Objective Statement:
To work in the position of a Project or Manufacturing Engineer, so that I may use my experience with capital projects to improve business metrics. I am self-motivated, goal orientated, a tinkerer, and lifelong student that enjoys getting his hands dirty. Also interested in product design positions.
Education:
Purdue University College of Technology, West Lafayette, Indiana Bachelors of Science Mechanical Engineering Technology Graduated May 2013
GPA: 3.40/4.0
Work Experience:
Wabash National Lafayette, IN
Manufacturing Engineering 10/2013 – Present
•Managed five capital projects totaling $475,000 with a net payback period of 2.2 years
•Relocated 4 associates and reduce cycle time by procuring electric T-handle drivers to install floor boards
•Reduced downtime and repair costs by acquiring a new cross member drill with payback of 2.1 years
•Procured automated backstop for hydraulic press to decrease hours worked by 5 hours per week and $7,000 in scrap costs per year
•Supervised three millwrights in fixture fabrication, repair, and line support
Caterpillar – Large Power System Division Lafayette, IN
Manufacturing Engineering Intern 1/2012 – 5/2013
•Developed and implement new leak test process to increase leak detection for C175 engine blocks
•Proposed a short term facility planning layout relocating several manufacturing cells to maximize floor space
•Coordinated networking opportunities between Purdue students and Caterpillar representatives
•Facilitated continuous improvement visual boards for three value streams
•Produced informational videos of key manufacturing processes for display at the 30 year facility anniversary
Cummins Filtration Stoughton, WI
Current Product Engineering Intern 6/2011 – 7/2011
•Identified batch irregularities for coalescers as a quality control issue through troubleshooting
•Delivered cost analysis report to change product material to improve mold ejection
•Coordinated an air filter housing design change implemented in production lines
Kocsis Bros. Machine Co. Alsip, IL
Quality Control Inspector 6/2010 – 8/2010
•Dimensioned critical machine part features using a high precision tracking laser
•Analyzed data using statistical process control methods to ensure quality of products
•Improved an old measuring process to increase worker productivity by 1.5 hours
Leadership Experiences:
Purdue University Residential Life
Resident Assistant 8/2011 – 5/2013
•Act as a role model, attend weekly meetings, administer policies and procedures, schedule community programs
•Coordinate Networking Dinners: opportunity for residents to network with company reps. for employment
•Develop a friendly and respectful rapport with residents
Purdue University Community Standards Board
Student Board Member 10/2011 – 5/2012
•Adjudicating conduct cases that could result in suspension or expulsion for the charged student
•Listen, question, a...
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