Joe Omana
About Joe Omana
Joe Omana is a Mechanical Design Engineer with extensive experience in mechanical engineering and quality assurance. He has worked for several companies, including Smiths Interconnect and Belcan, and has contributed to various engineering projects and improvements in processes.
Work at Belcan
Currently, Joe Omana serves as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Belcan, a role he has held since 2022. He works in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he applies his expertise in mechanical design to various projects. His responsibilities include utilizing CAD software such as Solidworks and AutoCAD, contributing to design improvements, and ensuring quality standards are met in engineering processes.
Previous Experience at Smiths Interconnect
Joe Omana has extensive experience at Smiths Interconnect, where he worked in multiple roles. He began as a Mechanical Engineer from 2018 to 2020 in Stuart, Florida. Following this, he transitioned to the position of NPI Procurement Manager, serving from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure, he participated in a Graduate Rotational Program, gaining valuable experience in Process Engineering, R&D Development, and Mechanical Design Engineering.
Internship Experience
Joe Omana completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Manufacturing Quality Engineering Intern at Gill Industries from 2015 to 2016 in Georgia. Additionally, he served as a Cost Estimator Intern at the Tennessee Valley Authority from 2016 to 2018 in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. These roles provided him with practical experience in quality engineering and cost estimation.
Education and Expertise
Joe Omana earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he studied from 2014 to 2017. His education provided a strong foundation in mechanical principles and design. He has developed expertise in various CAD software, including Solidworks and AutoCAD, and has experience in creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve onboarding processes.
Contributions to Engineering Projects
Throughout his career, Joe Omana has contributed to significant engineering projects. Notably, during his R&D Development rotation at Smiths Interconnect, he worked on a medical device cable project that involved addressing small dimensions and tight tolerance issues. He also provided quality redlines for the 1500G Mid Turbine Case Redesign and expanded serviceable limits for various engine components.