Nathan Christensen
Rexburg,ID
Summary
Proven Quality Inspector at Grand Teton Energy Systems, adept in statistical analysis and lean manufacturing, significantly reduced product cycle times by 50%. Skilled in SolidWorks and Allen-Bradley PLC programming, I excel in enhancing process efficiency and quality. My experience includes pioneering quality control processes and improving manufacturing consistency through innovative solutions. I am also a student at Brigham Young University-Idaho, who is always ready and willing to learn more about the automation industry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Inspector
Grand Teton Energy Systems
Rexburg, ID
01.2025 - Current
- Working on creating a statistical analysis method for testing that will decrease overall product cycle times by at least 50%.
- Currently updating process work instructions to help clear up outdated manufacturing information.
- Assisting in creating a quality control process to ensure consistency and high-quality products.
Manufacturing/Testing Technician
Grand Teton Energy Systems
Rexburg, ID
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Programmed and ran hundreds of battery tests using the Arbin battery testing software.
- Successfully determined root cause quality problems and implemented countermeasures to improve process consistency and quality.
- Wrote a replacement operating manual for the automated welder to assist in operator training.
- Initialized the use of an automated spot welding machine thereby increasing production in that process by over 200%.
- Analyzed shop performance and implemented a tool organization system through the 5S process found within lean manufacturing concepts.
General Farm Hand
Arkansas Ranches
Lava Hot Springs, ID
05.2014 - 08.2019
- Spent 1000+ hours operating heavy machinery in working on farming operations.
- Spent 500+ hours working on machinery of all kinds thereby gaining a mechanical intuition for design of equipment.
- Built over 5 miles of new cattle fence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID12-2025
Skills
- SolidWorks CSWP (Certified SolidWorks Professional) and CSWPA-DT (Certified SolidWorks Professional Advanced Drawing Tools) certified
- Allen-Bradley PLC programming
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified
- Machine operation and programming
- Design and manufacturing
- 6-axis Universal robot programming
- Statistical analysis
- Equipment calibration
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CSWP - 02/09/2025
- CSWPA-DT - 02/18/2024
- Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt - 12/17/2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Inspector
Grand Teton Energy Systems
01.2025 - Current
Manufacturing/Testing Technician
Grand Teton Energy Systems
04.2024 - 01.2025
General Farm Hand
Arkansas Ranches
05.2014 - 08.2019
- CSWP - 02/09/2025
- CSWPA-DT - 02/18/2024
- Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt - 12/17/2024
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Brigham Young University - Idaho
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