D ANIEL C.

S TABER , PE
M ECHANICAL E NGI NEER
236 Palm St, Hitchcock SD, 57348; Cell (605) 216 0282

www.go2engineer.com
Email: dcstaber@dakotapages.com

PROFILE
A safety focused professional with a very strong analytical skill set backed with 20 years experience in production
tooling & product design, stress analysis, customer and vendor collaboration, fabricated metals, composite
manufacturing and process engineering. Seeking contract or direct employment in the Albuquerque, NM area.

KEY SKILLS
Software:
Duties:

MS Project & Office, SolidWorks, CATIA V4 & V5, AutoCAD & Inventor, Composite Designer,
SimWind, Algor, Staad III/Pro, Cosmos
Stress Analysis Classical & FEA, Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, Parametric Modeling and
Detailed Drawings, Factory Floor Implementation & Support Hands On, Code and Specification
Compliance Review.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nov 2013 to Present, Self Employed
Engineering Consultant
Parametric modeling and drafting services, machine tool design & custom configurations focusing on optimized
mechanical systems integration.
Apr 2011 to Nov 2013, Molded Fiber Glass, Aberdeen SD
Process Engineer
Sole responsibility for plant wide production support on 3rd shift with ownership of mold closing processes.
Transitioned to 1st shift on multidisciplinary teams producing sustainable solutions to safety issues. Additional
responsibilities included equipment design & analysis, facility layout, tool engineering maintenance, special projects
and CFR 29 requirements. Certified below the hook lifting equipment per ASME B30.20 & BTH-1. Implemented
vacuum metrology and alarm systems on vacuum infusion (VIP) molds resulting in defect and scrap part reduction
with potential cost savings of $100,000.00 annually.
2004 to Apr 2011, Apex Mechanical, Inc., Hitchcock SD
President
Specialized in design - build manufacturing, engineering, and analysis services. Designed custom machine tool
packages & protective skids. Reviewed and certified prefabricated steel buildings and fall protection systems.
Short run and custom steel fabrication, welding, lathe and mill work.
2001 to 2003, Pacifica Engineering, Inc., Mukilteo WA
Senior Engineer & Stress Analyst
Engineer of record in support of design and analysis services for the Boeing Company and Magnadrive
Corporation. Directly supervised a team of 4 Mechanical Engineers and 2 Designer/Drafters. Interfaced directly
with customers and vendors in design review meetings, bid meetings and customer support.
1994 to 2001, Modern Engineering / CDI CAD Services, Bothell WA
Mechanical Engineer & System Administrator
Performed design, drafting, stress analysis, and support functions on all of Boeing's commercial aircraft products.
Acquired Professional Engineering licensure as a result of extensive stress analysis and mechanical design
experience. Served as the Systems Administrator in a dual role overseeing 30 workstations.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical), Washington State
Minnesota State University Mankato, MN; B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 1994; GPA 3.15
ASE Master Certified Auto Technician, 1989 - 1994
HAVTI Hutchinson, MN; Diploma Automotive Technician, 1989; GPA 3.65