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Decatur, Illinois Area

• Designed structures to carry and control motor grader blades• Developed new machine features using the Technology Readiness Level process - Conducted market research - Performed value analysis - Completed virtual and hand calculations to understand component loading - Modeled design concepts in PTC Creo - Collaborated with suppliers to build prototypes - Physically assembled and tested concepts - Wrote detailed documentation and presented to management

Peoria, Illinois Area

Project: Operator View MappingObjective: Develop a method to track operator viewing patterns to improve machine visibility• Developed a method to quantify machine visibility using video cameras• Wrote and published documentation for use at the corporate level• Submitted a patent requestProject: Machine ValidationObjective: Support machine testing to verify that requirements were met• Obtained an operator's license to operate heavy machinery to complete testing• Helped complete testing according to ISO standards• Troubleshooted machine issues to solve problems

Decatur, Il

Project: Support Caterpillar’s Dealer NetworkObjective: Communicate service information to dealers and answer their questions• Closed 7 help tickets by answering dealer’s questions• Published 7 service documents• Visited dealers in Wisconsin and MichiganProject: Current Production ImprovementObjective: Support efforts to improve current motor graders• Participated in 2 current production improvement projects• Wrote, tested, and published rework instructions for recently updated components • Visited customers in Oklahoma, Texas, and Michigan to address machine issues

North Little Rock, Ar

Project: Check weld callouts on prints of work tool components Objective: Verify or suggest corrective action for all bevel weld callouts• Studied weld design guides, engineering specifications, and company standards• Reviewed more than 100 welded joints and addressed issues• Communicated corrections to manufacturing and design engineersProject: Fixture design and modelingObjective: Design and modify fabrications fixtures to meet needs of new product• Modeled a hanging rotating fixture for the paint line and designed an adapter to fit it• Designed and modeled welding tack fixtures for new product• Designed and modeled locating templates and tooling holders• Supported quality improvement efforts

Decatur, Il

Project: Wear Strip IdentificationObjective: Revise engineering model and drawings to reflect current manufacturing process• Communicated with supplier to understand current production part identification• Corrected part identification markings in Creo part models and revised drawings• Presented to leadership• Generated a change notice in Teamcenter software for part and drawing changes• Approved and oversaw the changeProject: Weld SchoolObjective: Learn how to make welds, inspect welds, and design welded joints• Learned the basic weld types, joint types, and weld positions• Performed GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, aluminum welding, TIG toe dressing, plasma cutting, and weld gouging/ rework• Inspected welds using visual inspection, ultrasonic testing, and gage testing• Passed a craftsmanship test demonstrating basic welding competency

Dearborn, Mi

Project: Console Mat DesignObjective: Design 16 console mats for Europe, China, and America 2017 Escape vehicles• Researched how to improve flexible mats in console bins to make them more easily removable and cleanable, more visually appealing, and more durable than previous versions • Considered company design rules, material properties, optimal interference, injection mold die locking, supplier input, assembly poka-yoke features, visual appeal, and usability• Designed 16 vehicle components as the lead engineer• Collaborated with console engineers and adapted to console design changes• Managed a team of modelers to create mats in CATIA solid modeling softwareProject: Fastener VerificationObjective: Measure fastener features to verify requirements are met and report issues• Measured fastener features like clip tower height and hole depth and width using Teamcenter model viewing software to validate console and instrument panel designs • Reported dimensional issues to engineers to have designs revised• Evaluated verification system and developed recommendations for process improvement by changing the data organization system using Microsoft ExcelProject: Assembly Reference DocumentationObjective: Develop an assembly flow chart for engineers and suppliers to use as reference• Organized a method to visually display information about all console components including part names, part numbers, part images, responsible engineer's name, and quantities• Considered how to effectively design reference documents for a wide audience range including design engineers, launch engineers, suppliers etc.

Houghton, Mi

Objective: Teach students basic material testing and processing techniques• Explained measurement with calipers and micrometers, tension and compression testing, computer numerical control (CNC) lathe and mill operation using M&G code, powder metallurgy, injection molding, extrusion, and machine control and feedback• Trained students to properly set up machinery (Tinius Olsen Universal Testing Machine, lathe, and mill) and run tests• Oversaw machine operation and ensured safety standards were met

Moline, Il

Project: Paint Line Logistics PlanObjective: Develop a logistics plan to outsource fixture paint stripping• Communicated with factory management, factory paint line operators, factory material handlers, the continuous improvement group, truck drivers from the stripping company, and the manager of the stripping company• Created a procedure to strip paint from all fixtures in the factory and have them redistributed to proper workstations during shutdown and to continue the outsourced stripping during normal factory operation• Coordinated the plan's kick-off, monitored success, and improved procedure according to feedbackProject: Paint Line Equipment DesignObjective: Design a box and a rack to better organize fixtures in the paint line• Initiated a project to improve organization in the paint line after observing issues• Designed a box and a rack to better organize and transport paint line fixtures• Communicated with factory line operators and material handlers to gather informationProject: UAW Employee TrainingObjective: Coordinate the 2014 model year United Auto Worker off-site training• Organized a 2 day off-site training event for about 550 employees• Managed logistics including off-site venue selection and relations, food selection and order placement, room setup, events schedule, and communication to presenters and factory workers

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: • Lab Assistant for Integrated Design and Manufacturing Course • President and Founder of the Dotsie Stewart.

English History

TRAVELED INTERNATIONALLY in an English History study abroad course. Lived in London, England for about a month. Visited Paris, France.