STERGIOS G. KARALAIOS

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Objective

Manufacturing engineer with eight years of technician experience seeking entry-level engineering position. Applied mechanical experience to various group engineering projects using the latest technology in tools and design programs.

Highlights

●Proficient mechanical troubleshooter

●Collaborates well in a team atmosphere

●Analysis driven and detail oriented

●Certified Greenbelt in Lean Six-Sigma

●Outstanding time management skills and multitasking abilities

●Proficient in Excel, Word, Arena Discrete Event Simulation, Minitab, UG NX 10

●Knowledge in DFMA

●Materials testing experience

●Extensive hands-on experience

Education

Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ: Manufacturing Engineering, May 2017, GPA: 3.75

Citrus Community College, Glendora, CA: Associate’s degree in Mathematics and Science, 2013

Universal Technical Institute, Rancho Cucamonga, CA: Automotive Systems, Ford Fact, SMOG training, 2010

Manufacturing Engineering Student Projects

●Implemented DMAIC principles to determine the root cause of rework for Barnes Aerospace’s production line.

●Conducted Rockwell hardness standard testing on various metals to verify material specifications.

●Designed a manufacturing production line for a personal health-tracking device.

●Optimized manufacturing production line throughput using Arena simulation to produce 172,000 units/month.

●Planned a supply chain policy for materials required in the production line and minimized inventory.

●Engineered a fully automated test machine for Ability Dynamics Rush Foot line to increase repeatability.

Experience

4/17/2017-Present: Operations Analyst, Superlite Block, Phoenix, AZ

●Applied Lean and 5S principles to improve production from an average of 14,000 units a day to 18,000 units a day.

●Establishing a standardized maintenance program to create a preventive maintenance schedule and parts inventory.

●Worked with Project Manager to develop a standardized workflow program to create consistency in job duties.

4/1/2016-4/15/2017: Master Automotive Technician, Enterprise Holdings, Phoenix, AZ

●Responsible for supervising maintenance technicians and improving shop productivity while lowering cost.

●Perform a 109-point safety inspection on vehicles to meet Enterprise’s used vehicle department standards.

●Diagnose and repair a broad range of automobiles by use of the manufacturer’s computer software programs.

8/14/2016-12/5/2016: Process Improvement Internship, Enterprise Holdings, Phoenix, AZ

●Applied DMAIC process to improve the Vehicle Buyback process and saved $54,000 on the Kia models.

●Implemented spreadsheet program in order for management to accelerate reviewing vehicle damage history.

●Created vehicle inspection sheet to reduce variability of inspection and reduce human error.

3/20/2011-3/28/2016: Engine Performance Technician, Pep- Boys, Tempe, AZ

●Diagnosed computer faults and repaired system to meet original equipment manufacturer standards.

●Specialized in diagnosis and repair of vehicle electrical systems using an oscilloscope and multimeter.

●Conducted emission tests on vehicles; diagnosed and repaired emission test failures.

●Performed preventative maintenance on various vehicles to ensure customer safety.

Activities and Honors

●Dean’s List 2013-Present

●Society of Manufacturing Engineers ASU student chapter 2015-2016

●Nominated as the manufacturing program outstanding undergraduate, 2017

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