1. Daryl Stropes
302 Oliver Street North Henderson, IL.PO Box 35, 61466
(309) 252.8535 | djstropes@hotmail.com
Objective:
To realizethe culmination of artistic flareand mechanical understandingwithin a fulfillingand challengingcareer
within the engineering field
Summary of Qualifications:
 Over 12000 hours of Pro/E time developing items from a Coors Light keg topper that chilled the beverage
as itwas being dispensed to various engineconfiguration used to generate power and power trucks to
reverse engineer entire libraries of fuel pumps for every vehiclesold in America to designingentire
robotic systems for 3 largeAg companies .
 Design and modify simpleand complex machines from weldingfixtures to entire John Deere forestry
equipment. .
 Prepared complete detail drawings or layoutdrawings fromwritten or verbal instructionson varyi ng
complexities of products such as fastener types, entire engines, and emergency power generation
systems and electrical Harness design support.
 Used Iman, Pro/E, Inventor, and SolidWorks to create 3D models of complete and current components of
engines and engine attachments.
 Contributed to Six Sigma and RCI teams to ensure proper implementation of quality improvements, cost
reduction projects and process improvements.
 Reverse engineer entire catalogs of fuel pumps by takingmeasurements usingmicrometers and calipers
and applyingmanufacturingknowledge to create models and drawings from singlepartdrawings to
assembly drawings
 Planned and laid out work for machiningoperations and quality assurance
 Planned and laid out work for machiningoperations.
 Performed machiningwork on N/C machinetools and met tolerances of up to .0002.
 Translateideas and drawings fromengineering into prototype models
 Create mold castings fromprototype models for reproduction
 Assisted engineering and design teams with new products, as well as the evolution of existingproducts
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE:
RT Patterson / ALCOA (Contract)
Tool Designer May 2015- Current
 Design machine maintenance improvements, create drawingpackages using Inventor 2014,AutoCad
2014,and Raster Cad
 Designed and created pedestrian safety improvement drawings / assembly drawings for a new safety
requirements.
Alexis FireEquipment, Alexis,IL Nov 2014-Jan-23-15
Designer/Draftsman
 From quote request and specification sheets,created sales drawings froma library of 2D parts stored in
the company directory usingAutoCad 2006.
 Analyzed data from the completed sales drawings to confirmfunctionality of the completed machine.
 Aided in the early development of machinedesign before forwardingthe completed work on to our 3D
team.

2. Daryl Stropes
302 Oliver Street North Henderson, IL.PO Box 35, 61466
(309) 252.8535 | djstropes@hotmail.com
ProductiveResources / John Deere Silvis,IL (Contract) June 2014- Nov 2014
Design Engineer/Draftsman
 Modified models, assemblies and updatedrawings for Harvester Combines, MY 16 Body Team
 Took customer and supplier feedback to better improve part/assembly design for efficiencies ,appearance
and manufacturability.
Aerotek / Hawk Technologies (Contract) Oct 2013- March 2014
Tool Designer
 Design machine fixtures create drawingpackage usingCreo 2.0 for Roth pumps.
 Designed and created machine/ assembly drawings for a new Mitsubishi finish weldingsystem.
 Designed and created multipleassembly fixtures for Deere Waterloo and Deere Reman
HRU Inc. (Sears Manufacturing) (Contract) July 2013 - OCT 2013
Harness Designer / Design Engineer
 Spear head the integration of correct harness design as well as establish draftingstandardsfor the
harness team.
 Update harness routings as needed as well as create flatwiredrawingfor RFQ.
 Create a library of connectors that can easily beplaced within completed assemblies and sub-assemblies
for consistentharness creation.
 Responsiblefor trainingSears SeatingEmployees in the knowledge of vehicleelectrical systemdesign
practices includinglayout,component/connector selection,and electrical harnessmanufacturing
techniques.
 Design, model and test electrical seatingcontrol systems and harnesses for largescaleconstruction /
agricultural machines (Deere, CAT, CNH)
 Collect/report data to help determine if the software expense was a worthwhile investment for Sears
Manufacturing.
 Developed a prototype 8100 series seatfor Sears Manufacturing.
