Design Engineer specializing in CAD and 3-D printing

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned Mechanical Engineer with 19 years of experience in Design, Quality, and Logistics, working as a leader with strong organization and prioritization abilities collaborating in cross-functional teams. Seeking a challenging career in an engineering area of my expertise (3D Modeling, Design, Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement).

SKILLS ACHIEVEMENTS

Cross-functional work experience in manufacturing, customer support, supply management, and operations

Lean Six Sigma

Design / Drawings / Engineering Changes

3D Modeling (SolidWorks & CREO)

Complex Problem Solving / Finding Root Cause

Judgment and Decision Making

Time Management & Prioritization

Systems Evaluation, Testing, & Reviews

Earned the highest possible annual review score, every year, by all employers

LSS Black Belt

Fastest time to earn LSS Green Belt throughout the Configuration Management Division

Nationally certified by NDIA in Configuration and Data Management (CDM)

Developed & created new product to sell in a year

Created numerous of my own products to sell

EXPERIENCE

MT Laser & 3D Print Studio - Bettendorf, IA August 2024 to Present

Owner / Product Design

Operate a small business of personalized gifts using wood & acrylic cutting lasers, 3d printing, and magnets.

--Design images in InkScape to be imported into SolidWorks, where 3d models are created to then be sent

to the 3d printer. Designed my own cue holder, chalk holder, and numerous 8 ball pocket markers.

Suncourt, Inc. – Durant, IA April 2023 to July 2024

Product Engineer

Provided design and mechanical engineering expertise to improve product design and manufacturability.

--Supported production personnel with assembly troubleshooting.

--Developed custom, 3D printed fixtures to aid in ease of assembly.

--Conducted part and product testing, quality check incoming sub-components,

--Communicated with vendors about parts non-conformance issues and criteria for new parts.

--Conducted engineering changes in 3D models and drawings.

--Provided technical expertise for customer support and aided in modifying work instructions.

Aditi Consulting at JOHN DEERE HARVESTER – East Moline, IL September 2021 to April 2023

Continuous Improvement Design Engineer

Investigated, developed, and implemented solutions by proposing and/or evaluating design changes to enhance the value of the combine to the customers and the company.

--Provided engineering support to production assembly lines and fabrication departments.

--Resolved customer issues by answering problems with Dealer Technical Assistance Center.

--Collaborated and communicated with cross-functional teams to establish solutions to assembly issues.

--Possessed technical ownership of complex components, assemblies, and/or small sub systems design.

--Analyzed data collected in assembly and provided insights from that data to resolve manufacturing issues.

HONSA ERGONOMIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. – Milan, IL April 2016 to August 2021

Engineering Manager

Deliver results for customers to create customized and quality solutions in pneumatic tools and custom chisels and drivers in manufacturing environments.

--Managed departments of Engineering, Quality, and Production to confirm operations are efficient and effective.

--Created and check 3D models, drawings, develop and approve work instructions, ensure inspections are performed on all parts, worked with vendors about incoming parts non-conformance issues.

--Generated formal processes for all departments which include engineering changes, establish top level assembly drawings, file storing and naming, part inspections, nonconforming part issues, work instructions for different stages of production, lab, and shipping/receiving.

-- Interacted with all company personnel to establish courses of action and follow though pertaining to project completion and equipment life cycles.

EXPERIENCE continued…

ALMON INC. – East Moline, IL August 2015 to April 2016

Technical Support, Parts

Served as technical support to verify quality to various John Deere machines and ISG equipment manuals.

--Interacted with various Deere engineering personnel to establish course of action pertaining to upcoming design changes within parts manuals.

--Utilized Creo (Pro-Engineer) along with several databases to research various configurations and layouts of Deere machines and equipment to ensure updated design changes were reflected in the parts manuals.

--Presented quality issues to out-of-country contractors in a manner which could be explained through technical mark-ups and email for part/assembly updates.

Department of the Army: Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL October 2008 to March 2015

Systems Engineering at ARDEC: Configuration Engineer

Served as a configuration management officer (CMO) to manage, control and preserve the design, performance, and safety of each assigned Army weapon system. This position provided project management services which included:

--Analyzed proposed engineering changes for manufacturing impact and feasibility.

--Prioritized actions based off of class, description of change, and need for change.

--Discovered root causes, risk analysis, and established preventative actions for engineering R&D.

--Performed audits and reviews in regard to configuration, specifications, and quality standards.

--Created parts/assemblies for technical data packages to assigned weapon systems using Creo.

--Provided technical leadership on cross-functional teams as CMO for several weapon systems.

--Accomplished Lean Six Sigma certifications

* Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: $140,000 cost savings: designed a new process and database pertaining to engineering changes designed for the whole ARDEC organization.

* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: $767,000 cost avoidance: created a new personnel resource product in support of the entire Configuration Management division.

Department of the Army: Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL July 2006 to October 2008

Systems Engineering at TACOM: Maintenance Engineer

Served as maintenance engineer of each assigned Army weapon system (M240 series machine guns, M9 pistol and M500 shotgun).

-Manage two Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWRs) which contain assembly/disassembly instructions, create and improve inspection criteria, and preserve the overall performance and functionality and safety of each weapon system by means of periodic reviews/revisions and DMWR change forms (2028s).

-Offer engineering support to resolve engineering problems associated with overhaul and issues from the field.

-Furnish clarification of engineering questions related to technical data packages. -Involved in many other projects including: RIA-JMTC small arms parts production, Make or Buy process, Repair and Return program, Rapid Response Manufacturing, and UID.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, March 2010 MBA GPA: 3.63

St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, May 2006 ENG GPA: 3.31

St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA

Associate of Occupational Studies in Computer-Aided Drafting Technology, Feb. 2001 CAD GPA: 3.71

Hamilton Technical College, Davenport, IA

TRAINING

Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Apr 2014), Level II Leadership-Follow Me (Feb 2013), Level I Leadership-Be, Know, Do (Oct 2012), SPRDE Level 3 (Dec 2011), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (May 2010), NDIA-Configuration and Data Management (CDM) (May 2011), Level III Leadership-Leading the Organization

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