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Washington, Pa, Us

Somerville, Massachusetts, Us

I have pivoted to a focus on researching and acquiring knowledge and skills pivotal in the fight against climate change.

Oskaloosa, Ia, Us

Key Projects:• 100% production increase of highest volume component with technical analysis and engineering design• Prototype product development using additive tooling for rapid design iterations• Implemented tooling database to make data driven decisions for improvement opportunities and proactively prevent defectsKey Responsibilities • Lead team of 10 in the design, construction, and maintenance of tooling by promoting creativity and diverse strengths of team• Supervision of day to day operations in a fast paced manufacturing environment • Justification, planning, and purchase of $50,000+ tooling projects with a ROI of <3 years• Utilize 3D scanning for Quality control of tooling and production parts

Oskaloosa, Ia, Us

Key Projects:• Large Valve Tester: Design collaboration with Barbee Testers on custom equipment for RS Gate Valves 20” - 66” |Hydraulic, electrical, and high pressure water system design |Custom lift device for reduced machine set up • Hydrant Impact/ Destructive testing: Modified a semi-truck with a custom impact plate and load cells for impact force measurement and component failure analysis allowing recertification of design• Product Improvement: Casting redesign with FEA verification and destructive testing, project savings of $180,000 per yearKey Responsibilities • Project management: Routine handling of $20,000 + projects | Collaboration with design engineers and production teams• Process design improvements: CAD design of tooling, fixtures, lifting devices, and machine guarding• Optimize designs for manufacturability by casting and CNC machining processes• Compliance with standard organizations such as UL, FM, and AWAA

Ames, Iowa, Us

• Instructed students in machine use improving safety and competency • Revised students designs for manufacturability and improved function • Prototyped with CNC machining, welding, and misc. fabrication from engineering drawings• Machine transfer and asset relocation

Harlan, Ia, Us

• Designed production components using Solidworks to fulfill customer specifications• Designed fixtures using GD&T constraints reducing setup time• Designed and installed custom guards for machine safety based on OSHA requirements• Improved designs for manufacturability, quality, and reduced costs• Assisted heavy equipment assembly and installation with international technicians• Created customer drawings based on feedback improving customer ease of use• Performed failure analysis that improved design reducing number of scrapped parts

Operated paving machine, skid loader, steam rollerTraffic Flagger

 Automotive troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair Delivered drums of engine/ hydraulic oil Recycling scrap metal

Bachelor'S, Mechanical Engineering

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