Jordan Hites
Sidney, OH *****
Cell: 937-***-****
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SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Virtual Simulation & Digital Manufacturing (QUEST, DELMIA, CATIA
V5 R19, ENOVIA)
Solid & Parametric Modeling (Pro/E WF4, Inventor, AutoCAD 2014,
SolidWorks 2013)
CAD/CAM & Automation Systems (EMCO WinCAM, RFID, FANUC CNC
control)
PLC's & Industrial Robotics (Allen-Bradley & Mistubishi PLC,
KUKA & FANUC robotics)
Digital Electronics (Programmable Logic, Microcontrollers)
Quality Assurance & Work Measurement (Six-Sigma, Lean, Kaizen,
7S)
Manufacturing Management (Industrial Maintenance, Materials
Handling, Purchasing)
Fluid & Mechanical Systems (Engines, Hydraulics, Pneumatics)
Metallic & Non-Metallic Materials & Processes (GTAW, GMAW, SMAW,
FEA)
EDUCATION
Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH
BS, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, May 2009, GPA: 3.9/4.0
ONU Arts & Science Scholarship
ONU Dean's Scholarship
Epsilon Pi Tau Technology Honorary & Society of Manufacturing
Engineers (SME)
Advanced Robotics Capstone
Designed and modeled in Pro ENGINEER a fully autonomous robot
for sumo competition.
Fabricated & assembled robot and designed & programmed circuit
board.
Competed successfully in the Society of Manufacturing Engineers'
2009 National Robotics Challenge in the autonomous heavyweight
division.
EXPERIENCE
Engineer (Honda Transmission Manufacturing), Russells Point, OH,
2011-Current
Only Engineer responsible for Aluminum Machining Valve Body &
Line 1 Mission case machining lines as well as all department
intermediate & final washers; reducing cycle times &
manufacturing costs, improving quality & safety, and redesigning
fixturing.
Environmental Representative for Aluminum Machining department;
reporting utility usages, lessening environmental impact, &
responsible for maintenance & improvement of facility's reverse
osmosis water system.
Coolant Representative for Aluminum Machining department;
responsible for maintaining & improving four central coolant
systems and twelve individual coolant systems as well as
overseeing & maintaining records of coolant deliveries, usage
rates, and concern item countermeasures & histories.
Lead Engineer for CVT Rib Repair Machine project to repair
90,000 CVT transmission cases due to design & production issues.
Lead Engineer for Line 2 airborne metalworking fluid mist
reduction project, utilizing retractable tarp covers for all
stations & integrating 3nine mist separators.
Lead Engineer for in house aluminum chip remelting investigation
& coolant condition improvement activity.
Educated & assisted Engineers & co-ops with projects involving
SolidWorks or AutoCAD designs as well as redesigned leak test
fixtures to improve testing consistency.
Mechanical Engineer (B-K Tool & Design, Inc.), Kalida, OH, 2011
Utilize Solidworks, DraftSight, and AutoCAD to design or modify
fixtures, jigs, work-cells, etc. for customers.
Work with customers and vendors to create the best product
whilst maintaining low costs.
Support shop floor machining, fabrication, and assembly with
guidance and physical assistance.
CAD Technician (TechniGraphics / Noble Technologies Corp.),
Alpharetta, GA, 2010-2011
Leading CAD Technician in designing mechanical and hydraulic
fixturing for various applications in assisting manufacturing
and maintenance of aircraft for Delta Air Lines.
Created documentation and drawings for the rework and
installation of interior assemblies for 757 and 747 aircraft
purchased by DAL from NorthWest Airlines as well as lead in
restructuring DAL's drawing standards.
Created 3D models and 2D drawings in CATIA of various new bottle
designs for Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Tooling Design Engineer (Covert Manufacturing), Galion, OH, 2009
Designed in CATIA, documented, and purchased all necessary
structural, mechanical, and pneumatic components for the new
2011 BMW X3 headliner assembly and check fixtures for Magna
Decoma for BMW.
Designed in CATIA and documented plastic ball, bat, and golf
club blow molds for Step 2.
Led CAD, CAM, and Electrical departments in reducing waste by
going green through the establishment of a new electronic
documentation and filing system and procedure.
Simulation Engineer (General Dynamics Land Systems), Lima, OH,
2008
Designed a portable digital media station in Pro ENGINEER for
plant tours and general GDLS production information.
Disassembled an EFV in Pro ENGINEER and then simulated assembly
in CATIA & DELMIA to check for clearances for future assembly
processes.
Measured an EFV assembly station on the shop floor and then
created it as a device in CATIA & DELMIA to ensure feasibility
of assembly processes.
Production Associate (Honda Transmission Manufacturing),
Russells Point, OH, 2005-2007
Loaded transmission parts onto assembly line, unloaded assembled
transmissions, and managed lot control in Material Handling.
Ran and maintained a robotic vertical mill work cell in Aluminum
Machining.
Cleaned transmissions and checked dowel pin holes in Main
Assembly.