1. Jon Leppo
Summary
Mechanical Design and Engineering professional with a diverse background in OEM manufacturing,
aerospace,and multiple CAD systems with 3D modeling.
Experience
Mechanical Designer (Contract) Dec 2014 – March 2016
TerumoBCT, Lakewood, CO
 Sustaining engineering for large project reviewing QC part inspection features for medical
devices.
 Managed logistics for shipping equipment to Vietnam for new manufacturing line.
 Used Solid Edge, AutoCAD, SAP,MS Office.
Mechanical Designer (Contract) 2014
Springs Fabrication, Colorado Springs, CO
 Designed and provided drafting support for large oil and gas pipeline projects including piping,
pressure vessels,enclosures and pipe supports for large skidded assemblies.
 Used Creo, Windchill.
Designer III 2011 – 2014
Karcher North America, Englewood, CO
 Sustaining engineering and documentation for commercial floor care equipment manufacturer.
 Redesigned, prototyped and tested product systems using sheet metal, rotational molding design,
machined and formed parts design, and assembly design.
 Extensive ECO and other documentation processing.
 Researched and performed troubleshooting for manufacturing problems.
 Reviewed new products prior to release.
 Completed ongoing cost reduction projects.
 Used Creo, Windchill, SAP,MS Office, FMEA.
Engineer 2011
Zeon Corporation, Louisville, CO
 Combined R&D and sustaining engineering functions for a sign company.
 Researched new and cost effective materials.
 Designed functional construction methods for a wide variety of commercial signage in neon,
LED, and various materials.
 Supported logistics and vendor quality control with domestic and overseas (China) suppliers.
 Designed and constructed prototypes.
 Used SolidWorks, Adobe graphics, UL compliance.
Engineer (Contract) 2009
Kiosk Corporation, Louisville, CO
 Designed and developed various custom and semi-custom mechanical parts and assemblies for
electronic kiosks.
 Used Pro/E, SAGE, SolidWorks.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer 1998 – 2009
Mark VII Equipment, Arvada, CO

2.  Researched and developed systems, assemblies, materials and parts for OEM car wash
equipment.
 Involved in most of Mark VII current product lines in touch-free rollover car wash machinery.
 Developed new products and systems from concepts to market.
 Designed pumping plants and delivery systems for wide variety of media, including aggressive
acids and caustics.
 Design experience includes sheet metal, rotational molding, machined metal and plastic parts,
assemblies and complete systems,electronics and pneumatics enclosures, cable and hose routing
in rigid and flexible conduit, piping, rigid and flexible tubing.
 Performed thermal evaluation and testing for heated fluid systems as well as equipment operating
below freezing.
 Designed and fabricated test fixtures and prototypes.
 Responsible for nearly 50% cost reduction in the chemical dosing and pumping systems for both
company’s largest product lines.
 Self-directed on most projects as well as collaborating with other engineers and designers.
 Reported directly to VP of Engineering.
 Prepared documentation for new product releases as well as ECO’s.
 Supported manufacturing, marketing, service and operations personnel.
 Supported customers and distributors on specific issues and beta testing.
 Provided custom solutions and resolved problems for individual customers.
 Worked with vendors to select existing components for our applications, and to develop
specialized components.
 Supported operation, upgrades, and repairs to in-house test equipment.
 Completed technical writing for bulletins and manuals.
 Completed cost reduction strategies and product improvement.
 Used Solid Edge, MS Office, BPCS,FMEA.
Designer (Contract) 1997 - 1998
Lockheed Martin, Littleton, CO
 Designed fuel tank helium re-pressurization system components and assemblies for Atlas IIAR
(Atlas III) launch vehicle. All launches of this vehicle series were successful.
 Used Pro/E, Pro PDM,GD&T.
Designer/Drafter 1993 - 1997
Ice-O-Matic,Denver, CO
 Designed and drafted commercial ice making equipment.
 Developed systems, subassemblies and parts from concepts to market.
 Experience with sheet metal enclosures, rotation and injection molded plastics, machined and
formed parts.
 Experience with heat exchange and refrigeration equipment.
 Documented new product releases and engineering change orders.
 Evaluated, installed and supported initial implementation of solid modeling software,including
Pro/E and Solid Edge.
 Used AutoCAD,Solid Edge, Pro/E,NSF, FDA compliance.
Designer/Drafter (Contract) 1990-1991
Martin Marietta, Littleton, CO
 Designed and drafted components for Ground Support Systems launch platforms for Cape
Canaveraland Vandenberg AFB.

3.  Used AutoCAD, GD&T.
Education
American Trades Institute, Dallas, TX
CAD/Engineering
Associate’s Degree
4.0 GPA, Honors Graduate
Penn State University, University Park,PA
Liberal Arts/Visual Arts/Design