Experience

D Designs

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Remote Drafting Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Present



Architectural Outfitters

• Senior Manufacturing Engineer

  • Oct 2019 - Apr 2021

  -Implemented new software to manage order workflow and production schedule-Output production packets with Microvellum -Manage operations of critical upgrades and improvements-Developing my AutoCAD skillset -Implemented new software to manage order workflow and production schedule-Output production packets with Microvellum -Manage operations of critical upgrades and improvements-Developing my AutoCAD skillset



PremierXD

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Engineer

  • Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

  - Establish Solidworks modeling standards that sync with the downstream requirements of manufacturing- Develop Excel macro tools that combine data from Solidworks PDM and ERP production schedule to provide a comprehensive packet of information for production- Ensure the proper setup of SWOOD CAM and Nesting - Establish Solidworks modeling standards that sync with the downstream requirements of manufacturing- Develop Excel macro tools that combine data from Solidworks PDM and ERP production schedule to provide a comprehensive packet of information for production- Ensure the proper setup of SWOOD CAM and Nesting



PremierXD

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2018



Self-employed

• Contract Design Engineer

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  -3D modeling services for custom residential and commercial furniture -Design product lines, layout/planning, installation and engineering consultation services -3D modeling services for custom residential and commercial furniture -Design product lines, layout/planning, installation and engineering consultation services



Foldcraft - now Plymold

• United States
• Furniture
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Process Engineer

  • Apr 2013 - Dec 2016

  - Provided leadership and expertise to improve office and shop floor processes. - Setup ERP and engineering systems to reduce or eliminate engineering time and errors. - Assisted with any of my previous responsibilities when needed. - implemented the use of an issue tracker and its agile board for improved management of projects. - Performed field measurements, deliveries and installations of completed product to ensure customer satisfaction.- Created solid models of complex product to ensure the perfect fit.- Worked closely designers and project managers to ensure the right product was installed at the right time. - Constantly researched tried new methods, concept, software in an effort to find the better way.- Moved to full cloud based CAD platform, OnShape.

• Product Engineer

  • Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

  Lead engineer for upholstered booths. - Create Solidworks models and production drawing - Used Sigmanest to create CNC programs from Solidworks models - Setup Driveworks to automate Solidworks model creationSeveral of my responsibilities as a Manufacturing Engineer carried over.

• Manufacturing engineer

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2012

  Responsible for a wide range of duties: - Serve as the company's wood expert. - Verify bills and routing for products. - Setup and modification of configurable products in the ERP software. - Heavily involved with new product design and existing product redesign to improve material yield and ease of assembly. - Involved with improving product flow through the use of lean techniques and routing standardization. - Troubleshoot issues regarding product and equipment. - Create and modify CNC programs. - Standardized offsets on CNC to reduce the opportunity for errors - Member of a Self-Directed Work Team. -Involved with choosing an engineering platform to meet the needs of integrating with CAM and the ERP system.



GW Basses

• Custom Guitar Builder

  • May 2006 - Dec 2006

  GW Basses currently builds completely handmade bass guitars. I was responsible for everything except wiring, this includes gluing the first pieces together to applying the finish GW Basses currently builds completely handmade bass guitars. I was responsible for everything except wiring, this includes gluing the first pieces together to applying the finish



Purdue University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  Aided in the building and testing of wood joints. Performed testing independently. Aided in the building and testing of wood joints. Performed testing independently.



GDW Construstion & Design

• Construction Worker

  • May 2000 - Aug 2004

  (My father's small construction company) I did everything from digging and pouring footers to setting walls to installing cabinets and trim. (My father's small construction company) I did everything from digging and pouring footers to setting walls to installing cabinets and trim.