use)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IR Cameras, Utica, NY 2012-2016
Mechanical Design Engineer/Process Engineer
● Designs using solidworks, details, and effectively manages mechanical, optical, and electromechanical
component assemblies for cryogenic vacuum packaging operation.
● Provides timely release of engineering documentation in order to maintain schedule and on time delivery
of projects and products to both internal and external customers.
● Provides support and participates in the formal release of documentation into engineering system.
● Designs and fabricates in house assembly tooling and test fixtures used in the manufacturing process of all
Dewars.
● Develops and maintains work instructions and manufacturing specifications for all Dewars.
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Daimler Commercial Buses North America, Oriskany, NY 2006-2012
Mechanical Design Engineer
● Mechanical Engineer researching and analyzing new concepts and designs for heavy duty transit buses.
● Works as part of a team performing R&D to integrate new concepts, designs while cutting cost for all
EPA10 buses.
● Works along with manufacturing Engineering and vendors creating parts that can be easily installed by
production.
● Evaluates production installation to ensure form, fit and function while helping eliminate problems while
bus is in service.
● All designs are completed using Pro-E/Windchill while adhering to federal specs DOT, FMVSS and CMVSS.
Stickley, Inc., Manlius, NY 2005-2006
Design/Manufacturing Engineer
● Exclusive Engineer on night shift troubleshooting design flaws from the manufacturing departments in
Manlius, NY and Vietnam.
● Responsible for manufacturing support in all phases of design and assembly to ensure products conform
to Engineering design.
● Engineered product and created bills of material.
● Analyzed design problems and fixed in a timely manner.
● Resolved structural problems in joinery of furniture by testing different methods.
● Assisted with trouble shooting/programming all CNC machines.

2. ET Cycle Center, Croton, NY 1999-2005
Service Manager/Bicycle Mechanic
Began as Bicycle Mechanic while at school and then became full-time employee (January 2003) and took on
increasing responsibilities. Quickly promoted to position of Service Manager.
● Responsible for supervising employees in all phases of building and repairing equipment.
● Handled customer inquiries and troubleshooting, for both after-sales service and repair issues.
● Managed business in owner’s absence and ordered supplies and parts as necessary.
Principal Achievement:
● Developed a unique new tool to assist mechanics to adjust gears while rotating cranks in the absence of
pedals.
Education and Practical Training
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology (May, 2002)
Professional and Volunteer Affiliations
Active Volunteer, Bikes for Kids, to provide bicycles for underprivileged youth through local church
Participant in Kids Night Out organization
Lead group bicycle rides for young adults from ET Cycle Center
Captain of Lacrosse team, SUNY Institute of Technology (1999-2002)
Active Volunteer, CNY BMX, helping with track maintenance and rider clinics.