1. Daniel Selbe
4501 Chippewa Cir. Apt 14, Sioux Falls, SD
859-421-7944-(Cell) designerdan@yahoo.com
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/daniel-r-selbe-jr/2/633/645
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Design tools: CATIA Version 5 (Release 15 – Release 21) = 7,000 Hours, CATIA versions 3 & 4 = 20,000 Hours,
Auto-Cad version 2013 (several versions used, since 1st
use in 1988) = 4,500 Hours, UG version 13 = 2,000 Hours,
CADDS3 thru CADDS5 =10,000 hours, Solid-Works 2010 = 2,000 Hrs, Cadra = 2,000 hours, Silicon Graphics
comp. systems = 6,000 Hrs
Additional programs / software / data management: Flythru and Bogart (Both are Boeing specific software).
E3D, 4Dnavigator, Deneb, Stonerule, Enovia = (6000 hours), Smart-Team, PDMworks, Teamcenter Enterprise /
Engineering, Microsoft Office suite Adobe professional, Outlook, Lotus notes.
EDUCATION
Blue-Grass Community Technical College (a UK affiliate school) Civil Engineering: 5-2010 to 1-2011
Aerospace Integration Corporation, Crestview FL:
CATIA version 5 training (on the job/contract)
Electric Boat Corporation and Bath Iron Works, training (both are divisions of General Dynamics):
Auto-Cad drafting course (refresher) (60 hour class)
CATIA version 4 cutover training, (40 hour class)
Concurrent engineering/team concept training, (40 hour class)
CATIA version 3 basic, (40 hour class)
CADDS3 (Computervision) basic, (40 hour class)
Post-employment drafting classes, blueprint reading, integrated submarine systems (240 hours)
Plainfield High School, Central Village CT
Achieved honorable mention, in third quarter of senior year (architectural drafting, was key study)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Spartan Motors (ERV) Brandon SD, under contract, 3/2015 to present
Automotive, tech. writer, Tech. Pub. editor, purchase agent, data entry and draftsman. Responsibilities included:
proofreading, editing to resolve discrepancies, data searching several hundred pages of specifications for each
customer’s unique structures and electronics selections. Proof-reading and correcting specification for each
customers Fire Truck configurations. Purchase specifications, ordering information and parts list maintenance.
Thousands of options available, responsible for schematic, drawings to meet individual needs, and systems using
Auto-CAD 2015. SolidWorks 2012, and Excel, Word, Access and Outlook were used as design tools
Bath Iron Works (a div. of General Dynamics), Bath/Brunswick ME, direct employee, 8/2014 to 3/2015
Naval, electrical ships systems designer, draftsman and electrical systems’ ship-alterations designer. Auto-Cad
draftsman and ship-alteration designs for the DDG-51 class fleet (multiple hull ranges) designs and drafting. CATIA
designer and draftsman for the USN DDG1000, 1001 and 1002 first ships in the class. Electrical wire harness
locations, and structures drawings productions. Successful completion of 60 hour Auto-Cad class. Using AutoCAD
version 2011, SolidWorks 2012, CATIA version 5 release 23 and Enovia for verifying Digital Mock Up. Auto-Cad
2013, Digital Mock Up
Erickson Air-Crane, Central Point OR, under contract, 1/2011 to 9/2012
Aerospace, structural designer and draftsman. Structures, parts, design and drafting. For the S-64E and S-64F
aircraft. The drawings (Non Dimensional Drawings NDD 's), initially done by Sikorsky 1950’s, were created to
scale in, CATIA and Solidworks models. Checking peers models, vs. blueprint originals. Drawing revisions to
complete modifications to Fuselage. SolidWorks basic training CATIA version 5 release 20, smart-team,
PDMworks, SolidWorks 2010 and AutoCAD 2002
L-3 Communications J.O.G., Special Ops Forces Support Activity SOFSA
Bluegrass Station, Lexington KY, under contract, 12/2008 to 11/2009
Aerospace, Digital Pre Assembly electrical systems integration designer and draftsman. SOFSA. 3D part assembly
designs, detailed drawings and installation drawings. Incorporating Engineering Change Orders, for installation
issues, while the Helicopters, were in production. Update 3D models and detailed drawings. Define machined and
sheet metal parts. All 3D and detailed drawings, were tasked along with related and interfacing parts list obligations.
Digital Pre-Assembly designs.

