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Jacob Fendt

Business & Engineering Professional
Hartford,Wisconsin

Summary

Versatile Engineering and Business Professional with over 8 years of experience in development engineering and project management for new products. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, planning and executing large, complex projects with a focus on efficiency and sustainability. Proven expertise in managing schedules, cost, scope, and risks. Strong knowledge of PMI standards and project management best practices. Skilled in communication, leadership, and relationship building. Driven to apply business metrics to track performance and hold self and others accountable for results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Applications Engineer

Midwest Engineered Systems Inc
Pewaukee, Wisconsin
11.2022 - Current
  • Championed multimillion-dollar projects, resulting in enhanced on-time delivery rates from 80% to 95% and improved budget accuracy by 25%, reflecting strong project management and planning skills.
  • Led cross-functional team to implement Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), facilitating process improvements and boosting productivity by 15%.
  • Utilized market research insights to develop and implement effective strategies, aligning with business objectives and contributing to increased revenue and profitability.

Mechanical Project Engineer

Turn-Key Solutions
Germantown, Wisconsin
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Developed high-output mechatronic and robotic systems, showcasing technical expertise and understanding of market trends, resulting in optimized supply chain and reduced lead times by up to 40%.
  • Conducted detailed demonstrations of designed systems to stakeholders, effectively engaging them in project development and contributing to 30% increase in stakeholder buy-in.
  • Led development engineering for new products, focusing on innovation and sustainability, and achieving 95% on-time completion rate.

Machine Design Engineer

Signicast Investment Castings
Hartford, Wisconsin
02.2017 - 01.2021
  • Identified and rectified process inefficiencies through data analytics, upholding product quality and standard practices, leading to increase in output by up to 30%, demonstrating continuous improvement initiatives and value-added engineering.
  • Spearheaded implementation of automated solutions across multiple departments, resulting in annual revenue increase of over $500,000 and significant reduction in downtime by up to 30%, reflecting strong technical understanding of automation solutions and process improvement strategies.

Education

MBA -

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
05.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
05.2017 - 05.2020

Associate of Science - Mechanical Design Engineering

Moraine Park Technical College
Fond Du Lac, WI
05.2015 - 05.2017

Skills

Project and Program Management

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Timeline

Applications Engineer

Midwest Engineered Systems Inc
11.2022 - Current

MBA -

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
05.2022 - 05.2023

B11 Licensed Machine Safety Specialist

05-2021

Mechanical Project Engineer

Turn-Key Solutions
01.2021 - 06.2022

MRA's Principles of Leadership Excellence Series

07-2020

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
05.2017 - 05.2020

Machine Design Engineer

Signicast Investment Castings
02.2017 - 01.2021

Associate of Science - Mechanical Design Engineering

Moraine Park Technical College
05.2015 - 05.2017

Affiliations

  • Licensed Machine Safety Specialist B11 Standards, Inc.
  • Principles of Leadership Excellence MRA - The Management Association

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