Ivan Kaffel
Raymond
Summary
Results-oriented manufacturing engineer specializing in powdered metal processing at Nichols Portland. Demonstrated success in elevating part quality and efficiency through innovative design enhancements. Proficient in data analysis and quality assurance, excelling at resolving intricate issues and promoting team collaboration to advance continuous improvement in production processes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineering
Nichols Portland
Portland
05.2024 - Current
- Engaged in initial phases of powdered metal gear manufacturing, including pressing, sintering, and sizing.
- Executed design projects for modifying presses to enhance part quality and efficiency.
- Resolved daily quality issues by dispositioning parts on the manufacturing floor to ensure compliance.
- Developed process requirements for new part launches to streamline production.
Engineering Intern
Nichols Portland
Portland
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with engineers on manufacturing projects to enhance gear cell efficiencies and reduce material waste.
- Developed a comprehensive machine risk assessment in Excel, evaluating machine lifespan based on age, downtime, and spare part costs.
- Established a Lockout Tagout program by updating procedures and modernizing forms for all machines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH04.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Powdered metal processing
- Quality assurance
- Data analysis
- Project collaboration
- Team communication
- Problem resolution
- Continuous improvement
- Engineering design support
- Autodesk Inventor
- Statistical Process Control
- Minitab
- C and Python
- Arduino
Affiliations
- Spend time with my little brother as he races motocross up and down the East Coast.
- Used to race cars all over New England while running and managing the race team.
- Help out local race team, Garrett Lamb Racing.
- Love to be outside like golfing, fishing, and helping my girlfriend at a horse farm.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineering
Nichols Portland
05.2024 - Current
Engineering Intern
Nichols Portland
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Southern New Hampshire University
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