CHRIS WOODSON
Mount Olive
Summary
Mechanical Designer with hands-on experience in transformer layouts, Creo modeling, and high-accuracy mechanical drafting. Known for leading the department in both detailing and design output while improving accuracy, workflow, and overall quality. Experienced in training and mentoring team members to strengthen skills and consistency across the department. Skilled at resolving shop issues, supporting engineering tollgates, and working closely with engineering, QA, and production to ensure designs meet customer and industry standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Designer
Prolec GE Waukesha
Goldsboro, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Develop and maintain mechanical designs for transformer layouts, ensuring they meet customer requirements and internal standards.
- Review project requirements and identify inconsistencies or special needs early in the process.
- Create internal and external layouts for components and accessories using design software.
- Participate in engineering tollgates, inspecting transformer internals to confirm quality and design integrity.
- Provide technical support and training to internal teams and customers.
- Assist with planning and scheduling design and detailing work with supervisors.
- Lead corrective actions for shop issues and work with QA and production to clarify design intent.
- Contribute to development projects and suggest improvements to make design work more efficient.
- Support Quote Designers with bid outlines and mechanical optimization.
Mechanical Engineering Detailer
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Created accurate mechanical drawings for transformer components and assemblies, ensuring they meet all project and industry standards.
- Worked closely with designers and engineers to turn design intent into clear, manufacturable drawings.
- Reviewed drawing packages and coordinated with production, QA, and engineering to ensure everything needed for fabrication was included.
- Provided training and technical support to team members to improve drafting consistency and accuracy.
- Resolved shop issues by clarifying drawing details and coordinating corrective actions with QA and production.
- Improved the detailing workflow by updating procedures, tightening standards, and streamlining documentation — reducing turnaround time and improving overall quality.
- Supported development projects and helped identify ways to make the detailing process faster and more accurate.
Education
Associate - Mechanical Engineering
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC05-2022
Skills
- Mechanical Design & Drafting
- Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
- Transformer Layouts & Components
- Technical Support & Training
- SAP
- Project Coordination
- Compliance & Standards
- Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Mechanical Designer
Prolec GE Waukesha
08.2024 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Detailer
09.2021 - 08.2024
Associate - Mechanical Engineering
Wayne Community College