Aaron Jackson Email & Phone Number

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Manager of Engineered Structures division of Spray Equipment. This includes full paint and powder coating lines, spray booths, ovens, washers, conveyors, and other related products.

Wichita, Kansas Area

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

Optimize existing designs to ensure our customers get quality partsCreate new designs based on fabricators' sketches/mock ups. Verify designs with FEA and testing.Ensure fit and aesthetics using rapid prototyping.Work with manufacturing department to ensure designs are cost effective and reliable.Manage and prioritize a large variety of projects.Work with outside vendors to ensure we have quality parts, consistently.

Met customers needs for propeller applications. Worked with manufacturing, inspection, sales, and management to design the best propeller for each application. Managed multiple projects (start to finish) at once while maintaining a strict schedule.Handled large account for a difficult and demanding customer. Worked with multiple parties to satisfy customers' needs.Worked with teams from manufacturing and quality departments frequently to verify quality of critical high performance parts for customers.Built and maintained relationships with multiple vendors. Frequently fielded schedule, quality, cost, and general questions about product.Gained extensive knowledge of aluminum, composites, and plastic materials.Held myself and others accountable for quality product and great customer service.

Instrumental in the design, development, and testing of 5 working prototype pumps.Challenged by sales team to reduce fatigue failure of high pressure parts. Increased life of high pressure parts by 400%, while reducing cost by 17%. Was charged with reducing total cost of final product. Reduced cost by 28% utilizing manufacturing process improvement, vendor development, and design changes.Gained extensive knowledge of steels, stainless steels, ceramics, and lubricants. Developed multiple vendor relationships to outsource very unique parts/repairs.Company liaison between Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing.

Handled multiple responsibilities including: Sales, customer service, vehicle delivery, detailing and reconditioning, working 20-30 hours weekly during engineering school and full time during summers. Praised for attention to detail, automotive knowledge, and customer service. Assisted technicians in repairs, including engine, transmission, and other drivetrain components.