INSIGHT GLOBAL/ DELL DESIGN SERVICES (JOHN DEERE) (Contract) JAN 2012- JUL 2013
Harness Designer
 Design Wire harnesses for new technologies being added to largeagricultural machines.
 Update harness routings as needed as well as create flatwiredrawingto pass on to harness suppliers.
 Design, model and test vehicleelectrical systems and harnesses for largescaleagricultural harvesting
machines and attachments
 Interact with people from diversecultural and technical backgrounds.
 New design creation,modification and enhancement activities on vehicles systems .
 Core knowledge of vehicleelectrical systemdesign practices includinglayout,component/connector
selection,and electrical harnessmanufacturingtechniques.
VIZIENT MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES BETTENDORF, IA JUN 2011- JAN 2012
Tool Designer
 Design machine and welding fixtures/systems for Caterpillar for product launch of upcoming
improvements for Skid steer loaders and Wheel loader product lines usingPro/E4.0.
 Helped to develop process controls to lessen the frequency of non-conforming product whileconsidering
overall costand spaceconstraints.+

3. Daryl Stropes
302 Oliver Street North Henderson, IL.PO Box 35, 61466
(309) 252.8535 | djstropes@hotmail.com
General Grind And Machine Aledo, IL SEPT 2010 - JUN 2011
CNC Machinist
 Planed machiningjobs by studyingwork orders, blueprints,engineeringplans,materials,specifications,
orthographic drawings,reference planes,locations of surfaces, and machiningparameters;interpreting
geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
 Set-up lathes by installingand adjustingthree- and four-jawchucks,tools,attachments, collets,bushings,
cams,gears, stops,and stock pushers;indicatingvices.
 Verified settings by measuringpositions,first-run part,and samplework pieces; adheringto international
standards.
 Maintained specificationsby observingdrilling,grooving,and cutting, includingturning,facing,knurling
and thread chasingoperations;takingmeasurements; detecting malfunctions;troubleshootingprocesses;
adjustingand reprogrammingcontrols;sharpeningand replacingworn tools;adheringto quality
assuranceprocedures and processes.
 Maintained safeoperations by adheringto safety procedures and regulations.
 Maintained equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; followingmanufacturer's
instructions;troubleshootingmalfunctions;callingfor repairs.
 Followed procedure and documented actions by completing production and qua lity logs.
 Updated job knowledge and participated in trainingopportunities;readingtechnical publications.
 Accomplished organization goalsby acceptingownership and looked for opportunities to add value to
jobs.
ROCK ISLAND RESCUE MISSION Rock Island,IL JAN 2009-SEP 2010
Operations Manager
 Set and enforced policies for residents.
 Responsiblefor organizingfacility maintenance.
 Orderingsupplies and trackinginventory.
CONFIDENTIAL DESIGN COMPANY (Contract) OCT 2007-JAN 2009
Design Engineer
 Developing items from a Coors lightkeg topper that chilled the beverage as itwas being dispensed ,to
various engineconfiguration used to generate power and power trucks to reverse engineer entire
libraries of fuel pumps for every vehiclesold in America to designingentire robotic systems for 3 largeag
companies .
 Design and modify simpleand complex machines from weldingfixtures for John Deere and catforestry
equipment.
 Prepared complete detail drawings or layoutdrawings fromwritten or verbal instructionson varying
complexities of products such as fastener types, entire engines, and emergency power generation
systems and electrical harnessdesign support.
 Used iman, pro/e, inventor 9, and Solidworks to create 3d models of complete and current components of
engines and engine attachments.
 Responsiblefor drawingupdates to hardwareand design changes usingAutoCAD 2007 for feather light
trailer company.
 Created a center coordinatesystem and reassembled two entire machineconfigurations (wheeled feller
buncher and skidder) for john Deere usingpro/e 3.0.
 Created drawings for a lathe attachment for PTC usingSolidworks 2007

4. Daryl Stropes
302 Oliver Street North Henderson, IL.PO Box 35, 61466
(309) 252.8535 | djstropes@hotmail.com
 Drawingof welding fixtures for scissor lifts for genieboom lifts from3d models usingSolidworks 2007
 Reverse engineering project for airtex;disassemble,measurement, 3d partcreation, drawingcreation,for
their entire catalogof fuel pumps for every fuel burningvehicleand machineneeding a fuel pump sold in
the USA .
