Experience

JOULIN - A brand by Piab Group
• France
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Design Engineer

  • Mar 2023 - Present


Taylor King Furniture Inc.

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Engineer

  • Oct 2017 - Mar 2023

  •Spearheaded the design and manufacturing of new prototypes, prioritizing ease of manufacturing and simplified part assemblies to decrease time to market by 40% • Decreased machine setup time for hard wood part processing by 50% through new fixture design and standard operating procedures (SOP) for setups, part manufacturing and changeovers • Utilized DMAIC model to implement continuous nesting software into existing manufacturing process, resulting in a 20% increase in production efficiency and an annual material waste savings of $50,000 • Employed research and experimental efforts into new tooling and machining practices to revitalize preventative maintenance measures, resulting in 67% reduction in part defects Show less



Precision Materials

• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Dec 2016 - Oct 2017

  •Developed new product designs (3D models, CNC programs) for both domestic and international customers •Provided same-day prototype and production quotes for customers, utilizing machine time and labor processing metrics (labor costs, total cycle time, machine time, material costs, material handling) •Managed all CNC production jobs over a 3-Shift (24 hour) schedule •Developed new product designs (3D models, CNC programs) for both domestic and international customers •Provided same-day prototype and production quotes for customers, utilizing machine time and labor processing metrics (labor costs, total cycle time, machine time, material costs, material handling) •Managed all CNC production jobs over a 3-Shift (24 hour) schedule



Cardinal Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Engineer

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Conducted cost benefit analysis of proposed solutions to satisfy customer needs and ensure maximum return on investment. • Implemented lean manufacturing practices to improve setup-sequencing time by 17% for all production lines within the Transition Room for setup technicians. •Streamlined material flow, including: buffer zone establishment, takt time rates based on order type and Standard Work procedural documentation. • Provided Cardinal Health management, including: Standard Work Processes for setup technicians, Arena simulation model, control charts to assess process mean and variation and a CAD layout of the Transition Room. Software utilized: Minitab, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD 2017. Show less

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Dec 2015 - Aug 2016

  Job responsibilities: • Lead process development and lean manufacturing efforts in a high-precision furniture operation. • Digitized furniture parts and assembled frames utilizing AutoCAD software. • Programmed CNC machining software using Alphacam to engineer custom furniture pieces. Job responsibilities: • Lead process development and lean manufacturing efforts in a high-precision furniture operation. • Digitized furniture parts and assembled frames utilizing AutoCAD software. • Programmed CNC machining software using Alphacam to engineer custom furniture pieces.



University of North Carolina at Charlotte

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2013 - May 2015

  As a student teaching assistant, I was responsible for conducting problem-solving sessions with class sizes of 20-30 students. During these problem-solving sessions, it was my duty to direct and facilitate student problem-solving groups, giving help and guidance throughout the class session. In addition, I also worked in tandem with the other chemistry teaching assistants to troubleshoot and address problems and articulate corresponding mitigation strategies. Through this experience, I have sharpened my skills and abilities in the following areas: leading problem-solving teams, verbal and written communication, professionalism, working in teams and working under pressure. Show less