Jolene Rapp
Marietta,PA
Summary
Proven leader and innovative Design Engineer at Johnson Controls, adept in complex problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork. Enhanced team performance and efficiency, reducing production costs significantly. Excelled in project management, leveraging MS Office for superior schedule management. Mentored employees, achieving streamlined workflows and improved product quality through meticulous design reviews. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Product Design
Johnson Controls
New Freedom, PA
11.1993 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
Design Engineer
Johnson Controls
New Freedom, PA
11.1993 - Current
- Optimized existing designs, reducing production costs and enhancing overall performance.
- Conducted research to identify and evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Analyzed customer feedback data, using insights gained to drive improvements in future designs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine product concepts.
- Improved product quality by conducting detailed design reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Streamlined the design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Central Penn College
Summerdale, PA06.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting Technology
York Technical Institute
York, PA01.1994
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Schedule Preparation
- Performance Evaluations
- Project Planning
- Schedule Management
- MS Office
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Manager, Product Design
Johnson Controls
11.1993 - Current
Design Engineer
Johnson Controls
11.1993 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Central Penn College
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting Technology
York Technical Institute