Education
BSME University of Missouri, Columbia May 2010
2009-2010 Basic Utility Vehicle Team (Lead Designer)
2008-2010 ASME Member
Experience
Leggett & Platt Adjustable Bed Division: Carthage, Missouri, an S&P 500 Manufacturer
Position: Mechanical Design Engineer 07/2012 to Present
Responsibilities:
• Product Design Engineer for many ongoing R&D projects simultaneously
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of the design or application
• Specify system component or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Investigate product reliability with FMEA criteria
• Use 3D modeling software to develop and improve product components
• Develop components to improve fit, form and function of product line
• Assist production by improving tooling and manufacturing techniques to improve time and reliability of product
Key Accomplishments:
• Designed new frame that decreased footprint by 33% and increased shipping capability by 25% resulting in significant transportation cost savings.
• Redesigned linkage to double current travel capabilities of slide frame
• Increased mechanical advantage of lifting mechanism resulting in smaller lift motors and longer working life
• Developed entire drawing packages with SolidWorks software for new frame and component parts.
• Developed an ergonomic faceplate for accessories that eliminated visible mounting hardware and decrease production time.
EaglePicher Energetic Devices : (Aerospace/Defense Pyrotechnic Device Supplier) Seneca, Missouri, An AS9100 Company
Position: Product/Process Engineer 05/2010 to 07/2012
Responsibilities:
• Product Engineer over multiple electro-mechanical product lines ranging up to 5000 units per month.
• Developed and maintained Technical Drawing Packages and Process Instructions for multiple product lines from the initial concept to full production.
• Continuously improved designs for more robust and consistent manufacturing.
• Lead lean manufacturing events that resulted in a decreased lead time of completed product, while reducing overall manufacturing costs.
• Lead multiple Failure Review Boards (FRBs) using Fault Trees and utilizing both internal and external teams in order to better prevent future occurrences.
• Designed test plans for internal and external requirements
Key Accomplishments:
• Redesigned an entire cell which included modeling all historical tooling, improving upon that tooling by standardizing all fixtures and tooling heights to move production from single stations to the ability to use three stations simultaneously for all operations...
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