Mechanical Engineer
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Self-motivated and results-driven Mechanical engineer with experience in tool, fixture and component design from infancy to implementation. Years of hands-on practical application in troubleshooting and problem solving combined with an innate technical aptitude to produce innovative solutions. Proficient project management skills developed over several years balancing multiple large projects simultaneously without compromising quality of work, attention to detail or meticulous resolution of complex problems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manufacturing Engineer March 2019 – Present
Erbsloeh Aluminum Solutions, Inc. Portage, MI
• Manage new equipment procurement from scope development, feasibility analysis, vendor vetting and cost analysis through installation, scheduling, training and technical buy-off.
• Perform all tasks related to the design and development of new assembly and manufacturing equipment utilizing 3D CAD modeling, 3D printing, and internal tool room resources for system construction.
• Investigate and resolve complicated production and maintenance issues for equipment, system or tool failures by designing new mechanical components or systems of components.
• Coordinate automotive program engineering activities for new product development and implementation including the design of prototype equipment and tools; managing of equipment suppliers, tool manufacturers and component vendors.
• Support the quality, production, maintenance and environmental health & safety departments with technical knowledge and engineering tools.
Senior Process Engineer September 2018 – February 2019
Denso Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. Battle Creek, MI
• Coordinated the introduction of new products into existing machine processes, performed machine set up for part assembly and scheduled component trials for each phase of new product development.
• Reviewed production processes for Kaizen opportunities and ergonomic improvements.
• Troubleshot and resolved production assembly line issues.
Mechanical Project Engineer October 2013 – September 2018
Graphic Packaging International Inc. Kalamazoo, MI
• Simultaneously coordinated the design, development and execution of 6-10 major capital project enhancements for paper machine performance and reliability, meeting or exceeding expectations of safety, budget and schedule.
• Developed equipment layout drawings, LOTO procedures and maintenance schedules for new capital projects.
• Reported findings and recommendations to the maintenance and production departments after performing structural inspections of worn framework, faulty systems, or damaged facility supports.
• Partnered with maintenance and production in KT sessions to investigate system, equipment or process issues and enact the collaboratively determined corrective actions, procedures or components.
• Designed custom engineered solutions to quickly resolve machine run ability issues.
• Directed 45 contractors (Roofers, Iron workers, Electricians, General workers, and Engineers) for an 8 month $1,500,000 complete roof replacement over an operational facility.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer January 2013 – October 2013
Graphic Packaging International Inc. Kalamazoo, MI
• Designed mechanical components and systems to resolve equipment failures after performing root cause analysis.
• Managed 44 contractors (Millwrights, Pipefitters, Electricians, Fabricators, and Engineers) for a week long, 144-hour, $1,000,000 capital project.
• Lead 9 contractor teams on 12 concurrent projects stretching from machinery installations to safety upgrades.
Manufacturing Engineering Intern May 2012 – November 2012
Humphrey Products Company Kalamazoo, MI
• Designed a new component to be used in final products which eliminated part failures during assembly, decreased assembly times by roughly 50% and lowered total manufacturing costs by 3%.
• Generated 3D models for assembly fixtures and detailed prints for their fabrication and implementation into SOPs for construction and utilization.
• Engineered tooling features across several assembly production lines to standardize fit, form and function which increased worker efficiency and eliminated tool repair related production down time.
• Diagnosed tooling and fixture problems, redesigned elements and implemented completed solutions so that production usage could continue unhindered.
CAD Designer May 2008 – August 2010
P & L Development and Manufacturing Oscoda, MI
• Simplified the manufacturing process for lathe and mill operations by creating standardized 2D machining prints after constructing 3D models for existing products.
• Designed simple and complex jigs and fixtures for use in shop fabrication and assembly, enabling workers to accomplish their tasks more efficiently.
• Converted math data into dimensionally useful tube plots and folded sheet metal prototypes into cutting layouts to streamline manufacturing.
