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Andrew Streim

Port Washington,WI

Summary

Analytical New Product Engineer focused on applying sound engineering principles using both traditional and innovative methods. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

New Product Engineer

Kapco Inc.
04.2018 - Current
  • Brought on and developed John Deere and turned it into a Top 3 customer within the organization.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Created a validation checklist used to help bring products to production successfully.
  • Implemented ergonomic systems to better improve production floor safety.
  • Led DFM/DFA discussions with internal and external customers.
  • Developed the New Product Introduction System, using AIAG principles through the Trello software.
  • Assisted with the creation of the Kapco Ambassador Program which aims to ease the transition into Kapco for new employees.

Quality Engineer

Kapco Inc.
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
  • Streamlined internal communication, fostering cross-functional collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
  • Created a New Part Risk Evaluation checklist based on APQP principles.
  • Coordinated and submitted Customer PPAPs on new parts.

Design Engineer

Hayes Performance Systems
01.2015 - 02.2017
  • Supported the release of over 30 drawings, with vetted suppliers from PV to start of production. Largest new product launch for the business with $10MM new revenue impact on aggressive 10 month project schedule.
  • New product development with 3 times the function on part complexity of conventional products. Project was a military application, utilizing automotive and government regulatory standards (i.e. FMVSS)
  • Assisted in the creation of the Hayes new supplier onboarding procedure in support of new strategy deployment processes.

Product Engineer 1

Hayes Performance Systems
06.2011 - 01.2015
  • Led projects involving cross-functional teams and customer inputs from the design phase to production.
  • Created a searchable database for friction material that calculated wear characteristics.
  • Engineering liaison for the daily material rejection report meetings which oversaw quality of incoming product.

Chassis Systems Intern

Harley Davidson Motor Co.
Milwaukee, WI
06.2010 - 06.2011
  • Schooled in Pro Engineer through Harley-Davidson.
  • Designed a brake system feel audit tool that will be implemented in their manufacturing plants.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Engineering Documentation
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Blueprints and Schematics
  • Data Analysis

Timeline

New Product Engineer

Kapco Inc.
04.2018 - Current

Quality Engineer

Kapco Inc.
04.2017 - 04.2018

Design Engineer

Hayes Performance Systems
01.2015 - 02.2017

Product Engineer 1

Hayes Performance Systems
06.2011 - 01.2015

Chassis Systems Intern

Harley Davidson Motor Co.
06.2010 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Milwaukee School of Engineering
Andrew Streim