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Leonardo Cooksey

South Elgin,IL

Summary

Highly skilled and innovative Product Design Engineer with a proven track record of developing cutting-edge product designs that exceed customer expectations. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to successfully launch new product lines, resulting in significant market share growth and increased revenue.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Design/Draft and Engineer

Sternberg Lighting
07.2020 - 07.2024
  • Creative thinking
  • Knowledge of industry design principles
  • Working knowledge of computer-aided design (CAD) or engineering software
  • Project management skills
  • Time management and prioritization skills
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Machine operation

ITW
05.2016 - 06.2018
  • Machine maintenance: Performing routine maintenance and keeping the work area clean
  • Machine setup: Setting up and shutting down machines according to work orders and production specifications
  • Quality checks: Performing quality checks and identifying and correcting unsafe situations
  • Production schedule: Following the production schedule to adjust and changeover machines
  • Other responsibilities: Performing other projects and responsibilities as assigned

Cold Heading Set-up Opertator

MacLean-Fogg
04.2014 - 01.2016
  • Capable of setting-up Heading machines such as "Nedschroef, Sanshing"
  • Ability to work independently in a job shop environment to set-up and operate several machines simultaneously
  • Maintain compliance to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications
  • Self-Inspection for Quality of all parts manufactured
  • Seeks out creative ways to continuously improve the products and processes
  • Capable of diagnosing machine problems with minimal supervision

Heavy Equipment Operator

United States Navy
07.2012 - 07.2016

Motor Transport Operator

Illinois National Guard
04.2001 - 03.2005

Hygiene Equipment Operator

United State Marine Corps.
03.1997 - 04.2001

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Design

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
12.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Manufacturing Technology

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
12.2021

Equipment Operator -

Equipment Operator A School
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
01.2013

Associates in Network Engineer -

Westwood College
Rosemont, IL
01.2005

Transportation -

Army Motor Transport
Fort McCoy, WI
01.2002

Journeyman Hygiene Equipment Operator -

Engineer School
Camp Lejeune, NC
01.1999

Marine Combat -

Infantry Training School
Camp Pendleton, CA
01.1998

Skills

  • Proficiency in engineering principles, computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) software, and analytical thinking
  • Design ability and an ability to come up with innovative solutions
  • The ability to identify complex design problems and conduct root-cause failure analyses
  • The ability to address design challenges and optimize performance
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • The ability to oversee the development process from concept to production, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
  • The ability to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards
  • Rolling, where the material is passed through a pair of rollers
  • Extrusion, where the material is pushed through an orifice
  • Die forming, where the material is stamped by a press around or onto a die
  • Forging, where the material is shaped by localized compressive forces
  • Indenting, where a tool is pressed into the work piece

Certification

Computer Aided Design

AutoCad

CNC Operator

Timeline

Design/Draft and Engineer

Sternberg Lighting
07.2020 - 07.2024

Machine operation

ITW
05.2016 - 06.2018

Cold Heading Set-up Opertator

MacLean-Fogg
04.2014 - 01.2016

Heavy Equipment Operator

United States Navy
07.2012 - 07.2016

Motor Transport Operator

Illinois National Guard
04.2001 - 03.2005

Hygiene Equipment Operator

United State Marine Corps.
03.1997 - 04.2001

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Design

Elgin Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Manufacturing Technology

Elgin Community College

Equipment Operator -

Equipment Operator A School

Associates in Network Engineer -

Westwood College

Transportation -

Army Motor Transport

Journeyman Hygiene Equipment Operator -

Engineer School

Marine Combat -

Infantry Training School

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