- Trained design engineering team to utilize the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in conjunction with various computer-aided design (CAD) programs to generate detailed documents for fabrication, estimating, and installation of custom lighting fixtures.- Reviewed specifications and bills of materials for consistency and accuracy; examined CAD files for best yield, standards conformance, and design for manufacturability; and ensured availability of long lead-time items.- Influenced owners to invest in product data management (PDM) software to improve engineering productivity, collaboration, and standardization.- Programmed PDM file vault database to control file naming and organization; standardize project data collection and input; maintain revision history; and automate non-value-added processes.- Eliminated decades of duplicate files by compiling commonly used part files into comprehensive design library files driven by configurable tables.- Led initiative to implement a library of standard subassemblies, allowing users to build models in blocks of assemblies rather than individual parts.- Implemented an engineering change order (ECO) process to document discrepancies and prevent future errors.- Interviewed prospective hires, reviewed job applications, and provided feedback to management.- Initiated creation of an engineering reference manual to document standard operating procedures (SOP) typically deployed by the engineering team.

- Analyzed hand-sketched sheet metal fabrication drawings to generate 3D CAD models within 0.02” tolerance. Created part, assembly, and drawing files to support the various cross-functional teams involved in the manufacturing of laboratory furniture.- Improved global change process for part files by formulating master spreadsheets to control hundreds of files from a singular point. Wrote SOP detailing how to create and maintain master spreadsheets.- Consulted with the vice president of engineering to implement lean principles of inadvertent error prevention and Kanban systems to visually track order progress and inventory levels.- Collaborated with the quality manager to generate material discrepancy reports based on root cause analysis.

- Collaborated with cross functional teams to determine which manufacturing methods to employ based on budget, lead times, customer specifications.- Prepared and updated engineering documents for project proposals, vendor quotations, production details, and installation instructions of custom lighting fixtures.- Improved project tracking visibility by initiating and maintaining a production control program allowing individual projects to be monitored from any point within the ERP system.- Processed and reviewed customer purchase orders; fielded internal and external customer inquiries; maintained customer call reports; and mitigated issues in a timely manner.