Mechanical Engineering Design

Taylor J Kuhn

*** ***** ****** **. ********** MI 49228

C: 517-***-**** E: ***********@*****.***

Summary

Graduated from Central Michigan University December 17, 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology. While attending Central I focused on Computer-Aided Design. I am currently employed at Clean Tech Inc. as a Group Lead for the extrusion sector. Experience

Clean Tech Incorporated, Dundee MI Feb. 2017 - Current

• Extrusion Group leader

• Manufacturing of PET and HDPE resin from recycled bottles. The resin is sold for the manufacturing of new bottles.

• Lead and coach extrusion machine operators and encourage safety. Assist operators and take hourly resin samples to ensure the quality of the resin.

• Conduct pre-shift meetings

• Report and file any incidents or accidents that may occur throughout the shift. Communicate and coordinate production via email and in person.

• Complete daily tasks such as preventative maintenance, cutter blade changes, start ups, and shut downs.

• Ensure that the resin is sent to the correct silos or made up into boxes for shipping purposes.

• Troubleshoot any problems that may occur with the extrusion machines. Vantage Plastics, Standish MI Jan. 2016 - May 2016

• Senior Design Capstone

• Vantage Plastics is a plastic thermoforming manufacturer that provides its services to a wide variety of industries, including automotive manufacturers, food processing and handling, agriculture manufacturers and producers, recreational manufacturers and products, lawn and garden industry and more.

• Worked with a group to design and develop a pneumatic clamping mechanism for a thermoforming machine. The scope of the project was to increase the efficiency, and lower the operating costs by increasing the clamping pressure, which allowed us to decrease the clamping area.

• Working with the company allowed me to apply my acquired skills to a real life situation that could potentially save the company time and regrind expenses. Natural Lawn Care, Palmyra MI June 2011- Aug. 2016

• Part time summer job

• Supervised and managed the lawn mowing crew

• Performed maintenance on machines and equipment

Education

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant MI Aug. 2011 - Dec. 2016 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Technology Course Work in:

• Machine Design

• Fluid Mechanics

• Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

• Computer-Aided Engineering

• Senior Design Capstone

• Applied Statics

• Alternative Energy Analysis

• Manufacturing Processes I and II

• Instrumentation and Controls

• Robotics

Selected Skills

• Mechanical Design/Implementation

• Strong Knowledge of CATIA V5 3D

Modeling and FEA

• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Design

• Gear design

• Shaft Design

• FANUC Robots

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Manufacturing with Lathes, Mills,

Welding, and CNC

Recognition

Paul Harris Fellow - The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or whom have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.

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