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Sparks, NV, US

Cleveland, OH, US

• Project Leadership: Spearheading a divisional initiative to implement automated inspection systems at the end of the manufacturing process, projected to deliver $100k+ annual savings in RPPM across multiple facilities.
• Process Optimization: Managed PFMEA and Control Plans to define quality standards for a new product line—data center cooling hoses—ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Supplier Collaboration: Partnered with suppliers to address quality concerns and introduce continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing upstream quality and reliability.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Leveraged SQL and Power BI to analyze process data, identifying root causes of high scrap yields and implementing targeted improvement projects.
• Real-Time Data Integration: Co-piloted Visual Factory initiatives using PLCs and GE Proficy to create dashboards displaying live KPI data on the shop floor, improving real-time decision-making.

Austin, Texas, US

• Supported the commissioning and launch of a new assembly line by using Jira and Confluence to track and drive over 300+ manufacturing, quality, safety, process, and design tasks and projects to completion.
• Spearheaded cross-functional NPI trials across the BIW and general assembly lines through the five phases of the Project Life Cycle, resulting in cost reduction and quality improvements for the energy storage product.
• Developed and posted a new process for executing line trials using swim lanes, involving training and factory teams.
• Actively participated in meetings with factory leadership to present program status, highlighting key progress and limiters.
• Redesigned a manual substation as part of a Kaizen Event, reducing the station’s cycle time by 35%.

Austin, Texas, US

• Increased the FPY in a zone of the solar battery system Powerwall 3 line by 28%, utilizing MySQL, Tableau, and DMAIC to isolate the critical variables, resulting in an additional $2M+ per month of potential additional.
• Designed and 3D printed a locating pin using SolidWorks to increase process repeatability at a punching substation.
• Created SPC charts to track defects in the automated fastening process and highlight any special cause variation.
• Conducted a critical spares audit for Powerwall 3 equipment, resulting in over 75% of the total part count being added into the database, allowing the spares team to hold enough stock on hand and reduce potential.
• Led process standardization efforts by updating manufacturing instructions and collaborating with the training team.

New York, New York, US

• Redesigned a manual carton rework station using AutoCAD which increased daily throughput by 30%.
• Conducted time studies, validated cycle times, and adjusted labor standards accordingly on Manhattan LM.
• Assisted with sustainability initiatives, achieving an over 95% waste diversion rate from the environment.
• Coordinated 5S activities, including the re-labeling of workstations, staging areas, and drive lanes.
• Interfaced with engineers, shop floor staff, and managers to ensure smooth implementation of process improvements.

Fort Worth, TX, US

• Monitored the activity and performance of the on-campus buildings’ HVAC systems by tracking multiple KPIs.
• Identified energy reduction opportunities using data analytics on Johnson Controls BAS, saving over $100,000 per year.
• Analyzed light plans and created a comprehensive list of light types across the campus, with the goal of creating a plan to fully convert the campus to LED light fixtures.

• Coordinated the monthly payment of more than 400 employees.
• Compiled the monthly invoices from 2015-2018 to evaluate the increase in sales.
• Computed a datasheet of the 250+ firearms that were used by the employed security guards.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Industrial Engineering

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering