Manufacturing Automation & Process Improvement Engineer

Jackson Deal

***************@*****.*** 320-***-****

Objective: Confident and reliable engineer with tested Manufacturing Engineering knowledge and 4+ years of hands-on Factory Automation experience. Seeking a Manufacturing Engineering position that utilizes my knowledge of Engineering Fundamentals, Manufacturing, Automation, and Leadership

Relevant Work Experience:

Forgent Power Solutions – Maple Grove, MN

E-House Manufacturing Engineer 9/2025-Present

Implemented process improvements and equipment upgrades in Weld, Assembly, and Paint departments to help increase on-time building delivery by 5x over a 6-month period resulting in the largest order the company had fulfilled for a total of $68 million

Managed the installation and utilization of a $3 million line upgrade which included a bridge crane, welding and foam equipment, assembly carts, and a line restructuring to increase output by 50%

Initiated and facilitated division wide 5S and lean manufacturing programs resulting in increased efficiency and cost reduction of lost tools and damaged material

Executed a Kaizen event in the Base Weld station which revealed a more efficient process with a reduction in headcount to maintain the previous production rate

Developed thorough standard work documents to reduce quality defects and safety incidents as well as decrease onboarding time for new employees

Collaborated with design engineering and quality teams to design for manufacturability and implement processes to minimize defects

Utilized Sheet Metal Solid Works to design fixtures which increased process efficiency and reduced recordable incidents

Evaluated vendors and solutions for capital projects to implement improvements quickly Keyence Corporation – Minneapolis, MN

Technical Sales Engineer II – Factory Automation 4/2024-8/2025

Performed technical consulting duties, including, but not limited to low-voltage electrical wiring and schematics, PLC programming, and factory automation hardware installation

Balanced monthly pace of customer interaction, sales goals, and professional development while generating over $650,000 in profit in first 10 months

Gained wide exposure to components, machinery, mechanisms, and manufacturing processes while collaborating with customers to solve complex problems, developing my engineering toolbox Process Applications Engineer II – Process Monitoring 6/2023-3/2024

Acted as the sole Process Applications Engineer for Keyence America, utilizing knowledge of our products, factory automation, the northern customer base, and the market to uncover additional opportunities for division expansion

Personally expanded the Minnesota Sales Office into underutilized markets such as Mining, Oil and Gas, and Agriculture while further developing technical knowledge in these areas Technical Applications Engineer I – Factory Automation 6/2022-6/2023

Developed technical understanding of electrical engineering, PLC programming, and factory automation concepts and devices while supporting sales engineers and customers with the integration and utilization of automation products into facilities by quickly diagnosing complications and identifying improvement opportunities

Assisted in the technical training and professional development of over 80 sales engineers during the company’s rigorous training periods known as “Keyence Career Development Institute” HKA – Minneapolis, MN

Engineering Intern 5/2021 – 8/2021

Leadership Experience and Activities:

Interfraternity Council – University of Minnesota

President – President’s Student Leadership and Service Award 12/2020 – 12/2021

Oversaw an Executive Board of nine members and a Legislative Body of twenty-nine representatives to implement changes the increased student safety, education opportunities, and campus engagement

Communicated with stakeholders such as the University President, University Staff, Alumni Donors, Students, City Officials, Parents, and other Greek Life Members among others

Incorporated the organization as a 501(c)(4)

Managed and represented the largest student organization on campus with 1500 students Triangle Fraternity – University of Minnesota

Undergraduate Director of Triangle Education Foundation 7/2020 – 7/2022

Communicated with donors to the nonprofit and evaluated grant applicants for requested scholarship funds while serving on the organization’s investment board

Represented the undergraduate members at all foundation events by collaborating with chapter leadership and reiterating beliefs to foundation members

Education:

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, MN Completed 5/2022

B.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering, Minor in Business Management

Skills/Certifications:

3D Modeling (Solid Works Sheet Metal)

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

AutoCAD

MIG GMAW Short Circuit Welding

Gantt Chart Project Management

LEAN Manufacturing and DMAIC Problem Solving

Low Voltage Electrical Wiring and Schematics for Factory Automation

Mazatrol Smooth Programming Training Course

Process Documentation

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