Manufacturing Operations Director

• Jun 2022 - Present

Manufacturing Operations Manager

• Nov 2020 - Jun 2022

Consistently review and update processes for improved efficiencies in assigned manufacturing areas while ensuring production targets are met on time. Notable projects to date include:Implementing MTC's first set of company-wide KPIs with the executive team.Designing a program to reduce ERP data to efficiently evaluate a number of key manufacturing KPIs (actual vs. standard time, time and attendance, job on time delivery, etc.)Acquisition and implementation of the first CNC Lathe at MTC - was able to achieve buy in for a 3-axis, live tooling lathe, which saves numerous setups, despite initial reluctance from the team. Show less

Mechanical Engineer

• Sep 2015 - Nov 2020

Gained the responsibility of lead engineer for the battery handling product line, which typically comprises of at least 70% of yearly revenue, during year two of employment. Notable projects, in addition to managing all typical engineering duties, included:Working with sales, service, and manufacturing to devise an all-electric portable battery changer design which took the place of four hydraulically powered units originally needed to satisfy the market.Working with manufacturing to implement a two-bay robotic welder and increase welding throughput.Implementing MTC's first additive manufacturing process for prototyping, fixtures, and end-use parts. Show less

Co-Founder and Chief Engineer

• Jan 2018 - Present

Navigated the startup of Liller Solutions with fellow cofounders and led our pivot away from our initial vision towards the profitable products now available. Personally generated the ideas and feasibility studies for both products on the market. Navigated the startup of Liller Solutions with fellow cofounders and led our pivot away from our initial vision towards the profitable products now available. Personally generated the ideas and feasibility studies for both products on the market.

Research Assistant

• May 2013 - Aug 2015

Optimized a propeller design process and improved small Unmanned Aerial System performance while working with the United States Air Force Academy on a Special Operations Command project. Credited as a co-author on four publications during this time.Included two summers of contracting at the United States Air Force Academy Aeronautics Laboratory.

Assistant Machinist

• Aug 2012 - May 2013

Learned to safely and efficiently operate manual mills, lathes, and saws while machining parts for design and laboratory classes.

Engineering Intern

• May 2012 - Aug 2012

Aided in the design of mechanical systems through: heat load calculations, equipment selection, laying out/sizing ductwork and piping, creating schedules and details for jobs, site visits and learning industry standards and local codes. Aided in the design of mechanical systems through: heat load calculations, equipment selection, laying out/sizing ductwork and piping, creating schedules and details for jobs, site visits and learning industry standards and local codes.