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Jason Parks

Carterville,IL

Summary

High-performing professional with extensive experience designing and improving manufacturing systems. Skilled in reviewing technical specifications, creating manufacturing instructions and developing tools. Strong analytical skills and committed to improving efficiency and effectiveness

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

General Dynamics
01.2025 - Current
  • Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
  • Provided recommendations for approval and delivered technical assistance for resolution.
  • Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customer, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors and supplier personnel.
  • Applied mechanical troubleshooting skills to develop effective solutions for quality products.
  • Established and coordinated sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements for machining and processes to overcome in-house production issues.
  • Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
  • Calculated overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures.

Production Engineer - Section Manager

Aisin Electronics Illinois LLC
11.2007 - 01.2025
  • Resolve issues quickly to maintain productivity goals working in partnership with other Production Engineers, Quality Engineers and Maintenance members.
  • Reviewed production line setup and supporting documentation for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output with individual and team projects.
  • Budget management of expense and fixed asset budgets.
  • Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
  • Provided insight on production output and identified areas for improvement.
  • Oversee and management of 7 Production Engineers supporting 16 production lines.

Biomedical Technician

Clintech Corporation
04.2002 - 08.2007
  • Provided validation, inspection, repairs and maintenance on clinical biomedical equipment.
  • Documented service and repair procedures accurately and completely and submitted reports to manager.
  • Maintained safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
  • Performed Electrical Safety Inspections (ESI) and Performance Assurance (PA) inspections.
  • Completed preventive maintenance schedules, conducted performance tests and repaired product malfunctions.
  • Managed cohesive, searchable database with obtained information, experimental characteristics and observations, as well as recommended actions and initiative plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Systems Technologies

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05-2011

Skills

  • KPI Tracking
  • Mechanical Specifications
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Continuous Improvement Process
  • Engineering Management
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Waste reduction
  • Corrective action activities
  • Production planning
  • 5S methodology
  • Machine design
  • Process improvement

Timeline

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

General Dynamics
01.2025 - Current

Production Engineer - Section Manager

Aisin Electronics Illinois LLC
11.2007 - 01.2025

Biomedical Technician

Clintech Corporation
04.2002 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Systems Technologies

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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