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Kobi Knies

Summary

Highly-motivated mechanical engineer seeking project-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating growth. Offers strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Engineer

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division
Crane , IN
2023.07 - Current
  • Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities and resolving problems.
  • Coordinated meetings with stakeholders including clients, engineers, subcontractors and other parties involved in the project.
  • Provided technical advice and guidance on design concepts and manufacturing methods.

Associate Engineer

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division
Crane , IN
2021.01 - 2023.07
  • Collaborated with others to implement new features in existing systems.
  • Produced drawings and models using CAD software and hand tools.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress updates.

Student Trainee

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division
Crane , IN
2017.05 - 2020.08
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to identify areas for improvement in current processes.
  • Assisted senior engineers in developing prototypes of new products or designs.
  • Set up, adjusted and operated basic or specialized machine tools to perform precision machining operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Skills

  • Proficient in PTC Creo Parametric
  • Experience with SolidWorks, CATIA V5
  • Manual and CNC mill and lathe operation
  • Team management, organization, and task orientation
  • Communication with stakeholders

Certification

  • GD&T certified per ASME Y14.5
  • Explosive certified
  • Business management minor through Purdue University

Affiliations

  • High school assistant soccer and track coach
  • Hunting and fishing
  • Weight training
  • Local men's Bible study group

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Project Engineer

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division
2023.07 - Current

Associate Engineer

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division
2021.01 - 2023.07

Student Trainee

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division
2017.05 - 2020.08

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Purdue University
  • GD&T certified per ASME Y14.5
  • Explosive certified
  • Business management minor through Purdue University
Kobi Knies