Brandon Baum
Mueller Electric
ALLIANCE
9
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer skilled in CAD and SolidWorks, with a strong background in project management and process flows. Focuses on developing products that enhance customer satisfaction and drive profitability while adhering to budgets and engineering standards. Prioritizes quality and efficiency above all else. Effectively manages teams and approaches challenges from diverse perspectives to ensure quality outcomes.
Work History
Engineering & QA Manager
2 Years 7 Months- Promoted to the head of engineering. Hired and onboarded two engineers, expanding team capacity to handle project demands. Led numerous projects in collaboration with sales, customers, and production to ensure alignment with business goals. Completed numerous outsourcing projects with large customers. Directed company's regulatory initiative to achieve compliance with UL standards, enhancing product safety and marketability. Became head of the QA department in 2025 and oversaw day-to-day operations to ensure products were manufactured to the highest quality.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and compliance with industry standards.
- Helped the company double in size from day one.
- Worked alongside customer's in developing new products and completing PPAP's for them.
- Developed and implemented testing protocols to identify defects and improve manufacturing processes.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and ensure product consistency.
Mechanical Engineer
3 Years 6 Months- Designed custom cable assemblies and harnesses to meet specific customer requirements. Communicated with suppliers and customers to ensure deadlines were met. Created and documented process flows and work instructions to streamline production processes. Helped integrate the QA inspection process in with the production process. Worked closely with production on various projects. Collaborated with injection molding team to align product quality with customer expectations.
- Developed and documented processes for hundreds of new products.
- Led cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions for engineering challenges.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in manufacturing operations.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
2 Years 11 Months- Collaborated with engineering staff on design projects to enhance product functionality. Partnered with fellow interns on product development projects, focusing on optimizing trailer features. Under the supervision of a senior engineer, designed dump truck beds from start to finish using SolidEdge. Coordinated with sales team to align product offerings with customer requirements.
- Designed and analyzed mechanical components for trailer manufacturing processes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for product design challenges.
Education
Mechanical Engineering - Minor in Mathematics
- Graduated summa cum laude
- ASME Member
- AIAA Member
- Vice President of Robotics Clubs
- Tau Beta Pi Engineering Society Member
- GPA: 3.7+ GPA
Skills
Design quality control
Root cause analysis
Problem solving
Design Optimization Strategies
Machine design drawings
Injection molding techniques
Finite element analysis
3D design software
Engineering collaboration
Strain analysis
Process documentation
Regulatory compliance
Quality assurance
Timeline
Engineering & QA Manager
Mueller Electric
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Mechanical Engineer
Mueller Electric
07.2020 - 01.2024Read More
Mechanical Engineering Intern
MAC Trailer Manufacturing
06.2017 - 05.2020Read More
Youngstown State University
Mechanical Engineering from Minor in Mathematics
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