1. Derek S. Paquette
9642 Sanibel Loop
Daphne, Alabama 36526
(251) 367-5819 / derekspaquette@gmail.com
Education:
• Robertsdale High School - High school diploma – July 1991
Robertsdale, Alabama
• South Baldwin Center of Technology - 2-year mechanical drafting diploma – July 1991
Robertsdale, Alabama
• Pensacola Junior College – 1.5 years towards a pre-engineering degree. - August 1993-1994
Pensacola, Florida
Awards:
• 1st place in a five county district of Southern Alabama in the Vocational Industrial Clubs of
America (VICA) Skills Olympics in Computer Aided Drafting. Mobile, AL 1991
• 2nd place in the state of Alabama in the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) Skills
Olympics in Computer Aided Drafting. Montgomery, AL 1991
Summary of Qualifications:
• Knowledge of mechanical design principals. Design knowledge of molded and extruded
plastic parts, diecast and forged metal parts, stamped, roll formed and drawn sheet metal
parts. Minor spring design skills. Designing aesthetic/visual (Industrial Design) parts for
function and decoration. Excellent computer skills.
• 15+ years of Solidworks 3D Design Software.
• SAP, JobBoss, and PDM Works data management software.
• Technical Writing: Creation of owners and operation manuals, technical bulletins,
operation procedures and work Instructions per ISO 9001 Standards.
• Document control: Back and forth communication of files from vendor to client.
• 20+ years of Autocad (Releases 12-current, Mechanical Desktop) and other Autodesk
based programs. Extensive knowledge in 2d and 3d solid and surface modeling. Visual
presentation of models via 3d rendering. Detailed drawings and assembly layouts.
• Entry level ProEngineer, Microstation
• Cadworx piping and structural design software for Autocad.
• Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Outlook.
• Minor circuit board assembly and soldering skills.
• Electrical and hydraulic schematic reading skills.
• Hand fabrication of sheet metal forms and construct assemblies to make a working
prototypes from detailed drawings.
• Field test measuring of structural steel beams, columns, platforms, grating, concrete
foundations, equipment, ect.
• Usage of measuring devices (tape measure/dial calipers, micrometers, strain gauges).
• Project Management and client relations.
• Lean Manufacturing.
• Continuous improvement.
• Quality control of ISO 9001:2008 Standards. Quality Management Systems and Auditing.

2. Professional Experience:
• Hydratech Industries – May 2014 – Feb 2016 – Project Manager/Quality Manager
22955 McAuliffe Drive, Robertsdale, AL 36567, (251) 947-5300
• Managed large custom hydraulic cylinder projects. Work directly with the customer to
execute the project for on-time delivery and on budget expectations. Manage the project in-
house with procurement, manufacturing, quality control, assembly, and testing to ensure
customer requirements are met. Supervise documentation collection and deliver needed
documentation to satisfy the customer's purchase order. Travel to sub-suppliers to discuss
issues pertaining to the project and complete troubleshooting cases as needed.
• Transitioned to Quality Manager in August 2015. Oversee the quality assurance of all
manufacturing operations. Maintain the Quality Management System to comply with ISO
9001:2008 standards. Work with outside suppliers and sub-contractors to ensure quality
material is being delivered. Supervised the quality inspection technician and the cylinder
testing technician. Participated in monthly management meetings to report earnings and
KPIs to the corporate headquarters in Denmark. Reduced warranty costs from 2.5% to .8%
of yearly earnings in six months. Received zero warranty claims during time as Quality
Manager.
• Qmotion Automated Shades – June 2013 – May 2014 – Design Engineer
3400 Copter Road, Pensacola, FL 32514, (877) 849-6070
• Worked directly with the CEO to design and develop automated interior shading solutions,
primarily in the field of motorized drapes. Build prototypes from sketch to computer aided
design up through the prototype and production part process. Worked directly with
electronics laboratory to design and develop custom software for motorizing the drapery
units.
• Hydratech Industries – July 2012 – June 2013 – Project Manager
22955 McAuliffe Drive, Robertsdale, AL 36567, (251) 947-5300
• Managed large custom hydraulic cylinder projects. Work directly with the customer to
execute the project for on-time delivery and on budget expectations. Manage the project in-
house with procurement, manufacturing, quality control, assembly, and testing to ensure
customer requirements are met. Supervise documentation collection and deliver needed
documentation to satisfy the customer's purchase order. Travel to sub-suppliers to discuss
issues pertaining to the project and complete troubleshooting cases as needed.
• Aker Solutions - August 2011 - July 2012 - Drilling Lifecycle Services Service Coordinator
7611 Lake Road South, Mobile, AL 36605 (251)-443-1590
• Manage the refurbishment of drilling risers and riser tools between the client and the
supplier. Single point of contact between Aker Solutions and the client. Responsible for all
sales and service orders as well as organizing the work to be completed with outside
contractors and inside workshop. Develop quotes and purchase orders, set up invoicing,
meet with clients, and hold client conference interactions on a weekly basis.

3. • Aker Solutions - May 2008-August 2011 - Drilling Riser Tool Designer:
7611 Lake Road South, Mobile, AL 36605 (251)-443-1590
• Responsible for the creation and updates of offshore drilling riser tools and riser joints for
the oil and gas industry, including marine spiders, manual and hydraulic running tools, bay
handling tools, riser main joints, riser telescopic joints, termination adapters, and test tools.
Tools and joints include: weldments, forgings, machined components, hydraulic assemblies
and controls. Functions include creation of working solid assemblies, General Arrangement
layouts, and detailed drawings as well as the creation in writing assembly and testing
procedures and operation manuals. Interact with project/product engineering/management in
design and with manufacturing in the assembly of components. Work with Document
Control for the transmittal of general arrangements and technical drawings and forms to
clients for review
• Orion Engineering - Sept 2007-May 2008 - Piping and Mechanical Designer:
3515 Hurricane Bay Drive, Theodore, AL 36582 (251)-443-5055
• Responsible for the update of P&IDs (Process and Instrument Diagrams) and Industrial
Piping layouts and design. The creation of field notes for the modeling of industrial
chemical plants. Equipment modeling and placements per Process Flow Diagrams. Basic
knowledge of valve and piping technology. Civil structural layouts of buildings including
concrete and all steel structures which include platforms, stairs, ladders, and handrails.
• Wayne Dalton Corporation - July 1992 - Sept 2007 - R&D Mechanical Designer.
3395 Addison Dr. Pensacola, Florida 35241 (850) 474-9890
• Responsible for designing new parts and assemblies from concept to prototype on to
production. Worked directly with the Owner/CEO to create new products for the garage
door and hurricane protection industry: Projects include: New door design, garage door
opener design, counterbalance and track systems for both domestic and foreign markets,
wind load applications, manufacturing assembly and testing fixtures, retractable awning,
and hurricane protection products. Responsible for the creation of pictorials and the writing
of installation and operation instructions for new products. Worked side-by-side with
model/machine shop in making prototypes for new designs. Worked with the Product
Engineering Department at the corporate office in the changing of current products for
better use and cost savings. Worked with manufacturing to build assembly fixtures and
equipment for production and testing. Served on the company safety committee.
Patents and Publications:
• Multiple US and Foreign Patents and Design Patents in the field of garage door, track systems,
openers, storm protection products and remote control accessories.
Hobbies:
• Hunting, running, cooking, and coaching youth sports.
References:
• Available upon request.