OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a mechanical engineer emphasizing in manufacturing, process controls, design, and continuous improvement with opportunities for leadership and career growth.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Graduation: December 2008
GPA: 3.31/4.00
EXPERIENCE
Process Engineer - Lean Operations Group
Muscatine, IA
HNI Corporation
Jan. 2009 - Present
• Coordinate and lead various Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI) events within HNI divisions (Allsteel, HON Company, Hearth and Home Technologies, Harmon Stoves). These events are oftentimes championed by Shingijutsu lean consultants.
• Implement lean projects at HON Company regarding mixed-model lines, material flow from warehouses to plant cells, and organizing supermarket stores/delivery systems for cell materials. Oftentimes assist with machinery moves and re-layout of HON Company plants when implementing these projects.
• Assist with or lead lean training for new hires and other members within HNI Corporation.
Continuous Improvement Intern
Lincoln, NE
Lincoln Industries
September 2007 – Dec. 2008
• Helped coordinate and implement lean manufacturing processes into various plating and assembly lines within the company. Oftentimes, this required observing floor production processes in order to improve productivity, ergonomics, and layouts of these lines.
• Assisted or led Kaizen events on various production lines; this required leadership over line personnel as well as extensive knowledge of lean processes applicable to the line within the event.
• Assisted with various projects from engineering teams, such as improving plating efficiency for customers on certain products. This was oftentimes in addition to the work focused on lean manufacturing.
Nuclear Engineering Co-op
Fort Calhoun, NE
Omaha Public Power District
January 2007 – August 2007
• Assisted with various types of field work within the plant as well as work alongside technicians and operators to gain understanding of nuclear systems and components.
• Oftentimes assisted with interoffice work and database entry for plant equipment tagging and procedural changes; assist with HTML design schemes for plant Intranet data sites.
Mechanical/Design Engineering Intern
Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Boiler Company
August 2006 – Dec. 2006
• Assisted with and oftentimes designed superheated and saturated steam boilers on a commercial level for various vendors; this required extensive knowledge of boiler types, components, and design tolerances.
• Prepared written firm and budgetary bids for boiler projects and coordinated information from sales representatives ...
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