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Gabe Abernathy

Athens,AL

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Continuous Improvement EngineerLean EngineerSales Engineer

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Athens, AL
Open to relocation: Yes

Minimum Desired Compensation

$125000/yr

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancement

Summary

Dedicated engineering professional with extensive experience in technical sales, project management, and operational optimizations. Successfully onboarded multiple business accounts, generating over $3 million in revenue while enhancing customer engagement through strategic improvements and continuous support.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineer Technical Sales

Excel Hydraulics
Athens, AL
01.2026 - Current
  • Initiated and expanded new business opportunities in the Southeast Region, onboarding 8 business accounts in 4 months.
  • Managed sales accounts for hydraulic applications, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.
  • Supported a wide range of industrial customers with a focus on Steel manufacturing, improving quoting accuracy and customer support.

Engineer Technical Sales

M&J Fabrication (MJF)
Decatur, AL
02.2024 - 12.2025
  • Served as primary technical sales liaison for fabrication, machining, and finishing programs, enhancing customer engagement.
  • Drove customer expansion by onboarding new accounts from zero activity to over $3 million in incoming orders in 2025.
  • Managed $7 million in accounts across the Southeast Region utilizing Salesforce as the CRM, ensuring alignment and on-time execution.

Continuous Improvement Engineer

EFP Corp
Decatur, AL
01.2022 - 02.2024
  • Designed and implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiencies within engineered foam packaging.
  • Spearheaded daily management methodologies, increasing productivity and metric awareness among staff.
  • Facilitated process improvement events to streamline invoicing, production, and accounts receivable communications.

Lean Engineer

United Launch Alliance
Trinity, AL
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Led product flow analyses on the Vulcan upper stage manufacturing processes, supporting successful new product launches.
  • Utilized ERP and MRP systems to analyze and deliver updates to Bills of Material and manufacturing processes.
  • Mentored entry-level Lean engineers on data presentation and reporting, enhancing their presentation skills.

Continuous Improvement Specialist - Plant Engineer

Cerro Wire
Hartselle, AL
06.2018 - 05.2021
  • Spearheaded changeover reductions of over 90%, leading a team to boost production efficiency by 50%.
  • Implemented strategies addressing defects in major copper extension lines, achieving 100% compliance with quality standards.
  • Managed a team of operators and interns to successfully execute dual wire commissioning projects.

Lean Engineer

Polaris Industries
Huntsville, AL
03.2016 - 06.2018
  • Developed best practices enhancing operational efficiency in manufacturing and distribution.
  • Coordinated process designs and facilitated training in Lean methodologies for optimized operations.
  • Led projects that resulted in significant capital savings and increased productivity.

Industrial & Process Engineer

ILPEA Industries
Hartselle, AL
02.2015 - 03.2016
  • Coordinated project management and optimized industrial processes for a manufacturer of custom plastic extrusions.
  • Collaborated with suppliers for contract negotiations and managed demand and capacity planning.
  • Implemented Lean methodologies to optimize operations and drive project successes.

Engineering Technician

Northrop Grumman
Huntsville, AL
05.2013 - 02.2015
  • Strategized and implemented system improvements to support solutions for commercial and government customers.
  • Analyzed hardware and software to identify faults and troubleshoot problems effectively.

Critical Analyst

Athens-Limestone Hospital
Athens, AL
10.2007 - 08.2012
  • Coordinated strategies for the daily movement of critically ill patients across departments.
  • Analyzed operations and evaluated patient data to resolve issues efficiently in high-pressure environments.

Engineering Technician

City of Athens Utilities
Athens, AL
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Managed GPS equipment for efficient gas line installations.
  • Maintained databases supporting all departmental functions for natural gas resources.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial & Systems Engineering

University of Alabama
Huntsville, AL

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Alabama
Huntsville, AL

Skills

  • Technical Sales
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Process Improvements
  • Vendor and Supplier Management
  • Gap Analyses & Reduction
  • Procurement & Resource Allocation
  • Project Management
  • Operational Optimizations
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Lean Enterprise
  • Demand & Capacity Planning
  • System Enhancements

    • Timeline

    Engineer Technical Sales

    Excel Hydraulics
    01.2026 - Current

    Engineer Technical Sales

    M&J Fabrication (MJF)
    02.2024 - 12.2025

    Continuous Improvement Engineer

    EFP Corp
    01.2022 - 02.2024

    Lean Engineer

    United Launch Alliance
    05.2021 - 01.2022

    Continuous Improvement Specialist - Plant Engineer

    Cerro Wire
    06.2018 - 05.2021

    Lean Engineer

    Polaris Industries
    03.2016 - 06.2018

    Industrial & Process Engineer

    ILPEA Industries
    02.2015 - 03.2016

    Engineering Technician

    Northrop Grumman
    05.2013 - 02.2015

    Critical Analyst

    Athens-Limestone Hospital
    10.2007 - 08.2012

    Engineering Technician

    City of Athens Utilities
    01.2005 - 01.2008

    Bachelor of Science - Industrial & Systems Engineering

    University of Alabama

    Bachelor of Science - Nursing

    University of Alabama

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