Design Engineer Engineering

Keith Alan Reed Jr.

California, Missouri ***** Cell: 573-***-**** *****.*.****.**@*****.***

PROFILE

I am a friendly, loyal, and dedicated person who has the ambition and drive to succeed. I work well with others as well as independently. I strive for a fun and rewarding workplace for myself as well as others. I understand the importance of work ethic and enjoy working.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in the use of engineering practices, processes, procedures, and disciplines.

Software experience with Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam, and Surfcam.

Strong management and leadership qualities

Hands-on experience and education in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Substantial project development and resource allocation experience

Thrived and excelled in multitasking and prioritizing assignments in a fast-paced environment with a proven ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies

Sound familiarity with Kanban and (JIT) Just in Time manufacturing systems

Achieved excellence independently and as a team player, with strong leadership and mentoring attributes

Comprehensive written and verbal communications abilities

Communicate clearly to define expectations, mentoring subordinates while effectively identifying problems and providing intuitive analysis developing innovative solutions

Excellent organizational skills

Flexible and adaptable to meet the constantly changing needs of any situation and task

Develop, implement and maintain standard business practices and processes

Continuous improvement processes and procedures to find innovative solutions

Focused on understanding, anticipating and responding to the voice of customer (VOC)

Establish comprehensive and reachable action plans to evaluate the progress (KPI)

Analyze relevant information and develop solutions to solve the problem

Developed systems for maintaining standards for manufactured products through quality testing to ensure a standardized output against the specifications.

Management and leadership skills as well as skills that involve planning, decision-making, problem-solving, communication, delegation, and time management.

Foster excellent management skills to propel the company’s mission or vision forward to completion.

EDUCATION

Columbia College – Columbia, MO

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Resource Management

2013 – 2016

State Fair Community College – Sedalia, MO (On Hold)

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree

2002 – 2006

Linn State Technical College – Linn, MO (On Hold)

Associate of Science Degree in Machine Tool and CNC Programming

WORK EXPERIENCE

Doolittle Trailer Manufacturing – Holts Summit, MO April 2020 – Present

Director of Engineering

Providing technical guidance to the engineering team and top management.

Implementing best engineering methods and design practices.

Supporting established organizational objectives by developing goals and strategies.

Presenting budgets and plans for implementing ways to improve cost-efficiency.

Implementing lean and continuous improvement methods for improving quality.

Dismissing and hiring new staff.

Martin Energy Group – Tipton, MO Jan 2018 – Feb 2020

Mechanical Designer

Design new or existing products with 3D software such as Inventor.

Complete 3D assemblies with complete assembly drawings.

Generates product cost estimates and bills of material (BOMs).

Design of structural steel or sub-structural steel.

Troubleshooting design or installation procedures.

Communicate with plant personnel to produce needed components and part drawings.

Work with manufacturing personnel on new product assembly.

Duke Manufacturing – Sedalia, MO Oct 2012 – May 2017

Custom Design Engineer

Engineered and designing new or existing products.

Used 3D software such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD

Formulated design concepts

Create product drawings.

Resolve technical problems and recommend modifications to improve quality to reduce product cost.

Implement lean manufacturing, and continuous improvements throughout my engineering processes to improve workflow to improve employee productivity.

Reviews designs for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and implements changes as needed.

AeroSonics – California, MO Jan 2008 – Jan 2012

Engineer/Drafter/Estimator

Design new or existing products with software such as AutoCAD.

Completed assembly drawings.

Generated product cost estimates and bill of materials (BOMs).

Design of structural steel or sub-structural steel.

Troubleshooting design or installation procedures.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Proficient with Microsoft Programs

Highly Organized

Performance-driven

Critical Thinking

Strong Integrity

Dependable

Leadership & Training

Team Building

Detailed Oriented

Clear & Effective Communication

3D Printer Experience

Welding & Fabrication Experience

Heavy Equipment Experience

ACHIEVEMENTS

CPT Certificate: (Certified Production Technician)

Quality Certificate: (Continuous Improvement)

NIMS Certified: (CNC Mill and CNC Lathe)

Skills USA: (Placed Second in State for CNC Mill Programming and Machining)

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