1. Garrett R. Williams
West Hartford, CT GRWilliams86@gmail.com (321) 231-1716
Objective To develop and improve exciting, industry-leading products that allow a crossoverbetween my interests and
my diversified skill set, motivation for excellence, and mechanical experience.
Education Cedarville University Cedarville,OH
Dec. 2008 Bachelorof Science Mechanical Engineering
Registrations / EIT Registered; LEED AP; ASME Member (since 2004)
Memberships
Skills
Precision Machine design SolidWorks AutodeskAutoCAD / Inventor
New Product Development International project experience Adobe Photoshop / Photography
3D Printing Project Management Evolutionary Mechanical Design
Communication / public speaking Direct Customer Interfacing Requirements and proposalwriting
GD&T / Tolerance Analysis Component / Assembly Drawings Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Experience
07/14 – present Vision Engineering Solutions, LLC Orlando,FL
Mechanical Systems Engineer / Project Manager / Product Manager
Mechanical Systems Engineer
● Lead mechanical designer, coordinated with senior scientists and engineers in the design and
fabrication of new customElectro-Optical Tracking System hardware (SolidWorks).
● Coordinated with machine shop to optimize fabrication of over 50 custommachined components.
● Interfaced with equipment vendors to maximize use of OTS/COTS components.
● Generated FEA analyses for major systemcomponents and heavy-use parts.
● Developed custommechanical components for improving existing tracking systems.
● Create in-house Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), a.k.a. 3D printed, components for prototypes
and end-use parts.
● Wrote and implemented change control process (ECN) for mechanical components.
● Developed test documents and userdocuments for complete tracking system.
Project Manager
● Managed cross-discipline team of engineers and technicians as Project Managerfor the delivery of
the company’s first commercial product,a high-performance transportable electro-optical tracking
systemto UCF. Successfully delivered on-schedule, March 2015.
● Provided product training and post-delivery support to customer.
● Created and presented Design Review to Customer for complete tracking system.
● Create WBS and BOM estimates for future projects, supporting Business Development/Sales with
product details and enhancement ideas
● Developed and maintained risk register for Electro-Optical Tracking System project.
Product Manager
● Developed Product Development Process and Product Plans for hardware and software products,
including assembly, budget and market plans.
11/09 – 07/14 LEA+ELLIOTT,INC, transportation consultants Orlando, FL; Doha, Qatar
Site Manager (Doha,06/13-07/14),Project Engineer (Orlando, 11/09 – 06/13)
● Primary overseeing manager and technical reviewer of installation and testing for Automated People
Mover (APM) equipment and sub-systems:Vehicle design (mechanical & electrical), guideway
equipment, power distribution, command, control & communication (networking).

2. ● Managed support off-site support,and coordinated project needs and completion with Architect
(prime contractor) and the client, directly.
● Provided regular status updates and project-specific issues notification to the client directly.
Project Engineer(Orlando, 11/09 – 06/13)
● Assisted writing APM technical requirements documents, and supported bid reviews and selections
of APM suppliers for several domestic and international projects (Atlanta Airport, Hamad
International Airport in Doha, Qatar, etc.).
● Key technical reviewer of detailed design, testing,and safety documents for various equipment and
systemdesigns for APMs: Vehicle mechanical and electrical, safety logic, guideway equipment.
● Coordinated compliance with technical requirements and industry standards during reviews (NFPA,
ASCE, NEC, IEC, ANSI, etc.)
● Supported testing programs and procedures for many subsystems of APM projects in several
locations (Phoenix, Atlanta, Orlando, Miami).
o Factory testing,standards compliance testing,site construction,systemintegration, ride quality,
systemvibrations/noise,communications, and controls,etc.
● Managed cross-discipline teams of 2-4 engineers in APM refurbishment projects
● Presented technical safety procedures of APM systemto Airport Executives and safety personnel
(Fire Chief, Operations Manager, etc).
● Created and managed project documentation, such as safety procedures, WBS and taskdocuments
for internal and contractorwork.
Detailed project experience available upon request.
Standard Register Dayton, OH
6/08 – 12/08 Engineering Intern / Production Equipment Development
● Created new product designs for ink dryers, digital print unit modules and other misc. parts.
● Attended Engineering as well as corporate meetings in a professional environment.
● Provided tooling database software and otheroffice tasks.
● Worked with engineers and manufacturers on new in-mold labeling development.
6/08 ELWA Radio Outreach Liberia, West Africa
Engineering Service Project
● Installed 3/4hp pumps into system, restored 5,000 gal water tank, electronic wiring diagram.
● Maintained generator cooling systemand taught CAD course to campus leaders.
● Traveled to rural African village to present solar powered reading lights.
● Rebuilt chimney and stucco on hospitalmedical waste incinerator.
8/07- 6/08 Elmer W. Engstrom Department ofEngineering (Cedarville University) Cedarville,OH
SeniorDesign Project
● Redesigning water distribution systemfor a radio outreach compound in Liberia, West Africa.
● Designed 12V electro-chlorinator to convert ocean water to sodiumhypochlorite (bleach) for water
sanitization using available resources in third-world countries.
● Used EPAnet and TKSolver software to model and implement changes in ELWA’s water system.
● Interfaced with local engineers/resources formaterials and resources for ELWA.
10/07 University ofPittsburgh, Carnegie-Melon University Pittsburgh,PA
● ASME District B Old Guard Oral Competition; 2nd Place finish.
● Presented ELWA Liberian service project from a technical approach.
8/09 – 11/09 International Community School Maitland,FL
● HS Algebra II teacher, offering tutoring and ‘Math Lab’ math tutoring.
2004 – 2006 Intercollegiate Competition Teams Cedarville,OH
SolarSplash and Formula Racing team assistant
● 4 time World Champion Solar Splash team: assisted construction team.
● Formula Racing: Assisted body and engine systems team during fabrication.