JESSE D. BOWDEN
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Industrial Engineering professional with experience leading multimillion-dollar plant consolidation, equipment relocations, and process optimization initiatives. Proven ability to drive cost savings, improve efficiency, and manage cross-functional teams. Skilled in Lean Six Sigma, data analysis, and ERP systems with certifications in project management and ergonomics.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineer
Power Brace
06.2025 - Current
- Reconfigured and optimized kitting/assembly stations, resulting in 20% increase in workforce utilization.
- Identified and led transition of key products from mill to lathe, reducing costs by $75K annually
- Implement cost-saving changes in assembly and machining, boosting productivity and reducing material and labor costs.
Engineering Supervisor / Industrial Engineer
Lozier Corporation
10.2021 - 06.2025
- Project owner of 35,000 Sq. Ft. department consolidation and relayout project ($1.2 million).
- Lead a team of 3 Industrial Engineers and an IE Technician, responsible for distributing engineering project efforts.
- Establish and optimize new processes to improve training, enhance efficiency, and streamline operations.
- Conduct in-depth data analysis to support engineering projects and drive informed decision-making.
- Key stakeholder of a $20,000,000 plant consolidation and re-layout project, focusing on machine configuration and product flow with an emphasis on process improvement.
- Project Manager overseeing machine relocations, ensuring the safe and efficient transfer of large machinery.
- Led ergonomics initiatives at the plant level, improving operator safety through design and implementation.
- Managed bill of materials and machine operation data in Oracle EHS software, driving continuous improvement.
Process Improvement Engineer
Coreslab Structures
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Led and managed projects focused on improving efficiency of office and production processes.
- Designed changes in procedures to decrease operation costs.
- Created standard operating procedures used to standardize production and workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, Minor in Business
Iowa State University, College of Engineering
Ames, Iowa05.2021
Skills
- Proficient in Lean Manufacturing: Six Sigma, Process Mapping, DMAIC, Process Automation, Waste Reduction, Bottlenecks, Takt Time, Kaizen Events, and Standard Operating Procedures
- Well versed in Statistical Data Analysis and Data Visualization
- Layout Optimization and Material Flow
- 3D modeling in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
- Experienced in SQL, Oracle, Visio, Microsoft Excel/VBA, Access, PowerPoint, and Word
Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - PMI
- Project Management Program - University of Nebraska at Omaha
- Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling – Cornell University
- Advanced Industrial Ergonomics Certification – VelocityEHS
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – IISE
Timeline
Process Engineer
Power Brace
06.2025 - Current
Engineering Supervisor / Industrial Engineer
Lozier Corporation
10.2021 - 06.2025
Process Improvement Engineer
Coreslab Structures
05.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering, Minor in Business
Iowa State University, College of Engineering
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