Kellen Slight
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Education
• B.S. Degree: Manufacturing Engineering Brigham Young
University
• Anticipated graduation date: April 2012
• Studied the fundamentals of material mechanics, dynamics,
electromagnetism, quality systems,
statistics, metals machining & processes, properties of materials,
plastics, manufacturing automation/robotics, CNC programming,
electronics, lean systems, tool design, & technical writing.
Certifications
• ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, March 2012
• SME Certified Manufacturing Technologist, Dec 2011
• ASQ Certified Quality Process Analyst, Dec 2010
• PMI Associate in Project Management, Pending
EXPERIENCE
Safety Engineer Intern BYU
Aug 2008- present Provo, UT
• Perform job safety analysis. Monitor process performance using SPCs.
Performe PFMEA for safety. Report to safety coordinator for
solutions to hazards. Supervise & train 20 employees for continual
improvement in safety, adherence to state/federal laws, and
organization policies. Perform gage R&R analysis. Perform total
productive maintenance. Led in integrating lean principles to
workplace
Student Engineer Pacific States Cast Iron Company
Sep 2011-Apr 2012 Provo, UT
• Utilizing project management and engineering design skills with
team to design and create a device to detect cracking in cast
iron pipe saving the company at least $150,000/year
Student Engineer Champion Safe Company
Oct 2010- Dec 2011 Provo, UT
• Synergized with a team to improve production process quality.
Successful 6 week project resulting in a projected company
savings of $375,000/year by implementing principles of 5S, lean,
point supply, waste reduction, six sigma, & cost analysis
SKILLS
• CAD: Solid Works, Catia, Pro Engineer
• CAM: Gibbs
• DMAIC, PDCA, FMEA, DOE, SPC, ANOVA, Gage R&R, lean process
flow charts, QFD, & other problem solving methods
• Excel, Powerpoint, Visio, Word
• Execute training, provide leadership, synergize on a team
• Managing real estate property
• English and Spanish fluency
• Experienced and comfortable with travelling internationally
• Ability using CNC & manual metal drills, mills, lathes, & band saws
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Representative LDS Church
Feb 2006-Feb 2008 Houston, TX
• Trained 3 new volunteers individually
• Used presentation skills in teaching religious & family concepts
• Developed skills used to inform & inspire others to improve
personal performance
• Improved Spanish fluency
Interests
• Quality improvement projects, lean processes/manufacturing, outdoors, travelling
References
• Available upon request