Dejon Kennedy
SAINT AUGUSTINE
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience while in the US Navy, excelling in system design and predictive maintenance. Proven track record of enhancing product quality and reliability through effective risk assessment and mentoring junior engineers. Committed to continuous improvement and fostering collaboration across teams to achieve significant cost savings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
US Navy
06.2005 - Current
- Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements.
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
- Coordinated with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality control to streamline interdepartmental communication and collaboration efforts effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction, achieving significant savings without compromising on quality.
- Mentored junior engineers in design principles and best practices, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous learning among team members.
- Developed engineering solutions for complex technical problems, enhancing overall system performance and reliability.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials at competitive prices.
- Conducted root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment issues and implemented preventive maintenance programs, reducing equipment downtime significantly.
- Provided technical expertise during project planning phases, contributing to the successful execution of large-scale engineering projects.
- Performed thorough risk assessments before executing projects, minimizing potential hazards or delays during implementation phases.
- Improved product quality with the development of robust testing procedures and implementation of corrective actions.
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.
- Reduced downtime with implementation of predictive maintenance program for critical production equipment.
- Developed technical documentation to standardize engineering procedures, promoting consistency across projects.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and support to accelerate their professional development.
- Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions, enhancing team competency in latest engineering software and methodologies.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and innovation within engineering department.
- Engaged in professional development activities, staying abreast of technological advancements and best practices in mechanical engineering.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed Type equipment issues, quickly made plans for repairs and monitored use to rectify issues.
- Tested newly installed systems, closely monitoring functionality and adherence to operating specifications.
- Supported data center power and cooling infrastructure and consistently applied critical facility operational best practices.
Education
Computer Science -
Ferrum College
FerrumSkills
- System design
- Root cause analysis
- Predictive maintenance
- Engineering documentation
- Equipment maintenance
- Risk assessment
- Mentoring junior engineers
- Technical troubleshooting
- Quality assurance
- Continuous improvement
- Effective communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Maintenance planning
- Risk management
- Troubleshooting
- Failure analysis
- Quality assurance controls
- Scheduling
- On-site inspections
- Hydraulics systems
- Automotive engineering
- Mentoring and training
- Test instrumentation
- Staff management
- SharePoint
- Continuing education
Certification
CAT Diesel, Fairbanks Diesel, Detroit Diesel, Valve Maintenance, and Readiness Control Officer
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
US Navy
06.2005 - Current
Computer Science -
Ferrum College
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