Experience

BILSTEIN of America, Inc.

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manufacturing Process Engineer

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  1. Guided team through Root Cause Analysis of crimping process, resulting in tool cost savings of $47,000 annually 2. Enhanced manual quality checks by automating with Keyence and Cognex based cameras - saving over $120,000 per year3. Selected best setting on new Teflon Forming Machines - increasing the CPk from 0.60 to 1.70 using MiniTab Capability Analysis 4. Decreased Ford Bronco program cost $150,000 by retooling a 15 station automated assembly machine5. Diagnosed problems and 3D printed tooling to automate challenging parts - saving $165,000 annually Show less

• Product Development Engineering Coop

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Tesla DTsky Team1. Optimized Reservoir Flange design for CD Weld penetration, increasing pull of force capability2. Developed and tested a profitable $0.65 per part design change with Tesla while improving paint adhesion and passing corrosion testing3. Coordinated all 6 new prototype builds with key members - ensuring Design and Process Validations happened on scheduleRide Development Team1. Enlisted to the Ride Development Team, supporting 2 customers via testing and tuning damper packages at manufacturer’s proving grounds2. Assembled and performance checked every damper to ensure all parts meet customer specs3. Work with customer to quickly develop a satisfactory tune for production.4. Collaborate with Production Engineers to ensure selected tune is repeatable in manufacturing processes Show less



BILSTEIN of America, Inc.

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Production Engineering Co-Op

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2015

  -Reconfigured 40,000 square-foot plant layout - reducing excess part transport and quality risks -Mapped all 37 machines, fire, electrical, and pneumatic drops satisfying all OSHA requirements -Coordinated with contractors to perform electrical, plumbing, and machine movement activities, completing the project 0 unplanned lost production time -Reduced Heim Joint sizing operation by 75% by designing a 2 Stage Forming Mandrel -Trained incoming Production Technicians on all machines and created process support on all 4 shifts Show less



Red Robin

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Server / Bar Tender / Trainer

  • Mar 2010 - Jan 2015

  1. Started as a server providing outstanding service to more than 300 customers per week 2. Promoted to FOH Trainer, training over 15 people to Host, Serve, Bus, and Bartend 3. Promoted to Bartender, managed time fulfilling the same duties as server, while providing cocktails, beers, and shakes to the rest of the team. Customer Service Maintenance Training 1. Started as a server providing outstanding service to more than 300 customers per week 2. Promoted to FOH Trainer, training over 15 people to Host, Serve, Bus, and Bartend 3. Promoted to Bartender, managed time fulfilling the same duties as server, while providing cocktails, beers, and shakes to the rest of the team. Customer Service Maintenance Training



SST Bearing Corporation

• United States
• Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Machinist/Operator

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  1. Earned a reputation as a talented machine operator, regularly producing over 125% OEE 2. Demonstrated advanced skills at operating Injection Machine, CNC Mill, CNC Lathe, Hydraulic Punch, Tube Former, and various hand operations. 3. Handled new projects that involved adjusting G-code for Mill and developing production jig that ensured quick operation and required quality specs. 4. Performed routine maintenance and repairs on various large machines throughout shop. 1. Earned a reputation as a talented machine operator, regularly producing over 125% OEE 2. Demonstrated advanced skills at operating Injection Machine, CNC Mill, CNC Lathe, Hydraulic Punch, Tube Former, and various hand operations. 3. Handled new projects that involved adjusting G-code for Mill and developing production jig that ensured quick operation and required quality specs. 4. Performed routine maintenance and repairs on various large machines throughout shop.