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Chance Cunningham

Bessemer City,NC

Summary

Dynamic Manufacturing Engineer adept at completing demanding projects within crucial timelines. Thorough, detail- and process-oriented, with strong follow-through skills. Known for analyzing situations and quickly implementing innovative resolutions.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Engineer II

Steffes
08.2020 - Current
  • Designed facility layout of $15 million plant
  • Launched SAL project in two facilities
  • Launched the high-capacity combustors product within the company
  • Launched and Lead T7X project worth $6.3 million
  • Evaluated existing tooling designs for manufacturability improvements.
  • Developed and implemented manufacturing process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as Quality Control, Procurement, Maintenance and Production Planning to ensure timely delivery of parts and products according to specifications.
  • Analyzed production data and identified areas for process improvement.
  • Reviewed engineering drawings for accuracy prior to releasing them into production environment.
  • Performed root cause analysis on various production issues and developed corrective actions plans.
  • Engage in Lean Six Sigma activities across multiple plants
  • Plant Safety Team

Director

Millenium Benefit LLC
03.2005 - 12.2020
  • Supervised farming project in Nigeria
  • Managed 5-20 Nigerian farmers
  • Designed farm layouts to maximize crop output
  • Designed irrigation systems
  • Designed electrical systems
  • Designed custom sugar cane carts to transport sugar from the field to the mill
  • Evaluated bids from potential vendors and selected the most suitable one based on price, quality, and delivery terms.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify potential suppliers.
  • Purchased the highest quality products for the lowest possible price.
  • Generated new business opportunities through cold calling campaigns.
  • Educated customers about products and services offered by the company.

Owner and Operator

Black Hills Metal Fabricators LLC
08.2013 - 05.2019
  • Hired and trained five front-line employees.
  • Created and balanced budgets, established a billing strategy, and acquired contracts.
  • Facilitated product design from start to finish.
  • Collaborated with clients to ensure their vision.

  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Organized events such as trade shows and conferences.
  • Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety and Engineering Management

South Dakota Schools of Mines And Technology
Rapid City

Skills

  • Welding (MIG, TIG, Stick, Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel)
  • SolidWorks
  • AutoCAD
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • CAD/CAM
  • Methods engineering
  • Engineering concepts
  • Industrial engineering
  • Process improvement
  • Assembly line optimization
  • Epicor ERP System
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Design and manufacturing reviews
  • Workstation design
  • Facility layout
  • Process development
  • Production monitoring

Certification

  • First Aid CPR AED

Affiliations

  • Snowboarding
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Outdoor adventures.

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineer II

Steffes
08.2020 - Current

Owner and Operator

Black Hills Metal Fabricators LLC
08.2013 - 05.2019

Director

Millenium Benefit LLC
03.2005 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety and Engineering Management

South Dakota Schools of Mines And Technology

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