Keith Shimak
Graham,MO
Summary
Proven Engineering Technician with a track record of enhancing project efficiency and quality at Tenneco Automotive / Driv. Expert in Mechanical Aptitude and Team Collaboration, I have significantly contributed to product improvements and process optimizations. Leveraging skills in Computer-Aided Design and critical thinking, I excel in troubleshooting and implementing cost-saving initiatives, ensuring projects meet stringent deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Technician
Tenneco Automotive / Driv
12.2004 - Current
- Consistently met high-quality standards for all completed work while adhering to established timelines, ensuring client satisfaction with final results.
- Contributed to a safer working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations.
- Collaborated closely with engineers in developing new products or improving existing ones, providing valuable input from a technician''s perspective.
- Showcased strong attention to detail in the preparation, assembly, and installation of intricate components supporting engineering projects.
- Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
- Completed engineering projects and tasks within established timelines and budgets.
- Optimized production quality by conducting thorough testing and analysis of equipment performance data.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Mitigated potential project risks by proactively identifying and addressing areas of concern before they developed into significant issues.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Organized data archive of engineering specifications, drawings and specifications and maintained traceability of documents by proper filing and indexing.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for material reuse or recycling during manufacturing processes.
- Optimized workflow processes through continuous improvement initiatives, leading to increased project efficiency.
- Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Collected and analyzed data to identify trends and develop solutions to existing mechanical problems.
- Researched new technologies related to mechanical engineering to improve designs and processes.
- Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
- Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Collaborated with coworkers, discussing assembly, and needed product adjustments.
- Used computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed drawings and schematics of mechanical systems.
- Coordinated with other engineering professionals to coordinate operation of mechanical systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA03.2026
High School Diploma -
Nodaway-Holt R7
Graham, MO05.1996
Skills
- Strong leader
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Manufacturing process controls
- Project Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical specifications
- Computer-Aided Design
- Technical Analysis
- Geometric dimensioning
- Detail Drawings
- Microsoft Excel
- Assembly modeling
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Product Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting skills
- Design Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Engineering Technician
Tenneco Automotive / Driv
12.2004 - Current
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
ECPI University
High School Diploma -
Nodaway-Holt R7
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