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Cade Sexauer

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dynamic Manufacturing Engineer with experience as a Lean Champion, driving core lean initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Expertise in problem-solving, innovation, and optimizing both production and development processes to achieve significant operational improvements.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Engineer

Harland Medical Systems
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
02.2023 - Current
  • I served as the Lean Champion at Harland Medical Systems' Eden Prairie site, driving core lean initiatives.
  • Designed and constructed custom production cells tailored to optimize specific customer and internal processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve daily operations and shift the company toward the Lean culture.
  • Generated and supported multiple Kaizen events focused on removing waste and establishing standards for production, development, and material replenishment processes.

Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Nordson Medical
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Revised and updated work instructions to include new process steps, and add visual elements based on operator feedback.
  • Gathered process data useful for process improvement and efficiency projects.
  • Supported process scale-ups through designing fixtures and tooling to aid the operators and reduce takt time.
  • Assisted in developing process documentation and standard operating procedures for new customers.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Cardiovascular Systems Inc
New Brighton, Minnesota
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Designed fixtures and tooling to enhance production improvement initiatives for manufacturing engineering team.
  • Conducted installation qualifications and process qualifications for new production floor equipment.
  • Executed process validation for an optimized final packaging process.

Floater

McMillan Electric
Woodville, WI
01.2021 - 02.2021
  • I communicated with and assisted multiple department leads to accomplish tasks throughout the plant.
  • I worked in a small group of operators to build brush-free DC motors.

Recruiting/Coaches Assistant

University of St. Thomas Football Offices
St. Paul, MN
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Prepare and host recruits and their families
  • Assist coaches with recruiting data and other miscellaneous jobs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN
05.2022

Skills

  • Kaizen facilitation
  • Problem Solving: A3/DMAIC
  • Process optimization: process studies, Heijunka line balancing, Kanban material replenishment
  • Lean Culture Implementation: 5S, Tiered Visual Management and Daily Meeting System, Standardized Work for development and production processes
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio
  • Design: SolidWorks and fixture design
  • Coding: C
  • Data analysis: Minitab and MATLAB
  • Machining skills: milling, turning, sawing, and computer numerical control machining
  • Reading technical prints

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Campus Involvement

  • Theology Study Abroad Program, Student, University of St. Thomas, 01/19
  • ASME, Member, University of St. Thomas, 09/18 - 12/22
  • Varsity Football, Athlete - Quarterback, University of St. Thomas, 08/18 - 11/22

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineer

Harland Medical Systems
02.2023 - Current

Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Nordson Medical
05.2022 - 02.2023

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Cardiovascular Systems Inc
05.2021 - 08.2021

Floater

McMillan Electric
01.2021 - 02.2021

Recruiting/Coaches Assistant

University of St. Thomas Football Offices
02.2019 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of St. Thomas

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