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Carter Olsen

Summary

High-performing professional with extensive experience designing and improving manufacturing systems. Skilled in reviewing technical specifications, creating manufacturing instructions and developing tools. Strong analytical skills and committed to improving efficiency and effectiveness.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Redwire Space Sensors
07.2022 - 05.2024
  • Provide, develop, implement, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes for a variety of space flight hardware products
  • Complete readiness assessments and ensure the successful new product launches into production
  • Develop and maintain production documentation (work instructions, test procedures, etc.)
  • Support quality and continuous improvement through root cause analysis and the implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions (including repair and rework)
  • Identify opportunities to apply lean manufacturing principles to improve quality and schedule
  • Ensure processes and procedures comply with standards
  • Identify risks to production and implement mitigation plans
  • Assists production personnel with troubleshooting and guidance resolving everyday issues
  • Works with suppliers to ensure the delivery of high-quality custom manufactured products.
  • Promoted Design for Manufacturability philosophy.
  • Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team.

Manufacturing Engineer

SEAKR Engineering, Inc.
11.2016 - 07.2022
  • Provided support to manufacturing technicians to address in-process anomalies and process indicators
  • Disposition of all in-process anomalies and will use Valor to review engineering designs for DFx
  • Created part footprints in Valor and attended and executed all hardware review meetings, tabletop reviews, and signoff meetings
  • Provided oversight and programming of all automated production equipment (PNP programming, new component implementation programming, equipment troubleshooting, AOI layout importing)
  • Participated in lean events (kaizens)
  • Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
  • Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
  • Helped with the transition of the manufacturing floor to cell format
  • Started and developed a process for producing Commercial Heat Pipe for the company
  • Created over 100 heat pipe assemblies.

Manufacturing Process Engineer

L3Harris Communications-CSW
08.2015 - 11.2016
  • Lead the efforts to create a new MPE (Manufacturing Process Engineer) support program at L-3 Communications
  • Where the CSW division sends out engineers to other divisions for support and consultation
  • Design sequence of operations, specifies procedures, verify that operations and procedures are in compliance with regulations and/or industry certifications and best practices
  • Experience using several ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) including Oracle, Info, and SAP
  • Background in electromechanical and circuit card assemblies (IPC-A-610/620 certified).
  • Enhanced product quality by collaborating with cross-functional teams to address design and production issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology -

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
04.2015

Skills

  • CAD/CAM (over 700 hrs)
  • Quality Control
  • GD&T Standards
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Work Design and Measurement Constant Improvement Mindset
  • SolidWorks/Inventor
  • CNC code
  • MS Office
  • Training and mentoring
  • Employee Supervision
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Quality Management Systems
  • ERP and tools (IFS, Oracle, SAP, Team Center, Valor, and Mentor Graphics)

Websites

Timeline

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Redwire Space Sensors
07.2022 - 05.2024

Manufacturing Engineer

SEAKR Engineering, Inc.
11.2016 - 07.2022

Manufacturing Process Engineer

L3Harris Communications-CSW
08.2015 - 11.2016

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology -

Brigham Young University

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