Connor Leverson
Iron Mountain,MI
Summary
Multifaceted Design Engineer with a proven track record at CCI Systems Inc., excelling in process development and quality control. Successfully led teams to delivery advanced fiber optic network designs on expedite schedules and fulfill projects to customer satisfaction, achieving significant improvements in first pass yield. Adept at standard implementation, qualitative problem solving, and workflow optimization in order to drive continuous improvement in design engineering processes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer 3
CCI Systems Inc.
10.2018 - 09.2025
- Designed and drafted high-quality fiber optic and coaxial network deliverables to meet both national and regional customer standards.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Implemented quality control processes and performed audits to facilitate customer satisfaction and improve the design team's first pass yield score.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction as a primary point of contact for multiple fiber optic lines of business.
Drafter 3
CCI Systems Inc.
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Created CAD drawings and deliverable packages for fiber optic and coaxial network designs.
- Interpreted field surveys, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to network maps.
- Coordinated with multiple international subcontractor teams to address work surplus under strict deadlines.
- Provided training to new drafters on best practices and customer standards.
- Performed quality control audits of the drafting team's projects and provided detailed feedback to improve the team's first pass yield score.
Production Control Assistant
Systems Control
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Coordinated with the scheduling manager to forecast future workload for production schedules.
- Created and updated production metrics and rework graphs using weekly timesheet reports.
- Managed the issuing of lockers and mailboxes to new employees and coordinated with human resources and admin to distribute mail to all employee mailboxes.
- Recorded red tag submissions for damaged inventory.
- Coordinated with engineers, as well as the leads from the panel fab and panel wiring departments to create and update method books in the interest of standardizing production for each major customer.
- Coordinated with quality control to help the company maintain ISO certification pertaining to document control.
Wire Person
Systems Control
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Wired electrical components in control panels according to detailed technical schematics and customer specific standards.
- Maintained high production and quality scores across various customer products and tasks.
- Cross-trained in powder coat paint and and component assembly departments to promote plant efficiency and reduce bottlenecks in production.
Lawn Care Worker/Landscaper
Tim's Lawn Care
04.2005 - 05.2012
- Performed planting, watering, and sodding of lawns.
- Maintained grounds by mowing, trimming, weeding, and seasonal clean-up.
- Installed landscape features according to customer plans.
- Maintained tools and landscaping machinery for performance and longevity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Arts - General Studies
Northland International University
Dunbar, WIHigh School Diploma -
H.O.P.E Academy
Iron Mountain, MI05-2009
Skills
- CAD and other design programs proficiency
- Qualitative problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Quality control
- Workflow optimization
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Design Engineer 3
CCI Systems Inc.
10.2018 - 09.2025
Drafter 3
CCI Systems Inc.
06.2017 - 09.2018
Production Control Assistant
Systems Control
03.2014 - 06.2017
Wire Person
Systems Control
07.2012 - 04.2014
Lawn Care Worker/Landscaper
Tim's Lawn Care
04.2005 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Northland International University
High School Diploma -
H.O.P.E Academy