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Nappanee, In

• Performed Time Studies on brake press machines to find bottlenecks and improve workflow.• Designed crating and a lifting system used in conjunction with gantry cranes for 40’ long components.• Engineered the relocation of the Bristol, IN lamination facility into the existing Nappanee facility.

Warsaw, Indiana, United States

Assisted Viant Medical maintain FDA compliance during their transition from Integer/Greatbatch Medical.• Obtained NX training to benefit potential clients of Miller Consulting Group.

Elkhart, Indiana, United States

• Designed a helical roller to eliminate wrinkles in resin-soaked fiberglass used in Vixen Composite panel.• Created a cost-effective cordless blind system for use in the RV market to remove significant amounts of OEM labor costs while maintaining the aesthetically-pleasing traits customers desire.• Maintained customer relationships through regular visits to perform pleated blind audits by demonstrating proper installation and string tensioning techniques reducing broken string warranty claims by nearly 50%.• Performed adhesion testing scenarios using ASTM Standards in cooperation with Royal Adhesives.• Updated existing building layouts to facilitate newly-implemented 5S Lean Manufacturing practices.

Bristol, Indiana, United States

• Accurately modelled all plumbing-related fittings (DWV-ABS, CPVC, PEX).• Designed the potable/product/gray water systems and generated respective installation procedures for Starbucks Mobile Food Trucks, working with local Health Departments during the Plan Approval processes.• Created custom SS cabinetry, countertops, closeouts and removable plumbing covers for Starbucks.• Assisted Technical Publications team to create Operator’s Manual for Starbucks Trucks and served as a valuable resource for the Field Services Team during Starbucks On-Site Training.• Created on-board handwashing stations for a multitude of municipality-owned vehicles.• Custom-designed anodized aluminum cabinetry and developed the installation procedure for the Stryker Medical Group Power Cot loading system used in a GMC Savana sales van for hospital demonstrations.• Designed production components and assemblies for a patented magnetic battery cover mechanism.• Partnered with Manufacturing Engineers to modify fixture designs for tighter assembly tolerances.• Reduced part complexity to ultimately lower part cost and improve manufacturability/accuracy.

Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Created Code Compliance drawings from information obtained on the production line. Managed prototype units down the line, making changes to drawings as needed. Created numerous custom-fabricated metal parts during the design process of a new unit.