Engineer Engineering
Resume:
MATTHEW HALBROOK
West Point, IA 52656
**********@*****.***
Professional Experience
Engineer-Global Operations-KL-Megla GmbH - Eitorf, Germany- February 2011 to January 2012
• Enacting company engineering objectives and goals by traveling globally to each location to promote synergy of engineering and production departments.
• Implementation of new engineering documentation to reduce the communication gap created by language and cultural barriers.
• Create new hardware designs based upon the market demands, which are cost effective and designed for ease of manufacturing and assembly.
• Utilizing 3 Dimensional CAD software for part modeling, stress analysis, part interference, and then creating manufacturing prints for production using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Conducting performance tests of prototype hardware with various mechanical and electrical equipment to duplicate real world conditions and analyze non conforming parts.
• Generate close working relationship with German and Chinese engineering staff to best utilize company engineering resources in order to minimize lead time on custom projects and streamline interactions between departments.
• Research new materials, design techniques, and manufacturing processes to incorporate into products and improve overall performance and maximize profitability.
• Provide engineering support to internal sales staff and represent company at industry trade shows to showcase new products and support existing product lines to end users.
• Investigate and address quality issues stemming from production and assembly; document findings for future designs, in an effort to continually improve engineering of new products.
• Continuous quality control, improvement, and standardization of existing product lines to exceed customer expectations and expand customer base.
• Effectively communicate in a timely manner to engineering staff and high level management of any project plans, requirements or changes needed to meet quality and product standards.
Mechanical Engineer-Illinois Tool Works-Magnaflux- De Witt, Iowa- May 2008 to February 2011
• Design engineered custom and standard non-destructive magnetic particle testing machines that conformed to customer’s specific needs, while meeting MPI industry standards and expectations.
• Conducted design reviews for new parts and equipment. Outlined custom equipment production schedules, coordinating both internal and external production of necessary components.
• Reduced production time of existing equipment by selecting alternative manufacturing process and assembly procedures.
• Reviewed production costs of parts for potential cost savings and determined possible points in manufacturing to minimize waste.
• Participated in cross department simplification exercises with the goal of elimination process bottlenecks and streamlining production.
• Utilized sound engineering principles to support production in assembly of standard and prototype equipment.
• Tested prototype equipment for machine validation and participated in Customer Run-Off procedures.
• Worked on-site at customer facilities to install custom equipment and train their production staff on proper operating procedures for magnetic particle machines.
• Maintained engineering documentation objectives thru Bills of Materials, Part Drawings, and Engineering Change Orders, in an ISO conforming environment.
Engineer-Custom Hardware Manufacturing Inc.-Keokuk, Iowa- May 2002-May 2008
• Communicated with customers and end users to understand their specific job site requirements, while offering potential solutions and engineering insight.
• Created custom hardware designs in 2D & 3D to resolve job’s special applications and provided accompanying print packages for production.
• Set up CNC equipment to produce one-off pieces and produced CNC programs for standard and custom parts for the shop floor.
• Provided engineering support for products to resolve any installation and product use issues in the field.
• Supported sales representatives and provided technical support for set up and product demonstrations at industry trade shows.
Quality Auditor- NTN-Bower- Macomb, Illinois- September 2005-May 2006
• Reduced scrap and rework percentages for production parts by conducting time studies in production and revising material handling equipment and internal operating procedures.
• Participated in continuous improvement projects directed by Six Sigma Black belts to ensure company and ISO goals were met and or exceeded.
• Conducted quality inspection audits on the production floor and certified tooling for use by the production staff.
Tool Room Intern/ Machinist – Riverside Plastics Inc. – Bonaparte, IA – May 2001 – August 2001
• Worked closely with senior toolmakers to learn proper machining practices and machine safety techniques.
• Produced one-off parts and tools necessary for high pressure injection molds using the various metal working machines in a tool room atmosphere.
• Learned first hand of what does and doesn’t work while performing service and repair on production molds.
Education
Bachelor of Science- Manufacturing Engineering
Western Illinois University- Macomb, Illinois
Associate of Applied Science- Precision Machining Technology
Southeastern Community College- Burlington, Iowa
Extensive experience in CAD/CAM software including AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks and Pro-E.
Broad background in continued improvement projects and cost reduction efforts.
Global manufacturing and travel experience.
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