Mechanical Engineer Six Sigma

Kyle Skippon

****.*******@*****.***

**** *** ****** ********* *****, California 90266 (Tentative)

Summary Hands on mechanical engineer with experience in the design and manufacturing field. Qualifications include

Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA), six sigma and 5s experience, and countless hours of hands on

manufacturing.

Experience Bart Manufacturing, San Jose, Ca – Mechanical Engineer June – August 2014

Worked independently with clients to design and manufacture custom solutions

o Worked extensively with UTC Aerospace and Tesla

Redesigned assemblies to minimize cost and improve manufacturability

o Worked with clients to define non-critical design parameters

o Redesigned all eligible parameters via material selection and manuf acturing methodology

Applied knowledge of GD&T to determine optimum manufacturing approach

o Worked closely with the shop floor to optimize engineer-operator communication

o Provided all documents with proper GD&T and orientation to streamline manufacturing

processes and meet deadlines

ACE Clearwater, Torrance, Ca – Manufacturing Engineer Intern June – August 2013

Worked directly with clients to review new projects and requests

o Attended and observed top level client interactions to understand the relationship between cli ent

and manufacturer

Coordinated with workers to accommodate their needs in tooling designs

Utilized PowerPoint and Excel for design presentations

Led teams of workers during assembly and fitting

o Logically sequenced assembly steps and provided documentation in order to guide operators

throughout the assembly phase

o Determined the man-hours required per operation in order to delegate positions efficiently

Permaswage Intern, Gardena, Ca – Mechanical Engineer Intern June – August 2012

Worked with a team to analyze and reduce workplace inefficiencies via six sigma methodology

o Utilized time studies and an anonymous workplace survey to identify time drains

Led an effort to restructure the tooling layout via re-organization and color coding

o Designed and implemented a strategic tooling layout as a result of surveys and time studies

o Emphasized “Systematic Arrangement” and “Standardize” from the 5s system to mitigate time

lost looking for tooling and other necessary equipment.

Worked with Solidworks to inventory a machine parts database

Received hands on experience within the manufacturing plant

Freelance modeling 2012-Present

Received bids for multiple 3D modeling projects via freelancer.com

Worked extensively as a design consultant and drafter for a local pool products business

ASME HPV (Human Powered Vehicle) Competition September 2011 - June 2012

Followed through from conception to fabrication on the chassis of the vehicle

o Utilized Solidworks to design the chassis

o Fabricated the chassis via lathe/mill machining and TIG welding

Pottery Instructor September 2010 – June 2011

Zask Gallery, Palos Verdes, CA

o Instructed multiple sessions for high school level wheel thrown pottery

Education University of California Riverside, Bourns College of Engineering Current (class of 2015)

Mechanical Engineering – Emphasis in Manufacturing and Design (Current GPA: 3.3)

Relevant Coursework: Senior Design, Sustainable Product Design, Finite Element Methods, Laser and Optics in

Engineering, Engineering Graphics and Design

Solidworks Certified (CSWA) 2012

Mira Costa High School, Manhattan Beach, CA 2011

Skills & Computer Skils: Proficient with both PC and Mac computers. Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel,

Strengths PowerPoint, Matlab, Catia, Luxion Keyshot, CS5 Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Certified in Solidworks

(CSWA). Manufacturing Skills: Knowledgeable of six sigma and 5s concepts as well as various microscopy

techniques. Hands on manufacturing in machining, welding, forging, stamping, molding and foundry,

blacksmithing, glassblowing, and fusing and slumping.

Interests: Industrial Arts, Cooking, Rally Motorsports, Skiing, Ice Hockey, Video Games, Music Production

Languages: Spanish (Conversational), Japanese (Basic – Currently Learning)

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