Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Salary:

$55,000

Posted:

February 20, 2012

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David J. Ness

Professional Experience Fastenal Manufacturing, Winona, MN July 2011 – Present

Manufacturing Engineer

Design and manage fabrication of fixtures, tooling and equipment for production

Plan and implement process improvements utilizing Lean Principles

Develop and document standard operating procedures ensuring ISO compliance

Manage and maintain inventory of forging dies and tooling

Research, analyze, and procure equipment and replacement parts for manufacturing

Perform initial set up and create process documentation for new tooling

Train employees on new equipment and procedures to promote safety and quality

Fastenal Manufacturing, Winona, MN July 2010 – July 2011

Manufacturing Team Leader – Hot Heading/Hot Forging

Oversaw and led production of 30 machinists for safety, quality and productivity

Coordinated customer needs with sales team to schedule workload based on lead time and available raw material

Anticipated and troubleshot quality concerns

Identified and implemented improvements in layout, equipment and manufacturing processes

Conducted performance evaluations for team members

Luke LiCalzi Engineering, New York, NY January 2010 – April 2010

Engineering Drafter

Prepared drawings and specifications for bid proposals

Researched and secured approvals from New York City Department of Buildings

Performed site walkthroughs to produce field sketches and monitor progress

Education Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN December, 2009

Bachelor of Science – Industrial Technology & Technology Management

Emphases: Manufacturing Tech., Manufacturing Mgmt., Construction Mgmt.

Magna Cum Laude

Presidential Leadership Scholarship recipient

Additional Skills & Recognitions Proficient in AutoCAD, Inventor, Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with Solidworks, MasterCAM and hand-drafting

Wilderness First Responder – Wilderness Medical Associates

Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America