Dynamic Project Engineer with a proven track record at Precision Associates, Inc., excelling in project management and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in SolidWorks and quality assurance, I drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing production efficiency and ensuring timely project delivery. Adept at leading teams and fostering effective communication to achieve project goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Engineer
Precision Associates, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Manage Validation projects, including writing of validation protocols, final reports, and creation of any related attachments.
Perform statistical data analysis using Minitab software.
Lead validation project planning sessions to define scope, timeline, and deliverables.
Coordinate with managers, supervisors, and operators to ensure timely project completion.
Lead weekly validation progress meetings to ensure projects are on time. Assign and shift priorities as necessary.
Communicate with customers via email, phone, conference call, in-person and virtual meetings to keep them up to date on timelines and progress of validations, as well as to express any concerns or request any additional information or clarity that might be needed.
Work cross-functionally between departments to develop and document affective, efficient, and repeatable processes from Molding, Secondary Processing, Inspection, Quality Control, and Packing/Shipping.
Create and update product routings to include any special instructions and/or visual aids when associated with a validation or a process improvement.
Senior Manufacturing Engineering Tehcnician
Precision Associate, Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2023
Mentor, assign projects, and provide technical support to Manufacturing Engineering Technicians.
Provide support to manufacturing areas as needed to ensure processes are operating at acceptable quality levels and efficiencies.
Work with Manufacturing Managers to prioritize projects and ensure project plans and status are communicated on a regular basis.
Work cross-functionally between departments to develop and document affective, efficient, and repeatable processes from Molding, Secondary Processing, Inspection, Quality Control, and Packing/Shipping.
Collaborated with department managers and operators to implement process improvements, enhancing production efficiency.
Create 3D models and prints of prototype and production parts for Sales Engineers and customers when necessary, using SolidWorks.
Provide information to Sales Engineers as necessary to provide accurate and efficient quote parameters to customers.
Enter new mold orders and send to machine shop along with all necessary information needed to machine the mold correctly.
Create and update product routings as needed for new products as well as continuous improvement on existing product routings.
Assist QA in determining root cause, corrective, and preventative actions on customer returns as needed.
Participate in the contract review process for new products.
Communicate project status with Production Management, Project Engineer, and customer in a professional manner.
Perform cost analyses on new products using Microsoft Excel.
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Precision Associate, Inc.
09.2014 - 01.2021
Provide support to manufacturing areas as needed to ensure processes are operating at acceptable quality levels and efficiencies.
Work with Manufacturing Managers to prioritize projects and ensure project plans and status are communicated on a regular basis.
Work cross-functionally between departments to develop and document affective, efficient, and repeatable processes from Molding, Secondary Processing, Inspection, Quality Control, and Packing/Shipping.
Collaborate with department managers and operators to implement process improvements, enhancing production efficiency.
Create 3D models and prints of prototype and production parts for Sales Engineers and customers when necessary, using SolidWorks.
Provide information to Sales Engineers as necessary to provide accurate and efficient quote parameters to customers.
Enter new mold orders and send to machine shop along with all necessary information needed to machine the mold correctly.
Create and update product routings as needed for new products as well as continuous improvement of existing products.
Communicate project status with Production Management, Project Engineer, and customer in a professional manner.
Senior Designer/Drafter
HSIO Technologies
06.2011 - 09.2014
Designed test sockets for the semi-conductor industry using SolidWorks AutoCAD LT.
Created 3D models of complex parts and assemblies to ensure proper fit and interface.
Created drawings of high performance, tight tolerance (±0.0005”), precision machined, stamped and molded parts and assemblies.
Created neat, clear and accurate drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerance to ensure proper fit and function of components and assemblies.
Utilized SolidWorks workgroup PDM for revision control of parts, assemblies, drawings and documents.
Created and maintain BOM’s.
Created and present conceptual designs for new products and improvements to existing products.
Worked on projects from initial CAD design through assembly, inspection and shipping.
Worked with engineers, machinists and outside vendors to continually improve designs from a manufacturability standpoint as well as improve assembly and inspection processes to increase productivity.
Reviewed project documents for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and proposed corrections.
Design Drafter IV
Cascade Microtech
08.2003 - 06.2011
Created detailed technical drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks to support engineering and manufacturing teams.
Collaborated with engineers to refine design concepts and ensure adherence to specifications.
Reviewed project documents for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and proposed corrections.
Developed 3D models of components, enhancing visualization for client presentations.
Applied Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to part prints to ensure correct fitment and functionality.
Created and maintained BOM’s.
Generated ECO’s for new orders and product changes when necessary.
Conducted design reviews for new designs.
Created design standards for consistency throughout the design department.
Education
Certificate of Mechanical-Electronic CAD Drafting - Engineering
Minneapolis Drafting School
Minneapolis, MN
04-2001
Skills
Project management
Team collaboration and leadership
Cross-functional team collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Scheduling and planning
Quality assurance
Analytical thinking
Document management
Schedule management
Engineering design
Blueprint reading
SolidWorks
AutoCAD
Certification
Certificate of Achievement - Lean Manufacturing Course, Precision Associates, Inc. - 04/08/2022
Certificate of Achievement - Project Management Course, Precision Associate, Inc. - 04/01/2022.
Certificate of Completion - Employee Performance Management and Coaching, Manufacturers Alliance - 05/31/2018
Certificate of Completion - Conflict, Communication & Collaboration, Manufactures Alliance - 02/8/2018
Certificate of Completion - The Role of the Leader, Manufactures Alliance - 10/05/2017
Project Management Workshop, Fred Pryor Seminars - 11/19/2014
Timeline
Project Engineer
Precision Associates, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Senior Manufacturing Engineering Tehcnician
Precision Associate, Inc.
01.2021 - 01.2023
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Precision Associate, Inc.
09.2014 - 01.2021
Senior Designer/Drafter
HSIO Technologies
06.2011 - 09.2014
Design Drafter IV
Cascade Microtech
08.2003 - 06.2011
Certificate of Mechanical-Electronic CAD Drafting - Engineering