Cabot Anderson
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Solutions-oriented engineering professional with strong understanding of product development process. Brings excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, management and vendors. Proactive in identifying areas of improvement and taking steps to drive successful completion of projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Tool and Design Engineer
Denso Manufacturing Tennessee
12.2023 - Current
- Spearhead the development of quotations for large-scale automation projects
- Generate comprehensive concept documents for diverse automation projects, catering to customer specifications
- Lead the mechanical design process of a 7th Axis robotic transfer unit, encompassing intricate processes
- Head cross-campus rationalization investigations to enhance operational efficiency
- Produce intricate mechanical drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks, and provide guidance to technicians during the assembly of expansive machine cells.
Senior R&D Engineer
Denso Manufacturing Tennessee
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams from Denso Japan, Denso Barcelona, and Denso Mexico to successfully launch the first global standard line
- Directed core functional teams, ensuring the successful execution of three separate line launches
- Formulated a comprehensive plan for capital procurement, securing agreement on a global scale
- Pioneered the development of stereoscopic vision on collaborative robots utilizing Python and UR script
- Orchestrated the creation of detailed UR programs for three distinct collaborative robots and conducted ISO 15066 collaborative risk assessments
- Formulated a campus-wide Collaborative Risk Assessment policy, ensuring standardized safety measures
- Conducted training sessions for maintenance personnel, engineering staff, and operators, focusing on collaborative robot design, operation, and programming.
Production Engineer
Denso Manufacturing Tennessee
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Played a pivotal role in new product launches, collaborative machine design, fixture design, robot programming, equipment relocation, lean manufacturing, and collaborative robot risk assessment (ISO 15066)
- Distinguished as a plant expert in automated screw driving, machine vision, and collaborative risk assessments
- Innovated the design, construction, and programming of the first in-house collaborative screw insertion machine, introducing the "retreat retry" routine for secure collaborative screw insertion
- Successfully resolved a global TFT A rank issue related to glass guide fixture design
- Led core functional teams to accomplish multi-million dollar projects in instrument cluster and Heads Up Display segments
- Guided Denso Mexico in the launch of new HUD products during a productive trip to Mexico, ensuring a successful Ford run at rate
- Proficient in software including SolidWorks, AutoCAD, advanced UR robot programming (completed advanced training in December 2021), Cognex Designer, Keyence Vision, Arduino Uno, and basic Python programming.
Production Engineering Co-op Denso Manufacturing Tennessee
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Contributed to vision system design, 3D printing, and mechanical design projects
- Conducted training sessions for maintenance personnel on newly implemented equipment
- Acquired advanced skills in SolidWorks surface modeling.
Education
Bachelor of Biosystems Engineering -
University of Tennessee
Associate of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Pellissippi State Community College
2015
Skills
- Design Procedures
- Creating Bills of Materials
- Customer Satisfaction
- Project Requirements
- Machine Design
- Team Meetings
- Energy Savings Calculations
- Fixture Design
- Geometric Dimensioning Expertise
- Capital Purchases
- Product Design Review
- Cross-Functional Team Development
Timeline
Senior Tool and Design Engineer
Denso Manufacturing Tennessee
12.2023 - Current
Senior R&D Engineer
Denso Manufacturing Tennessee
12.2022 - 01.2023
Production Engineer
Denso Manufacturing Tennessee
06.2019 - 12.2022
Production Engineering Co-op Denso Manufacturing Tennessee
05.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Biosystems Engineering -
University of Tennessee
Associate of Mechanical Engineering - undefined
Pellissippi State Community College
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