This document provides a summary of Michael E. McCollister's qualifications and experience. He has over 30 years of experience in mechanical design and CAD modeling. Currently he works as a Senior CAD Designer for Aerojet-Rocketdyne where he supports design activities using UG NX 9 and Team Center 9. Previously he has worked for several aerospace and defense companies, including SpaceX and Orbital Sciences, where he performed 3D modeling, drafting, assembly design, and project management. He is proficient in multiple CAD software packages and has a background in mechanical engineering fundamentals.

1. Michael E. McCollister
26751 Calle Juanita
Capistrano Beach, Ca. 92624
mmccollister@live.com
(585)-233-7991
Summary
• Proficient using UG NX 9, AutoCAD Inventor 2013 & I-DEAS NX, Microsoft Office tools.
• Proficient using Team 9 PLM
• Proficient in ASME Y14.5m. 1994-2009 editions.
• Conceptual 2D/3D layout work, solid modeling of cast, modeled, machined, welded and sheet metal parts.
• Managing system integration (big picture) CAD activities for forward product design.
• Tolerance studies of assemblies and detailed parts for Form, Fit and Function.
• Design of assembly/test fixtures, functional gauges.
• CADD Software training for other engineering personnel.
• Project management tasks have included: Customer engagement, (Government, DCMA & Commercial) from the Design/CAD
environment, Monitor shop activities in-house & at Vendors. Assist in outside vendor selection for material, parts and process.
Education
High School - Angelica Central School, Angelica New York
Machine Design - Andrew F. Haynes Occupational Center, Belmont New York
Mechanical Engineering courses - Alfred State College, Alfred New York
Jig & Fixture Design - Pierce College, Woodland Hills, California
General Education, Engineering Math - Cero Coso Community College, Ridgecrest, California
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly - Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, New York
Robust Design - Xerox Engineering Excellence Institute,
Critical Parameters Management - Xerox Engineering Excellence Institute
Color Digital Systems Awareness - Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, New York
UG NX 7.5, 8.5 CAD Training, 3D Modeling, Assembly, 2D Drafting, Sheet Metal, Surfacing
PC-Dmis, DataPage+, Hexagon Metrology U. on-line & instructor led classroom.
Recent Experience
05/2016- Present Aerojet-Rocketdyne, Gainesville, Virginia
Direct Sr. CAD Designer
• Supporting Design/Drafting activities for various programs using UG NX, 9 for Design/Drafting functions. Using
Team Center 9 for Data management.
07/2015- 05/2016 Hexagon Metrology Inc. Lake Forest, California
Direct Technical Support Specialist
• Working in the call center phone queue generating support tickets, working to resolve customer issues using PC-
Dmis & DataPage + CMM software thru research of the Knowledge base articles and conferring with Sr.
engineers.
01/2015- 07/2015 Carestream Health Rochester, New York
Contract Designer – New Product Development
• 3D modeling, 2D drafting of Plastic injection molded parts. Exterior covers for the Touch Ultrasound scan
machine.
This is a state of art Medical Ultrasound scanner utilizing a touch screen control panel & monitor.
• UG NX 8.0 CAD Tool for 3D Design & 2d Drawing actives. Team center 8.3 for data management activities.
03/2014- 12/2014 Space X. Hawthorne, California
Contract Designer – Launch & Mission Ops
• 3D modeling, 2D drafting to support Transporter/Erector build for LC 39A rebuild at Cape Canaveral, Fl.
The site will be used to launch the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rocket and Dragon capsule.
• UG NX 8.5 CAD Tool for 3D Design & 2d Drawing actives. Team center 8.3 for data management activities.
08/2011-07/2013 AAI – Textron Systems. Hunt Valley, Maryland
Contract Component Engineering, Sr. Designer – Design Support Group
• Review all new Vendor part request submitted by engineering to insure all information meets AAI & Industry
standards. Run cross checks to verify part does not already exist in the AAI database. Verify cage code, Mfr part
number, NIIN (National Item Identification Number). This in support of AAI’s CMMI initiative.
• Support ECN and Design actives for various UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) programs
• UG NX 7.5 CAD Tool for 3D Design & 2d Drawing actives.

