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Irwin, Pennsylvania, United States

Solve customer linear actuator applications with standard, modified, and custom products or system solutionsAssist in the development of new and/or revised products according to customer requirementsPerform force balance calculations to assure that proposed system solutions can support customer provided application loading geometries and move profilesProvide technical expertise to drive organic growth through product and system salesManage large OEM customers including communication, pricing, quality reports, engineering supportFacilitate technical training on divisional products to provide updated information of current products and system solutions

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States

Reviewed piping design system structural analyses for commissioned submarines and aircraft carriers to ensure stress and displacement specifications were metDeveloped stealth improvement concepts for insertion into current and future submarine platforms via laboratory testingCollaborated with laboratory technicians to facilitate acoustic testing procedures and gather data reflecting instrument performance

West Mifflin

Engaged in the planning stages of testing, construction, demolition, and maintenance work that generated waste Provided engineering procedures, processes, and guidance for implementing the selected waste management approach in accordance with federal, state, and local requirementsCoordinated characterization of anticipated waste streams using process knowledge or sampling procedures Collaborated with project teams throughout execution, adjusting waste management strategies as needed to accommodate scope growth or change in project priorities/directionPerformed engineering surveillances of waste management practices to verify their alignment with personnel trainingGenerated engineering evaluations and analyses and make engineering decisions for all aspects of assigned tasks, including the evaluation of waste streams based on process knowledge or analytical results

Wheatland Tube; Wheatland, Pa

Ensured gages are calibrated and entered in the gage calibration systemPerformed daily audits of gages being utilized throughout the facility and internal auditsPerformed inspections of specific processes throughout the plantAssisted with and support NDT programPartook in design work as needed for plant improvementsFormulate automated Excel sheets to assist with data organization

North Jackson, Ohio

Used 3D software to design innovative improvements to existing equipment within the plantFormulated automated Excel sheets to assist with data organizationOperated various machinery such as miter saw, cutback saw, and CNC machinesDeveloped methods that improve the efficiency of the extrusion processPerformed time studies on processes within the plant to accurately gauge product pricing

Wheatland Tube; Warren, Oh

Created detailed AutoCAD blueprints of the plant and its equipmentDesigned packing equipment using 3D software to improve efficiency and reduce injuryGathered water-chemical samples for lab testingMonitored daily pH and water flow readingsManaged waste for routine shipments

Bachelor'S Of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma