Owen Thoma
Allentown,PA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Volvo Group
Macungie, PA
10.2023 - Current
- Designed and executed a Kaizen continuous improvement project for the Axle Decking Station, applying 5S methodology to increase operational efficiency by 15%.
- Engineered and implemented a dedicated delivery cart for battery boxes to support just-in-time (JIT) material flow, reducing line-side inventory footprint by 50%.
- Led root cause analysis using the 8D problem-solving process to resolve critical steering gear defects, lowering product rejection rates by 10%.
- Expanded manufacturing capacity by launching a second shift, increasing daily throughput by 35% to meet growing product demand.
Mechanical/Electrical Engineer
Everson Tesla, Inc.
Nazareth, PA
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Analyzed and improved mechanical and electrical systems, focusing on maximizing production efficiency and ensuring reliability.
- Created detailed technical documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and facilitate project oversight.
- Managed project schedules, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
- Analyzed project risks and implemented mitigation strategies effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester09-2025
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA05-2023
Skills
- Leadership in cross-departmental collaboration
- AutoCAD design skills
- Project management
- Detailed project cost analysis
- Document management
- 5S implementation
Certification
Certified in Engineering Graphics (CEG), ATMAE
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Volvo Group
10.2023 - Current
Mechanical/Electrical Engineer
Everson Tesla, Inc.
05.2021 - 10.2023
Master of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Millersville University of Pennsylvania