2. TechniGraphicS, Wooster OH, direct employee 10/2007 to 4/2008
Aerospace, Digital MockUp structural data conversion designer, mentor and checker. In depth CATIA version 5
training, in excess of 200 hours worth. TechniGraphicS was a Dassault Systems authorized training facility (at the
time). Checking and creating models, from NDD Mylar’s to CATIA Version 5 models. Mentor, for a novice crew of
approximately 20 designers, all of whom were new to CAD, Blueprint reading, and Boeing's specific methodology
and symbology, this data was needed for model creations.. Accurate 3D locations and part geometries reflecting all
installations, and break down of assembly structures. All work was done for a sub-contract with Boeing Helicopter
Division (PA) CH-47F data conversion effort. CATIA version 5, release 17, Mylar originals, pencils, scale, triangles,
PL’s and ADCN’s, used as design conversion tools, (DMU/DPA) . Dassault Systems approved - Published
curriculum for version 5 work bench trainings.
BlueBird Bus Co., Coachworks Div., Fort Valley GA, under contract, 5/2007 to 7/2007
Automotive, Digital Pre Assembly CATIA designer and, draftsman responsible, for various peripheral and structural
integral parts, of custom designed RV’s (some reported customers: John Madden, rock and roll bands etc..). 3D part
creations, drawing change documents and 2D drawing productions. CATIA version 4 and Auto-Cad 2003.
Boeing Aircraft, Everett WA, under contract, 7/2006 to 5/2007
Aerospace, Digital MockUp, electrical systems designer and draftsman. Modifying and checking schematic system
drawings, from peers on CATIA. Electrification's of V5 MBD's (Model Based Definition) components for electrical
equipment products on the 787 Dream-Liner program. CATIA version 5, release 17 and Enovia.
Aerospace Integration Corporation, Crestview FL, under contract, 4/2006 to 7/2006
Aerospace, electrical systems designer and draftsman. CATIA version 5 training - Wire Harness Installation,
production drawings. Cable length studies using 3D products (assemblies) and use of version 5's EHD (Electrical
Harness Design) work bench. Auto-Cad used for some of schematic drawings data. Working under a sub-contract
with, Sikorsky Aircraft (CT) The redesign effort, ultimately was for South Korean S-92's presidential Helicopter
model. CATIA version 5, release 16 and Auto-Cad 2003
American LaFrance, Ladson SC, under contract, 12/2005 to 4/2006
Automotive, electrical systems designer and draftsman using E3D software for harness spatial allocations and
installation drawings. Responsible for taking Mentor Graphics (L-Cable functionality), schematic data for creating
E3D harness assemblies in CATIA version 4. Mentor Graphics and Teamcenter used as design tools
Bell Helicopters - Textron Corporation, Hurst TX, under contract, 4/2005 to 9/2005
Aerospace, Digital MockUp structural and aircraft systems data conversion designer for the 407-ARH program.
Creation of inter-assembly 3D Models, were derived from (legacy) Non Dimensional Drawings (NDD) Mylar
drawing originals. Assembly breakdowns, for primary, secondary structure and fuel line designs were used as CAD
part-assembly parameters. Detail part design of 3D longerons, stringers, decks, foundations, racks, fasteners, etc.
CATIA version 4, pencils, blueprints, Mylar originals, scales and triangles. Digital Pre-Assembly designs
Northrop Grumman, Bethpage, Long Island NY, under contract, 1/2005 to 4/2005
Aerospace, Digital MockUp fight test equipment designer and draftsman. Equipment for various components on C-
130 program. Modeling of electrical equipment, strain gauges and associated support structures packaging, with
support interfaces and detailed 2D control drawings. Install drawings for locations, and effectivities related to, first
sequences of tail number ranges. CATIA version 4.
Daxcon Engineering Group, Peoria IL, under contract, 9/2004 to 11/2004
Aerospace, structural designer and draftsman, utilizing surface extension techniques for aircraft composite skins and
miscellaneous hardware for various structural components' assemblies. All work was done for a sub-contract with
Boeing Helicopters Division (PA). Multi-faceted part geometry creations and intermediate surfacing skills used for
skin models and adjacent structure. CATIA version 4, Digital Pre-Assembly designs.
Alstom Transportation, Hornell NY, under contract, 8/2003 to 6/2004
Automotive, Digital Pre Assembly structural designer and draftsman. Structural handrail systems 3D assemblies and
drawing productions. Incorporating all required ergonomic and structural interface info and working out issues prior
to detail fabrications began. Parts list creations and individual hardware selections Auto-Cad 2000, CATIA version 4
Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford CT, under contract, 1/2002 to 5/2003

3. Aerospace, Digital Pre Assembly structural, electrical systems designer and draftsman. For the MH-60 Black-hawk
program. App. 7 months’ time spent on, 3D modeling: assemblies, installations, machined parts, secondary
structures and creating parts lists. Hydraulics & propulsion systems designer, for the initial contract responsibility
(app 8 months’ time) responsible for: hydraulic lines, spatial allocations, tube charts’ detail and installation drawings
for supports. All Work performed for Black-hawk mid-fleet upgrades to; structures, electronics, systems and
weaponry. CATIA version 4 plus aircraft production line were design tools.
