- Project Engineer with over 25 years of experience in mechanical engineering, hydraulics, electrical systems, structural design, materials science, and computer-aided design. Specializes in design of ocean structures, mechanical systems, and prototypes. - Professional Engineer license in Florida with expertise in areas such as stress analysis, fatigue testing, fluid dynamics, and finite element analysis. - Current role involves leading research and design of custom mechanical equipment for luxury yachts at MarQuipt, where previous projects include cranes, elevators, and retractable gangways.

1. Timothy M. Schrader
119 Southeast 29th
Avenue
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435
H: (561) 369-3542
C: (561) 843-4704
Email: schrader.timothy.m@gmail.com
SUMMARY
• Project Engineer experienced with mechanical Ocean structures, hydraulics, automated electro-
mechanical components, pneumatics, electrical circuits, and acoustics for the design and testing of
various jet engines, large-scale submarine models, and prototype mechanical devices.
• 25 + years of expertise in structural, hydraulics, mechanical systems, Structures, schematics, piping
systems, electrical circuits, heat transfer, materials science, composites, stress, strain and fatigue,
static and dynamic loading, instrumentation, drive systems, corrosion control, FEA, and mechanical
motion control.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) Certification #0039624
• Proficiency in computer-aided design programs, including Autodesk Inventor 2016, and AutoCAD.
EXPERIENCE
Engineering Manager
MarQuipt (Pompano Beach, Florida) Sept. 1996 – Present
• Leading the research & design of custom equipment for high-profile luxury mega-yachts, including
600-400,000 lb rated custom cranes and other innovative lifting equipment; hydraulic gangways that
transform into staircases via remote-control; and handicap-accessible portable elevators. The results
of some of these achievements can be seen on www.marquipt.com.
• Supervising staff of engineers and designers in completing all drawings and documentation to sales
and production schedules.
• Writing specifications to define and procure electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Checking fabrication methods and sales proposals.
• Trouble-shooting at off-site installations to ensure that the yachts meet delivery schedules.
• Load testing and qualification of various cranes, hydraulics and other mechanical prototypes.
• Designs, tests and supervises fabrication of the majority of all present standard and custom
products shown on Marquipt.com using Autocad and Inventor.
Mechanical Project Engineer
Thermo-Separation Products, West Palm Beach, Florida Feb. 1995 – Sept. 1996
• Designed photo- diode array detectors for the pharmaceutical industry, designed sheet metal, castings,
molded parts, high precision optical benches including housing, lens, mirrors, and diffraction
gratings, and electronics packaging.
• Conducted noise, thermal, and sensitivity testing. Selected and operated data acquisition hardware
to compile data.
• Developed fabrication and manufacturing processes.

2. Mechanical Engineer
ITW/MJMA, Boca Raton, Florida Sept. 1994 – Feb. 1995
• Responsible for the design, fabrication, and testing of stretch wrapping machinery.
• Designed pneumatics, structures, rotating machinery, hydraulics, gearing, conveyers, and material
handling machinery. Also responsible for quality control and testing.
Mechanical Design Project Engineer
Cordis Corporation, Miami, Florida Sept. 1993 – Sept. 1994
• Designed automated production machinery for balloon catheters and other machine, including the
coordination of assembly, fabrication and check-out; specified and selected positioning systems for
molds, PLC components, control wiring, valves, sensors, air heaters, mold heaters, and linear, rotary,
and guided cylinders.
• Extensive use of Omega catalogs to acquire and specify various testing instrumentation.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Quipp Systems, Miami, Florida June 1993 – Nov. 1994
• Designed and modified automated/ PLC controlled newspaper handling machinery (diverters and
stackers), selected sensors, belting, air cylinders, low friction, new stepper motor gearing.
Mechanical/Structural Engineer
Pistorino & Alam, Miami, Florida March 1993 – June 1993
• Conducted code/specification inspections of new construction, and wrote reports for hurricane
damage. Designed flood control lift station with reinforced concrete, sheet pile, and 70,000 GPM
pumps.
Test Facilities Project Engineer
Pratt & Whitney (West Palm Beach, Florida) Feb. 1987 – March 1993
• Supervised preliminary design, cost estimation, and cost-saving recommendations for testing jet
engine systems, including prototypes of support equipment and facilities for testing jet engines and
Shuttle components.
• Saved thousands of dollars when doing the material selection analysis for high-temp/pressure piping
and increased the efficiency of the cooling tower.
• Projects include: high temperature/high pressure piping systems for thermal fluid and compressed
air; using ASME boiler code, automated/PLC controlled hydraulic lock pin systems for thrust
testing of jet engines; designed jet engine structural mounts; high speed (15,000 rpm) engine
starter/power extraction gear reducer, including mechanical seals, lip seals, proximity sensors, and
double opposed helix gearing; high temperature gearbox simulator for testing the SR 71 Blackbird
recon jet; Designed force measurement systems for force testing the shuttle RL10 rocket engines.
Jet engine sound test stands and ducting.
Mechanical Project Engineer
David W. Taylor Naval Ship R&D Center (Bethesda, Maryland) Feb. 1983 – Feb. 1987
• Designed, contracted, and supervised the construction of a $3.2 million unique floating dry-dock

3. facility for testing of Large Scale Vehicle (LSV), including structural, electrical, piping, and
hydraulic systems, synchronized winch systems, 20-ton bridge cranes, and sheet pile wharf.
• Wrote specifications and contracts for procuring service, design and construction contracts. Resulting
in various on time projects without delays due to contract issues.
• Installed sub-surface acoustic tracking system, semi-fixed acoustic range deep-water mooring, and
deep-water search/salvage.
• Modified $1.2 million floating facility with unique hydraulic Lifting system. Assessed support
structure with FEA.
Mechanical Design Engineer
Marcona Ocean Industries (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) June 1981 – Feb. 1983
• Designed dock facilities, pumping, electrical systems, conveyor drives, and take-up systems.
• Selected and designed hydraulic cylinders, fluid couplings, variable drives, 5-500 hp motors, and
dredging systems.
• Supervised construction of $5 million ship loader including installation of 50 hp gearboxes, motors,
winches, and alignment of conveyor system.
• Designed and installed sheet pile docks and dock for 80,000 DWT ship.
EDUCATION
• B.S.O.E. (Mechanical Engineering) Florida Atlantic University, 1981
• AS. Marine Engineering Technology Miami-Dade Community College, 1978