Michael Mckervey, Lso,Cswi,Cswst,Csws-S Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States

Ultium Cells is an LG and GM joint venture committed to using the most technologically advanced methods in the industry to produce the very best battery cells.As a Senior Equipment Technology Engineer at Ultium Cells, I ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of automated EV battery manufacturing equipment. I lead process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and implement data driven predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and optimize production output.•… Show more Ultium Cells is an LG and GM joint venture committed to using the most technologically advanced methods in the industry to produce the very best battery cells.As a Senior Equipment Technology Engineer at Ultium Cells, I ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of automated EV battery manufacturing equipment. I lead process improvements, troubleshoot issues, and implement data driven predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and optimize production output.• Debug, troubleshoot, and improve automated EV battery cell manufacturing line, reducing the fault rate by 68%. • Utilize Machine Condition Monitoring and SCADA software to proactively identify equipment issues before they become critical, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining full production levels.• Lead safety and functionality signoffs for the commission of new automation equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operation on the production floor. Show less

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Canyon Product Development is a startup developing a revolutionary autonomous robotic laser image projector, focused on applications in after dark outdoor advertising.As the owner and LSO I directly complete all tasks or manage outside experts like legal, electrical and software teams• Lead execution of automation safety protocols and conduct comprehensive testing to validate sensor, software, and electromechanical functionality and reliability, prioritizing safety standards and… Show more Canyon Product Development is a startup developing a revolutionary autonomous robotic laser image projector, focused on applications in after dark outdoor advertising.As the owner and LSO I directly complete all tasks or manage outside experts like legal, electrical and software teams• Lead execution of automation safety protocols and conduct comprehensive testing to validate sensor, software, and electromechanical functionality and reliability, prioritizing safety standards and compliance• Reduce costs by meticulously selecting components from multiple vendors while retaining desired performance• Leverage interpersonal skills, effectively addressing recurring objections from patent examiner, cultivating cooperative and constructive environment that directly contributed to successful patent approval Show less

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Enovate is a vertically integrated manufacturer of custom mobile workstation solutions for hospitals.In my role I fostered close collaboration with plant floor and all departments, anticipating their needs and addressing their challenges. Led development, project management, testing, and successful launch of numerous new designs.• Utilized New Product Introduction (NPI) steps to optimize entire product developments and launches from conceptualization and prototyping through… Show more Enovate is a vertically integrated manufacturer of custom mobile workstation solutions for hospitals.In my role I fostered close collaboration with plant floor and all departments, anticipating their needs and addressing their challenges. Led development, project management, testing, and successful launch of numerous new designs.• Utilized New Product Introduction (NPI) steps to optimize entire product developments and launches from conceptualization and prototyping through testing and mass production• Stepped in to project manage midway through the development of the first major release in 5 years, discovered the outsourced design of one significant subcomponent (arm) did not adhere to Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly best practices, and would cause major challenges in production o Articulated to the Executive Team the necessity of abandoning a problematic outsourced design o Designed basic solution under exceptionally tight timeline to meet project launch date o Developed key vendor with fully featured product to increase the lifecycle from under 2K to over 100K cycles o Flagship feature, saving $250,000 every year• Member of Corrective Action team, finding quality and customer issues, then solving with root cause analysis Show less

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Ideal Clamp is a global high volume manufacturer of 1 million clamps per day for the Automotive, Construction, and Plumbing industries.In my role I worked closely with the manufacturing floor and test lab to produce designs that exceeded customer needs.• Used Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and lean manufacturing principles to drive efficient product development and on time launch• Created assemblies, models, drawing packages, simulations, and physical prototypes of… Show more Ideal Clamp is a global high volume manufacturer of 1 million clamps per day for the Automotive, Construction, and Plumbing industries.In my role I worked closely with the manufacturing floor and test lab to produce designs that exceeded customer needs.• Used Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and lean manufacturing principles to drive efficient product development and on time launch• Created assemblies, models, drawing packages, simulations, and physical prototypes of new designs, ensuring all technical documentation is stored properly according to Standard Operating Procedures• Led Design and Process Failure Mode Element Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA) activities across multiple departments to document and mitigate design and manufacturing process risks Show less

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

TriMech (formerly ModernTech) is a SolidWorks and Stratasys resellerAs an Application Engineer, SolidWork Support Tech, and SolidWorks Instruction I worked with sales to promote SolidWorks products, taught the training classes, and consulted with customers.• Certified SolidWorks Specialist – Simulation (CSWS-S) o Member of the simulation (FEA) team which specializes in non-linear, linear static, thermal, frequency, buckling, drop test, fatigue studies, air flow and… Show more TriMech (formerly ModernTech) is a SolidWorks and Stratasys resellerAs an Application Engineer, SolidWork Support Tech, and SolidWorks Instruction I worked with sales to promote SolidWorks products, taught the training classes, and consulted with customers.• Certified SolidWorks Specialist – Simulation (CSWS-S) o Member of the simulation (FEA) team which specializes in non-linear, linear static, thermal, frequency, buckling, drop test, fatigue studies, air flow and plastic mold flow• Certified SolidWorks Instructor (CSWI) o Teach classes in SolidWorks Essentials, Advanced Parts, Assembly Modeling, Sheet Metal, Weldments (Beams), Drawings and Simulation Show less

Maumelle, Ar

Molex is a global manufacturer of connector solutions.• Designed sheet metal EMI cages, extruded heat sinks, injection molded plastic light pipes, diecast backshells, high speed copper cable, CNC machined test fixtures, printed circuit boards, and assembly tooling• Developed First Article Inspection template in Excel with automatic GD&T bonus tolerance calculations to save time and increase accuracy of Quality Inspection team• Used finite element analysis (FEA), design/process… Show more Molex is a global manufacturer of connector solutions.• Designed sheet metal EMI cages, extruded heat sinks, injection molded plastic light pipes, diecast backshells, high speed copper cable, CNC machined test fixtures, printed circuit boards, and assembly tooling• Developed First Article Inspection template in Excel with automatic GD&T bonus tolerance calculations to save time and increase accuracy of Quality Inspection team• Used finite element analysis (FEA), design/process failure modes effects analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA) and tolerance analysis to maximize performance with minimum cost Show less

Plymouth Michigan

Griswold Engineering is a full-service product development company.• Experience with plastic automotive interiors, consumer products, metal aerospace components, seating mechanisms and weight reduction designs• Design mechanical, compressed air and electrical controls and devices for heavy trucks.• Work in Heavy Truck, Medical, Consumer Products, Automotive, and Laser industries• Design 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in Catia and SolidWorks