HOWARD HUNTER
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated Mechanical Engineer and Military Veteran with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Engineer
Martin Sprocket and Gear
Arlington, TX
12.2023 - Current
- Contributed to planning, developing and coordination of engineering projects
- Developed and implemented improvements to existing automation
- Evaluated operations to ensure that products meet engineering standards, functionality, and other specifications.
Maintenance Supervisor
Martin Sprocket and Gear
Arlington, TX
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Trained and instructed employees on methods and procedures for inspecting and testing equipment
- Worked closely with the Quality team for accuracy of machines to produce products that are ISO 9000 compliant
- Conducted and provided a report of an investigation performed on any machine crash and discarding of a product to determine operator or machine failure
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Analyzed current procedures used by technicians during repairs and installations, making recommendations for improvements where applicable.
- Created detailed reports on machine downtime, root cause analysis, cost savings initiatives, and other relevant metrics related to production efficiency.
- Implemented quality control objectives to resolve production issues, optimize product reliability and reduce costs.
- Reviewed customer complaints regarding defective products, investigated causes, and recommended corrective actions.
- Performed visual inspections of finished products.
- Assisted with conducting audits of raw materials and finished goods to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Worked successfully with the Quality team during weekly meetings to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Engineer Technician (Maintenance)
Martin Sprocket and Gear
Arlington, TX
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Repaired machines and electrical equipment such as CNC Lathes, Mills and Robotic systems
- Troubleshoot hydraulics, electronics, and software, generators, pneumatic and mechanical system
- Read blueprints, ladder logic and schematics to install correctly a system or piece of equipment
- Realigned and adjusted CNC’s turret for cutting accuracy
- Worked with vendors on scheduling and installing parts concerning manufacturing machines.
Electronics and Machinery Technician
Belfor
Fort Worth, TX
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Perform detail overhaul of various electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment
- Repaired and restored to pre-loss or better condition over 20 high-quality various types of machinery
- Reviewed IPC and blueprints for teardowns and reported to Supervisor upon completion.
Engineering Lab Technician / Quality Control Engineer
H&K International
Mesquite, TX
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Worked in Researched and Developed (R&D) to manufacture new commercial equipment technologies
- Developed test protocols for heating, ventilation and refrigeration equipment
- Assisted with designing and planning to develop new products for better cost and efficiency
- Effectively inspected, tested and reported (verbally or written) problems or concerns to senior management all products that failed to meet specification
- Recommended and discussed root cause and preventative actions to upper management
- Provided and maintained written reports of all test data, faulty products and repairs made to products.
Repair Technician
Triumph Group
Arlington, TX
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Performed repairs on aircraft interior panels and components
- Developed and fabricated aircraft interior walls on expedited basis in addition to completing extensive repairs to aircraft interior walls
- Reviewed IPC and blueprints for teardowns and reported to Supervisor upon completion.
Education
BS - Mechanical and Energy Engineering
University of North Texas
08.2016
Skills
- GD&T
- Research and Development
- Analytical Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Documentation and Reporting
- Root Cause Analysis / Identification
- Failure Investigation / Analysis
- Attention to Detail
- Root Cause Identification
Personal Information
Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
Timeline
Automation Engineer
Martin Sprocket and Gear
12.2023 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Martin Sprocket and Gear
09.2022 - 11.2023
Engineer Technician (Maintenance)
Martin Sprocket and Gear
09.2018 - 09.2022
Electronics and Machinery Technician
Belfor
01.2018 - 09.2018
Engineering Lab Technician / Quality Control Engineer
H&K International
11.2016 - 10.2017
Repair Technician
Triumph Group
09.2016 - 11.2016
BS - Mechanical and Energy Engineering
University of North Texas
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