Jason Parkey
Waukee
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technical Lead
DisTek Integration
08.2014 - Current
- Maintain close communication with clients throughout project life cycles for accurate progress reporting and prompt issue resolution.
- Enhanced overall team productivity through continuous improvement initiatives focused on streamlining processes and optimizing resource allocation.
- Evaluated and recommended new tools, technologies and techniques that resulted in increased development efficiency and up-to-date technical skillsets within the team.
- Showcased strong attention to detail in the preparation, assembly, and installation of intricate components supporting engineering projects.
- Enhanced the accuracy of technical documentation by reviewing and updating schematics, diagrams, and manuals regularly.
- Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
- Performed detailed testing for proper connections, ensuring high-quality performance across all projects completed.
- Drove customer satisfaction by prioritizing and listening to the clients needs to ensure build quality, expectations and timelines were being met.
- Completed engineering projects and tasks within established timelines and budgets.
- Helped to develop onboarding procedures to ensure the success of new employee adoption and also gauge the level of their skillsets.
- Assisted in training new team members on company procedures, policies, and technical skills necessary for their roles as Engineering Technicians.
- Streamlined inventory management by maintaining an organized system for tracking tools, parts, and supplies.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics.
- Coordinated with cross-department teams like software development to ensure seamless end-to-end software/ hardware delivery process.
- Training technicians, sharing expertise and fostering professional growth.
- Stayed up-to-date on current trends to incorporate innovative techniques into daily work practices.
- Enhanced wiring efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new techniques.
- Troubleshot wiring issues quickly and efficiently, ultimately reducing overall repair times.
- Developed and tested prototypes in accordance with engineering specifications, utilizing electrical and mechanical tools.
- Conferred with management and design staff to fully understand and comply with strict production specifications.
- Help control costs to keep team operating within budget
- Utilized soldering, welding and other equipment to assemble and secure electrical components and panels in place.
- Enhanced a variety of teams performance with smooth distribution of needed hardware supplies and harnesses to their members.
- Work diligently to procure and distribute hardware to and from various sources globally.
- Ensure all shipping compliance and regulatory requirements are met.
- Assist clients in the design and build of custom harnesses, brackets and test bench setups.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development and networking.
- Working to develop a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Working to improve customer satisfaction scores by implementing customer service protocols and training team in customer engagement techniques.
- Enhanced overall team productivity through continuous improvement initiatives focused on streamlining processes and optimizing resource allocation.
Owner/Operator
Unlawful Sounds Mobile Audio
04.2010 - Current
- Design and manufacture audio equipment for use in cars, motorcycles, boats and recreational vehicles.
- Design, fabricate and build audio enclosures to customers design specifications using a variety of hand and bench tools.
- Manage 2-3 seasonal employees who assist with audio enclosure, speaker and amplifier builds as well as shipping and receiving.
- Improve customer satisfaction by prioritizing client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
- Established a loyal customer base through targeted marketing campaigns, referral programs, and personalized customer experiences.
- Work closely with overseas suppliers and build houses to ensure quality guidelines are met.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Central Academy
Dsm, IASkills
- Customer relationship management
- Quality assurance
- Technical mentoring
- Electrical schematics reading
- Signal tracing
- Voltage measurement
- Wire harness assembly
- Variable frequency drives
- Component identification
- Soldering proficiency
- Circuit troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Wiring diagrams
Timeline
Engineering Technical Lead
DisTek Integration
08.2014 - Current
Owner/Operator
Unlawful Sounds Mobile Audio
04.2010 - Current
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Central Academy
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