Experience

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  A-T Controls, Inc.

  • Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Production Engineer

    • Mar 2017 - Present
    • Cincinnati, Ohio

    Manage and problem solve assembly issues, ranging from fitment to functionPinpointed and developed long-lasting solution for over 500 production issuesCreated and implemented Kaizen production system; yielding 50+ new short and long term improved efficiency gains in manufacturing and operations functionality. Champion GibbsCAM programs in Cincinnati and Houston CNC machines, yielding company wide 35% increase in production efficiency and faster production time Collaborated with customers, ensured specifications were met, troubleshooted issues in the field and achieved customer retention.Established a new production process for valve and actuator packages; yielding permanent process flow improvement, eliminated systemic design and clearance issues.Organize safety meetings, manage safety program, ensuring compliance with safety and compliance regulations.Lead manager between engineering and production departments; increased effective communication & enhanced project management yielding improved manufacturing processes.Developed bid specifications for new capital equipment for valve component production; yielding 20% cost savings for company along with improved ergonomics and employee efficiency.Managed production process to improve accuracy for valve and actuator packages; yielding lean production, better product design and increase ergonomics for technicians.

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  Cincy VR & Repair

  • QA/QC Manager

  • Operations Manager

    • Jan 2013 - Mar 2017
    • QA/QC Manager

    Oversaw all operations & business activities to ensure they produce the desired results. Evaluated manufactured products (Multi Turn Stop Check Valves) with unknown problems; developed solutions and implemented to current and future products, yielding $1.5M in annual sales. Developed procedure for shop flow, cost analysis and training new hiresEstablish a systematic Quality Checking each outgoing valveResponsible that VR and Assembler Manuals meet ASME codeProficient in Application Engineering; Sized valves per the customer provided Data SheetsManagement throughout the business; conceived departmental workflow, team deliverables and tasks, budgeting, staffing and procedural training. Troubleshoot Test Equipment (Steam, Hydraulic and Air), High Pressure Air compressors, HVAC, plumbing and all other equipment in building when they needed repairDeveloped, implemented and managed organizational strategies for Safety Valve Repair(VR) document control; new valve purchasing, assembly & repair procedures.Formulated, documented and maintained quality control standards and on-going quality control objectives based on ASME BPVC standards. Led and motivated company personnel, yielding a new corporate culture of innovation, quality, and safety.Managed customer expectations: initial point of contact to final deliverables, ensuring customers’ need were met for entire customer base (new assemble, valve repair & coded VR)

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  Contractor Riverside Electric

  • Design Engineer

    • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

    Organized 1M sq. ft. warehouse layout with AutoCAD; prepared graphical design indicating all utilities including electrical, ventilation, mechanical and plumbing

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  Murphy Catton

  • Mechanical Design Engineer

    • Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

    Retrofitted structural designs to meet current safety standards, i.e. Entertrainment Junciton in West Chester had a teeter totter pinch point to change, I developed a design to eliminate pinching hazard Managed and designed Lego Land project from concept to live display at the Indianapolis Children’s MuseumDeveloped process to efficiently simplify design and reduce costs for Take Me To Egypt project Integrated customer needs to match structural requirements, yielding custom, higher end products

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  Jones Machinery

  • Key Account Manager

    • Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

    Lead test cuts, calculated time analysis and set up product demonstrations with supplier’s machinesEstablished key accounts; developed and maintained relationships with purchasers

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  co-op Emerson

  • Project Engineer

    • Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

    Produced electrical schematics for the design of electronic controls for a proprietary oil seal tester Designed and set-up test fixtures for quality control of existing products Evaluated different gear product with respect to sound level output. Decision was made to proceed with product as designed for potential first year business yielding $150K in sales

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  co-op Magellan Aerospace

  • Test Engineer

    • Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

    Managed ongoing tests and approval for all outgoing products This included: tensile testing, corrosion testing and carbon-content testing of carbon fiber