Boeing Helicopters Division, Ridley Park PA, under contract, 10/1999 to 8/2001
Aerospace, Digital Pre Assembly electrical systems designer and draftsman. Chinook helicopter designs upgrade
effort to be in accordance with CH-47F new model enhancements' requirements. Reverse engineering; from
different existing configurations (models CH-47A through CH-47D had different baseline structures and electronics
suites). 3D Wire harness routing with E3D software for inter-connectivity in accordance with military standards,
with parts lists and assemblies defined. Detailed installation and rip-out or re-use drawings. Modification-Kit
drawing revisions and creations, to incorporate new systems, to current configuration of Chinook, in the shops
hangar. Liaison interface with shop upon initial installation of designed harnesses for hook up and testing. Form
board, wire board revisions and creations for harnesses, were derived from CATIA's 3D harness models. Changes
were to be fed from there, down to the harness fabrication drawing. I traveled to the harness manufacturer, in
Maryland to assist with production issues on occasion. CATIA version 4, Silicon Graphics (using Boeing's Bogart
software) for 2D drawing productions, with structure and background imagery from: Digital Mock Up (DMU).
Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford CT, under contract 10/1998 to 10/1999
Aerospace, Digital MockUp structural, electrical systems designer and draftsman. For approximately 6 months’
time: CATIA 3D part creations, of electrical equipment, hydraulics and fuel equipment, peripherals, structural, sheet
metal rack designs, and support structures, for various electrical equipment to populate the Digital MockUp.
Electrical designer for the initial contract responsibility (app 6 months time) of various electrical panels designs for
SH-60R Black-Hawk and Sea-Hawk programs. Creating and revising engineering orders and modification drawings.
CATIA version 4, Cadra and IGOR systems also used.
Kamaan Aerospace Corp., Bloomfield CT, under contract, 2/1998 to 10/1998
Aerospace, structural designer and draftsman for sheet metal parts' flat pattern designs, solid modeling using
UniGraphics version 13, after completion of their CAST (Computer Aided Self Training) for the first few days. 3D
routing and packaging of fuel systems, hydraulic line designs and their respective installation drawings. Work done
on UniGraphics for dual program platforms, Super Sea Sprite (SH-2G) program (for both the Royal armed forces of
New Zealand and Australia). UniGraphics 2D layout drawing productions and Auto-Cad drawing productions.
Boeing Helicopters Division, Ridley Park PA, under contract, 4/1997 to 2/1998
Aerospace, electrical systems Research & Development, Digital MockUp designer and (IPT) team co-facilitator.
Electrical equipment, antennas and wire harness initial concepts and designs, for the (then) Bell Boeing 609
"BB609" (first ever) civilian Tilt-rotor aircraft. 3D wire harness and equipment models with E-3D software for inter-
connectivity, electrical and flight control equipment, pitot-static lines and antennas design. Digital Mock Up verified
with Silicon Graphics computers, which had live links to the latest space models, as they were in work. Co-
facilitated weekly design reviews with Fly thru software, for an app. sized team of 10 to 20, multi-disciplined
designers and engineers, using Silicon Graphics mock-up visualizations and CATIA version 4.
Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford CT, under contract, 10/1996 to 4/1997
Aerospace, electrical designer and draftsman for the S-92 helicopter program. Wire harness, electrical and avionics
equipment drawings. Solid modeling, 3D models on CATIA version 4, plus detailed 2D drawings. Some work on
Auto-Cad, and Cadra CAD systems. Parts list creations and maintenance. CATIA version 4, Auto-Cad 95 & Cadra.
Electric Boat Corporation (A div. of General Dynamics) Groton CT, direct employee 7/1988 to 10/1996
Naval, Digital MockUp nuclear electrical systems designer, draftsman and Liaison. From early 1990's, worked on
initial system designs for electrical cable-way spatial allocations in reactor compartment and engine room,
geographic areas. CATIA E3D. Digital Mock-Up design for Sea-Wolf Submarine using CADDS3,CADDS4 and
CADDS5 for cable-ways. For the first two years on the job, did Engineering Change Notices to revise and create
required drawing changes. Liaison agent, for design to manufacturing groups for Trident class subs using pencils,
lead and vellum as well as ink and Mylar. CATIA Version 3, Version 4, CADDS3 thru 5, various DOS systems used
for data entry, T-squares blueprints / Mylar originals, pencils, pens, erasers, scales and triangles