Design & test Dept. of Energy sponsored novel, variable displacement, hydraulic motor that can improve system efficiency and easily interface with hybrid or electric powertrains • Define operational requirements utilizing drive cycles and develop models to predict performance• Design test plans, build & troubleshoot hardware, select & calibrate instrumentation to validate models• Analyze performance data and check for correlation to models, revise models as necessary • Implement result driven design decisions into mechanical & controls design process

Product Engineer, Current Transmissions • Improved product quality by implementing design solutions to warranty claims • Conducted Functional Geometry Reviews of complex parts to define clear design intent• Collaborate with controls group to identify source of performance complaints and implement solutions • Presented designs to senior leadership and justified capital expenditures for new product program

Manufacturing Engineer, Gear & Shaft Component Machining • Led insourcing efforts to reduce product cost and improve product quality • Gained experience in UAW manufacturing environment & develop professional relationships • Researched, defined root cause, and resolved process and quality issues

Prepare materials for classesOperate machine tools such as lathe, mill, sheer, and sawsSchedule and perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipmentDevelop tooling and fixturesDesign and fabricate projects for undergrad and graduate students along with professors

Promote innovation and entrepreneurship activities on NDSU campus and network with other fellows across the US. Lead initiative called Ignite Innovative Ideas (I^3). Campus wide effort to encourage primarily Freshmen level STEM students to get involved in innovation and entrepreneurship activities on campus. Lead planning of 1st annual nationwide DroneFocus student pitch competition. Winning team received $5000 to assist the startup of their UAS related business.Form student organization "Innovation Corps" to link the multitude of different student innovation teams and competitions on campus.

• Designed tooling packages to improve operator safety and improve efficiency • Improved workstation layout to reduce bottlenecks, improve ergonomics and meet takt

Own and Operate a precision scale model manufacturing service. I conduct market analysis, design product lines, develop tooling and manufacturing methods, specify specialty purchased components, market, and sell product lines.Specialize in production of 1/64th scale agricultural tillage equipment with assorted one off and specialty builds. Currently produce 6 product lines. Also produce a number of builder parts and kits. Provide 3D printing design and consulting services along with RTV silicone mold design and manufacturing.

Conduct time studies and create process flow and value stream mapsCreate Statistical Process Control (SPC) studiesImplement lean techniques such as 5s and Kamishibai boards factory wideReview quality issues with returned materials and created reports for customersDeveloped a Kanban inventory pull systemWrote operating instructions