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Wenatchee, Washington, United States

The key focuses for this role are creating data driven improvement activities through the utilization of 3d modeling and Rock Gym Pro (statistical analysis), effectively communicating up and down the chain of command, managing a cross-functional team, and developing a new brand identity to promote post covid growth. In turn these activities have allowed RRG to continuously improve the skill base of the staff through the implementation of new employee policies and a new handbook, training activities, and continuous feedback. As well as implementing and installing new training equipment that is strategically designed and positioned to increase membership usage.

Bristol, Virginia, United States

This role involved designing and preparing new products for Istobal USA utilizing 3D modeling (NX 10 Siemens), modifying designs for manufacturability, creating bill of materials, preparing fabrication drawings for suppliers, testing/validating designs, preparing assembly drawings for the production team, and designing the standard operating procedure for the assembly team. For products in production or in pre-production phases support was also provided in inventory management utilizing an ERP system (Sage MAS100) to reflect the 3D model revisions and continuously updated these systems.

Maryville, Tennessee, United States

This role encompassed the support of designing manufacturing processes from the preliminary design phase through mass production - while supporting continuous improvement of that line throughout its use. Ensured process designs met engineering standards through designing experiments, procuring equipment, overseeing equipment installation, testing, confirming the capability to meet capacity needs, training associates to operate equipment, and ensuring safety for these associates. These responsibilities facilitated new production lines at an investment and operational cost that delivered maximum and forecasted profit to Denso.