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Provo, Ut, Us

Provo, Ut, Us

South Jordan, Utah, Us

• Corrected data collection and reporting errors in Oracle and DOMO, revealing the true production line efficiency of 127% instead of the reported 26%. This accurate information enabled data-driven decisions that increased capacity, optimized equipment allocation, and improved personnel scheduling.• Increased monthly production output from 19 qualification parts to 667 production parts within 6 months for a cancer treatment surgical tool production line. This was achieved by leading cross-functional teams in transferring and optimizing manufacturing processes and procedures.• Reduced scrap rate by 3% by developing and implementing targeted Engineering Change Notices to update product specifications and improve manufacturing processes.

Fruitland, Idaho, Us

• Directed the launch of 9 products and the development of 7 products, addressing key customer pain points –like chickens scattering food while eating and the difficulty of maintaining correct humidity levels during incubation– through innovative features and functionalities leading to a strengthened strategic position and increased market share.• Developed a next-generation egg incubator using human-centered design and injection molded parts resulting in a significantly improved user experience and a 23% higher product profit margin.• Designed and prototyped 6 injection molded parts, 2 compression molded silicone gaskets, and 1 blow molded bottle using SOLIDWORKS and FDM 3D printing for rapid prototyping, followed by successful user testing and collaboration with suppliers for manufacturability validation.• Spearheaded the hiring and management of 3 interns, empowering them to formulate innovative ideas and contribute to the launch of a profitable new product line.• Established and managed strategic partnerships with suppliers in China, Korea, Macedonia, and the United States, increasing sourcing efficiency, improving quality, and reducing lead times.

Rexburg, Idaho, Us

• Requested by 3 professors to be their TA and opted to support a 1st-year professor to make the highest impact. Organized, managed, and graded coursework for his 3 classes: Statics, Geotechnical Engineering Design, and a Materials lab.• Trained on Zoom and Canvas Learning Management System as a Certified Technology Teaching Assistant to support 60+ students’ successful remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Managed a $12M project to extend 34 aircraft’s flight hour capacity by 25%. This achieved significant cost savings by eliminating the need for capital expenditure to replace those aircraft.• Coordinated sourcing and purchasing of parts, maintenance schedules, and aircraft routes to ensure completion of 5 interior modifications on 38 aircraft.• Lead the training and technical support to successfully transition 13 full-time project managers to integrated Microsoft Office SharePoint and OneDrive usage thereby increasing departmental collaboration and empowering easy access to critical files in the office and the field.

Burley, Idaho, Us

• Proposed, designed, and produced a device to improve filter production resulting in 75% faster setup and 10 or more additional usable filters per cycle.• Gained experience in OEM sheet metal fabrication including powder coating, sandblasting, welding operations, brake forming, forklift operation, Solidworks sheet metal modeling, CNC waterjet cutting, and CNC laser cutting.• Trained 2 operators to run the $750k CNC laser cutter such that they were able to confidently perform their job duties within a 2-week period.

Lindon, Utah, Us

• Refurbished and optimized CNC laser cutter improving usable parts per sheet by 15% and reducing cycle time by several minutes.• Upgraded paper work orders to a cloud-based spreadsheet eliminating 100 yards of motion waste per order.• Gained experience with thermoforming plastics, synthetic foam and fabric applications, CNC laser cutting and etching, product design, and assembly of high-performance sporting goods.

• Trained more than 10 floor technicians and assisted in training 2 floor managers in manufacturing tasks including operating $1M roto-molding equipment, press brake forming, forklift operation, quality control, and packaging.• Streamlined brake-forming operations to complete steel preparation 2 times faster than average. • Gained experience with roto-molding plastic, brake forming metal, forklift operation, shipping and receiving, packaging, recycling, inventory organization and reduction, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and shop safety protocols.

Master Of Science - Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering