Derek Forehand Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee

I perform administrator functions. Assist engineers in problem solving issues.

Brown Deer WI

o Redesigned cast meter assembly (PLMT) based on customer feedbacko Trained in multiple product lines (Valve, Impeller, Vortex Meter)o Modeled complex cast metal housing for water meter in Creo 3o Incorporated new product line (Vortex Meters) into Badger Metero Created BOM structure and assembly drawings for Vortex Meterso Designed injection molded housing.

Franklin WI

o Designed mechanical components (brackets, etc.) for customer machineso Managed multiple customer orders with varied timelines simultaneously o Organized and updated BOMs per customer ordero Created mechanical/assembly drawings for models in SolidWorkso Worked with customers directly at the customer’s siteo Designed new generation Lexan guarding for.

Greater Milwaukee Area

o Created wiring schematics for LVMCC using AutoCAD Electricalo Detailed electrical schematics were made per customer orderso Created the LVMCC in Pro E and managed a large BOM per each ordero Managed several electro-mechanical projects simultaneouslyo Worked directly with customers before and after LVMCC installationo Proactively managed customer feedback.

La Crosse WI

o Successfully created a visual factory across multiple plantso Installed pull systems to decrease excess floor materialo Overhauled plant floor documentationo Managed reorganization of factory production lines to improve efficiencyo Utilized LEAN tools such as time studies to increase productivityo Performed 5s on multiple production cellso Worked cross.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineer