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
07.2023 - 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
01.2021 - 07.2023
- 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
05.2017 - 08.2020
- 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, INSkills
- 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
07.2023 - Current
Associate Engineer
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division
01.2021 - 07.2023
Student Trainee
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division
05.2017 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University