2. • eMatrix for data management of CAD Models, Drawings, ECN Process, Document Release Process
Experience continued
02/2007-10/2010-direct Orbital Science Corp. Dulles, Virginia
04/2005-05/2006-contract Lead Designer- Structures & Mechanisms, Orion LAS (Launch Abort System) program
Lead Designer- Advanced Program Proposals CAD support
Checker- Mechanical Design, Taurus II program
Lead Designer- Launch Systems Group (contract employee 4/05 - 5/06)
06/2006-01/2007-contract Kimball International. Jasper, Indiana
Mechanical Designer - Marketing/Education dept.
• De-feature 3D CAD models & create drawings for sales catalogs
• Create full view isometric & Detail views for Assembly instructions published On-line & hard copy for
company/customer installers.
06/2004-03/2005-contract Insight Technology. Manchester, New Hampshire
Mechanical Designer-
• Design drafting support of Injection Molded parts used in night vision equipment
04/2003-05/2004-contract Laboratory for Laser Energetics @ U of R. Rochester, New York
Mechanical Designer/Sr. CAD Mentor
• Streak Camera Development Mechanical Design
• Perform Interference/clearance and tolerance analysis
• Support & Mentor applying best practice CAD modeling techniques
09/1996-01/2002-direct Xerox Corp. Webster, New York
Mechanical Designer/Sr. CAD Integrator
• Member forward products System Architecture team & CAD work process team
• Develop and manage top-level assembly CAD models Through life cycle
• Perform Interference/clearance and tolerance analysis studies
• Mechanical design, detailing of subsystem components, tooling and fixtures for assembly and testing
08/1995-09/1996-contract Praxair/TAD Buffalo, New York
Mechanical Designer
• 3D Modeling and detailing of turbo machinery components used for refrigeration in on-site air/gas process plants
05/1992-08/1995-direct SDRC Milford, Ohio
Technical Instructor/Technical Support Engineer
• Support In-house, and on-site training activities of I-DEAS Master Series CAD/CAE software
• Develop training material, course texts, examples and workshops
• Provide post-sales installation, administration and design support
08/1989-05/1992-direct NASA/PRC INC. Edward’s AFB, California
Sr. Mechanical Designer
• Generate 3D CAD models from CFD Data of aircraft systems for mass property, finite element analysis and
system dynamics studies.
• 3D modeling & 2D drafting support on various flight test programs. F18 HARV, F16 XL, F15 HIDC, CV 990
• Directed and validated lot-acceptance testing 1 inch Separation Nut used on F18 Spin Recovery Parachute System
• Vendor selection, contract negation, first article, in process & final inspection of welded flight/ground hardware
Design / Drafting support Project Experience
• Space Ordnance Systems, Saugus, California - Project Leader, ¼” thru 1” Pyrotechnic Separation Nut for NASA Programs
• Special Devices Inc., Newhall, California - Design / drafting support of Safe/ Arm devices, Imitators, Pyrotechnic mechanisms
• Micronics Int’l., Brea, California. - Design / Drafting support on Pyrotechnic Timing Mechanisms
• Comptek Research Corp., Buffalo, New York - Design / Drafting support TERPS Shelter US MARINES
• H R-Textron Corp., Valencia, New York - Design Support for the development of 1Watt Sterling Cycle Cryogenic Cooler for FLIR
• Moog Inc., East Aurora, New York - Drafting Support, Carlton Controls Division.
• International pyrotechnics Inc., Camarillo, California - Engineering Support / Line Support/ QA various Pyrotechnic devices.
• Aero jet Electro-Systems, Azusa, California - Mechanical Structure Design support on the SADDARM weapon program
• Apple Computer, Newbury Park, California - Design / Drafting support for the Mackintosh Recording Head-Disc Drive development
• Northrop Aircraft, Newbury Park, California - Drafting Support Various drone programs
• Elec-Ttrol Inc., Saugus, California - Design / Drafting for Molded Part Design of Reed Relay Switches

3. • Whittaker Corp., Simi Valley, California –Design / Drafting support, Military Portable Communications Dish
• Design Scope, Burbank California – Design / Drafting Support, 70 Millimeter Film editing flatbed design