• Supervise and provide guidance to college student workers in the engineering shop.• Train and mentor new employees on shop procedures and safety protocols.• Coordinate work schedules and assign tasks to student workers.• Monitor and ensure compliance with shop safety regulations and protocols.• Maintain and repair equipment in the engineering shop.• Order and manage inventory of tools, materials, and supplies.• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support engineering projects and initiatives.• Assist in the development and implementation of shop policies and procedures.• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions as needed.• Foster a positive and productive work environment for the students.

• Handle all business functions for metal and manufacturing company offering customized motorcycle parts and metal components. Directly accountable for client acquisition and retention, sales and marketing, welding & fabrication, purchasing/procurement, financial oversight and logistical planning.• Cultivate instant rapport; built and maintained key client relationships to maintain constant business.• Maximize sales by regularly connecting with existing clients and building relationships with prospects.• Promote services/products and utilize client-centric approach to assess client needs. • Communicate with clients regarding job bids/estimates and general inquiries; address their concerns and complaints effectives to maintain satisfaction. • Design, engineer and build parts according to customer specifications using a variety of tools and techniques. • Leverage extensive experience in Tig welding, with an emphasis on stainless steel and aluminum, sheet metal and tubing, to fabricate customized parts.

• Thoroughly document, analyze, and assess the impact of customer-focused activities, driving productivity and sales growth, and capturing the value delivered to assigned customers.• Anticipate and respond to evolving customer needs, maintaining a keen awareness and responsiveness to changes.• Utilize market data and available resources effectively to promptly address new developments in customers' businesses.• Possess and maintain expert knowledge in metalworking, educating customers on market trends, technological advancements, and their impact on their business.• Apply comprehensive understanding of customers' products and services to develop effective business strategies that generate revenue.• Develop and implement account penetration strategies, including conducting regular business reviews for key customers to maximize sales opportunities.

• Worked closely with engineers to design, develop and build parts using various machines and equipment, as well as a variety of welding and fabrication techniques. Ensured all projects were completed according to customer specifications and established quality and efficiency standards. • Read and interpreted blueprints and technical drawings/specs to prepare fabrication plan. • Operated CNC mills safety and properly to build tooling; conducted inspections of machines and equipment, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions, including maintenance and repairs. • Facilitated quality inspections of all parts/tooling fabricated, identifying and resolve quality issues. • Maintained compliance with established safety procedures and protocol.

• Partnered with engineers on the design and fabrication of parts and assemblies. Directly accountable for quality control, welding and fabrication, machine operating and safety compliance. • Tested and fit welded parts to identify any weaknesses and/or issues; made recommendations for design improvements in order to ensure the integrity of all parts. • Built prototype parts and assemblies for first article inspections; worked with machinist and press brake operators to coordinate schedule and delivery of parts. • Facilitated daily repairs on all damaged/malfunctioning parts and equipment that did not pass quality inspections; implementing improvements and corrective action to rectify issues. • Assisted with production operations on an as needed basis.

• Charged with manufacturing custom turbo hardware for customer’s cars. Worked directly with customers to determine their individual needs and specifications to ensure all parts are built accordingly. • Built prototype and single custom units using large shop equipment, including metal shears, press brake, punch, welders, band saws, mills and lathes. • Designed, engineered and fabricated suspension components, exhaust systems, roll cages, exhaust manifolds, turbo piping and intercoolers.