Experience

Hog Technologies

• United States
• Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Engineer

  • Nov 2020 - Present



DMF Lighting

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Applications & Sustaining Engineer

  • Mar 2018 - Nov 2020

  • Creates a link between Engineering and Production departments, conducting preliminary tests on new products before they are released for mass production, and providing feedback to Engineering department on design changes that would make production more efficient • Studies daily production methods and finds new and innovative ways to save money and decrease time spent on assemblies • Negotiates orders and prices with outside companies when purchasing new equipment • Participates in… Show more • Creates a link between Engineering and Production departments, conducting preliminary tests on new products before they are released for mass production, and providing feedback to Engineering department on design changes that would make production more efficient • Studies daily production methods and finds new and innovative ways to save money and decrease time spent on assemblies • Negotiates orders and prices with outside companies when purchasing new equipment • Participates in weekly Quality Assurance meetings • Developed a strong background in designing new products and revising existing products using Solidworks • Instrumental in the expansion of the company’s production capacity by adding a conveyor line used for kitting stocked products, thereby reducing the overall time required to complete the assembly for a wide range of components • Represents the company during surprise quarterly inspections conducted by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL)/Intertek, and proves that all products comply with listed standards • Utilizes extensive knowledge of Sage ERP Mas 90 inventory accounting system to create and maintain Bills of Material • Visits local vendors to discuss the development of new products required by the production department and facilitates changes to sourced existing products • Coordinates with every department within DMF Lighting on a daily basis, gaining valuable insight on how the company is run Show less • Creates a link between Engineering and Production departments, conducting preliminary tests on new products before they are released for mass production, and providing feedback to Engineering department on design changes that would make production more efficient • Studies daily production methods and finds new and innovative ways to save money and decrease time spent on assemblies • Negotiates orders and prices with outside companies when purchasing new equipment • Participates in… Show more • Creates a link between Engineering and Production departments, conducting preliminary tests on new products before they are released for mass production, and providing feedback to Engineering department on design changes that would make production more efficient • Studies daily production methods and finds new and innovative ways to save money and decrease time spent on assemblies • Negotiates orders and prices with outside companies when purchasing new equipment • Participates in weekly Quality Assurance meetings • Developed a strong background in designing new products and revising existing products using Solidworks • Instrumental in the expansion of the company’s production capacity by adding a conveyor line used for kitting stocked products, thereby reducing the overall time required to complete the assembly for a wide range of components • Represents the company during surprise quarterly inspections conducted by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL)/Intertek, and proves that all products comply with listed standards • Utilizes extensive knowledge of Sage ERP Mas 90 inventory accounting system to create and maintain Bills of Material • Visits local vendors to discuss the development of new products required by the production department and facilitates changes to sourced existing products • Coordinates with every department within DMF Lighting on a daily basis, gaining valuable insight on how the company is run Show less



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Assurance Specialist

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2018

  • Quality Assurance Work Center Supervisor qualified o Supervised Quality Assurance (QA) programs within assigned work center o Reviewed work packages and ensured they provided the correct written instructions both in requirements and sequence to satisfactorily accomplish work o Verified work packages contained the correct technical specifications or requirements for certification attributes to be documented on appropriate forms o Conducted QA training of work center… Show more • Quality Assurance Work Center Supervisor qualified o Supervised Quality Assurance (QA) programs within assigned work center o Reviewed work packages and ensured they provided the correct written instructions both in requirements and sequence to satisfactorily accomplish work o Verified work packages contained the correct technical specifications or requirements for certification attributes to be documented on appropriate forms o Conducted QA training of work center personnel o Ensured only material specified by the applicable drawings, standards, or specifications was ordered and installed o Obtained written permission to downgrade Level 1 material, nuclear repair parts, or controlled material for non-level use o Ensured work packages for completed controlled work were complete, properly reviewed and forwarded with all certifying documents o Initiated a Departure From Specification for non-nuclear or Liaison Action Request for nuclear tests, inspections, material or other requirements of any maintenance action in which the requirements were not met • Quality Assurance Inspector (QAI) qualified o Prerequisite qualifications included Controlled Material Handler, Reactor/Steam Plant Cleanliness Inspector, and Craftsman o Coordinated and administered the QA program within assigned work center o Developed a thorough understanding of the QA program o After verifying work completion, entered initials/signature and the date on all applicable QA forms/tags and work package steps o Verified all work inspected met minimum requirements set forth in latest applicable plans, specifications and directives of higher authority as stated in the work package o Performed QA inspections of certification attributes as required o Reviewed all completed QA forms and data sheets for accuracy, completeness and technical correctness o Rejected untraceable, damaged, or unclean controlled material o Witnessed controlled assemblies as a second party not involved in the actual work

• Nuclear Machinist Mate

  • Mar 2012 - Mar 2018

  • Supervised and administered Naval nuclear propulsion plant operations • Operated and maintained Naval Nuclear propulsion plants and associated equipment • Thoroughly understands reactor, electrical, and mechanical theory involved in the operation of the nuclear reactor, steam plant, propulsion plant, and auxiliary equipment • Possesses a detailed knowledge of reactor and steam plant chemistry and radiological controls • Operated, maintained, and repaired (organizational and… Show more • Supervised and administered Naval nuclear propulsion plant operations • Operated and maintained Naval Nuclear propulsion plants and associated equipment • Thoroughly understands reactor, electrical, and mechanical theory involved in the operation of the nuclear reactor, steam plant, propulsion plant, and auxiliary equipment • Possesses a detailed knowledge of reactor and steam plant chemistry and radiological controls • Operated, maintained, and repaired (organizational and intermediate level) ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment, and outside machinery, such as: air compressors, distilling plants, propulsion turbines, electric power generation turbines, shaft line components, and air conditioning equipment • Operated and maintained propulsion plant systems (organizational and intermediate level) such as feed and condensate, steam, hydraulic, seawater systems, air, potable water, lubricating oil and oil purification, reactor auxiliary and support systems, pumps, valves, and heat exchangers • Performed tests, transfers, and inventory of lubricating oils, fuels, and water • Maintained records and reports