Design, prototype, build, and manage projects for tractor, skid steer, and towable implements for the property owner, equestrian, and landscape contractor markets. Coordinate projects with marketing, sales, purchasing, production, and logistic departments.

Implemented program to track and record assignments of PMs and work orders over 3 shifts and 100 pieces of equipmentDesigned additional hardware for machines to improve operator access and decrease damage to equipmentCoordinated with OEMs and aftermarket sellers to find solutions to obsolete or unavailable partsRedesigned and updated drawings for existing grind carriers and blades to improve performance on specific machines and partsCoordinated projects with fabrication shops… Show more Implemented program to track and record assignments of PMs and work orders over 3 shifts and 100 pieces of equipmentDesigned additional hardware for machines to improve operator access and decrease damage to equipmentCoordinated with OEMs and aftermarket sellers to find solutions to obsolete or unavailable partsRedesigned and updated drawings for existing grind carriers and blades to improve performance on specific machines and partsCoordinated projects with fabrication shops, contractors, and maintenance workers to maintain and improve equipment throughout the plantLearned the principles and practices of centerless grinding and double-disc grinding Show less

Participated in lean events, wrote precision documents, and lead safety projects Assisted industrial engineers with design of proprietary PLC-based detection systemCreated CAD models for components lacking documentation Designed parts to decrease downtime and repairs without modification to equipment

Reverse engineered existing components and assemblies that lacked documentation.Worked with vendors to design, retrofit, improve, and replace existing equipment.Coordinated materials and parts delivery, contractors, and maintenance work.Wrote project proposals and performed ROI calculations for large-scale projects

Rebuilt carry-all trailer, 60’ harvest conveyor, and multiple cultivators.Maintained and operated 9 Kubota, 3 Case IH, and one New Holland tractor ranging from 70 to 110 horsepower.Re-sealed 3-way differential gearbox on bean harvester.Provided logistical support for 5 ranches with over 50 workers and 200 acres

Maintained a 40-acre almond orchard and event centerOperated and maintained a 50hp Case IH tractor with front bucket and flail mowerPerformed all orchard and irrigation maintenance, and equipment repairs