NATHANIEL J PRUDEN
West Monroe ,LA
Summary
Industrial Engineer with over 10 years of experience in project management, safety, and QC/QA. Clear understanding of continuous process improvement and LEAN manufacturing. Passion for safety and efficiency. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in an Engineering Manager Role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Designer
Concept Industrial Systems
Ruston, LA
02.2022 - Current
- OEM for construction material manufacturers; designing equipment to increase capacity and reduce downtime
- Mapping and developing processes to improve quality and efficiency
- Designing equipment to increase capacity and reduce downtime; projects totaling $20M annually
Project Engineer
Voith
West Monroe, LA
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Worked closely with paper mills across North America to complete complex, time sensitive projects
- Led 50+ simultaneous projects valued over $3M
- Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work, schedules of payments and other documents
Field Engineer
Cudd Energy Services
Kilgore, TX
09.2017 - 11.2018
- QC/QA for multi-million dollar projects
- Represented CES to customer with clear, concise communication
- Acquired, monitored, and interpreted process data
- Worked directly with operators and made on the spot corrections
Industrial Engineering Intern
WEYERHAEUSER
Dodson, LA
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Developed, implemented, analyzed, and presented continuous process improvement studies
- Executed time studies to ensure safe practices and monitor production performance
- Analyzed and quantified process improvement to increase production value by $415k per year
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Louisiana Tech University
11.2016
Skills
- SolidWorks / OnShape / AutoCAD
- Six Sigma Green Belt / LEAN / ISO 9001 / 5S
- SAP /JDE
- Arena / Minitab
- DMAIC / AQP / FMEA / DFMA
- Single Piece Flow / Line Balancing
- Excel / Word / PPT
- Continuous Process Improvement / Kaizen
- Welding / Metallurgy
- NDT Experience
Accomplishments
- Eco-Car Team - led building an award winning car; 350+ mpg Gasoline
- Eagle Scout - Assistant Scout Master for Troop 66
- Private Pilot - SEL working on Instrument
Timeline
Mechanical Designer
Concept Industrial Systems
02.2022 - Current
Project Engineer
Voith
11.2018 - 02.2022
Field Engineer
Cudd Energy Services
09.2017 - 11.2018
Industrial Engineering Intern
WEYERHAEUSER
05.2015 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Louisiana Tech University
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