Jacob F. Kannady
St. Louis,MO
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
Jarrell Contracting
St. Louis, MO
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Designed HVAC solutions for tenants and communicated solutions to HVAC mechanics
- Participated and lead on-site meetings with sales engineers, project managers, and superintendents both within and outside of Jarrell Contracting to discuss execution of said HVAC solutions
- Attended job walks to gain information for tenant proposals
- Estimated pricing and created proposals for tenants
- A local Mechanical Contracting leader in commercial HVAC, plumbing, and other mechanical systems.
Mechanical Design Engineer
BBC Industries
St. Louis, MO
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Created new models and designs of heating units for clients and modified current designs to become UL Certified and sold abroad
- Supported parent company with the design of prototypes for their heating unit products
- Created bill of materials using a more streamline process that allows ease of use and quicker changes for both engineers and inventory
- Addressed concerns from management of missing production goals by transferring and leveraging an improved sheet metal laser machine from sheet metal punch machine
- Ran tests on said laser machines to ensure quality
- Provided client support by troubleshooting issues and providing maintenance health checks by visiting customer sites
- A manufacturer of infrared heaters and systems.
Industrial Engineer
Lear Corporation
St. Louis, MO
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with engineers, other departments, and outside vendors to implement a new manufacturing line within a new plant
- Responsible for the revisions and upkeep of the AutoCAD drawing of the new plant layout, ensuring stations are setup efficiently
- Revamped set of Standard Work Instructions used for roll out of new product
- Lead in creating and revising Request for Quoting documents to purchase new equipment; needed for new production line
- An automotive technology leader in seating and e-systems.
Engineering Intern
Graphic Packaging International
St. Louis, MO
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Led and provided support for process improvement projects
- Used Autodesk Inventor to create supporting structures for machines
- Researched and communicated with outside vendors to purchase process equipment
- Assisted in writing standard operating procedures
- A market leader in consumer packaging solutions.
Manufacturing and Design Project Engineer
Missouri S&T - Miner Motorcycle Design Team
Rolla, MO
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked in an interdisciplinary team along with industry professionals to achieve goals
- Utilized NX software to model and draft components for the prototype
- Planned out manufacturing process for various aspects of fabrication
- Created technical documentation for competition deliverable submission
- A college design team that builds superbikes for competition.
Manufacturing Co-op
Parker Hannifin - Sporlan Division
Washington, MO
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with manufacturing engineers to improve and modify plant processes
- Led projects to eliminate safety concerns, increase production, and improve cost savings
- Provided solutions to shop floor problems
- Created tooling and fixture drawings
- A market leader in developing and manufacturing HVAC components.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
Jarrell Contracting
08.2024 - 09.2025
Mechanical Design Engineer
BBC Industries
01.2023 - 08.2024
Industrial Engineer
Lear Corporation
02.2021 - 01.2023
Engineering Intern
Graphic Packaging International
05.2020 - 08.2020
Manufacturing and Design Project Engineer
Missouri S&T - Miner Motorcycle Design Team
01.2020 - 12.2020
Manufacturing Co-op
Parker Hannifin - Sporlan Division
05.2019 - 01.2020