Experience

Tronair Inc.

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manufacturing Engineer

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  • Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards • Sets the order of operations for manufacturing all products and their components through ERP/MRP system (Infor XA/Nysus) and develops companion work instructions • Confers with production and engineering concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient manufacturability/production methods • Key member of Product Insource Team, saving Tronair over $1.7 million through component insourcing/outsourcing, revising old routing for new capabilities, changing materials, and submitting design changes • Assists EHS manager with identifying and rectifying safety issues • Works with vendors to determine product test equipment specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates equipment according to specifications and quality standards • Submits and helps prioritize engineering design changes. Processes design changes and makes updates to manufacturing processes as needed • Works cross-functionally with production team members and quality engineering on troubleshooting and root cause of production and quality issues, attending daily quality walk on production floor • Helps manage the experimentation and implementation of new methods of material presentation, work order organization, production methodology, work instruction, and quality checking during new product development, leading to the successful launch of new eTT8X electric tug vehicle • Extracts and analyzes production data, such as production times and material costs, to provide information for management decisions • Selected participant of “Policy Deployment team” for 2022, an interdisciplinary team of employees with the common goal of reducing our turnaround time for internal quoting Show less



Gaging Solutions & Services

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Control Engineer

  • Aug 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Ensured quality of machined and assembled parts by managing gauges and metrology equipment for multiple product lines within a General Motors transmission machining plant. o Responded to quality issues and concerns related to gauges and metrology equipment on plant floor, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and attending daily customer production meetings to provide support for production, quality, and safety operations o Developed new, more effective, processes and documents for tracking gauges to assist with audit compliance and inventory accuracy, utilizing 5 Why to address process failure o Directed daily operations of Quality Control Technicians by organizing annual certification/calibration schedules and prioritizing preventative maintenance of gauges and metrology equipment to minimize production interruptions • Provided outstanding customer service and support to GM from within customer site, especially supporting Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) directives o Conducted cost savings studies and projects, saving tens of thousands of dollars, working with GM engineering, quality, and production to improve gauge designs for ergonomics and longevity (including Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, or FMEA, by gauge type) o Utilized Netsuite purchasing software and a network of suppliers to fulfill customer needs for new gauging equipment, gauge repair, redesign, and replacement o Coordinated with GM launch team members and gauge suppliers on contract fulfillment for new product launches and completing gauge R&R throughout PPAP • Developed and/or followed internal processes and procedures to comply with workplace standards (WPO, BIQ4, & ISO 9001, 16949, 17025) • Cultivated experience with powertrain/transmission manufacturing, both machining and assembly lines, for gears, cases, and prismatics Show less



Dana Incorporated

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Co-op/Test Lab Technician

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  • Performed fatigue testing of various Dana driveline products, particularly axles, for Ford, General Motors, and Fiat-Chrysler, obtaining hands on knowledge of drivetrains, axles, and manufacturing and heat treat processes • Cultivated task management skills by performing multiple daily assignments along with ongoing projects, including unexpected tasks and high-priority interruptions • Expanded familiarity and knowledge of mechanical tools and shop equipment • Performed fatigue testing of various Dana driveline products, particularly axles, for Ford, General Motors, and Fiat-Chrysler, obtaining hands on knowledge of drivetrains, axles, and manufacturing and heat treat processes • Cultivated task management skills by performing multiple daily assignments along with ongoing projects, including unexpected tasks and high-priority interruptions • Expanded familiarity and knowledge of mechanical tools and shop equipment



Dana Holding Corporation

• Metallurgical Technician/Mechanical Engineering Co-op

  • Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Conducted root cause analysis from a metallurgical point of view on various Dana products, including hardness testing, chemical testing, observing microstructure and case depth, as well as analyzing test data and determining causes of failure • Produced large number of technical reports, achieving second highest ever rate of reports per week, and developed a new standard format for reporting data on puddle welds • Acquired shop experience including abrasive saws, band saws, and mounting equipment Show less



Wurtec

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Began development of design skills through Solidworks 2014 modeling and drawing • Produced elevator cab design portfolio • Created test environment and improved refinement of prototype products • Maintained Excel spreadsheets and organized digital files, thereby reducing clutter and unfinished or duplicate files in the engineering department’s network • Began development of design skills through Solidworks 2014 modeling and drawing • Produced elevator cab design portfolio • Created test environment and improved refinement of prototype products • Maintained Excel spreadsheets and organized digital files, thereby reducing clutter and unfinished or duplicate files in the engineering department’s network



La Scola Italian Grill

• United States
• Restaurants

• Food Runner/Busser

  • Nov 2011 - Jun 2014

  -Provided excellent customer service -Worked well in a team-setting -Assisted servers, bartenders, other food runners and bussers, and management with various tasks -Highly organized approach to multitasking, management of food expedition, and table turnover -Highly motivated worker willing to work extra hours and stay late -Provided excellent customer service -Worked well in a team-setting -Assisted servers, bartenders, other food runners and bussers, and management with various tasks -Highly organized approach to multitasking, management of food expedition, and table turnover -Highly motivated worker willing to work extra hours and stay late


Ramada Toledo Hotel and Conference Center
• United States
• Hospitality
• Banquet Server

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2014