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Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Mequon, Wisconsin, Us

-Participate on and lead teams of IT and business process experts to enhance business processes through the delivery of technology, primarily within the Oracle E-Business Suite.-Analyze processes to refine business requirements for technology solutions.-Communicate and document requirements, solutions, and project status to business process experts, IT personnel, and key business stakeholders, according to internal process standards-Communicate technical solutions and challenges to non-technical professionals-Coordinate unit testing, setups, configurations, and the delivery of solutions-Advise business process experts on solution testing approaches and methodologies-Research and recommend solutions to support end-users in day-to-day application use-Enhance knowledge base in Oracle e-Business Suite and related applications through industry research within manufacturing and technology spaces-Provide guidance, training, and solution review of proposals by junior team members on large, complex projects-Assist in teaching and guiding new team members as needed-Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.

Mequon, Wisconsin, Us

- Participate on teams of IT and business process experts to enhance business processesthrough the delivery of technology, primarily within the Oracle E-Business Suite- Review processes to refine business requirements for technology solutions.Understand and articulate the impact of changes to processes and procedures in businessfunctions- Communicate and document requirements, solutions, and project status to business processexperts and IT personnel, according to internal process standards- Execute unit testing, setups, configurations, and the delivery of solutions- Identify and facilitate effective testing of solutions with business process experts- Propose trouble-shooting solutions to support end-users in day-to-day application use- Grow knowledge base in Oracle e-Business Suite and related applications- Provide guidance, training, and solution review of proposals by junior team members on largerscale projects

Mequon, Wisconsin, Us

- Participate on teams of IT and business process experts to enhance business processesthrough the delivery of technology, primarily within the Oracle E-Business Suite- Review processes to refine business requirements for technology solutions.Understand and articulate the impact of changes to processes and procedures in businessfunctions- Communicate and document requirements, solutions, and project status to business processexperts and IT personnel, according to internal process standards- Execute unit testing, setups, configurations, and the delivery of solutions- Identify and facilitate effective testing of solutions with business process experts- Propose trouble-shooting solutions to support end-users in day-to-day application use- Grow knowledge base in Oracle e-Business Suite and related applications- Provide guidance, training, and solution review of proposals by junior team members on largerscale projects

Mequon, Wisconsin, Us

- Control and monitor APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) tasks in new product launch programs. Translate customer requirements into production specifications- Support global locations in the NPD Process and PPAP of new parts, which may include travel and off-hours conversations. Ensure effective and timely communication across cultural boundaries.- Directly interact with and support customers on projects, as required, to ensure that customers are highly satisfied with launch performance and reliability- Manage customer ETO (Engineer to Order) quotations, inquiries, design reviews, and sample order requirements.- Analyze customers' needs, evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to the design or modification of products.- Create, analyze, and update SolidWorks models and drawings per customer criteria and perform FEA simulations.- Manage global product engineering activities to meet customer expectations by directing product designs, specifications, routings, and related technical documentation which optimize product performance- Perform liaison between the customer and the business on engineering matters regarding product design.- Lead item, BOM and routing creation training- Provided On-site Oracle EBS support during implementation at - Pennsylvania facility. Support areas included: Operations, Inventory Management, Shipping & Receiving

Mequon, Wisconsin, Us

- Manage customer ETO (Engineer to Order) quotations, inquiries, design reviews, and sample order requirements.- Create, analyze, and update SolidWorks models and drawings per customer criteria and perform FEA simulations.- Participate in manufacturing process analysis and VSM (Value Stream Mapping).- Support new product and part development globally.- Led team to create Excel costing template to streamline global (US, UK, & China) quoting process.- Create and manage new production and prototype Items, BOMs and Routings in Oracle EBS business management system.- Served as Process Lead and SME (Subject Matter Expert) for the Engineering and Product Master Data value streams for a full lifecycle ERP implementation of Oracle’s EBS r12.- Extracted, analyzed, cleansed and created master product data from QAD (legacy business management system) and mapped data to new Oracle system.- Assisted the Oracle implementation team with testing, training, and troubleshooting throughout the project.- Integral part of the Oracle implementation project, assuring accuracy in Items, BOMs and Routings.

Mequon, Wisconsin, Us

Assisted Sr. Engineers with new product development.Performed FEA with Pro/E Mechanica on product models.Created and managed Heat Treatment and Raw Material Specs.Managed internal engineering change requests and notices.Created internal and customer blueprints via AutoCad and Pro/E.Completed customer test reports.

Mequon, Wisconsin, Us

Designed fixtures using Pro/E.Advanced product & process development of automotive valve train components.Developed measurement system to increase product line uptime.Created SOPs for multiple fixtures and testing procedures.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Gathered and interpreted facilities information for CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).Resolved conflicts involving the interpretation of facilities information.Assisted with all types of data entry for uploading to database.Field Surveys of buildings and grounds for database.Assisted with writing work process flows.

Malmö, Skane County, Se

Developed multi-level product identification tool in MS Excel to cross-reference Stellana’s current wheel portfolio.Collaborated with Sr. Engineering staff in implementing new MRP Operating System. Assisted in manufacturing and production planning to facilitate influx of large new business accounts.Created 3-D models and drawings of wheels using SolidWorks.

Chicago, Il, Us

Provided child care to elementary school students during after school hours.Created a safe and friendly environment.Positive role model for the children.

Provided care for adults with intellectual disabilities. Organized fun and exciting activities.Assisted with household chores.

Created a fun atmosphere for children ages 5-12.Organized games and art projects.Supervised field trips and events.

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering

Pre-Engineering

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse