1. Professional Skills and Strengths
• Ability to perform complex assignments in the field of engineering–such as
investigation of assigned problems, collecting facts to develop reasonable
solutions or recommendations.
• Experienced in conducting cost analysis and presenting justification for equipment
replacement.
• Skilled in providing presentations on assigned projects.
• I work well in a team environment or independently to ensure proper
implementation of project goals.
Experience
Baltic Trail Engineering, LLC
Manager of Refrigeration Engineering Design
Nov. 2012–Present
• As a contractor to Ahold USA, I design commercial refrigeration systems for new
and upcoming remodels.
• I have extensive experience developing contractor scope of work packages,
maintaining and awarding construction contracts and creating and maintaining
budgets.
• I also have many years of experience with large bid proposals, reviewing
and analyzing energy and mechanical specifications, and overall project
commissioning.
• I have acted as the engineering designer for three Direct Expansion CO2 systems
(two with secondary glycol) located in Virginia and Connecticut with the newest
being in Wayland Massachusetts (Store 2700). These stores are GreenChill gold
and silver certified, which makes them environmentally friendly.
Royal Ahold Stop Shop Division, Quincy, MA
Engineering Manager
Dec. 2004–Oct. 2012
• Worked as a Mechanical Engineer designing refrigeration equipment used in the
supermarket industry
• Managed 2 design engineers and prepared budgets.
• Performed all Project Management tasks which included: designing refrigeration
systems for use in commercial applications; communicated directly with
vendors and contractors to ensure designs are executed properly; oversaw the
construction of new and existing store mechanical systems from start to finish.
• Design Streamlining: Modified system designs to reduce manufacturing costs
while maintaining the integrity of the design.
Boston Industrial Consulting, Danvers, MA
Manufacturing Engineer/Designer
Dec. 2002–Oct. 2003
• Worked as a manufacturing consultant with various companies such as General
Electric-Panametrics, Nova Biologics and Abbot Labs.
• At General Electric: Designed Lean Manufacturing and Industrial engineering plant
layout to improve overall assembly sequencing and equipment utilization. This
resulted in an overall cost reduction throughout manufacturing.
Cary R. Nix
45 Lampton Drive, Derry, NH 03038 • Phone: (603) 818-8854 • Email: caryralphnix@yahoo.com
Education
Wentworth Institute of Technology,
Boston, MA
BSME and BS General Engineering
Aug. 2000–Aug. 2002
New Hampshire Technical Institute,
Concord, NH
AS Mechanical Engineering and AS
Manufacturing Engineering
Aug. 1998–May 2000
New Hampshire Technical College,
Manchester, NH
AS HVAC Design degree
Acquired a Universal Certification in
Refrigeration.
Aug. 1993–May 1996
Major Fields of Study
Thermodynamics
Dynamics
Mechanical Design
Machine Design
Strengths of Materials
Kinematics
Solid Body Dynamics
Calculus
High Frequency (RF) Equipment Design
Engineering Materials Science I and II
Design of Electromechanical Systems
Independent Coursework
Numerical Fluid Dynamics
Sustainable Energy Engineering
Fundamentals of Photovoltaics
Computer Skills
AutoCad
Pro-Engineer
Mechanical Desktop
Microsoft Word
Excel
Power Point
Microsoft Visio
Java Script Programming
Microsoft Outlook
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2. • Consultation assignment with General Electric-Panametrics: Identified work-in-
process problems within manufacturing facility that eliminated redundancy in
the testing of flow meter PC boards in their hygrometry and oxygen flow-meter
assembly area.
• Collaborated with design engineers and purchasing.
Gillette Company RD Facility, Needham, MA
Facilities and HVAC Engineering Co-op.
May 2001–Jan. 2002
• Worked as a team member to troubleshoot various HVAC design system issues.
Specifically, trouble shooting the Needham Facility’s central chiller system and
setting up preventative maintenance schedules.
• Designed central building chilled water loop that enabled the central chilling
system to supply chilled water to various labs and equipment within the facility.
• Relocated equipment from the South Boston facility to the Needham facility.
This included obtaining building layouts; evaluation of equipment location,
and consultation with scientists regarding proper machine utilization/location;
interaction with contractors for new business proposals and the setup of time
schedules for work to be completed; review of cost quotations from various
contractors.
General Electric-Aircraft Engines, Hooksett, NH
Engineering Co-op.
May 2000–Jan. 2001
• Worked with the engineering department to develop new process planning for Blisk
production processes.
• Worked as a team member to develop operation sheets and assembly special
process instructions.
• Acquired specialized training in CS-CAPP and Basic Jet Engine Training.
Department of Defense Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth NH
Engineering Co-op.
May 1999–Jan. 2000
• Worked as a team member in order to perform various operations during the
overhaul of the U.S.S. La Jolla. This included: seawater valve replacement; snorkel
masts replacement; diesel gas exhaust valve replaced; Reading blueprints and
obtaining replacement parts.
• Devised a better way to remove studs from the hull of a submarine. (This
information was shared nationwide.)
• Assisted the refrigeration department in dispensing new refrigerant used to cool
various systems in the submarine.
• Worked with Engineering Optics to install radar and periscope systems which
involved removing the current non-hull penetrating mast system and replacing it
with an updated M86 Optronic mast system.
• Acquired specialized training in Level One Nuclear Certification, Nuclear Disposal
and Handling, Weapon Systems Training and Naval Optics Training.
References provided upon request.
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Cary R. Nix
45 Lampton Drive, Derry, NH 03038 • Phone: (603) 818-8854 • Email: caryralphnix@yahoo.com