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Jacob Ledford

Cleveland,Tennessee

Summary

Competent Engineering professional offering experience in engineering project management, root cause investigations, and control plan development. History of success in both managing and implementing multiple projects while working with both external and internal customers. Detail oriented and confidently meets fast-paced deadlines while supporting team members across projects.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Engineer 3

DENSO Manufacturing Athens, Tennessee
02.2017 - Current
  • Led cross-functional investigations for nonconforming parts and production issues.
  • Developed relationships with customer contacts to resolve issues for the benefit of both the customer and DENSO.
  • Managed projects for process changes and new products from beginning stages through mass production.
  • Led implementation of CMM analysis for new product. Learned CMM operation and mentored team members.
  • Developed inspection and part validation plans based on design specifications, ensuring no critical items were missed.
  • Facilitated training sessions for team members, enhancing overall competency levels within the department.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during reviews, ensuring a seamless audit process with no major findings.
  • Repaired quality test equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
12.2016

Skills

  • Control Plan Development
  • Cross-Functional Team Support
  • Team Building
  • FEA and failure analysis
  • Quality Improvement Plans
  • PPAP Submissions
  • Relationship Building
  • Change Management
  • SEM Analysis
  • FTIR Analysis
  • X-Ray/CT Analysis
  • CMM Analysis

Hobbies

  • DJ/Music Production/Live Sound
  • Weightlifting
  • Running
  • Mountain Biking
  • Locksmithing
  • Ballroom Dance
  • Boxing

Timeline

Quality Engineer 3

DENSO Manufacturing Athens, Tennessee
02.2017 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Jacob Ledford