Heath Slaughter
Rocky Gap,VA
Summary
Analytical and detail-oriented mechanical design engineer with background in medium voltage transformer industry. Proven to understand technical specifications and translate needs to exceed the end users needs and expectations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mechanical Designer
Hitachi Energy
03.2013 - Current
- Provide technical assistance to Hitachi parts and service department.
- Perform field service when controls expertise is needed on site.
- Provided technical expertise during all stages of product development, ensuring adherence to best practices and industry standards.
- Assisted with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for any design-related issues discovered during manufacturing, installation, or operation.
- Developed CAD drawings to support prototype designs.
- Enhanced product quality through meticulous attention to detail in design specifications and drawings.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Collaborated with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless transition from design to production, minimizing potential delays or issues.
Section Leader/Field Service Technician
Hitachi Energy
12.2003 - 03.2013
- Supervised 24/7 ops fabrication department while implementing lean/6S to deliver parts on schedule for every other department of transformer manufacturer.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project completion and timely delivery.
- Improved overall team performance with regular coaching, feedback, and mentoring sessions.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Performed field service on controls and monitoring systems of industrial medium voltage transformers.
Skills
- Managing multiple projects for internal departments and customers
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- RCCM & RCA
- Quality Control Processes
- Complex assembly design
- Manufacturing of medium voltage transformer process knowledge
- Able to communicate with all internal departments as well as customers/end users and vendors
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Designer
Hitachi Energy
03.2013 - Current
Section Leader/Field Service Technician
Hitachi Energy
12.2003 - 03.2013
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