Electrical Control Engineer

• Mar 2022 - Present

Electrical Controls Engineer

• Aug 2016 - May 2022

This is a relatively new position for Autocam which I will be helping to define as time goes on. Current responsibilities include:Updating existing machine PLC programs and operator interfaces to improve safety and make more user friendly, troubleshooting electrical problems in existing machines and correct, design and retrofit of existing inspection machines to add new capabilities, working with vision inspection systems and improving machine throughput.

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

• Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

Applied statistical analysis using tools including Excel and Mini Tab. Process development through continuous improvementMachine upgrades to improve quality and throughputAB Logix PLC programming & integrationMachine design and retrofitProblem Solving process, capability and design issues. Working with customer to correct quality systems failures and improve quality systems.

Engineering Technician

• Dec 2013 - Sep 2014

Implementing new Autonomous Maintenance system, updating and standardization of engineering documentation released to the production floor, gage capability studies, machine poke-yoke automation integration, and process development.

Co-Op

• Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

As a Co-op student working at Magna Mirrors, I had a variety to tasks ranging from production support to assisting in new product (automotive exterior mirrors) launches by building prototype parts and validating assembly equipment. As I became more familiar with the products produced and to processes used to create them I was often called upon to give final visual inspection to pre-production parts being shipped to the customer. I was responsible for implementing new testing and documentation protocols for one of our mirror models, and have also helped to author a training program for our floor managers. Show less

Sheet Metal Welder & Bender

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

When I started at Proos, I was a manual lather operator cutting simple plastic tube parts. After a few weeks, I became capable of operating the machine at its physical limits and turned out parts at a rate of 800 to 1000 parts per shift. At this rate I quickly ran the company out of material which had a 4 week lead time and was placed on a sheet metal brake press for a brief time until I could start my next assignment. I moved on to help assemble and mig weld large sheet metal cabinets. I did this til I left to return to school for the next semester in the fall. Show less

Cashier & Supervisor

• Jan 2006 - Aug 2010

This was a first "real" job I had. I started as a grocery bagger at this store during the holidays when they needed additional help during holidays. I moved up into the grocery and produce department and helped to stock the grocery and produce shelves. When I turned 18 I was allowed to run the cash register as I could now sell Alcohol. I was a backup cashier from that point on until I left the store to attend college at GVSU. I also was placed in charge of a bratwurst and hotdog stand that the store ran for certain occasions. I was responsible for ordering and preparing all materials required for the events, setting up the stand, running the stand and cleanup. I ran the stand typically with two younger employees and held this responsibility until my resignation. Show less