Experience

Northrop Grumman - Astro Aerospace

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principle Manufacturing Engineer

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Project manufacturing lead on deployable spacecraft hardware. Generates manufacturing orders, reviews engineering documents, initiates Engineering Change Orders, provides feedback to engineering team on the build approach, and writes/dispositions NCRs if required. Uses “hands on” approach to keep production moving forward. Conducts in-process buyoffs, confirms proofload setups, designs 3D printed manufacturing aids, troubleshoots production issues, and provides general support and training to… Show more Project manufacturing lead on deployable spacecraft hardware. Generates manufacturing orders, reviews engineering documents, initiates Engineering Change Orders, provides feedback to engineering team on the build approach, and writes/dispositions NCRs if required. Uses “hands on” approach to keep production moving forward. Conducts in-process buyoffs, confirms proofload setups, designs 3D printed manufacturing aids, troubleshoots production issues, and provides general support and training to technicians. Collaborates with Planning to avoid part shortages and to meet production goals. • Hired as Manufacturing Engineer, promoted to Principal Manufacturing Engineer 10/2019. • Voted Employee of the Quarter Q3 2020 by colleagues – recognized for reliability, willingness to help others, and taking ownership of projects. • Known for creative problem-solving and continuous improvement – reorganize build steps to improve efficiency, 3D printing of manufacturing aids, and devised innovative material handling solution. Show less Project manufacturing lead on deployable spacecraft hardware. Generates manufacturing orders, reviews engineering documents, initiates Engineering Change Orders, provides feedback to engineering team on the build approach, and writes/dispositions NCRs if required. Uses “hands on” approach to keep production moving forward. Conducts in-process buyoffs, confirms proofload setups, designs 3D printed manufacturing aids, troubleshoots production issues, and provides general support and training to… Show more Project manufacturing lead on deployable spacecraft hardware. Generates manufacturing orders, reviews engineering documents, initiates Engineering Change Orders, provides feedback to engineering team on the build approach, and writes/dispositions NCRs if required. Uses “hands on” approach to keep production moving forward. Conducts in-process buyoffs, confirms proofload setups, designs 3D printed manufacturing aids, troubleshoots production issues, and provides general support and training to technicians. Collaborates with Planning to avoid part shortages and to meet production goals. • Hired as Manufacturing Engineer, promoted to Principal Manufacturing Engineer 10/2019. • Voted Employee of the Quarter Q3 2020 by colleagues – recognized for reliability, willingness to help others, and taking ownership of projects. • Known for creative problem-solving and continuous improvement – reorganize build steps to improve efficiency, 3D printing of manufacturing aids, and devised innovative material handling solution. Show less



Advanced Structural Alloys

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2018

  Serving as Manufacturing Engineer to implement improvements in manufacturing processes, including creating initiatives to reduce costs and non-value added activities while maintaining quality, designing various lifting devices and heat-treat baskets, and daily on-site supervision and problem solving. Serving in a Quality role to train, manage, and monitor quality control in the mill area. Creating inspection programs in CAM2 software to ensure quality standards. Working with Final… Show more Serving as Manufacturing Engineer to implement improvements in manufacturing processes, including creating initiatives to reduce costs and non-value added activities while maintaining quality, designing various lifting devices and heat-treat baskets, and daily on-site supervision and problem solving. Serving in a Quality role to train, manage, and monitor quality control in the mill area. Creating inspection programs in CAM2 software to ensure quality standards. Working with Final Inspector and Head of Quality in investigating quality issues and implementing solutions for continuous improvement. • Sourced new cutting inserts that decreased cost per insert by $2, reduced cycle time by up to five minutes and minimized time needed by operator to switch out chip bins. • Reduced cost of Faro Gage tip replacements by 77%, resulting in up to $200/month savings. • Implemented new serial number tracking process to improve communication between shifts/personnel and part tracking for quality purposes. • Designed various lifting devices to aid loading/unloading

• Design Engineer

  • Sep 2015 - Feb 2016

  Responsible for product development and tooling in Solidworks, designing forging dies and mandrels, all stages of metal forming process, Bill of Materials and corresponding drawings to meet specific customer requirements. Supplied Quality department with polyline profiles of spun parts for CMM inspection. Maintained facility layout to ensure optimal use of floor space when adding additional machines. Completed detailed model of machines to determine scale and proper operation.



