Allen Lagerstrom
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated young engineer, with a passion for designing new products. Experience in engineering reliability, leading DFMEA verification sequences, warranty reduction, PPAP, and FPA approval, and new product development. I am eager to learn new skills to improve my career, and to better the skills that I already have.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
Manitowoc Ice
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
05.2025 - Current
- Managed mold transfers between suppliers to ensure continuous supply of parts for production line.
- Led warranty projects to reduce failure rates of ice machine components in the field.
- Assisted with PPAP and FPA approvals for new and existing parts, ensuring updates to latest revision.
- Assisted in testing for a cost reduction project, with potential savings of $50,000 per year.
Residential Desk Assistant
MSOE
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Respond to needs of 35+ residents while ensuring residents comply with university policies.
- Counsel peers with personal, academic, and career concerns while providing conflict resolution.
- Developed innovative educational, social, and recreational programs to enhance community involvement.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Manitowoc Ice
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Helped with designing and executing DFMEA verification sequences for the air filter and the water filter door for new product development.
- Performed failure testing on machine parts such as front panel mounts, harvest valves, and drain fittings to collect data for revisions and supplier changes.
- Performed regression testing on ice thickness probes to better understand the failures in the field.
CNC Machine Operator
Manitowoc Tools & Manufacturing
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Operated multiple machines and read drawing specifications to ensure that the machined part fit into the design requirements.
Food Service
Panera Bread
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Improved customer relations through interacting at the register taking orders and talking with customers to fix incorrect orders.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI05.2025
Skills
- SOLIDWORKS
- Ansys
- MATLAB
- Testing procedures
- PPAP approval
- Creo
Websites
Leadership And Co Curricular Involvement
- Resident Assistant, MSOE, 03/22, 05/25
- Varsity Soccer Captain, Lincoln High School, 02/21, 05/21
- JV Soccer Captain, Lincoln High School, 08/18, 10/18
- WEB Leader, Wilson Middle School, 08/16, 06/17
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
Manitowoc Ice
05.2025 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Manitowoc Ice
06.2023 - 01.2025
CNC Machine Operator
Manitowoc Tools & Manufacturing
05.2022 - 08.2022
Residential Desk Assistant
MSOE
08.2021 - 05.2025
Food Service
Panera Bread
11.2019 - 06.2021
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering