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Danville, Illinois, United States

• Managed documentation for assembly, welding, paint and crating departments including: process and equipment documentation and instructions; equipment maintenance plans and performance requirements; control plans; reference and training documents, material performance requirements, and trial study plans• Developed test plans for the introduction of new outdoor high performance coatings• Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and maintain equipment and assist technicians to return equipment to working order• Track machine performance and implement statical process controls (SPC)• Collaborated with product design teams to establish processes and tooling requirements for new products• Implement lean manufacturing principles such as Kaizen to performed continuous improvement, and cost savings initiatives to reduce waste, improve quality, and promote safety• Managed capital expansion projects for the purchase of new machines, tooling, and equipment including quoting, justification, financial forecasting, installation, start-up, and support• Conducted root-cause analysis and applied six sigma tools to evaluate quality issues and improve process control• Acted as the manufacturing representative for new product introductions (NPI) process.

• • Created and maintained engineering drawings, CAD models, and assemblies• Developed automated CAD programs using VBA and AutoDesk iLogic to automatically create complex CAD assemblies and drawings based on standard inputs.• Resolved engineering change requests originating from sales and manufacturing• Created and edited Bill of Materials for large assemblies

West Lafayette In

• • Instructed classes and labs in Engineering Standards• Instructed courses in fundamental engineering and manufacturing processes including machining, programing CNC machines, injection molding & polymers, metrology, Industrial controls, PLC & automation • Instructed classes and labs for engineering drawings and 3D CAD

Cullowhee Nc

• • Managed multiple projects simultaneously to meet customer needs• Created custom product designs and constructed prototypes based off customers specifications• Worked directly with customers to ensure products meet expectations• Created and reviewed product documentation including, development plans, engineered drawings, and project plans• Designed & developed and improved automated manufacturing processes and workflow optimization.

Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Team leader Purdue EcoCAR 260 credit hours completed towards PhD in Engineering technology. Conducted research.

Master’S Degree, Engineering Technology, 3.75 Gpa

Conducted research and wrote thesis on 3D structured light measurement

Bachelor Of Science - Bs