Experience

Wittur Group

• Germany
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mechanical Engineer

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  • Troubleshooting installation problems, diagnosing and solving issues • On site interventions, on customers demand or our initiative, if necessary • Talking staff/customers through a series of actions, either face to face, email or over the telephone to help and resolve issues • Providing support internally or to customers with procedural documentation and/or relevant reports or information • Reporting feedbacks from the field to the competence areas for the improvement of the product and processes. • When needed, provide technical training about the new and/or current products • Supporting the roll-out of new product lines • Analyze and process warranty claims, and assist in determining the root-causes with the involved plants / colleagues • Manage spare parts as required • Ensure/assist that agreed delivery dates for warranty claims and spare parts are within set targets • Monitoring and maintaining claims and spare parts database • Working continuously on a task until completion (or referral to third parts when possible) • Track, test and evaluate returned parts Show less



Banner Engineering

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manufacturing Development Engineer

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2018

  Develop, build and implement tooling, fixtures, and process documentation for automated and manual assembly processes Work with design engineers on new product designs for production. Define new product production time standards and ensure they are met once the product is in production. Perform process time studies and experiments to improve process efficiency Responsible for ensuring product meets company quality standards- maintain and improve quality levels by eliminating defects caused by product or process designs Effectively communicate company, plant, and product information with employees Determine and implement improvements in production process- lean and 5 S practices Work with management to develop and implement solutions to manage and reduce production costs Plan, lead and implement Kaizen activities throughout plant Provide Engineering support in plant to staff and management Keeps equipment operational by working with technical staff to repair as needed Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Work with new product development to bring new processes and products into the facility Work with new product development on the design of new products Work with corporate operations group to coordinate resource and task prioritization between groups Show less



Peppermint Energy

• Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

• Manufacturing Engineer Intern

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

  Develop and document Production process to transition from a Contract Manufacturer to the Company's own production Customize Product according to Customer's needs Research Potential market based on the Products specification Repair Customer Returns Provide continuos improvement support both in product design and production Work with Contract Manufacturer to improve lean process and reduce wastes Develop and document Production process to transition from a Contract Manufacturer to the Company's own production Customize Product according to Customer's needs Research Potential market based on the Products specification Repair Customer Returns Provide continuos improvement support both in product design and production Work with Contract Manufacturer to improve lean process and reduce wastes



South Dakota State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Check the amount of quality degradation due to corn dryers. • Compare quality and efficiency of each sample of corn at different temperature and airflow. • By comparing each sample provide the research team with best temperature and airflow condition to get the best quality corn. • Provide the research team with cost management for further research. • Check the amount of quality degradation due to corn dryers. • Compare quality and efficiency of each sample of corn at different temperature and airflow. • By comparing each sample provide the research team with best temperature and airflow condition to get the best quality corn. • Provide the research team with cost management for further research.



Daktronics

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Associate

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Operate automated equipment and/or perform the modular and technical construction of scoreboards and/or displays interpret work instructions/technical drawings safely operate hand tools participate in a build team. Learn Daktronics products systems and processes and produce product in a safe accurate and timely manner. Be flexible to work in other departments as needed. Learn and practice Lean Manufacturing methodology. Follow company policies and procedures. Complete other duties as assigned to meet customer needs Show less



JC Penney

• Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

• Customer Service Specialist

  • Apr 2009 - Jan 2011

  * Assists customers: You seek out customers and do whatever you can to make their experience great from the sales floor to the register. You listen, you help, and you make them want to come back! * Adjusts to customer flow: You are always on the move and available to provide assistance to customers or your co-workers. * Maintains product presentation: You are always making adjustments to display the latest fashion and merchandise trends after the customer has taken time to explore all of our great products! * Replenish and restock the store: You understand the needs of the customer. When merchandise is getting low, you know just where to get more to ensure all of our customers have the styles and sizes they need. * Participates in a learning environment: You absorb new information from your peers or training materials on our merchandise or business processes. Show less



Hutchinson Technology Inc.

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Process Specialist

  • Sep 2008 - Mar 2009

  Operate and troubleshoot production equipment. * Monitor and maintain process control on equipment - utilize process control charts, record and interpret measurement data. * Work closely with Technicians, Maintenance, and Engineering to solve equipment and process problems. * Be a resource/coach for your peers for operating and troubleshooting equipment/processes. * Know and follow department policies and procedures as well as work instructions. * Be a resource for improving work instructions along with work methods. * Be a positive role model for your peers. * Keep a clean and orderly work area. Show less