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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

• As a member of the Aerospace Engineering team, I supported product quoting, new process development, and product innovations for customers.Highlights:
• Prepared quotes for new products including material usage and test schedule and cost.
• Developed and maintained an Excel based quote form with varying active tabs and calculations according to Business Unit.
• Fixed a broken Mail-Merge program to write work instructions. Modernized and maintained this program while adding… Show more As a member of the Aerospace Engineering team, I supported product quoting, new process.
• Fixed a broken Mail-Merge program to write work instructions. Modernized and maintained this program while adding automation. Show less

Zeeland, Michigan, United States

• As an Engineer/Owner, I supported a variety of customers in multiple industries (Automotive, Consumer Products, Lighting, etc.). From product design and development to specialty projects. I thoroughly enjoyed the.
• Maintained Teamcenter PLM BOM and brought the program up to date from a 6-month backlog of releases while managing ongoing changes.
• Managed validation testing and samples with in-house testing facility. Maintained DVP&R and interfaced with customer on validation concerns
• Assisted in root cause analysis for door panel assembly and appearance issues As a SMTE Engineer with an Automotive Customer (6 months)
• Facilitated cross-functional teardown reviews. Benchmarked manufacturing processes and materials in published summaries.
• Created a system to search for existing fasteners to foster re-use and avoid duplicate parts.

• As a product development engineer specializing in electronic hardware integration, I had ownership of the wire harness design, I/O circuit analysis, gateway design reviews, DFMEA, etc.At Cummins, I earned a Six Sigma.
• Responsible for developing engine wiring harness through the Value Package Introduction (Launch) process by creating and maintaining the FMEA and DVP&R.
• Validated sensors and electronic control module (ECM) through… Show more As a product development engineer specializing in electronic hardware integration, I had ownership of the wire harness design, I/O circuit.
• Validated sensors and electronic control module (ECM) through temperature, vibration, and ECM testing.
• Used a 7-step failure investigation process to understand, resolve, and correct engine harness failure modes.
• Managed engine wiring harness design, 2D drawings, circuit data tables, splice detail, and BOM. Show less

• I was responsible for monitoring engine tests for new product development. I specialized in angular "tilt stand" testing.Highlights:
• Managed engine testing according to Engineering Testing Standards.
• Presented test data to a group of key stakeholders including Product Engineers/Managers and Technical Project Leaders.
• Worked with on- and off-site facilities to manage data transfer, parts management, failure documentation, and service of the engines.

Calculated the carbon footprint for the University using an emissions program developed by Clean Air Cool PlanetAnalyzed the feasibility of efficiency additions to the Power House's system; collected data, calculated benefits, conducted cost benefit analysis, and produced final report