Hunter Johnson
Greer,SC
Summary
Industrial Engineering professional with hands-on manufacturing and equipment reliability experience at Michelin. Strong background in root cause analysis, downtime reduction, and cross-functional process improvement in high-volume production environments. Combines engineering education with practical plant floor knowledge to drive safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reliability Technician
Michelin Tire
Spartanburg, South Carolina
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced equipment reliability and uptime for high-volume manufacturing operations.
- Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborated with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to optimize machine performance and minimize downtime.
- Analyze failure trends and maintenance data to identify opportunities for preventive and predictive maintenance improvements.
- Assist in continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Standardized documentation and procedures for maintenance and reliability to ensure consistent practices.
- Gain deep understanding of Michelin production systems, equipment, and performance expectations.
Engineering Intern
TUTCO Farnam
Arden, North Carolina
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted engineers with process improvement and manufacturing optimization projects to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted time studies and workflow analysis to improve production efficiency.
- Supported layout improvements and optimized material flow on the production floor to streamline operations.
- Helped implement Lean practices including 5S and waste reduction initiatives.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues and improve product quality.
- Created and updated technical documentation, work instructions, and process records.
- Collected and analyzed data to track performance metrics and identify areas for improvement in a manufacturing setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC05-2023
Skills
Industrial Engineering Tools
- Time Studies & Standard Work
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Lean principles
- Six sigma methodologies
- Process Flow & Workflow Optimization
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Concepts
- Waste reduction
- Solidworks, Creo Parametric
- Equipment troubleshooting
Technical expertise
- Data analysis using Excel
- Process mapping
- Understanding of manufacturing equipment and systems
- Blueprint and schematic interpretation
Professional Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Production problem solving
- Cross-department communication
- Strong mechanical and process aptitude
Certification
- OSHA, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Reliability Technician
Michelin Tire
12.2023 - Current
Engineering Intern
TUTCO Farnam
06.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology
Western Carolina University