Connor Thiele
Kaukauna,WI
Summary
Engineering professional with proven ability to innovate and solve complex technical challenges. Known for delivering high-quality solutions and driving team success through effective collaboration and adaptability. Skills include systems analysis, project management, and technical troubleshooting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer II
Ariens Company
01.2022 - Current
- Created qualification plan that rigorously tests alternate engine OEMs, identifying areas of improvement for product optimization.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document that streamlines engine OEM specification requests.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
- Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommending improvements.
- Lead the transition and qualification of alternate engine OEM for snow products which resulted in significant cost savings.
- Assist technical publications with preparation of set up guides and operator's manuals.
- Direct testing of prototype machines and analyze data from testing.
- Developed technical product requirements from customer requirements.
Mechanical Engineer
M-B Companies
10.2016 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Airport Maintenance Products, Chilton, WI
- Designed installations of engine packages and enclosures in various product lines
- Worked with engine manufacturers to complete engine testing and verification of engine installations
- Created 3D models, drawings, and bills of materials
- Designed, developed, and tested various snow removal attachments such as snow blowers and snowplows
- Provided technical assistance to production personnel performing fabrication and assembly to ensure products conformed to engineering design and customer specifications
- Airport Maintenance Products, Chilton, WI
Mechanical Engineer
M-B Companies
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: Attachments Division, New Holstein, WI
- Created engineering change notices (ECN), new bill of materials, and assisted in design of new products, such as design of rotary brooms, snowplows, snow blowers, and a drop spreader
- Design work was done using Creo CAD software
- Creo was used to model and design machine components, along with creating detail drawings of assemblies, sub-assemblies, and individual parts
- Met with customers to review product specifications and define project scopes of work
- Collaborated with mechanical engineers to create products and test prototypes
- Attachments Division, New Holstein, WI
Engineering Intern
U.S. Venture
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: Gain Division, Appleton, WI
- Organized information obtained from vendor invoices and maintenance reports into an Excel spreadsheet, which allowed for accurate tracking of costs and maintenance performed at all CNG fueling stations
- Created standards, methods, and procedures to provide CNG service technicians a standard manual for repairs
- Suggested and implemented on site storage for spare parts
- Gain Division, Appleton, WI
Quality Intern
R. Sabee Company
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: Appleton, WI
- The responsibilities of a Quality Intern include daily audits of production items, conducting laboratory performance testing of products, and product specification creation
- Interns also work on the documentation and implementation of processes
- Regularly cooperated with production workers to generate effective and easy to follow SOPs
- Compiled documents for consistent machine changeovers
- Ensured quality of products met or exceeded company standards
- Appleton, WI
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin Platteville
Platteville, WI12.2015
Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin Fox Valley
Menasha, WI05.2012
Skills
- Creo Parametric 3D
- SolidWorks
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Epicor Vantage ERP System
- Data analysis
- System design
- Failure analysis
- Engineering documentation
- Root-cause analysis
- Material selection
- System troubleshooting
- Finite element analysis
Timeline
Engineer II
Ariens Company
01.2022 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
M-B Companies
10.2016 - 12.2021
Mechanical Engineer
M-B Companies
01.2016 - 08.2016
Engineering Intern
U.S. Venture
06.2015 - 08.2015
Quality Intern
R. Sabee Company
06.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin Platteville
Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin Fox Valley
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