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CORY CARLSON

DENSO
Knoxville,TN
6
years of professional experience

Highly-qualified Engineering Project Manager adept at collaborating with customers, team members and outside departments to complete work within deadlines and budget constraints. Expertise includes controlling costs, improving quality and building cohesive teams focused on performance. Additional experience in data analytics, data integration/visualization, and optimization of
manufacturing processes based on data reporting.

Currently pursuing MBA education.

Work History

Senior Engineering Project Manager

4 Years 9 Months
DENSO | Maryville, TN | 01.2022 - Current
  • Overseeing three $7M+ new production line launches for new automatic electronic controller modules
  • Influencing large capital projects with deep engineering understanding and project management skills
  • Managing extensive portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
  • Developing new risk analysis practices to streamline communication from engineering level to top management.

Production Engineer

4 Years 8 Months
DENSO | Maryville, TN | 05.2017 - 01.2022
  • Conducted the localization of the electronic stability and advanced hydro booster controllers through $5M+ of custom manufacturing equipment acquisitions internationally
  • Coordinated with machine suppliers in France, Holland, England, and Japan to design and deliver new manufacturing technology and performed successful on-site acceptance tests
  • Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
  • Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
  • Provided technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers engaged in building system designs.

Process Improvement Engineering Co-Op

4 Months
Shaw | Dalton, GA | 08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Drove continuous improvement using process/system reports, observations, time studies, and other lean principles & methods
  • Supported multiple process improvement activities that resulted in annual cost savings and waste reduction
  • Co-lead Plant 81 Ergo Team 2015.

Engineering Intern

3 Months
Backer-Springfield | Murfreesboro, TN | 05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Assisted with engineering calculations, design drawings, preliminary cost estimates and field visits to observe construction progress.
  • Assisted with project research, field work and preliminary design calculations and analysis.

Engineering Intern

3 Months
Unipres USA Incorporated | Portland, TN | 05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Supported various engineering tasks with intention of developing technical, social and ethical skills.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
  • Monitored and processed information for regulatory compliance.

Education

MBA

Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City, TN | 05.2023

4.0 GPA, 15 of 30 credit hours complete.

Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering & Technology

Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, TN | 05.2017
  • Awarded the 2016 Experiential Education Meritorious Award
  • Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Skills

Project Management
Risk Management
Lean Manufacturing
Operational Efficiency
Process Capability
Data Integration
Machine Design
Feasibility Studies

Timeline

Senior Engineering Project Manager

DENSO
01.2022 - CurrentRead More

Production Engineer

DENSO
05.2017 - 01.2022Read More

Process Improvement Engineering Co-Op

Shaw
08.2015 - 12.2015Read More

Engineering Intern

Backer-Springfield
05.2015 - 08.2015Read More

Engineering Intern

Unipres USA Incorporated
05.2014 - 08.2014Read More

Carson-Newman University

MBA
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Tennessee Technological University

Bachelor of Science from Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
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CORY CARLSON