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Jeffrey A. Summers

Harrisville,Utah

Summary

30+ Years of professional experience as an Engineering Manager / Mechanical Design Engineer with a proven track record of success in Equipment Development, offering excellence in analytical decision-making and system design to drive quality and production efficiency. Collaborative team player delivering multiple, concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineering Manager /Mechanical Designer, •Equipment Development Manager

Autoliv Automotive Safety Products
01.1991 - Current
  • Researched customer design proposals and requests to evaluate feasibility, cost and maintenance requirements of designs.
  • Managed 10's of individual projects simultaneously for product lifecycle development.
  • Directed product development efforts using industry-specific tools to increase sales and overall company productivity.
  • Supervised team duties related to decision support and business intelligence for business users.
  • Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
  • Coordinated installation of systems, machinery, and components.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify source of mechanical system malfunctions.

Welder / Fabricator

Richards Sheet Metal
01.1987 - 01.1991
  • Precision Sheet metal fabrication
  • Aluminum / Stainless Steel TIG Welding
  • Steel MIG welding
  • Steel MIG welding
  • CNC Programming
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Machinist / Welder

Universal Steel Fabricators
01.1985 - 01.1987
  • Steel Layout and Fabrication / manual lathe and manual mill Precision Machining
  • Aluminum / Stainless Steel TIG Welding
  • Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.

Education

BS - Design Engineering

Weber State University
2013

AAS - Design Engineering

Weber State University
2009

Certificate) Lean Manufacturing - undefined

APS University
2008

Utah Machining Certificate - undefined

Weber Applied Technology
1989

Government contract Inspector Ogden, Utah Welding Certificate - Welding Technology

AWS Welding Certificate
Ogden, UT
01.1984

High School Diploma - undefined

Weber High School
1983

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Project Management
  • New Product Introduction Strategies
  • Project Requirements
  • Cost Planning
  • Materials Take-Offs
  • Creative Solutions
  • Research and Development
  • 3D CAD
  • Negotiation
  • Robotic Design
  • Concept Development
  • Mechanism Design and Analysis
  • Lean Manufacturing Principles
  • Mechanical Operations Principles
  • Equipment Testing and Troubleshooting
  • Multi-Project Coordination

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Engineering Manager /Mechanical Designer, •Equipment Development Manager

Autoliv Automotive Safety Products
01.1991 - Current

Welder / Fabricator

Richards Sheet Metal
01.1987 - 01.1991

Machinist / Welder

Universal Steel Fabricators
01.1985 - 01.1987

BS - Design Engineering

Weber State University

AAS - Design Engineering

Weber State University

Certificate) Lean Manufacturing - undefined

APS University

Utah Machining Certificate - undefined

Weber Applied Technology

Government contract Inspector Ogden, Utah Welding Certificate - Welding Technology

AWS Welding Certificate

High School Diploma - undefined

Weber High School
Jeffrey A. Summers