Chris Counts
Mechanical Engineer
Poteau,OK
Summary
Proficient Project Engineer with 4 years of experience driving over 4 projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications.Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Engineer
Rheem
Fort Smith, AR
01.2020 - Current
- Oversaw developmental project to bring current production units to future standards in accordance with national testing standards (ANSI Z21-47) as well as managing test schedules, allocating resources and managing inventory.
- Managed project to develop new heat exchanger in accordance with nation ANSI and CSA group standards. This consisted of running tests to ascertain performance values and developing solutions to challenges. Creating test matrices, performing tests along side technicians, and giving weekly updates to management.
- Product evaluations and maintenance on existing product to ensure quality after implementation of initial design.
- Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
Internship Student
Rheem
Fort Smith, AR
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal engineers
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to attendees
- Assisted with engineering calculations, design drawings, preliminary cost estimates and field visits to observe construction progress.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Prepared design documents, alignments, specifications, criteria details and estimates.
Quality Engineer Intern
American Precision Fabricators
Fort Smith, AR
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements.
- Designed, prototyped and tested new coining die to increase efficiency and safety, by applying mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products, tools and systems.
- Implemented safety and accident prevention programs for each project.
- Oversaw quality assurance protocols to optimize designs.
- Performed quality control procedures on equipment, equipment, and finished goods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR 08.2019 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR 08.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Applied Mathematics
Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK 08.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
Collaboration and Team work
undefinedHobbies
Vehicle repair
Firearm maintenance and marksmanship
Exercising and other physical activities
Cooking for friends
Painting
Timeline
Project Engineer
Rheem
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
08.2019 - 12.2020
Internship Student
Rheem
04.2018 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
08.2017 - 05.2019
Quality Engineer Intern
American Precision Fabricators
05.2017 - 04.2018
Associate of Science - Applied Mathematics
Carl Albert State College
08.2015 - 05.2017
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