ANDY RIDING
Idaho Falls,ID
Summary
Determined leader eager to leverage knowledge in engineering principles and concepts. Skilled in implementing manufacturing processes, developing production systems and analyzing product designs. Smart and dedicated to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Applications Engineer
Curtiss-Wright
04.2022 - Current
- Developed 15 applications in 2023, effectively accomplishing all client objectives and needs
- Update documentation for non-safety and safety SSCs with responsibility for maintaining technical accuracy and configuration management of assigned systems
- Design, review, and approve changes to assigned systems, ensuring accurate and thorough configuration management
- Provide technical expertise for system design requirements, operation, testing, and maintenance
- Maintain System Engineering notebook with vendor technical information, standards reference, and system history
- Support maintenance, operations, and training activities for assigned systems
- Assist sales team to approve Work Orders, documentation changes, and project-related activities
- Attend project meetings and collaborate with project teams as technical point of contact
- Actively participate in process improvement initiatives and develop System Health Reports
- Demonstrate mastery of advanced engineering concepts and techniques on highly complex projects.
Machine Operator
Spherion-Nestle/Adecco-BG/Idahoan
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Promoted as operator of caser machine that packaged 500 boxes of product per shift
- Operated extruder during 12-hour shift that recycled, 1000lbs of plastic
- Verified work was performed in accordance with Quality Assurance program
- Provided technical support to assembly personnel in manufacturing techniques and processes
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and identified hardware malfunctions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Brigham Young University – Idaho
Rexburg, IdahoSkills
- Research and Analysis
- System design and engineering
- Technical documentation
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Manufacturing Techniques
- Tooling and Fixturing
- Electrical and Mechanical Assembly
- Quality Assurance and Resolution
- Standard Work Instructions Development
- Vendor and Supplier Support
- Research and Component Replacement
- Extensive CAD Knowledge (LTspice, AutoCAD, MATLAB, LabVIEW)
- Familiar with NRC, NUPIC, ASME, IPC, IEEE, EPRI, 10CFR50 Appendix B
- I&C Product Expert
- Material Specialist
Timeline
Applications Engineer
Curtiss-Wright
04.2022 - Current
Machine Operator
Spherion-Nestle/Adecco-BG/Idahoan
09.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Brigham Young University – Idaho