COMPUTER PROFFICIENCIES
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Adobe Acrobat, SAP, MathCAD, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, ANSYS, TubeCAD, ProCAD, BobCAD
INTERESTS
CAD design, custom engineering, 3D printing, forging, metal fabrication and wood working
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science December 2012
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minors: Spanish, Mathematics
Licensure: Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, October 2011
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Self-motivated and results-driven Mechanical engineer with experience in tool, fixture and component design from infancy to implementation. Years of hands-on practical application in troubleshooting and problem solving combined with an innate technical aptitude to produce innovative solutions. Proficient project management skills developed over several years balancing multiple large projects simultaneously without compromising quality of work, attention to detail or meticulous resolution of complex problems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manufacturing Engineer March 2019 – Present
Erbsloeh Aluminum Solutions, Inc. Portage, MI
• Manage new equipment procurement from scope development, feasibility analysis, vendor vetting and cost analysis through installation, scheduling, training and technical buy-off.
• Perform all tasks related to the design and development of new assembly and manufacturing equipment utilizing 3D CAD modeling, 3D printing, and internal tool room resources for system construction.
• Investigate and resolve complicated production and maintenance issues for equipment, system or tool failures by designing new mechanical components or systems of components.
• Coordinate automotive program engineering activities for new product development and implementation including the design of prototype equipment and tools; managing of equipment suppliers, tool manufacturers and component vendors.
• Support the quality, production, maintenance and environmental health & safety departments with technical knowledge and engineering tools.
Senior Process Engineer September 2018 – February 2019
Denso Manufacturing Michigan, Inc. Battle Creek, MI
• Coordinated the introduction of new products into existing machine processes, performed machine set up for part assembly and scheduled component trials for each phase of new product development.
• Reviewed production processes for Kaizen opportunities and ergonomic improvements.
• Troubleshot and resolved production assembly line issues.
Mechanical Project Engineer October 2013 – September 2018
Graphic Packaging International Inc. Kalamazoo, MI
• Simultaneously coordinated the design, development and execution of 6-10 major capital project enhancements for paper machine performance and reliability, meeting or exceeding expectations of safety, budget and schedule.
• Developed equipment layout drawings, LOTO procedures and maintenance schedules for new capital projects.
• Reported findings and recommendations to the maintenance and production departments after performing structural inspections of worn framework, faulty systems, or damaged facility supports.
• Partnered with maintenance and production in KT sessions to investigate system, equipment or process issues and enact the collaboratively determined corrective actions, procedures or components.
• Designed custom engineered solutions to quickly resolve machine run ability issues.
• Directed 45 contractors (Roofers, Iron workers, Electricians, General workers, and Engineers) for an 8 month $1,500,000 complete roof replacement over an operational facility.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer January 2013 – October 2013
Graphic Packaging International Inc. Kalamazoo, MI
• Designed mechanical components and systems to resolve equipment failures after performing root cause analysis.
• Managed 44 contractors (Millwrights, Pipefitters, Electricians, Fabricators, and Engineers) for a week long, 144-hour, $1,000,000 capital project.
• Lead 9 contractor teams on 12 concurrent projects stretching from machinery installations to safety upgrades.
Manufacturing Engineering Intern May 2012 – November 2012
Humphrey Products Company Kalamazoo, MI
• Designed a new component to be used in final products which eliminated part failures during assembly, decreased assembly times by roughly 50% and lowered total manufacturing costs by 3%.
• Generated 3D models for assembly fixtures and detailed prints for their fabrication and implementation into SOPs for construction and utilization.
• Engineered tooling features across several assembly production lines to standardize fit, form and function which increased worker efficiency and eliminated tool repair related production down time.
• Diagnosed tooling and fixture problems, redesigned elements and implemented completed solutions so that production usage could continue unhindered.
CAD Designer May 2008 – August 2010
P & L Development and Manufacturing Oscoda, MI
• Simplified the manufacturing process for lathe and mill operations by creating standardized 2D machining prints after constructing 3D models for existing products.
• Designed simple and complex jigs and fixtures for use in shop fabrication and assembly, enabling workers to accomplish their tasks more efficiently.
• Converted math data into dimensionally useful tube plots and folded sheet metal prototypes into cutting layouts to streamline manufacturing.
COMPUTER PROFFICIENCIES
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Adobe Acrobat, SAP, MathCAD, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, ANSYS, TubeCAD, ProCAD, BobCAD
INTERESTS
CAD design, custom engineering, 3D printing, forging, metal fabrication and wood working
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science December 2012
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minors: Spanish, Mathematics
Licensure: Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, October 2011