Manufacturing production engineer dedicated to improving performance through effective process development and technical support. Experienced in assisting in the design of and manufacturing ground-based defensive systems.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Engineer
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
05.2024 - Current
Utilized AS400 to build and maintain project MDPs including MBOMs and shop floor work orders for each drawing
Reviewed drawings at preliminary release phase and provided input to design engineering on specification callouts and designing for manufacturing
Implemented drawing changes as needed via reordering materials and changing work orders and methods
Collaborated with design, quality, and manufacturing teams to resolve nonconformance issues (NCMs & CAPAs/RCCAs).
Supported contracts department with customer directed changes and sales department with quoting efforts
Trained new MPEs on standard practices and procedures
Freight Handler/Trainer
FedEx Freight
01.2022 - 05.2024
Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using a forklift.
Created and implemented training plans for new employees.
Assistant Produce Manager
Lowes Foods
04.2019 - 11.2021
Coordinated receiving, stocking, rotating, pricing and merchandising of produce items to maintain inventory flow.
Trained new employees on proper handling of produce to ensure adherence to quality standards..
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg
05-2024
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
05-2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Bunn High School
Bunn, NC
05-2018
Skills
Interpreting drawings for manufacturability
Process development and optimization
Root cause and corrective action activities
Identifying and generating tooling requests
Make versus buy analysis
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient in AS400
Technical communication
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Engineer
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
05.2024 - Current
Freight Handler/Trainer
FedEx Freight
01.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Produce Manager
Lowes Foods
04.2019 - 11.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Bunn High School
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)