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Wolcott, Indiana, United States

Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Area

Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Area

Monticello In

Direct and implement projects within budget to achieve the organization’s business goals. Collaborate with the production team on design and development to advance methods and equipment through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles. Actively implement, track, and document production process improvements. Conduct data-based research and interpret and communicate findings to executive leaders and associates. Determine the root cause of problems using appropriate engineering methods. Perform validation and prototype work to implement and verify designs during system build and evaluation. Assist the maintenance department when needed. • Project champion on 3 of the top 5 most profitable projects in 2019 at Monticello facility.• Manage tooling maintenance, storage, and procurement for facility, over $100k value.• Increased margin by 45% on a low-performing project due to lean process improvements.• Increased throughput by 20% as part of a team that rebuilt equipment to reduce operating costs and scrap.• Designed and built machine used to run 4 of the most complex projects in collaboration with the team.

Peru, In

Designed made-to-order Heat Transfer Package Systems; worked with large assemblies; created detailed prints for machine shop; and created and edited BOMs. • Launched 3d models on the company website working with cross-functional department teams.• Designed 6x more package systems than the previous year as lead engineer.

Lafayette, Indiana Area

Set up and operated production parts on Mazak Slant Turn mills and Mazak Variaxis milling centers to produce and modify precision parts. Repaired and maintained machine tools, applying knowledge of engineering, mechanics, and mathematics.• Trained on DMG 160 DMC and 200 DMC milling centers using Siemens controls.

Logansport, In

Coordinated research and design of the company's products and systems and established drafting standards in support of manufacturing process improvement. Performed operational management tasks including quotes, purchasing, and programming CNC equipment. Gathered numerical data for projects on site. Served as CNC and manual mill operator and oversaw EDM wire machine programming and operation. • Designed and programmed up to-20% of CNC production parts ran.• Reduced labor hours and saved the company money by implementing drafting standards.• Assisted engineering staff and toolroom staff (i.e., diemakers, setup personnel, and machinists) in die maintenance of multi-thousand-dollar dies.

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Engineering

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Cad/Cadd Drafting And/Or Design Technology/Technician

Machine Design and Mechanical specialties