Manufacturing Engineering Engineer

Location:

Chambersburg, PA

Posted:

December 07, 2024

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Carolyn D. Knitter

New Oxford, PA 785-***-**** *******.*******@*****.***

Inventive, meticulous, and certified Manufacturing Engineer with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering and CAD Technology and 20+ years of professional experience in fabrication methods and tool design. Adept in project management, computer-aided design (CAD), CAD/CAM programming, compliance, and quality assurance. A leader with a proven ability to achieve organizational efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.10 years of experience in construction design, estimating and building.

Professional Experience

Bruce L. Jones, LLC New Oxford, PA

Builder-Wall Panel Design/Estimating March 2024-Current

●Interpret Architectural, Structural Design in AutoCAD, and Blue Beam for estimating materials, labor and sub-contractors required for a given job. Stack to complete estimating.

●Complete all required shop and field drawings for commercial and residential wall panels. Utilizing Mitek and AutoCad.

●Complete RFI’s to the Architectural and Structural Design teams for correction of drawings and or clarification of details.

●Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop the exact standard specifications required.

●Identify customer requirements and expectations, working in coordination with project managers to attain the set metrics within the allocation and budget.

Guardian Booth Waynesboro, PA

Design Engineering Manager December 2023 – February 2024

●Architectural Design in AutoCAD, for customer reviews before implementation.

●Develop and verify architectural drawings and designs leveraging technical engineering knowledge to ensure compliance with the federal, state, and local laws and guidelines.

●Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop the exact standard specifications required.

●Identify customer requirements and expectations, working in coordination with project managers to attain the set metrics within the allocation and budget.

●Supervise two employees on work requirements and set goals for training.

●Develop ECR and ECN process to track changes across two product lines.

●Assist with new plant layout for two separate product lines.

●Develop a new part numbering system and correct/develop Bills of Material for product lines.

HiFab Homes LLC Irving, TX

Design Engineering Manager February 2023 – October 2023

●Architectural Design in Revit and AutoCAD, achieving 3D walkthroughs for customer reviews before implementation.

●Develop and verify architectural drawings and designs leveraging technical engineering knowledge to ensure compliance with the federal, state, and local laws and guidelines.

●Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop the exact standard specifications required.

●Identify customer requirements and expectations, working in coordination with project managers to attain the set metrics within the allocation and budget.

●Supervise one draftsperson on work requirements and set goals for training in Revit.

Wardcraft Homes LLC. Clay Center, KS

Engineer August 2017 – January-2023

●Build product library using Revit and AutoCAD, achieving 3D walkthroughs for customer reviews before implementation.

●Develop and verify architectural drawings and designs leveraging technical engineering knowledge to ensure compliance with the federal, state, and local laws and guidelines.

●Collaborate with 5+ associates via teams, delivering the best-in-class custom homes to surpass customer expectations.

●Identify customer requirements and expectations, working in coordination with project managers to attain the set metrics within the allocation and budget.

Kaufmann Engineering Junction City, KS

Engineer February 2016 - August 2017

●Improved the design of electrical harnesses for buses, planes, off-road equipment, and semis by developing and maintaining new software (Mentor), augmenting manufacturing efficiency.

●Streamlined all aspects of the manufacturing processes by working with cross-functional teams to develop the test and build fixtures, enhancing production and quality control.

●Championed a customer-centric approach by using interpersonal communication to build customer relationships, boosting service delivery.

●Designed and oversaw the construction of the build/test fixtures, utilizing project management, accomplishing 100% of key performance indicators within the schedule.

Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc. Deshler, NE

Technical Writer August 2010 - September 2015

●Created engineering drawings using proficiency in AutoCAD, Creative Cloud, and ProE, capturing all the geometric features of a product clearly and accurately to meet client requirements.

●Wrote and edited technical service alerts and bulletins for 30+ products using impeccable written communication, facilitating the distribution to 300+ National and International Dealerships

●Drafted 2D and 3D Solid Modeling using AutoCAD and ProE, enabling Design Engineers to achieve product restructuring.

●Decreased labor costs in the electrical assembly departments through lean manufacturing techniques, supporting the organizational revenue goals.

Career Break Beatrice, NE May 2009 - July 2010

●Health Break-

Plymouth Industries Beatrice, NE

Manufacturing Engineer June 2007 - April 2009

●Executed a new operating system for the extensive manufacturing environment via project management, increasing organizational productivity by 20% in a year.

●Handled multiple cost analysis and requisitioning efforts for new equipment utilized in bulk container manufacturing via financial forecasting, identifying and prioritizing cost-saving opportunities.

●Trained 100+ associates using interpersonal communication to guarantee uniformity in service delivery and promote quality.

●Motivated 5+ departmental teams through leadership, gaining the ISO Certification/2008

Additional Experience

Hoover Materials Handling Group Engineer

Rocknel Fasteners Engineer

Specialty Screw Engineer

Rockford Powertrain Engineer

Core Competencies

Interpersonal, Oral, and Written Communication, Problem-solving, Multitasking, Attention to Detail, Computer/Tech Savvy, Analytical, Critical Thinking, Proactive Leadership, Customer Service, Teamwork

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, Technical Writing, Plant Layout & Design, Prototype Development, Adobe Creative Cloud, Manufacturing, Assembly, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Solid Modeling Revit/Creo/Pro-E and AutoCad, MEP,BIM, Bluebeam

Education & Certifications

Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering and CAD Technology, Southeast Community College

Certified Manufacturing Engineer, Society of Manufacturing Engineering

Platinum Plus Certification Reinke Manufacturing.

Successfully completing all dealer orientated training for servicing Pivot Irrigation Systems.

Professional References

Jennifer Woodward (retired)

39290 Stockgrower Rd

Alma, KS 66401

782-***-****

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

John Davis