Mountain View Townhouses LLC

• Port Orchard, WA

• Maintenance Tech

  • Mar 2013 - Aug 2015

  Performed all aspects of property maintenance, including on-the-spot troubleshooting, machine repair, parts fabrication, construction and electrical upkeep – all to code – for 53 rental units spread across nine locations ($.5M annual revenue). Operated shop equipment, with proficiency in the use of a lathe, drill press, power tools, survey equipment, and a mini excavator. Assessed, disassembled, and repaired a wide selection of equipment necessary for the property business, ranging from work… Show more Performed all aspects of property maintenance, including on-the-spot troubleshooting, machine repair, parts fabrication, construction and electrical upkeep – all to code – for 53 rental units spread across nine locations ($.5M annual revenue). Operated shop equipment, with proficiency in the use of a lathe, drill press, power tools, survey equipment, and a mini excavator. Assessed, disassembled, and repaired a wide selection of equipment necessary for the property business, ranging from work vehicles to construction machinery to small appliance motors. Increased satisfaction by building customer rapport and providing the most practical solution in a cost-effective manner. Selected accomlishments include: • Designed, sourced, fabricated, and installed steel railings throughout multiple property units, significantly increasing customer safety while also reducing liability to the complex owner. • Averted service downtime and reduced costs by providing timely and appropriate repair solutions. Show less Performed all aspects of property maintenance, including on-the-spot troubleshooting, machine repair, parts fabrication, construction and electrical upkeep – all to code – for 53 rental units spread across nine locations ($.5M annual revenue). Operated shop equipment, with proficiency in the use of a lathe, drill press, power tools, survey equipment, and a mini excavator. Assessed, disassembled, and repaired a wide selection of equipment necessary for the property business, ranging from work… Show more Performed all aspects of property maintenance, including on-the-spot troubleshooting, machine repair, parts fabrication, construction and electrical upkeep – all to code – for 53 rental units spread across nine locations ($.5M annual revenue). Operated shop equipment, with proficiency in the use of a lathe, drill press, power tools, survey equipment, and a mini excavator. Assessed, disassembled, and repaired a wide selection of equipment necessary for the property business, ranging from work vehicles to construction machinery to small appliance motors. Increased satisfaction by building customer rapport and providing the most practical solution in a cost-effective manner. Selected accomlishments include: • Designed, sourced, fabricated, and installed steel railings throughout multiple property units, significantly increasing customer safety while also reducing liability to the complex owner. • Averted service downtime and reduced costs by providing timely and appropriate repair solutions. Show less



Contour Plastics

• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Press Operator/Floor Worker (temporary)

  • 2008 - 2008

  Produced and packaged delicate medical supplies following strict safety and cleanliness protocols. Operated an injection molding machine; performed quality inspection for splay, warpage, delamination, and other defects; and packaged completed products. • Consistently maintained quality standards to meet performance objectives. Produced and packaged delicate medical supplies following strict safety and cleanliness protocols. Operated an injection molding machine; performed quality inspection for splay, warpage, delamination, and other defects; and packaged completed products. • Consistently maintained quality standards to meet performance objectives.



Silgan Containers

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Attribute Defect Locator

  • 2005 - 2006

  Examined products for visible defects, performed various tests to confirm products met quality standards, and followed proper documentation procedures. Worked alone and in small groups in a dynamic environment. • Discovered missing step in employee training meant to detect product flaws, and on own initiative, reported error to supervisor, preventing future false negative results. Examined products for visible defects, performed various tests to confirm products met quality standards, and followed proper documentation procedures. Worked alone and in small groups in a dynamic environment. • Discovered missing step in employee training meant to detect product flaws, and on own initiative, reported error to supervisor, preventing future false negative results.