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Nicholas Tate

Summary

Manufacturing engineer in aerospace and MBA student looking for new advancement opportunities in the workforce. Growing technical skills in all disciplines of aerospace manufacturing with close mentors, personal emphasis on soft skills such as relationship building, team work, and first in/last out drive to succeed in all areas.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Engineer

NORDAM
07.2022 - Current
  • Focusing on improving effectiveness and efficiency of manufacturing processes through theoretical process flow analysis, understanding of theoretical material properties/behavior, and application of lean principles. Main responsibilities include thermoplastic materials and assemblies contributing 75% of plant revenue.
  • Plan and monitor development of NPI programs through coordination with cross functional team to develop engineering, tooling, and process flow for build to print/build to spec programs.
  • Led operations team in achieving business imperative to 4x a legacy product line resulting in 100% OTD and 2023 Company CEO CI Challenge 1st Place Win.
  • Additional emphasis on personal advanced ERP system (SAP) learning.

Mechanical Coordinator

MPW Engineering
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated with engineers in the company as well as clients and equipment manufacturers to ensure timely and quality product.
  • Applied technical troubleshooting to create quality HVAC and air control solutions using AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Performed heat loads, performed equipment sizing calculations, selected equipment, and designed systems.
  • Quickly learned multiple new programs on the job.

Lead Cook/Server

Andolinis Pizza
07.2015 - 05.2021
  • Quickly analyzed customers personality to adjust serving strategy and maximize their enjoyment/comfort.
  • Made customers feel comfortable and welcome during full duration of their visit.
  • Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
  • Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.

Education

MBA - Operational Management/Leadership

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
12.2025

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
05.2021

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineer

NORDAM
07.2022 - Current

Mechanical Coordinator

MPW Engineering
06.2021 - 07.2022

Lead Cook/Server

Andolinis Pizza
07.2015 - 05.2021

MBA - Operational Management/Leadership

University of Tulsa

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

University of Tulsa

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Tulsa

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