Stephen B West has over 30 years of experience in mechanical engineering and production management. He has held roles such as Production Supervisor, Mechanical Engineer, Design Drafter, and Project Coordinator for various companies. He is proficient in AutoCAD and seeks to continue his career in mechanical engineering technology.

1. STEPHEN B WEST
67 Clement St.
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 592-0283
stephenbwest@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To pursue and continue a challenging career in the field of mechanical engineering
technology that utilizes my focus, experience and resourcefulness.
EXPERIENCE
1999-2009 AGC Flat Glass North America Inc. Bridgeport, WV
Production Supervisor 2007-2009
• Supervised a work force of 34 workers under a union contract in packing,
inspecting, closing & warehousing.
• Planned and controlled manpower and labor costs as dictated by ever changing
production schedules.
• Enforced a stringent and effective worker safety program.
• Maintained the highest possible production yields.
• Made decisions to correct and/or eliminate issues affecting quality under the
guidelines of both the ISO9000 and TS16494 certification programs..
Mechanical Engineer1999-2007
• Generated the design, procurement, building, installation, debugging, and
improvement of varied mechanical equipment required for glass production.
• Focused on reliability and cost savings.
• Assured that the production machinery conformed to the corporate safety
requirements.
• Delivered quality requirements under the ISO9000 certification program.
• Designed, built and installed a cooling system for the tin bath that eliminated a
constant, costly and quality inhibiting tin drip problem.
• Oversaw the extensive remodeling of the plant office area.
• Used extensively AutoCad 2D & 3D cad software.
1995-1999 Amp Inc (Tyco Electronics) Gastonia, NC
Design drafter II
• Hired as a fulltime engineering staff member after completing a 6 month temporary
contract due to the professionalism and volume of my work.
• Maintained and produced cad files for assembly, mold, and stamping machines for
manufacturing electrical connectors.
• Assisted plant engineers with the design and improvement of plant machinery.
• Converted over 3,000 manual detail drawing using Medusa and AutoCad software.

2. 1990-1995 Eimco Mining Machinery Inc. Fairmont, WV
Senior Designer
• Adapted existing drawing packages to conform to individual customer orders, as a
member of the Continuous Miner Production Engineering Team.
• Worked closely with an Eimco sales consultant to layout and design a cutter drum
lacing pattern that fit varying customer production parameters.
• Administered use of Medusa cad software.
1984-1990 AFG Industries Inc. Bridgeport, WV
Design Drafter 1984-1986
• Produced, organized and maintained plant engineering documentation including
mechanical, structural, electrical, fluid power and civil drawings.
• Developed engineer design concepts and produced working drawings through the
proposal, assembly, detail and installation phases.
Project Coordinator 1986-1990
• Organized production machine design improvement projects and new machinery
projects through the planning, fabrication/machining, assembly, and installation
phases.
• Coordinated the rebuilding of the tin bath with outside contractors during a major
plant scheduled cold repair.
EDUCATION
1965-1967 Fairmont State College Fairmont, WV
• Major: Accounting
1971 Washington Drafting SchoolAlexandria, VA
• 400 Hour Mechanical Drafting Course
1988-1990 Center for Degree Studies Scranton, Pa
• Courses in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
MILITARY
1968-1971 United States Army Ft. Belvoir, VA
• Served as a Stock Control and Accounting Specialist with specialized computer
qualifications
• Achieved the rank of Specialist 5th Class (E5).
• Served in support of the Americal Division, Chulai Viet Nam
• Server in support of the Engineering Training School, Ft. Belvoir, Va.