BEELINE COMPANY BETTENDORF, IA SEP 2006-OCT2007
Design Engineer/CNC programming/Safety coordinator
 Responsiblefor drawingupdates to hardwareand design changes using Design Cad 2003.
 Created programs for CNC Vertical Mills and CNC lathes using Fanuc controls usingNote Pad.
 Implemented Safety polices and helps organizesafety teams to create and maintain a safeworking
environment.
Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island,IL MAY 2005 / SEP 2006
Machinist
 Planed machiningjobs by studyingwork orders, blueprints,engineeringplans,materials,specifications,
orthographic drawings,reference planes,locations of surfaces,and machiningparameters;interpreting
geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T).
 Programed mills and lathes by entering instructions,includingzero and reference points; setting tool
registers,offsets, compensation, and conditional switches;calculatingrequirements,includingbasic math,
geometry, and trigonometry; provingpartprograms.
 Set-up mills and lathes by installingand adjustingthree- and four-jawchucks,tools,attachments, collets,
bushings,cams,gears,stops,and stock pushers;indicatingvices.
 Loaded feed mechanisms by liftingstock into position.
 Verified settings by measuringpositions,first-run part,and samplework pieces; adheringto international
standards.
 Maintained specificationsby observingdrilling,grooving,and cutting, includingturning,facing,knurling
and thread chasingoperations;takingmeasurements; detecting malfunctions;troubleshootingprocesses;
adjustingand reprogrammingcontrols;sharpeningand replacingworn tools;adheringto quality
assuranceprocedures and processes.
 Maintained safeoperations by adheringto safety procedures and regulations.
 Maintained equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; followingmanufacturer's
instructions;troubleshootingmalfunctions;callingfor repairs.
 Followed procedure and documented actions by completing production and quality logs.
 Updated job knowledge and participated in trainingopportunities;readingtechnical publications.
 Accomplished organization goalsby acceptingownership and looked for opportunities to add value to
jobs.
VOLT (CAT) PEORIA, IL APRIL 2003-MAY 2005
CAD Technician,
 Responsiblefor drawingupdates to hardwareand design changes for installation enginedrawings using
AutoCAD 2002.

5. Daryl Stropes
302 Oliver Street North Henderson, IL.PO Box 35, 61466
(309) 252.8535 | djstropes@hotmail.com
HON / Allsteel Industries Muscatine,IA AUG 95 / APRIL 01
Model Maker/Assembly
 Final pack out/ Final inspection of Lateral Files.
 PrepaintAssembly for various Lateral fileModels.
 Break press Operator/ Spot welder/Painter/ Roll form Operator / Utility person.
 Maintained safeoperations by adheringto safety procedures and regulations.
 Maintained equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; followingmanufacturer's
instructions;troubleshootingmalfunctions;callingfor repairs.
 Followed procedure and documented actions by completing producti on and quality logs.
 Updated job knowledge and participated in trainingopportunities;readingtechnical publications.
 Accomplished organization goalsby acceptingownership and looked for opportunities to add value to
jobs.
 Created prototype Models using power tools and modeling materials.
 Created display units for international tradeshows.
 Helped in new product Introduction and SOP.
Education:
Black Hawk College 2001-2003 Moline, IL
 AAS /CAD/CAM-Manufacturing Technology (In progress 83 credithours complete)
 CAD Certificate complete 12/15/03
 CAD:3D ModelingCertificate complete 12/15/03
 CNC MachineTool programmingCertificate complete 12/15/02
Software :
MS Office(98-7), Pro/E (2001 – Creo 2.0), SolidWorks (2001-2014),Inventor 9-2014,AutoCAD (R14-2014),Iman,
Windchill PDMLink,SmartCAM. Teamcenter, Recon, Capital Harness (aka CHS),CATnet
Clubs :
Phi Theta Kappa the National Dean's List
Quad Cities Material HandlingSociety
Extracurricular Activities:
Art, carpentry, computers, fishing,gardening,hunting, technology, vocal soloist/band member