Kendall Engle
Powell,TN
Summary
Manufacturing and quality control professional with solid foundation in various machine operation and maintenance, known for maintaining high standards and achieving results. Valued for team collaboration and adaptability to changing production needs. Skilled in troubleshooting, equipment calibration, and quality control. Detail-oriented Quality Control Technician with experience inspecting products, identifying defects, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Skilled in conducting accurate inspections, documenting findings, operating production equipment, and collaborating with production teams to maintain high-quality standards. Dependable, safety-focused, and committed to continuous improvement, efficiency, and delivering quality products.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator/ Quality Assurance
Eagle Bend Manufacturing
Clinton, TN
12.2025 - Current
- Inspected automotive parts and finished products to ensure compliance with company quality standards.
- Performed visual and dimensional inspections using precision measuring tools.
- Identified defective parts and documented inspection findings accurately.
- Separated non-conforming products from acceptable inventory.
- Worked closely with production teams to resolve quality issues.
- Operated heavy industrial machinery to manufacture automotive components.
- Set up, adjusted, and monitored machines to ensure efficient production.
- Performed routine inspections and basic preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Maintained production targets while following safety and quality standards.
- Loaded and unloaded raw materials and finished products.
- Identified equipment malfunctions and reported maintenance needs promptly.
Machine Operator/Assembler
SL TN
Clinton, TN
04.2025 - 11.2025
- Operated machinery to assemble components with precision and adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure compliance with product specifications and standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize assembly line efficiency and productivity.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage, safety procedures, and assembly techniques.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues.
- Assisted quality control personnel with inspections of completed products, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards before shipping them out to customers.
- Reduced machine downtime by performing regular inspections and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
- Responded quickly to any malfunctions or breakdowns in machinery, minimizing disruptions to overall production timelines.
- Completed complex assembly tasks with precision, ensuring high-quality products met customer specifications.
- Utilized various hand tools for precise assembly work, consistently meeting tight tolerances specified for each product.
- Machine Operation
- Automotive Assembly
- Production Line Operations
- Mechanical Assembly
- Blueprint and Work Instruction Interpretation
- Quality Control Inspection
- Precision Measuring Tools (Calipers, Gauges, Micrometers)
- Equipment Setup and Operation
- Basic Machine Troubleshooting
- Preventive Equipment Maintenance
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- 5S Workplace Organization
- Continuous Improvement
- Safety Compliance (OSHA)
- Manufacturing Process Knowledge
- Defect Detection and Reporting
- Material Handling
- Inventory Control
- Assembly Line Efficiency
- Production Quota Achievement
Quality Inspection & Machine Operator
Aisin Automotive Casting
Clinton, TN
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated casting machines to produce automotive components per specifications.
- Monitored production processes, identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions.
- Conducted routine inspections ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment functionality and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate logs of production output and machine performance metrics.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
Sales Coordinator/Manager
Country Inn and Suites By Radisson
Kodak, TN
04.2022 - 05.2023
- I handle large scale, groups and tours. Making sure all reservations and needs are met by our clients.
- I handle all of the contracts and paperwork, as well as communication between sales representatives from all over the country.
Housekeeping/Laundry
Country Inn and Suites By Radisson
Kodak, TN
01.2019 - 12.2021
Team trainer
Taco Bell
Clinton, TN
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Sales associate. Training new members as well as keeping people on task and making sure my store and shift are up to standards.
Sales Associate
Rocky Top Shell
Clinton, TN
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Sales associate and light cleaning and inventory
Education
High school or equivalent - undefined
Clinton High School
Clinton, TN08.2009
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Precision assembly
- Production scheduling
- Measurement tools
- Manufacturing experience
- Equipment calibration
- Product Inspections
Timeline
Machine Operator/ Quality Assurance
Eagle Bend Manufacturing
12.2025 - Current
Machine Operator/Assembler
SL TN
04.2025 - 11.2025
Quality Inspection & Machine Operator
Aisin Automotive Casting
02.2025 - 10.2025
Sales Coordinator/Manager
Country Inn and Suites By Radisson
04.2022 - 05.2023
Housekeeping/Laundry
Country Inn and Suites By Radisson
01.2019 - 12.2021
Team trainer
Taco Bell
04.2018 - 05.2020
Sales Associate
Rocky Top Shell
01.2012 - 12.2013
High school or equivalent - undefined
Clinton High School