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New Albany, In

Design high-speed automated assembly machines to improve product quality and increase production. R&D for innovations in electronic connector manufacturing.

New Albany, In

-Designed stations on multiple high-speed, automated assembly machines-Machines met budgets of $100,000 - $300,000 with project life-cycles up to two years-Contributed to average cost savings of $600,000 and 100,000+ labor hours saved-Created, updated, and reviewed Solidworks models, drawings and assemblies-Led CAD group members on multiple machine detailing projects-Responsible for advising vendors with questions related to tooling designs and drawings-Successfully coordinated projects between Eng. Departments and production work-centers-Designed mechanical devices to improve production quality and output

New Albany, In

-Full-time machinist in a non-production shop environment-Machined tooling, dies, and molds for electronic manufacturing companies-Machined components for arms manufacturers and NASA-Operated surface grinders, vertical milling machines and lathes-Operated sinker and wire EDM’s-Oversaw various heat treatment processes-Set-up, programmed and operated CNC mills and CNC lathes-Trained and advised coworkers on machining procedures-Inspected/Assembled dies and small machines before shipment-Ordered purchase parts and general shop necessities

Master Of Engineering (Meng), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, 3.76 / 4.00 Gpa

-Completed B.S. Degree with Highest Honors -J.B. Speed School of Engineering Sophomore Academic Achievement Award -Pivotal contributor.

Tool & Die Maker Apprenticeship Certification, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, 8,320 Hours

Apprentice Related Theory Instruction Certificate, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, 3.90 / 4.00 Gpa

High School, Honors Diploma, 3.80 / 4.00 Gpa

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society and BETA Club-Graduated with a top five GPA in my class -Completed Tool & Die course.