Nick Korell
Milwaukee
Summary
Detail-oriented Advanced Quality Engineer with solid foundation in root cause analysis, process risk assessment, quality management systems, and manufacturing. Commended by peers for collaborative thinking, agility, and effective communication. Demonstrated agility, urgency, and determination to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Quality Engineer II
Milwaukee tool
07.2022 - Current
- Lead quality management of PACKOUT Tool Storage line, ensuring conformance and performance with outsourced and in-house manufacturing plants
- Leverage PFMEA to assess and mitigate risks associated with supplier manufacturing processes
- Lead supplier relations, driving continuous improvement in manufacturing, metrology, and testing capabilities
- Conduct supplier audits before and during New Product Development to select competent, capable, and cooperative suppliers for the business
- Develop robust test plans and analyze both normal and Weibull distributions to set and review design targets based on competitor performance
Engineering Intern
PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf)
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Utilized customer outreach skills while assisting with club fitting and surveying consumers on equipment preferences for use in new product development
- Coordinated with Product Test Engineers and building staff to develop new technologies for the improvement of large-scale club building processes
- Worked alongside experienced golf R&D engineers experiencing golf club research, design, building, and testing first-hand
- Designed and constructed sifting machine to reduce labor time for recycling 3D printing stock by 75%
- Managed procurement for entire project, sourcing materials, labor, and hardware from most cost-effective vendors
- Cooperated with vendors to draft over 20 mechanical drawings for the outsourcing of waterjet services, sheet metal bending, welding, and powder coating
Product Engineering Intern
Genesis Products
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Led Continuous Improvement Team performing time studies on CNC router
- Utilized lean ideology to develop solutions for issues with efficiency and machine downtime while reducing scrap by 5%
- Spearheaded design of Welfit™ product line of cargo van wall liners
- Tasks included taking chassis measurements, creating AutoCAD drawings, CNC laser and waterjet programming & operation, creating installation diagrams to improve customer experience
Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Homestead High School Lacrosse
09.2023 - Current
- Leverage and refine leadership skills to drive team growth and player development
- Cooperate with full coaching staff and parent leaders to develop practice plans, install systems effectively, ensure administrative work is completed, and organize events for the program
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2022
Skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- PFMEA
- Weibull
- Quality Management Systems
- Supplier Auditing
- Test Plan Development
- Plastic and Metal Manufacturing Processes
- Efficient and Effective Communication
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Homestead High School Lacrosse
09.2023 - Current
Advanced Quality Engineer II
Milwaukee tool
07.2022 - Current
Engineering Intern
PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf)
05.2021 - 08.2021
Product Engineering Intern
Genesis Products
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Purdue University
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