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Alexander Kronz

Alexander Kronz

Coraopolis,PA

Summary

Motivated Mechanical Engineer with over a decade of experience in design and process engineering. Strong drive to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Excellent decision-making, planning and communication skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Engineer II

Honeywell
Fombell, PA
12.2021 - Current
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and training machine operators on new equipment.
  • Designed modifications to existing equipment to improve productivity and product consistency, while increasing operating life of process equipment.
  • Worked with Managers and Operators to identify and implement process changes to improve safety in response to HSE events.
  • Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors that resulted in successful completion of several capital projects.

Die Design Engineer

Premier Pan
Glenwillard, PA
08.2019 - 10.2021
  • Designed and modified sheet metal forming dies using Solidworks 3D Modeling.
  • Created drawing packages for in-house machining and contracted manufactures.
  • Utilized Faro data to create models of existing components for remanufacturing purposes.
  • Established a 3D printing lab for prototyping and trained coworkers on the printing process.

Mechanical Engineer

Nichols Electronics
Greensburg, PA
03.2018 - 02.2019
  • Created and maintained a file repository for mechanical-engineering documents.
  • Sourced or recreated model files from the prior two decades of business.
  • Revised part numbering system to identify common inventory parts and current drawing revisions.
  • Created customized tooling fixtures that significantly enhanced production accuracy.

Lead Engineer

Brightline
Bridgeville, PA
11.2016 - 03.2018
  • Revamped existing light fixtures to integrate new LED technology, leading to a reduction in total part count.
  • Established and managed an in-house prototyping program incorporating 3D printing.
  • Took charge of designing and overseeing projects for innovative lighting fixtures.
  • Developed creative mounting solutions to meet clients' needs.
  • Implemented part-numbering standard to improve inventory control.

Applications Engineer

RAM Industrial Services
Coraopolis, PA
07.2015 - 11.2016
  • Applied site-specific flow and head calculations to select appropriate industrial pumps for wastewater applications.
  • Effectively communicated with bidding contractors during proposal process.
  • Successfully completed training courses offered by top industrial pump manufacturers, becoming a certified representative for their products.
  • Developed innovative skimming solution for pre-treatment settling tank efficiency.

Project Manager/Inside Account Manager (Contract)

TW Metals
Leetsdale, PA
09.2014 - 04.2015
  • Managed customer accounts for specialized metals used nuclear power facilities.
  • Managed sales life cycle from quote request to final delivery.
  • Prepared shipping documents for overseas shipments.
  • Collaborated with various freight forwarding companies to ensure compliance with customs documentation requirements for container and air shipping methods.

Mechanical Engineer (Contract)

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2014 - 08.2014
  • Led focused team to on-time completion of a project consisting of 200 BOM packages.
  • Consulted with the manufacturing team to audit all building methods and parts used in production.
  • Modified BOMs to accurately reflect assemblies and reported discrepancies to design team.

Design Engineer (Contract)

FedEx Ground
Coraopolis, PA
02.2013 - 01.2014
  • Designed conveyor layouts for building expansions in AutoCAD.
  • Troubleshot flow rate problems and incorporated solutions into future designs.
  • Designed wheel chalk cart with safety flag visible from driver seat for use when loading or inspecting delivery trucks.

Research and Development Engineer

Microsonic Music, Now Fluxx Audio
Ambridge, PA
05.2010 - 12.2012
  • Received design credit on three patents during development of new headset.
  • Formulated a silicone alloy that has 75% better passive attenuation compared to previous alloy.
  • Created product specification drawings.
  • Modeled over 150 parts for prototype evaluation using SLA 3D printing.
  • Enacted new model, catalog, purchasing, and manufacturing numbering system.
  • Established lean manufacturing values to increase productivity in manual operations.
  • Implemented processes to improve manufacturing of soft material earmolds for the hearing impaired.
  • Contributed to design of harsh environment headset for the Department of Defense.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Robert Morris University
Moon Twp, PA
12.2012

Skills

Software: SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Rhino3D, Simplify3D, Carbide Create, ChiTuBox, M1, Visual, SAP

Manufacturing Tools: MECCO Fiber and CO2 Lasers, 3D printers, Manual Mill/Lathe, CNC Router, Faro CMM and more

Engineering: ISO compliance, UL compliance, DFM, lean manufacturing and more

Timeline

Process Engineer II

Honeywell
12.2021 - Current

Die Design Engineer

Premier Pan
08.2019 - 10.2021

Mechanical Engineer

Nichols Electronics
03.2018 - 02.2019

Lead Engineer

Brightline
11.2016 - 03.2018

Applications Engineer

RAM Industrial Services
07.2015 - 11.2016

Project Manager/Inside Account Manager (Contract)

TW Metals
09.2014 - 04.2015

Mechanical Engineer (Contract)

Thermo Fisher Scientific
02.2014 - 08.2014

Design Engineer (Contract)

FedEx Ground
02.2013 - 01.2014

Research and Development Engineer

Microsonic Music, Now Fluxx Audio
05.2010 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Robert Morris University

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