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Joseph Jendrusina

Spring Lake,MI

Summary

Experienced engineer with expertise in process optimization, project management, and lean manufacturing principles. Proven track record of improving production efficiency, reducing waste while maintaining high standards. Skilled in promoting teamwork and adapting to evolving project requirements for reliable operations. Strong problem-solving skills, proficiency in CAD software, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Engineer Plants 1&3

Howmet Aerospace
05.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw various scale projects, up to $1.8 million, from conception to completion while managing budget, timelines and expectations
  • Lead and participate in multiple continuous improvement teams – Automation Cross Qualification, New Operator Training Program, and Supplier Quality and Delivery – to increase quality and throughput
  • Compiled capacity data to assist with future growth
  • Daily Gemba walks to assist production in the moment with any issues that arise
  • Conduct time studies and develop standard work to optimize labor utilization
  • Acting SPA for machine guarding conducting monthly equipment audits, addressing machine guarding questions and reviewing new equipment against company standards
  • Member of Fatal Safety Incident team conducting monthly safety walks looking for FSI potentials and reviewing company incidents

Co-founder / Operator

Hivestead LLC
01.2018 - Current
  • Researched and experimented with best practices in the beekeeping industry
  • Optimized costs while providing a quality product in quality packaging
  • Experimented with new products to create new markets
  • Conducted market studies to optimize sales and customer satisfaction

Stay-at-home Parent
09.2018 - 05.2023

Part Time Engineer Remote

G.P. Reeves Inc.
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Detailed drawings
  • Worked on several small continuous improvement project throughout the plant

Product Engineer

G.P. Reeves Inc.
12.2017 - 07.2018
  • Simultaneously managed projects for multiple customers
  • Conducted launch meetings with customers to ensure mutual understanding of expectations and constraints
  • Planned and tracked costs to keep projects under budget and increase profitability
  • Designed custom machines and tooling
  • Delegated design of specialized components and systems to engineers with appropriate skills
  • Conducted DFMEA and PFMEA
  • Onsite customer support

Manufacturing Engineer

OMT-Veyhl
05.2015 - 12.2017
  • Developed assembly lines and processes for new products
  • Updated current processes to increase productivity and improve quality
  • Purchased and installed capital equipment ($350,000) - thread roller and CNC lathe; created and documented processes for the equipment and trained employees, developed ROIs, and managed timelines
  • Initiated modifications and testing in cross functional team to help with designing for manufacturability
  • Worked with the purchasing department in sourcing raw materials
  • Used Lean principles to implement a new high-volume assembly line (one-piece flow, ergonomics, eliminate white space)
  • Supported production
  • Onsite customer support

Education

BS - Mechanical Engineering

Michigan Technological University
01.2015

Skills

  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Microsoft Office including Project
  • CNC Programming
  • Adaptability
  • Problem Solving
  • Ergonomics
  • Communication
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Process Improvement
  • Capacity planning

Certification

  • Ergonomics Training - 4/2025
  • CNC G Code Course - 2017

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineer Plants 1&3

Howmet Aerospace
05.2023 - Current

Part Time Engineer Remote

G.P. Reeves Inc.
03.2020 - 12.2020

Stay-at-home Parent
09.2018 - 05.2023

Co-founder / Operator

Hivestead LLC
01.2018 - Current

Product Engineer

G.P. Reeves Inc.
12.2017 - 07.2018

Manufacturing Engineer

OMT-Veyhl
05.2015 - 12.2017

BS - Mechanical Engineering

Michigan Technological University

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