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Kuadjo Aghey

Fremont,NE

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with 6 years of experience in the metal industry, adept in industrial processes including fabrication and casting. Expertise in design optimization, tooling design, and finite element analysis (FEA) drives successful project outcomes. Proven ability to implement continuous improvement strategies and lean methodologies, enhancing productivity and efficiency. Focused on team development through targeted training and coaching initiatives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Engineer

Astec Industries
Blair, NE
03.2023 - Current
  • Designed and developed products and systems while analyzing and recommending equipment improvements.
  • Created design concepts to align with project objectives and customer needs.
  • Implemented design commonality to enhance options for customers.
  • Led new manufacturing software and production system implementation for improved efficiency.
  • Oversaw high-efficiency tooling projects that eliminated production waste.
  • Trained and mentored team members to elevate skill levels and productivity.

Casting Engineer

Omaha Steel
Wahoo, NE
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Developed sand casting tools that optimized foundry manufacturing processes.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting design and manufacturing issues to improve efficiency.
  • Documented engineering activities according to established procedures.
  • Participated in team meetings to provide project progress updates.
  • Completed engineering and manufacturing process routing.

Mechanical Engineering Designer

Smeal, A Spartan Motors Brand
Snyder, NE
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Provided clear, timely technical data for product design and specifications.
  • Verified engineer change orders for BOM and shop drawing updates in PDM and ERP systems before manager approval.
  • Executed calculations and FEA design to resolve warranty issues effectively.
  • Recommended cost-saving measures and optimized design approaches.
  • Reduced scrap rate and production errors by 50% through CAD best practices and GD&T stack-up analysis.
  • Achieved significant yearly cost savings by enhancing existing designs for lean manufacturing.
  • Realized a 40% reduction in warranty claims through targeted improvements.

CAD Detailer Drafting, Process, and Manufacturing

Puritan Manufacturing
Omaha, NE
11.2017 - 01.2019
  • Created detailed AutoCAD drawings aligning with customer specifications for structural projects.
  • Collaborated with Manager to develop engineering work plans and design documents for track work.
  • Introduced built-in quality measures, enhancing productivity and boosting customer confidence.
  • Redesigned production floor equipment, improving capacity for cutting and welding workstations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Certificate of Technical Studies - CAD & CAM

Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE

Skills

Pro-E/Creo

  • SolidWorks
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Made-2-Manage
  • Aras
  • Odyssey
  • AutoCAD
  • BeamCut Software
  • Oracle
  • Magma Soft

Timeline

Engineer

Astec Industries
03.2023 - Current

Casting Engineer

Omaha Steel
07.2021 - 03.2023

Mechanical Engineering Designer

Smeal, A Spartan Motors Brand
01.2019 - 03.2020

CAD Detailer Drafting, Process, and Manufacturing

Puritan Manufacturing
11.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Certificate of Technical Studies - CAD & CAM

Metropolitan Community College

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