Chris Drake
Sanford,NC
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
VA/VE Engineer
Air Distribution Technologies (ADTi) – formerly Johnson Controls
Sanford, NC
02.2023 - Current
- Led the implementation of 20+ value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) cost-reduction changes across new and existing products while maintaining performance and quality requirements.
- Designed and evaluated new product concepts using SolidWorks, supporting design-for-manufacturability and cost objectives.
- Tested new and revised designs against standard performance data; analyzed results to validate compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Coordinated engineering changes across cross-functional teams including manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, spanning multiple locations nationwide.
- Regularly updated ERP and MRP systems to reflect engineering changes, BOM updates, and configuration revisions.
- Developed a plant-wide material utilization tracking process that enabled data-driven decisions to reduce raw material waste and improve operational efficiency.
Teaching Assistant
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
08.2019 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant for Introduction to Engineering Practices and Principles
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
12-2022
Skills
- CAD & Design: SolidWorks (part modeling, complex multi-level assemblies, multi-configuration assemblies, design tables)
- Data & Analysis: Excel (reporting, data analysis, and automated spreadsheets for calculations and formatting)
- Engineering Systems: ERP/MRP systems, PDM systems
- Engineering Methods: New product development, VA/VE, testing and performance analysis
Timeline
VA/VE Engineer
Air Distribution Technologies (ADTi) – formerly Johnson Controls
02.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte