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Michael Heikkila

Greer,SC

Summary

Adept Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record at DAV Energy Solutions, excelling in mechanical system design and project management. Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives, achieving significant savings, and mentored junior engineers, enhancing team knowledge and efficiency. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and technical writing, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Engineer

DAV Energy Solutions
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Coordinated with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality control to streamline interdepartmental communication and collaboration efforts effectively.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction, achieving significant savings without compromising on quality.
  • Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI.
  • Mentored junior engineers in design principles and best practices, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous learning among team members.
  • Developed engineering solutions for complex technical problems, enhancing overall system performance and reliability.

Mechanical Engineer

Stantec Consulting Services
09.2005 - 09.2021
  • Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
  • Coordinated with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality control to streamline interdepartmental communication and collaboration efforts effectively.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction, achieving significant savings without compromising on quality.
  • Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI.
  • Mentored junior engineers in design principles and best practices, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous learning among team members.

Mechanical Engineer

Delta Engineers
09.1987 - 09.2005
  • Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
  • Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
  • Coordinated with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and quality control to streamline interdepartmental communication and collaboration efforts effectively.

Education

Virginia Tech
Blakesburg, IA
1986

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Product Development

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Project Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Mechanical system design

Technical Writing

On-site inspections

Timeline

Mechanical Engineer

DAV Energy Solutions
09.2022 - 09.2023

Mechanical Engineer

Stantec Consulting Services
09.2005 - 09.2021

Mechanical Engineer

Delta Engineers
09.1987 - 09.2005

Virginia Tech
Michael Heikkila