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Paris, Kentucky, Us

As a Production Engineer I:- Support development and execution of annual plans aligned with company and department goals- Analyze KPI's to identify and facilitate kaizen activity- Lead technical problem-solving activities related to process equipment and new technology integration- Support Production and Maintenance departments to solve system/process issues and implement countermeasure activity- Be a technical resource for production, maintenance, and quality to support manufacturing operations and standardization through documentation, training, and audits- Perform calibration checks on equipment to ensure quality, maximize output and reduce downtime- Conduct line-side trials for tooling, material & machinery changes

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

As a Student Advisor I:- Review and advise on part designs, FEA, drawings, and other documentation- Assist with goal setting for the next car and team- Work to train newer team leadership- Completed documentation to promote clear knowledge transfer- Help out and advise the current leadership daily

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

As a Chassis Engineer I:- Designed and manufactured steel tube-frame chassis along with jig to ensure proper fitment- Increased frame torsional stiffness by 200% compared to the previous frame utilizing ANSYS FEA- Designed, validated through ANSYS FEA, and produced drawings for 13 parts- Created and maintained project documentation including decision matrices, BOMs, purchasing forms, and technical drawings for 13 parts

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

As Chassis Lead I:- Organized and ran weekly subsystem meetings with standardized agendas- Lead 8 members through the design, analysis, and manufacturing of the frame and ergonomics including seat, firewall, steering wheel, and pedal box.- Utilized MS Project to track weekly progress- Implemented subsystem-wide SMART goals

Lexington, Kentucky, Us

As Chief Engineer I:- Lead weekly meetings with team leadership, design reviews, and project advising- Created and maintained overall car CAD model to allocate space and review fitment- Collaborated with subsystems to ensure parts could be manufactured and assembled

Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Jp

Inspected parts on the assembly lines to ensure they met manufacturer standards