Dillon Silverman
Cell: (530)514-3755
Email: DillonSilverman@sbcglobal.net
Goals
Finish my BA in Mathematics at UNCC.
Make every step necessary to become a Championship winning crew chief.
Have zero debt, including paying off my mortgage.
Always remember that I am involved in racing because I love the sport.
Education
Chico Senior High
-Graduated with a GPA higher than 3.5
Chico State (while in high school)
-Calculus 1, 2, and 3
Butte College & Rowan-Cabarrus CC
-Finished Associate in Arts Degree Spring 2013 at RCCC
UNCC
-Enrolled and scheduled to complete my degree
Work Experience
Stewart Haas Racing, QC Engineer. July 30, 2012-Present
-Measure, inspect, and compare parts, chassis, and car related items to ensure only quality parts are used.
-Document failures, mileage, and inventory of parts to develop future procedures to eliminate repeat failures.
-Use Romer and Faro arms to measure components and use data for part analysis.
-Use SolidWorks for part design to either lighten existing components or prevent an observed incident.
-Proficient Power Inspect and ROMER use. Create template files, import CAD data and model surface tolerances.
-Use Gridlock for body measures, suspension setup measures etc.
-Operate 3D scanner for body surface evaluation with Aero Group.
Westside Research, Lead SolidWorks Design Engineer. September 2009-October 2011
-Invent and engineer products in the cargo management industry using SolidWorks 3D modeling
-Product development for outside companies (we did a lot of inventing and licensing)
-Product prototyping and field testing, handled shipments: incoming, processing and outgoing (cradle to grave)
-Worked side by side with the Owner/Manager of the business(A very strong engineer with an extensive background)
-I left this job because business was slowing down and I needed to increase my income and get my life started
Transfer Flow Inc. CNC Plasma & 7 axis Robot Welder Operator. January 31, 2012-June 1, 2012
-Operated a Komatsu CNC Plasma Cutter and a vacuum suction lift
-Read plans and evaluate proper orientation for break press
-Maintain machines and log work operations on personal ops. tracker
-Underwater pressure test, Lincoln 7 axis Robot welder operator
-Mig and Tig welder, and much more misc. metal shop equipment
-I left this job to pursue greater future endeavors
Norcal Air Rainbow Systems, Sales Intern. November 2011-January 2012
-I was the one person selected out of 60 applicants after 5 days of training and interviews
-I am a certified sales man, and I have the ability to be employed at any distributor
-The job appeared to have an enticing compensation however the work environment and facility drew me away
-It was a great short term experience
Norcal Performance, Shock Specialist. January 2010- November 2010
-Custom built professional racing suspension systems
-Dyno tuned and tested a variation of shocks
-Assembled Sprint cars, stock cars, and midgets
-I left because race season ended and I needed to focus on school
Ing Excavation, Hand Crew. Seasonal Winter 2011
-Digging and installing irrigation systems
-Maintaining and operating light machinery
-The owner is a good friend of mine and I just helped him get caught up on a large project
Myself-Entrepreneur Since January 2011
-Design and sell custom graphics and stickers, using my personal vinyl cutter
-I designed stickers for Chico's Lacrosse and Chico's Club Volleyball teams
-I help out the local fire stations with vinyl they use to label different shifts equipment
-I am a dealer of carbon fiber race car components
-I build Championship winning race cars
ROP Placement
Thomas Welding, 2 Occasions Aprox. January-March 2009
-Asses and reverse engineer heavy machinery
-Build parts, assemblies and drawings with a coded reference numbering system
Butte College, 2 Occasions
-Created plans on SolidWorks for their welding program
-Oversee design of sheet formats and make proper corrections
About Myself
-I’ve been driving race cars for over 13 years
-I’ve done all my own maintenance since I was 14 (past 8 years)
-Won 5 Championships, numerous races and awards
-I have done a lot of work as an engineer in a variety of different mechanical applications
-I am a very driven person; I am an extremely quick learner and have always been a very successful student
-I enjoy helping other people; I am a people person, easy going and easy to get along with
-I am a very proficient public speaker; I have strong debate skills
-I am a strong leader, good at organizing and managing tasks and delegating team responsibilities
References Available Upon Request