Jared Behrens
Hudsonville,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Designer
Tiara Yachts
Holland, Michigan
03.2026 - Current
- Designed 3D models for manufacturing components using advanced CAD software.
- Reviewed technical drawings for accuracy and compliance with industry/company standards.
- Assisted in developing prototypes to evaluate design feasibility and functionality.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with project teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Assisted with design of products, parts, and components.
- Used CAD software to create models and simulations for use by manufacturing team.
Design Engineer & Program Manager
Transfer Tool Products
Grand Haven, MI
06.2023 - 02.2026
- Generated technical drawings, assembly instructions and bill of materials.
- Created 3D models for physical prototypes using SolidWorks or Inventor software packages.
- Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed designs and specifications.
- Developed and tested prototypes of mechanical components utilizing CAD software.
- Researched and analyzed customer design proposals, specifications, manuals and other data.
- Finished projects on time and within budget.
- Designed innovative tooling solutions for manufacturing processes.
- Created detailed CAD drawings for production and assembly.
- Conducted material selection and analysis for projects.
- Assisted in prototype development and testing phases.
- Reviewed technical specifications to ensure compliance with standards.
Program Manager & Cmm Programmer
Tooling Systems Group
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
- Oversaw program compliance with requirements, schedule and budget.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns arising from the program execution process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop project timelines and deliverables.
- Facilitated regular status meetings to ensure alignment and address project challenges.
- Developed project documentation, including plans, reports, and risk assessments.
- Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
- Managed external client and business partner relationships.
CMM Technician
Commercial Tool Group
Comstock Park, MI
12.2017 - 06.2022
- Developed processes to ensure accurate measurements from CMM machines.
- Trained new employees in the operation of CMMs and related software applications.
- Generated detailed reports containing information about each part's dimensions, tolerances, and surface finish characteristics after conducting measurements on CMMs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grandville High School
Certificate , GD&T -
Grand Rapids Community College
Cetificate - Mechanical Design
Solid Professor
Grand Haven, MIAdvanced Part & Assembly Design
GoEngineer
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- CMM Programmer & Operator
- PC-Dmis
- Metrologic X4
- GD&T
- Zeiss CMM operation
- Machinist
- Mechanical Drawing
- Cost Estimation
- CAD Software
- Prototype Development
- Analytical Thinking
- Design Verification
- Solidworks
- Project Management
- 2D and 3D Modeling
- Design Validation - Kinematics
- Design for Manufacturing
- Communication Skills
Timeline
Mechanical Designer
Tiara Yachts
03.2026 - Current
Design Engineer & Program Manager
Transfer Tool Products
06.2023 - 02.2026
Program Manager & Cmm Programmer
Tooling Systems Group
06.2022 - 06.2023
CMM Technician
Commercial Tool Group
12.2017 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Grandville High School
Certificate , GD&T -
Grand Rapids Community College
Cetificate - Mechanical Design
Solid Professor
Advanced Part & Assembly Design
GoEngineer