Engineer Microsoft Office

BRADLEY DEGRAVE

Richton Park, IL ***** c: 512-***-**** *******.*******@*****.***

Objective

To obtain a position with an emphasis in process and product improvement in order to be part of a team that creates a safe, competitive, cost effective, and highly efficient work environment.

Summary

●8 total years of experience in ISO9001 certified facilities and trained in Industrial Engineering and Industrial Management

●Played vital role in planning the relocation of people, processes, and inventory during corporate restructure

●Led Continuous Improvements teams to reduce wastes and improve processes

●Directed monthly outbound shipping procedures for products valued in excess of $1,200,000

●Actively engaged in Safety Committee, Design Teams, and other teams formulated to solve manufacturing and shipping deficiencies

Education

●Northern Illinois University (May 2010 - Aug 2014) Masters of Science - Industrial Management

●Northern Illinois University (Aug 2003 - May 2010) Bachelors of Science - Industrial Engineering

Professional Experience

ETS-Lindgren, Glendale Heights, IL & Cedar Park, TX September 2011 – Present

RF/EMI Shielding Manufacturing Supervisor (Feb 2013 - Present)

●Implemented improved operational procedures at Cedar Park facility after successful execution at Glendale Heights location

●Contributed on multiple committees with goals of alleviating manufacturing and shipping deficiencies, including the Facility Safety Committee and Continuous Improvement Team

●Established new compliance standards which led to all RF Shielding processes meeting ISO9001 certification

Manufacturing and Facilities Engineer (Sept 2011 - Feb 2013)

●Accountable for the management of utilities, maintenance, and service contracts for a 57,000 square foot manufacturing facility

●Managed the design, testing, and production implementation of a proprietary product which reduced cost and time of travel by 65%

●Created compliance documentation and maintenance procedures in preparation for ISO9001 certification

Caterpillar Inc, Aurora, IL 2004 - 2008

Facilities Engineer (Jan 2008 - Dec 2008)

●Directed the design, construction, and installation schedules of all work packages in excess of $500,000 total spend

Manufacturing Engineer (Jan 2007 - Aug 2007)

●Created, documented, and tested the build procedures for prototypes

●Minimized foot print of all work stations by completing part consumption analysis

●Managed and negotiated the purchase and testing of axle assembly equipment

●Controlled innovative in house run off procedures with new equipment

●Established Standard Operating Procedure training materials resulting in increased productivity, improved safety, and ISO 9001 standards

●Acted as compliance contact for line supervisors regarding safety, quality, and supply issues

Drafter / Design Engineer (May 2006 - Aug 2006)

●Analyzed and designed a prototype caliper for the new product development team

Assembly & Test Specialist (May 2004 - Aug 2004)

Military Experience

Illinois and Texas Army National Guard 2002 - Present

Platoon Sergeant, Milan, IL/San Marcos, TX (April 2012-Present)

●Supervised, led, and mentored 30 troops in every day military operations

Squad Leader / Site Commander, Fort Lewis, WA & Sinai Peninsula, Egypt (May 2010 - June 2011)

●Obtained a Secret Security Clearance with the US Government

●Led 10-14 soldiers for three weeks at a time as the highest ranking person on an assigned remote site

●Created work, cleaning, and rest scheduled for all subordinates

● Ordered all food, water, medical supplies and other supplies in order to maintain health and hygiene standards while living on assigned remote sites

●Supervised mandatory reports that were submitted every four hours and daily depending on report type

●Managed the Entry Control Point for 10 day periods with 18 soldiers providing security to the main camp

Section Chief / Cannon Crew Member, Milan, IL (Feb 2006 - May 2010)

●14 month deployment to Baghdad, Iraq

●Supervised nine soldiers and responsible for over $2 million worth of equipment

●Mentored, counseled, trained, and evaluated lower soldiers in order to further their careers

Software Experience

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher); Microsoft Visual Basic; AutoCad; Pro-Engineer; Solidworks; Primavera; C++; Lingo; SPSS; Adobe Photoshop; Arena Simulation; SyteLine

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