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Holland, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

-3D CAD design and detail drawings of electronic luminaires, power distribution units, and worktool accessory products for the office environment.-Prototyped, using various methods including 3D printing to test viability of products and concepts.-Led efforts to develop costed BOMs, evaluate design to meet customer specs, cost targets, and UL requirements.-Utilized the scrum framework in a cross functional team to design and develop products.-Generated DVP&R and created/performed… Show more -3D CAD design and detail drawings of electronic luminaires, power distribution units, and worktool accessory products for the office environment.-Prototyped, using various methods including 3D printing to test viability of products and concepts.-Led efforts to develop costed BOMs, evaluate design to meet customer specs, cost targets, and UL requirements.-Utilized the scrum framework in a cross functional team to design and develop products.-Generated DVP&R and created/performed most testing and determined course of action if DVP&R criteria not met. Also performed DFMEAs, and DFA-DFMs, and cross functional team design reviews to refine designs.-A large amount of work performed in this role was self guided and self managed.-Worked closely with sales to gather feedback from customers and stakeholders.-Configured and estimated custom special products or one off applications per customer request thru sales.-Earned a reputation for loyalty, dependability, and strong work ethic. Show less

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

-Supported three agile product development teams of 4-6 each, in a servant leadership posture.-Responsible for ensuring teams adhered to the scrum framework.-Managed the relationship between the teams and product owners to ensure quality work, and fast pace.-Drove a continuous improvement mindset to help teams mature and become high performing, increasing velocity.-Developed teams to embrace agile work practices, to be unabashed learners, identify & overcome… Show more -Supported three agile product development teams of 4-6 each, in a servant leadership posture.-Responsible for ensuring teams adhered to the scrum framework.-Managed the relationship between the teams and product owners to ensure quality work, and fast pace.-Drove a continuous improvement mindset to help teams mature and become high performing, increasing velocity.-Developed teams to embrace agile work practices, to be unabashed learners, identify & overcome impediments.-Facilitated all scrum ceremonies, and maintained scrum artifacts such as burndown charts, impediment lists, etc.-Simultaneously completed engineering work and also tracked all teams to keep on schedule for release dates.-Measured the health of each team by tracking data collected to look for both good and bad trends.-Coached product owners how to identify and prioritize ideas with business value, using backlog grooming.-Efforts resulted in an increase in features/products launched yearly from 2-4 to 15-20. Show less

Grand Haven, Mi

-Created standardized work instructions, workcenter layouts, time studies, line balancing, rates and routings, and other lean manufacturing methods.-Drove 5S improvements for workcenters to maintain order and cleanliness.-Helped product workcenters maintain and improve KPIs by streamlining processes, simplifying assembly, creating assembly aids and fixturing.-Quoted, sized and brought in equipment, and workholding fixturing, and tools when needed. -Supported processes such as… Show more -Created standardized work instructions, workcenter layouts, time studies, line balancing, rates and routings, and other lean manufacturing methods.-Drove 5S improvements for workcenters to maintain order and cleanliness.-Helped product workcenters maintain and improve KPIs by streamlining processes, simplifying assembly, creating assembly aids and fixturing.-Quoted, sized and brought in equipment, and workholding fixturing, and tools when needed. -Supported processes such as turret press, brake forming, stamping press, CNC panel saw, powder coat-Secondary operations: staking, spot welding, drilling, tapping, and reaming. Show less

Alto, Michigan

-Support production for 12 assembly product lines supplying outside rear view mirrors direct to OEMs including Ford and Toyota-Launch new product, design for manufacturability, quoting packaging, equipment design, process flow-Assess current production methods, line balancing, process flow, to reduce scrap and improve rate.-Respond to quality issues as needed, quickly and efficiently-Work with operators to take feedback and implement continuous improvement projects.-Also… Show more -Support production for 12 assembly product lines supplying outside rear view mirrors direct to OEMs including Ford and Toyota-Launch new product, design for manufacturability, quoting packaging, equipment design, process flow-Assess current production methods, line balancing, process flow, to reduce scrap and improve rate.-Respond to quality issues as needed, quickly and efficiently-Work with operators to take feedback and implement continuous improvement projects.-Also filled in as temporary Quality Engineer for Toyota products. Show less

Zeeland, Mi

"Hands on" engineering, part of a small team that is responsible for its own small manufacturing business-Manage day to day team operations for a cell consisting of two automated production lines-Run team meetings to track production performance, projects, internal quality, and general team alignment-Communicate with customer to address quality issues and their concerns-Analyze machine downtime and direct projects to improve production efficiency and quality -Track and… Show more "Hands on" engineering, part of a small team that is responsible for its own small manufacturing business-Manage day to day team operations for a cell consisting of two automated production lines-Run team meetings to track production performance, projects, internal quality, and general team alignment-Communicate with customer to address quality issues and their concerns-Analyze machine downtime and direct projects to improve production efficiency and quality -Track and manage all cell financial data and prioritize spending-Utilize solid modeling software to re-design and improve machine parts Show less

-Learn how design of site furniture is used to enrich outdoor spaces.-Design fixture tooling for production.-Write standard work documentation for many manufacturing processes.-Perform time studies to analyze various manufacturing processes and identify possible areas to improve.-Learn and implement effective communication skills in a workplace environment.

-Learned to operate a cell consisting of two automated production lines-Used lean manufacturing concepts to meet and manage production demand-Communicate with customer to address quality issues and their concerns-Analyze machine downtime and implement small improvement fixes-Learned to maintain and modify machines using processes such as knee milling, lathe, surface grinder

-Resolve conflicts between residents while implementing and upholding University and Residence Life Policy-Act as a role model to positively impact residents lives-Organize six programs per semester that promote community development, diversity, academic success, and social well-being for 500 students-Effectively respond to and report crisis and emergency situations-Participate in on-call duty rotation within the residence hall one night a week and four weekends a… Show more -Resolve conflicts between residents while implementing and upholding University and Residence Life Policy-Act as a role model to positively impact residents lives-Organize six programs per semester that promote community development, diversity, academic success, and social well-being for 500 students-Effectively respond to and report crisis and emergency situations-Participate in on-call duty rotation within the residence hall one night a week and four weekends a semester-Learn efficient time-management strategies due to an intense schedule of activities Show less

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: National Residence Hall Honorary, Campus Activities Board, Drive Safe Kalamazoo Honors: -Recipient, Michigan.

College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program