Levi Jurgens
Bismarck,ND
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Engineer with a solid track record at Bobcat, leveraging data analysis and problem-solving techniques to drive product quality enhancements and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives. Proven ability to communicate effectively and manage projects, successfully leading cross-functional teams to achieve goals of high quality products.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer II
Doosan Bobcat
Bismarck, ND
05.2022 - Current
- Lead quality continuous improvement projects based on factory assembly defect analysis and warranty metric analysis: identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Responsible for the overall quality of Bobcat's Small Articulated Loader, from factory assembly through customer end use
- Responsible for the weld/fabrication quality of in-house production weldments of mini excavators, ensuring compliance with AWS/ASME weld standards
- Supervised and directed factory quality technicians responsible for machine audits, process audits, NCM dispositions, and ECN implementations
Design Engineer II
Steffes Corporation
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Designed and developed new gas management products and oilfield accessories in accordance to EPA, federal, and state regulations
- Utilized 3D modeling software to design products and complete FEA, fluid, and structural analysis
- Completed extensive thermal radiation analysis of flaring products
- Completed research projects of combustion inefficiencies due to methane slip, over-airing, and fuel/air intake design
MWD Operations Supervisor
Gyrodata Inc. / Intrepid Directional Drilling
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Supervised up to 24 field employees, logistics of MWD equipment, and operational execution for up to 8 simultaneous directional drilling operations offshore and across North America
- Responsible for pre-job planning, personnel scheduling, supervision of job execution, post job debriefing, end of well paperwork, and client communications
- Collaborated with software developers and analysts to improve software processes and telemetry decoding
Operations Technical Support Specialist III
Gyrodata Inc.
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Perform failure analysis and troubleshooting for all Gyrodata MWD directional drilling surface and downhole equipment
- Generate technical failure reports for downhole NPT incidents
- Manage experimental equipment and associated operating data
- Collaborate with current and prospective tool vendors to improve operation and reliability of tool fleet
Field Engineer VII
Gyrodata Inc.
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Operate Measurement While Drilling (MWD) tools with gamma logging capabilities in combination with gyroscope (GWD) tools
- Operate MWD tool in combination with rotary steerable uplink system
- Operate battery and wireline rate gyroscopic tools
- Trouble shoot downhole tool, surface system, and software problems
- Perform on-site failure analysis and complete detailed incident reports for failures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines And Technology
05.2014
Engineer in Training Certification -
10.2013
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
07.2018
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Problem Solving (8D, 5 Why, DMAIC)
- Technical Writing
- Project Management
- Communication
- Mechanical Aptitude
- 3D Modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Creo)
- Engineering Principles
- Failure Analysis
- Supplier Quality (PPAP, NCM)
Timeline
Quality Engineer II
Doosan Bobcat
05.2022 - Current
Design Engineer II
Steffes Corporation
11.2020 - 05.2022
MWD Operations Supervisor
Gyrodata Inc. / Intrepid Directional Drilling
02.2020 - 06.2020
Operations Technical Support Specialist III
Gyrodata Inc.
06.2018 - 02.2020
Field Engineer VII
Gyrodata Inc.
06.2014 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines And Technology
Engineer in Training Certification -
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt -
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