• Managed the introduction of new vehicle models into production including the first all-Electric Ranger as well as model years 22, 23, and 24 resulting in full production rates for launched models• Partnered with engineering leadership and operations in the development of new model through the Product Lifecyle to review impact on current manufacturing process flows, build sequence, logistic strategies, equipment and tooling, and standards• Implemented over $720,000 of manufacturing cost avoidance through early design reviews by reviewing concepts for design for manufacturing (DFM)• Coordinated back shops, materials, quality, and engineering support to complete several preproduction ramp-up builds to minimize impact to current production• Established safe assembly processes for integrating electric models onto an existing gas vehicle assembly line to allow for increased mixed-model production• Developed tools to estimate and track the labor, tooling, and capital required for a vehicle launch as well as pilot communication documents that have become standard across Polaris• Managed new product manufacturing budgets for project tooling and plant capital• Defined and designed tools and fixtures needed to deliver products with the highest-level of safety, quality, and productivity • Coordinated hands-on prototype builds for upcoming models in an off-line assembly area• Evaluated new technology tooling for vehicle assembly to improve labor efficiency• Computed the cost of assembly for each product launch for product business cases• Developed and validated PFMEAs to drive safety and quality improvements for manufacturing• Received, installed, validated, and troubleshooted new production equipment

●Managed on-going Ranger 1000 and 1000 XP Assembly for current models and new model releases ● Responsible for tooling and setup of production line for model year 20 and 21 Rangers ● Developed process control software, assembly procedures, process validation, and functional tests for over 100 model configurations ● Led production team on pilot model days using the Polaris Production System ● Developed mixed-model process on assembly line to handle both Ranger 1000 and 1000 XP ● Completed a line re-rate project to increase the production rate from 90 to 110 units per shift ● Improved quality by implementing new torque tracing tools and designing process verification tools that tied into the line controls system● Reduced 2 of the top warranty issues by creating calibration processes for coolant and HVAC fill, saving over $200,000 a year in claims ● Launched new Slingshot weld frame by working with weld and project teams to deliver 100% quality inspected frames ● Worked weekends and overtime shifts regularly to ensure the continued production capabilities of the line ● Translated drawings and assembly modules in process design and quality improvements ● Created and maintained PFMEA’s for all line and sub assembly processes ● Evaluated daily safety concerns and immediately responded to safety incidents with corrective actions ● Established and maintained relationships with internal and external tooling suppliers

• Reduced production line stops by 66% in sealer application process and reworks• Analyzed weekly scrap reports and developed corrective actions to prevent further scrap• Increased throughput in areas and developed plans for further throughput gains• Arranged preventative maintenance to improve machine availability and down time• Managed weekly meeting to unite projects with Ford Production System method• Compiled weekly scrap reports, downtime reports, line timings, and out of spec paint conditions

• Designed more affordable variations of current models for overseas customer• Oversaw new product line from design through testing to production and finally shipment• Coordinated updates of several common models to update to new Standard Look• Began work on new product to enter into new competitive area of the refrigeration market• Designed and tested part to eliminate process steps to eliminate injury, remove unnecessary process time, and to reduce cost of overall product• Researched and tested several materials to prevent foam breakdown seen in industry use• Aided in implementing several instances of LEAN manufacturing to speed up line processing• Evaluated several options of new processes that could increase production line capabilities• Implemented systems to track parts throughout shipment process• Consulted with suppliers for improvements to current products and creation of new parts• Evaluated and suggested improvements to fix door alignment issues seen in field

• Operated several CNC machines in production of Aerospace Parts• Planned production of parts after receiving model from customer• Performed deburring, welding, marking, shipping, assembling, and painting of Aerospace parts• Communicated effectively with engineers in other companies discussing manufacturing plans• Collaborated with other interns on several projects assigned by managers

Manage bottling syrup on an assembly line. Fill orders according to customers' orders. Help facilitate customer problems and see that they are fixed.