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Amherst, VA, US

Golden, Colorado, United States

• Created and modified CAD models of all components used in the product line, as well as creating and reviewing detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Developed and coordinated a variety of engineering tests to provide constant quality improvements to the product line without interfering with marketing or distribution.
• Guided prototypes, pilot batches, and engineering tests through the factory, performing in-depth inspections to ensure proper production standards were being met.
• Collaborated with the Quality Assurance department to validate control parts and machine fixtures, as well as assisting in creating inspection standards for manual and vision system inspection reports.
• Worked closely with department supervisors to develop machine fixtures, validate processes, and prove out potential improvements for all aspects of manufacturing.
• Established new systems of standardization across all manufacturing and engineering processes to minimize waste and streamline productivity.

United States

• Fostered relationships with up to 60 residents by running programs, community exercises, and having one-on-one conversations to ensure resident mental health
• Coordinated fire, flood, and emergency evacuation processes to ensure the safety of over 800 building occupants across 6 buildings
• Responded to emergency situations, working with supervisors, law enforcement, and paramedics to ensure resident safety

Mansfield, Texas, United States

• Improved operator efficiency and safety by designing and prototyping assistant fixtures for assembly lines.
• Assisted with assembly, testing, and quality assurance for a glue application system that can be adapted for several tool models.
• Collaborated with senior engineers to remove conflicting manufacturing procedures, leading to net savings in the grinding department and improved cycle times for various products.
• Doubled the efficiency of the machining process by transferring from a single-loading setup to a double-loading setup without sacrificing operator time, while simultaneously creating CAD models of all components.
• Increased manufacturing capacity in the grinding and polishing department by creating an interchangeable fixture with increased capacity and stability.
• Developed manufacturing drawings based on existing 3D models using GD&T and industry standards, complied drawings into a new Agile network for improved visibility and accessibility.

Austin, Texas

• Used specialized industry-based computer programs to analyze the data collected by the timing equipment atmarathons, triathlons, and other running events.
• Complied data into categories based on the client’s requirements and maintained that all records were fair andaccurate.
• Managed small teams of 2-4 people, delegating tasks in order to ensure all our clients’ needs were met.
• Implemented new organizational techniques to increase efficiency, reducing the time it takes to completeinventory and install system updates by up to an hour.

Austin, Texas

• Ensure all equipment is properly functioning and in position before and during each event
• Implemented new organizational techniques to increase efficiency, as well as decrease the time it takes to complete inventory and install system updates.
• Analyze and solve problems with equipment in a timely manner in order to ensure the event continues properly

Mansfield, Texas

• Collaborated with senior engineers to remove conflicting manufacturing procedures, leading to annual savings of $60,000 and minimizing cost of assembly
• Doubled the efficiency of the machining process by transferring from a single-action setup to a double-action setup while simultaneously creating CAD models of all components involved
• Improved operator efficiency and safety by designing and prototyping assistant fixtures for assembly lines
• Increased manufacturing capacity by 200% in the grinding and polishing phase by creating an assistive component that can be adapted for several tool modelsKey Activitieso Assisted with assembly, testing, and quality.