John Nicholson
Mitchell,IN
Summary
Dedicated Mechanical Engineering Technician with strong mentorship abilities and a track record in team leadership. Skilled in training personnel and fostering collaboration to achieve project goals and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Technician
NSWC Crane
Crane, Indiana
05.2016 - Current
- Assisted engineers in designing and testing prototypes.
- Analyzed technical documentation to support project development.
- Utilized CAD software for drafting mechanical components.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop solutions to improve existing processes and procedures.
- Trained personnel on proper usage and maintenance of mechanical systems installed at customer locations.
- Performed electrical tests on wiring harnesses to ensure proper operation and functionality.
- Worked independently and as team member to develop design concepts that met business and technical needs.
- Organized meetings and events, facilitating communication among team members and stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support project initiatives and strategic goals.
- Coordinated with executive staff to ensure deadlines were met in a timely manner.
- Supported staff through in-service training, providing mentorship and additional resources.
- Led technical project teams to ensure timely delivery of systems and solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications.
- Provided technical support for hardware, software and networking issues.
- Communicated well with project teams, internal clients and external parties.
- Reviewed information from projects and suggested improvements gleaned from this analysis.
- Liaised with clientele to ascertain project requirements and communicated with appropriate personnel to handle project planning and scheduling.
- Identified resources needed to complete tasks, resolved issues with personnel and maintained deliverable estimates.
- Collaborated with engineers on design modifications and prototype development.
- Supported project teams by providing technical expertise and recommendations.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts to achieve company goals.
- Implemented quality control procedures to maintain high standards in engineering projects.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments to streamline project completion.
- Implemented safety protocols on project sites to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Managed inventory of engineering supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for projects.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing technical projects and solutions.
- Developed and maintained project plans, ensuring timely delivery of services.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements and objectives.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure quality service delivery and support.
- Facilitated training sessions on new technologies and best practices for staff.
- Participate in regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss progress on projects.
- Provided technical advice to team members on complex problems and tasks.
- Offer suggestions for performance reviews of staff members in order to identify areas needing improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bedford North Lawrence High School
Bedford04-1987
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Technical drawing comprehension
- Ability to create spreadsheets & word documents
- Process improvement
- Inventory management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder communication
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Time management
- Mentorship
- Electrical systems
- Computer-aided design
- Precision measurement
- Machine operation
- Technical drawing
- Prototype development
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Multitasking capacity
- Tool Designing
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Blueprint reviews
- Effective communication
- Technical communication
- Organizational skills
- Written communication
- CAD design
- Prototyping
- Technical documentation
- Electrical testing
- Quality control
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Mentorship training
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional coordination
- Project planning
- Training and mentoring
- Staff management
- Project scheduling
- Inventory control
- Document management
- Staff training and motivation
Certification
DA WIA Level 1 Production, Quality Manufacturing (PQM)
Accomplishments
Excellence in Engineering Award - Department of Defense
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Technician
NSWC Crane
05.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Bedford North Lawrence High School
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
Purdue University