Heat Treatment Engineer

Kevin A. LeCompte **************@*****.*** 765-***-****

**** ************ ***, *********, ** 47909

Education Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN May 2011

Mechanical Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science & Associate of Science

Technical

Skills • Production Specification and Design • Manufacturing Processes

• Applied Fluid Mechanics •Manufacturing Quality Control • Machine Diagnostics

• Strength of Materials • International Collaboration and Problem Solving

• Mechanical and Electrical Systems •Induction Heat Treatment

Notable

Projects Truck AG Assembly Plant, MFET 499 May 2010

•Designed a more efficient layout for a truck axle assembly plant start to finish in four days.

•Collaborated effectively with teams from the US, Germany, and Austria.

•Coordinated the efforts of team members to get work done as efficiently as possible.

Centrifuge Bucket Weight Analysis, MET 451 September2009 - December 2009

•Performed a quality control analysis of Beckman Coulter bucket weight manufacturing.

•Recommended adjustment of tolerances for buckets a nd adjustment of measuring equipment.

•Successful implementation of adjustments similar to those recommended allowed for inventory

reduction and cost savings.

Work

Experience NTK Precision Axle Corp Frankfort, IN September 2012-Present

Heat Treatment Engineer

Evaluated mechanical systems and products, confirmed system capabilities, performed training

of technicians, assured system and product quality by designing testing methods, testing finished

product and system capabilities, performed maintenance and repair of machinery, managed

$2.6M inventory, developed mechanical products according to customer requirements,

researched and tested manufacturing methods and materials, prepared product reports

Volt Workforce Solutions Lafayette, IN June 2012-September 2012

Assembly Distribution Technician (Caterpillar)

Performed basic training of another employee, performed simple sub-assemblies, facilitated

parts acquisition for assembly stalls, improved zone efficiency for 3600 engine main line.

EA Staffing Lafayette, IN July 2011-June 2012

Assembly Technician (Caterpillar Logistics Services)

Performed basic training of other employees, exercised problem solving skills, assembled and

packed parts for shipping both individually and as a member of a team.

Leadership

Experience Purdue University Wargamers Club West Lafayette, IN

President 2008-2009

• Led a social organization and organized weekly activities for all members.

• Provided challenges for members requiring communication, problem

solving, logic, and strategy to overcome.

Treasurer 2007-2008

•Managed the finances of the social organization and resolved monetary conflicts.

Texas A&M University Educational Outreach Galveston, TX

Recreation Director Summers 2004-2005

• Planned and supervised activities for program attendees, supervised

up to 10 other staff members per summer, and oversaw supplies

acquisition and distribution.

Boy Scouts of America Baton Rouge, LA

Eagle Scout 2003

• Devised and oversaw a community service project, maintained a leadership position in the

troop for six months, and directed troop activities.

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