Mechanical Engineer

JAMES P. KELLY

**** *. *****, *****, ** ***** • 847-***-**** • *************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Mechanical engineer looking to move from manufacturing to design. Focus in process design, quality improvement, and cost-reduction. Robust understanding of manufacturing industry, including high precision metal manufacturing, heat treating, GD&T, NDT, plating, coating, and quality and technical standards. Emphasis on quality improvement through collaboration between process engineering, production, quality assurance, and customer feedback. Committed to continuous development of skills in manufacturing and design to assure achievement of organization goals and objectives.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Process Engineering

AS 9100 and AS 9102 Standards

3D CAD Modeling (Solidworks, NX)

Technical Standards (ASTM, AMS, AS, etc.)

Root Cause Corrective Action

5S and Lean Manufacturing

High Precision Metal Machining Processes

Design for Manufacturability

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WALTZ BROS. INC. – Wheeling, IL June 2013 – January 2016

$10+ million print to product manufacturing company specializing in high precision aerospace components and assemblies.

MANUFACTURING ACCOUNT ENGINEER

Managed engineering and quality assurance activities for a portfolio of companies in aerospace and related industries, contributing a total of $2+ million in annual revenue

Designed, implemented, and maintained multi-operation manufacturing processes for precision components and assemblies

Created manufacturing routing and engineering instructions, including set-up and run times

Constructed complex 3D CAD models and engineering drawings in Solidworks to aid production

Designed custom tooling and fixturing to drive cost reduction and reduce turn-around times

Utilized root cause and corrective action analysis for continuous improvement initiatives

Approved special processes, material, and FAIR per industry standards (ASTM, AMS, AS, etc.)

Collaborated with customers to ensure quality objectives and provide feedback to improve manufacturability

Lead PPAP team to achieve process optimization and improve quality metric for major aerospace customer by 14%

EURO SOCCER CLUB – Northbrook, IL August 2014 – Present

Youth soccer club focused on athletic, physical, and psychological development.

HEAD COACH – IYSA E LICENSE

Develop seasonal training plans focused on skill development, team tactics, and physical progression

Implement curriculum for Euro Academy, introducing basic skills to new players aged 5-8

Create and execute program plan for weekly full club (approx.. 40 players) “Skillz” sessions

WALTZ BROS. INC. – Wheeling, IL June 2012 – September 2012

$10+ million print to product manufacturing company specializing in high precision aerospace components and assemblies.

JUNIOR ENGINEER (INTERN)

Created 3D CAD models in Solidworks to aid Lead Engineer with process development

Assisted Inspection Department with first piece and final inspection approval

Modified existing manufacturing routing and engineering notes based on instruction from quality assurance and engineering teams

Manufactured and inspected parts during laser marking and turning operations

EDUCATION

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY – Evanston, IL August 2009 – June 2013

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Major in Economics

Building Supervisor at Henry Crown Sports and Aquatic Center for four years

Member of Club Soccer team that qualified for two national competitions

Member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity

Contact this candidate