Luke R. Powers
*** * *** **. #**** Kansas City, MO 64105
Cell: 816-***-**** E-mail: *************@*****.*** Professional Work Experience Nordco Incorporated Kansas City, MO
Project Engineer Oct 2017-Present
Lead the engineering change implementation process, coordinating purchasing, engineering, and production
Enact changes to bill of materials setup to allow integration with existing software
Develop enhancements in hydraulics, powertrain, cooling, structure that reduce cost and improve function and manufacturability
Work closely with sales and purchasing to specify purchased parts, verify quality and cost Hirsh Industries West Des Moines, IA
Design Engineer May 2015-June 2017
Used 3D CAD software to design and develop 2 new product lines while balancing engineering and marketing requirements; maximized manufacturability while meeting ANSI standards
Travelled to manufacturing plants in the US and Mexico to improve working relationships, expedite prototype development and improve product design
Designed a pneumatic weld table improving quality, safety, and efficiency of an operation
Worked alongside customer service to assure customer’s satisfaction with their products
Created alternative design solution to add new locking mechanism to existing product line
Greatly improved performance of product packaging through design and material changes
Performed destructive and non-destructive testing to develop product enhancements Altec Industries St. Joseph, MO
Engineering Co-op Jan 2013-Jul 2013
Prepared samples and performed comparative strength testing on fiberglass structures
Spearheaded complexity reduction projects through part and material consolidation Education Iowa State University Ames, IA
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering; GPA: 3.22 May 2015 UMKC Bloch School of Management Kansas City, MO
Master of Business Administration; GPA: 4.0 August 2018 - Skills Proficient in: Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Autocad, Syspro Experience with: MasterCam, MatLab, Oracle, Python, Adobe, SAP, Six Sigma Activities/Interests Habitat for Humanity
Enjoy international travel and learning about new cultures Fitness and exercise, biking, hiking, cooking, stock investing and trading