- Emerging technologies and their benefit to the work place
- Supporting STEM education initiatives
- 3D Modeling Design & FDM Printing
- DIY & Home improvement
- Bi-monthly collaborative / creative problem solving group as it pertains to narrative outcomes
- Avid Reader
- Gardening
Jeremy VanDreel
MENOMONIE
Summary
Dynamic Senior Manufacturing Engineer and Project Manager with a proven track record and 18 years of experience. Expert in blueprint design and supply chain optimization, driving cost reduction and efficiency. Adept at fostering collaboration across teams to enhance product quality and expedite market readiness, ensuring compliance with DFM standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Project Manager
Northern Metal Fab, Inc
05.2020 - 03.2026
- Design and Detail product lines for fabrication from concept to final product.
- Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
- Calculated overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures.
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Changed materials and finishes throughout product line to improve performance and reduce corrosion.
Manufacturing Engineer
Northern Metal Fab, Inc
02.2008 - 05.2020
- Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, quality assurance and vendor and supplier personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Applied project management metrics and tools in oversight of engineering and manufacturing projects and program services.
- Established and coordinated sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements for machining and processes to overcome in-house production issues.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
University of Wisconsin, Stout
Menomonie, WI05-2007
Skills
- Blueprint design
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Computer-aided design (AutoCAD)
- 3D Modeling (Solidworks)
- Supply chain optimization
- Simulation and modeling
- Production planning and scheduling
- Vendor and supplier management
- Cost reduction and efficiency
Interests
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Project Manager
Northern Metal Fab, Inc
05.2020 - 03.2026
Manufacturing Engineer
Northern Metal Fab, Inc
02.2008 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering
University of Wisconsin, Stout