Alexander Porter

About

I am a mechanical engineering graduate from CSU Sacramento. I have experience as a mechanical design engineer, project manager, and manufacturing engineer. I know how to work with collaborating teams and departments to get things done.

Experience

• Kratos Defense and Security Solutions (On-site)
  • Manufacturing Engineer
    Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Quality Engineer
    Jun 2018 - Jun 2024 · 6 yrs 1 mo

• Mechanical Design Engineer at DMG MORI Manufacturing USA
  Sep 2017 - Mar 2018 · 7 mos

  • Created parts and assemblies for the NHX Series machines- "Tool Breakage Detection". • Recreated and modified legacy parts through revision process control- "Main Machine Covers". • Created Bills of Material and Consumable Parts Lists for custom machines- "Custom Design Reports"

• Mechanical Engineer at Motion Control Engineering (MCE)
  Apr 2017 - Sep 2017 · 6 mos

  • Created parts and assemblies for installation of “Destination Interface Devices” • Modified legacy parts through engineering change orders- “Hydraulic Power System Project” • Developed fabrication drawings for cooling system- “175+ HP drive system”

• Design Engineer at Grass Valley, a Belden Brand
  Nov 2016 - Apr 2017 · 6 mos

  • Created Production drawings for assembly of routers, switchers, and consoles • Created sheet metal parts and assemblies for broadcasting equipment

• Automated Processes - Mechanical Engineer at Pegatron
  Dec 2015 - Jul 2016 · 8 mos

  • Assembled, calibrated, and maintained sensitive testing equipment for consumer electronics • Trained operators in the proper usage of equipment using Standard Operating Procedures • Minimized false negatives caused by machine errors and improved process flow