Robert Vipperman
North Branch
Summary
Engineering Project Manager with a proven track record at Lumco Manufacturing, leading high-budget projects and creating successful results under pressure. Designed an in-house production cell that doubled profits. Pioneered the integration of an automated CAM system. Skilled in design, engineering principles, CAD and continuous improvement, now seeking new challenges with a forward-thinking team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Project Manager/Process Engineer
Lumco Manufacturing Co.
Attica
04.2021 - Current
- Specialized in the complete engineering design/development of tooling and manufacturing cells (EOAT, assembly lines, etc.) for companies like Fanuc, Ford, Atlas Copco, and Tesla that increase production time and reduce downtime
- Successfully managed the project quoting/processing department which resulted in increased profit margins
- Managed several design projects from concept to delivery
- Designed and implemented an in-house part production cell which doubled product profit over the previous manufacturing method.
- Tasked with integrating automated CAM software to streamline daily company functions
- Responsible for contributing to continuous company development to maintain a cutting edge lead
- Project processing along with accurate and effective quote estimating experience
Maintenance Engineer
Tenneco
Kettering
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Participated in normal day to day operations alongside the company's most senior engineers and technicians
- Generated, updated, and scheduled autonomous preventative maintenance sheets using SAP, reducing number of labor hours needed to diagnose and fix equipment
- Responsibly and confidently led several engineering projects on my own
- Entrusted to create precise and engaging training documentation for other plant employees
- Maintained a deep and clean records database in excel
Education
Kettering University - Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics
Kettering University
Flint, MI09.2024
North Branch High School -
North Branch High School
North Branch, MISkills
- Project Management & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Customer Interaction & Support
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Programming: C, JavaScript, HTML
- MATLAB & Mathematical Modeling
- Engineering Principles: Statics, Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Analysis, Heat Transfer, DfM (Design for Manufacturability)
- Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- CAD Software: SolidWorks, PTC Creo, Siemens NX, Autodesk Inventor
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA - SolidWorks)
- Additive Manufacturing: 3D Printer Troubleshooting & Slicer Software
- CNC Programming & Machining Fundamentals
- Maintenance Strategies: Preventative & Autonomous Maintenance
- Effective Performance in High-Pressure Environments
Accomplishments
- Kettering Trustee Scholar,
- NHS member - inducted in sophomore year of high school
- P.A.T.S Award from the board of education for community service
- 4 trips to Robotics State Championships and 1 trip to the World Championship
- Zillion Solutions Competition finalist
- Sergio Marchionne Scholarship recipient
Activities
- Mentoring the local 7th and 8th grade First Tech Challenge robotics team - Current
- Member (4 years) and team captain (2 years) of the high school First Robotics Competition team
- Volunteering and community service
- Rustic camping, backpacking, kayaking, archery, and fishing.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engineering Project Manager/Process Engineer
Lumco Manufacturing Co.
04.2021 - Current
Maintenance Engineer
Tenneco
10.2020 - 12.2020
Kettering University - Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics
Kettering University
North Branch High School -
North Branch High School
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