• Developed reactive solutions to production road blocks in real-time.• Assisted and advised machinists on proactive new product tooling creation.• Targeted KPI improvement by integrating machinery upgrades into existing processes.• Leveraged Iwis’ global expertise to learn and provide advanced local solutions.• Drove process changes and eliminated root causes with PFMEA.• Developed, directed, and implemented production relocation to new, larger facility.

• Provided technical solutions to inquiries and requests from internal and external sales associates.• Doubled Product Engineering output by implementing the New Product Creation workflow.• Managed key customer products through material shortages and challenging lead times.• Anticipated failure modes and implemented proactive solutions to improve quality and eliminate waste.• Created and validated Bill of Operation and Materials (BOO/BOM) for 500+ discrete SKUs.• Engaged customer challenges head-on through onsite analysis, real-time solutions, and value-add reporting.

• Led daily production meetings in both manufacturing and office environments. • Balanced overtime utilization with schedule adherence to achieve KPI’s.

• Identified machining inefficiency and implemented new standard work, increasing cell output 25%, overall Steering Housing Utilization by 9%, and saving $40k in annual overtime• Sharpened management and motivational skills through coordinating and leading a team of Quality technicians, engineers, and management from 0S to 3S in a warranty kaizen• Redesigned work cell and directed machine move that saved $41,000• Organized and facilitated multiple 200-person annual 5S+ “Sort” event eliminating over 45,000 lbs. of clutter• Developed and implemented 5S+ audit and improvement system to take plant from 0S to 3S• Managed lockout-tagout for 200 employee-union plant and led first ever safety kaizen• Expanded responsibilities with component purchasing stretch assignment supporting multiple product lines

As a teaching assistant, I aided students in conducting lab exercises in metrology, machining, material testing and analysis, polymers, computer aided design (CAD), additive manufacturing, welding, and metal casting. Machines and software used throughout the course include lathes, 3-Axis Mills, computer numerical control routers (CNC), and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).

• Designed and executed plans for component/pump validation, testing, and qualification • Led cross-functional investigation into key-customer product failures utilizing expertise from test lab technicians and tribology engineers

• Quickly developed knowledge base of large caliber ammunition products in the Orbital ATK ammo portfolio through study and technical document review • Supported 120mm production engineering team by problem solving through data collection/review, cross-country travel for test support, and product/process improvements • Independently managed project timelines and interfaced with functional groups including drafting, quality assurance, safety, and procurement • Sought out and joined new projects with another functional team when workload became light

• Reduced cost by designing for manufacturability, creating modular functionality on multiple product lines, and decreasing complexity to eliminate parts• Sought out product feedback and new ideas when working alongside production associates