Cole Carter
Arkansas City,KS
Summary
Design Engineer with 5 years of experience in part and secondary fixture design for accumulator head extrusion blow molding. Proficient in SolidWorks and plastic part design, with a strong background in project management. Demonstrated success in improving production efficiency through innovative fixture designs and effective ERP transitions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer
Western Industries Plastic Products L.L.C.
Winfield, Kansas
08.2020 - Current
- Designed custom blow molded parts ranging from 1-40lbs utilizing CAD software, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and manufacturability.
- Developed secondary fixtures and light automation solutions to enhance production throughput and safety.
- Coordinated with sales, quality, and manufacturing teams to manage projects from concept development through production.
- Created and maintained production BOMs and engineering drawings to support streamlined manufacturing operations.
- Led the successful ERP software transition from Baan to Epicor, improving engineering departmental efficiency through effective training materials.
- Collaborated with mold vendors to quote and oversee tooling builds, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Implemented lean manufacturing concepts such as 5S and Kaizen initiatives across the facility floor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Plastics Engineering Technology
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05-2020
Skills
- SolidWorks 3D CAD software
- Plastic part DFM/DFA
- Secondary and assembly fixture design/automation
- Project management
- Process improvement and lean principles
- Cross-functional communication
- ERP system management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Design Engineer
Western Industries Plastic Products L.L.C.
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Plastics Engineering Technology
Pittsburg State University
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