Jason Flatt

**** * **** * **** Jordan, UT 801-***-****

acvd8k@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Aug 2008

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah

Collision Repair and Technology May 2001

Utah Valley State College, Orem, Utah

EXPERIENCE:

Mechanical Process Engineer (Oct 2013-Current)

Motion Control, Salt Lake City, Utah

Support production, oversee protocols, and maintain assembly of electric terminal devices as well as incoming repairs for electric hands, hooks, arms, hydraulic ankles

Accountable for Corrective Actions (CAPA) and implementing redlines to manufacturing procedures, and vendor drawings

DFMA reviews and design validation before new products are released into production. Products include ETD2 - electric hook terminal device, MX foot. Both products are currently in production.

Slashed company paid warranty costs for several products, including Motion foot by over 40% by implementing design upgrades found during root cause analysis from incoming repairs and yearly product evaluations

Implemented design changes based on failure modes to improve product life expectancy, and Mean Time between Service (MTSB). For example, upgrading the electric wrist rotator drivetrain form a belt to gear drive. This resulted in an increased time between service by at least 50%

Designed and built new tools and fixtures to improve production assembly time

Daily use of Lean Manufacturing principles

Coordinated with machinists in making plastic injection molds, or modifications to existing molds to improve yield.

Participated in FDA audits of class 1 medical devices

Mechanical/Floor Engineer (Aug 2008 – Oct 2013)

Raytheon SARCOS, Salt Lake City, Utah

Lead role in general and precision mechanical assembly including Big Arm robotic system, XOS2 exoskeleton and humanoid robotic systems

Assist with hydraulic component testing and characterization

Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic robotic systems and lead in repair or maintenance

Design tooling needed for actuator assemblies with SolidWorks

Write procedures of subassemblies for future fabrication

Design mock up fabrication

Engineering Technician (May 2007 – Aug 2008)

Raytheon SARCOS, Salt Lake City, Utah

Perform tests on hydraulic test bench during R&D

Repair/maintain exoskeleton, robotic snake, and other challenging projects

Fabricate sheet metal parts for electronic card cages

Assist in quality control and learned basic GD&T

Work with senior engineers to expand knowledge in R&D

Maintain line flow of hardware to ensure inventory remains full

Automotive Machinist (1997 – 2000, 2002 – 2005)

The Machine Shop, Lindon, Utah

Assist in custom machine work for high performance racing engines, stroker motors, supercharged, injected, or carbureted engines that resulted in increased horsepower

Performed all machining steps for engine block, connecting rods, cylinder heads, balancing rotating parts and components

Operate and maintain Sunnen Machines

Operate manual lathes and vertical mills, and made daily use of calipers and micrometers

Parts Manufacturer and MIG Welder (2000 – 2002)

Ezarc Welding, Lindon, Utah

Fabricate internal parts for Browning security safes using programmable/NC metal brakes, Punch and Die stamping, metal shear, band saws

Manufacturing Lead for swing shift crew of 5-7 employees

Operated MIG, Arc welder, and plasma cutter

Worked with groups of 3-7 people during each sub-assembly of manufacturing

TECHNICAL:

SolidWorks, MATLAB, C / C++ programming, Visual manufacturing, Inter-company user interface software

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Personal Interests:

Currently restoring a 1956 f-100 hot rod, ride dirt bikes, camping

UVSC Collision Repair VICA winner in auto body repair, welding, and painting competition

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