Jonathan Shaffer
Galloway,Ohio
Summary
Experienced engineer with over 8 years of experience in fast paced automotive industry. Excellent reputation for solving problems, increasing customer knowledge of feasible solutions and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Wire Harness Design Release Engineer III
Yazaki North America, Inc.
Columbus, Ohio
09.2014 - Current
- Worked closely with the customer, Honda Motor Co. by designing and developing the electrical power distribution system for upcoming Honda and Acura model vehicles.
- Performed research on new materials, technology and manufacturing processes to improve profitability and efficiency through manufacturing automation by a target of 20%
- Identified manufacturing concerns during internal prototype build events and proposed design improvements for production efficiency through designing for manufacturing
- Increased Yazaki content on the vehicle by proving performance improvement for cost and weight reduction of 10%
- Coordinated with internal testing teams to communicate and verify correct testing set up to meet customer’s performance requirements
Paint Process Engineer
Norplas Industries Inc
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Utilized Fanuc Robotics Paint Works II to develop painting process for new fascias and colors options for US OEMs
- Worked with paint suppliers to determine best paint application for different paint options (Solid, Metallic, Monocoat, Tri-Coat, etc.)
- Performed monthly internal paint saving projects to reduce cost by 10% while maintaining high quality
Supervisor
Ohio State Rec Sports
09.2011 - 12.2013
- Supervised outdoor and indoor intramural soccer and flag football officials for minimum of 9 games per week
- Evaluated official performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas
Education
B.S - Mechanical Engineering
The Ohio State University
12.2013
Skills
- Wire harnesses design
- Wire harness manufacturing
- Wire harness installation
- Benchmarking industry competitors
- Researching new industry technologies and materials
- Cross-Functional team collaboration
- Wire harness troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Volunteering for Habitat for Humanity
- Completed Ironman Maryland triathlon in 2019
- Completed multiple marathons in the Columbus area
- Achieved rank of Eagle Scout in 2009
Timeline
Wire Harness Design Release Engineer III
Yazaki North America, Inc.
09.2014 - Current
Paint Process Engineer
Norplas Industries Inc
01.2014 - 09.2014
Supervisor
Ohio State Rec Sports
09.2011 - 12.2013
B.S - Mechanical Engineering
The Ohio State University
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