Gyunay Keten
Manufacturing Engineer
Columbia,SC
Summary
Manufacturing professional with strong expertise in process optimization, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles. Proven track record of improving production efficiency and reducing waste while maintaining high standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to evolving project requirements, ensuring reliable and efficient operations. Equipped with problem-solving skills, technical proficiency in CAD software, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Flex (formerly Husqvarna Group via Randstad)
01.2022 - Current
- Quoted new production parts and collaborated with design engineering to ensure manufacturability
- Designed fixtures and tooling for stamping and welding operations, including laser and press brake processes
- Oversaw laser, press brake, stamping, and welding departments
- Supported tooling department in developing maintenance and repair procedures
- Led NPI and PPAP projects, rework initiatives, and RCCA activities
- Tracked KPIs to identify performance gaps and drive improvements
- Quoted new equipment and coordinated installation/startup
- Authored Statements of Work (SOWs) for vendor partnerships
Project Engineer (Contract)
Helion Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated relocation of 30 machines from Oklahoma to Kentucky during corporate divestiture
- Designed plant layout and utility planning for new equipment
- Developed work instructions, operator training, and consumable usage estimates
- Presented project status and strategic updates to corporate leadership
Manufacturing Engineer
Maysteel Industries
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Translated customer drawings into manufacturable designs
- Improved fabrication and assembly workflows
- Troubleshot welding issues and designed custom fixtures
- Created PFMEAs and control plans
- Met with customers to resolve quality concerns and improve processes
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12-2010
Skills
Technical & Design
SolidWorks, CAD modeling
Fixture/tooling design
PFMEA, control plans
NPI, PPAP, RCCA
Laser, press brake, stamping, welding
Operations & Process
Value stream mapping
KPI tracking
Work instruction development
Equipment quoting and installation
Tooling maintenance support
Leadership & Project Management
Cross-functional coordination
Vendor communication
SOW writing
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Manufacturing Engineer
Flex (formerly Husqvarna Group via Randstad)
01.2022 - Current
Project Engineer (Contract)
Helion Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
Manufacturing Engineer
Maysteel Industries
01.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Clemson University