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House construction and maintenance
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Steven Brandley

Maryville,TN

Summary

Competent engineering professional offering proven project management leadership and strong engineering design support. Strong background in performing load and cost calculations, establishing clear scope parameters, and developing machine programming logic specifications, along with extensive knowledge of cell and automated manufacturing systems. Thrives in team environments and when the mission is clear.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager OSP Engineering- Access Construction & Engineering

AT&T Engineering
05.2022 - Current
  • Led design and development of residential and commercial utility installs from $10k to $2M projects
  • Collaborated with contractors, engineers, salesmen and public agencies (i.e. utility boards) to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints on over thirty projects in the span of a year and half.
  • Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately design install of telecom utilities
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent any critical path delays.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive construction schedules to guarantee completion of project on schedule and within budget.
  • Developed agile response times to problems within design scopes and construction
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.


Advanced Specialist Engineer: ADAS Final Assembly Production Engineering

DENSO Manufacturing
12.2017 - 05.2022
  • Managed utility install work for 18.1M and 22.1M, fully automated manufacturing lines along with setup and six sigma testing
  • Managed and led testing on equipment to ensure specifications of Tier 1 customers to meet 12.5 second cycle time.
  • Developed and revised more than 5 technical documents in accordance with template requirements.
  • Managed and designed improvements to testers and machines to achieve more profit from company scrap, invalid testing, and operation ratios during radar testing
  • Designed and managed detailed layout of utilities for line install in AutoCAD
  • Led cross-functional teams (i.e. Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality, Production Control, Production Associates etc.) in order to achieve successful line launch
  • Part of first team in DENSO Manufacturing, Tennessee history to win Toyota Launch Award for quality and challenges overcome during install of DENSO's first, fully automated line
  • Networked with foreign colleagues to modify machines to satisfy government and company regulations for manufacturing quality radar unit to be used in mass production
  • Increased experience in project management skills while maintaining line quality standards and profits
  • Gained valuable experience in millimeter wave radar testing (FCM and FMWC wavelengths) used in forward crash detection systems in automobiles
  • International travel to Japan for training and six sigma testing of equipment before install in United States
  • Designed jigs in 3D SolidWorks to improve life span of testing equipment
  • Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
  • Interfaced with international colleagues through virtual meetings in order to secure, create, install, and confirm machines on production floor for DENSO's first, fully automated mass production lines.
  • Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs (i.e. scrap reduction and cycle time) and promote positive work environment.

Co-op: Production Engineering

DENSO Manufacturing
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Sought out and completed multiple improvement projects to support the production floor and production engineering teams responsible for minor line modifications
  • Implemented engineering ideas and tools to help create new tools for rubbish reduction in manufacturing process
  • Attended Introductory Omron Programming Class
  • Developed proficient ability to multi-task.

Education

Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering -

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
12.2017

Skills

  • Project Scope and Schedule Management
  • Construction Scheduling & Management
  • Production Staff Management
  • Programming and Line Support
  • Machine Installation Management
  • Project Lead certified to manage all contractors on DENSO site to ensure safety and OSHA compliance
  • Machine Design Specifications and Oversight
  • Effective Problem Solver and Team Manager
  • Design Engineering
  • Blueprint Updating and Distribution
  • AutoCAD Design
  • Solidworks 3D Modeling
  • Four semesters of Air Force ROTC leadership & Management Courses
  • Elevated Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and TEAMS
  • Strong will and mental capacity to learn new tasks or skills
  • Empathetic to all levels of skill
  • NJ PLC Programming Into and Advanced Class

Accomplishments

  • Earned promotion to Senior Specialist, Production Engineer after 2 years of employment and to Advanced Specialist after 4 years.
  • Successfully led over 30 projects that were all completed within budget and on schedule as an OSP engineer
  • Collaborated in the development of DENSO's first, fully automated production line with total investment of $21M.
  • Achieved greater than $80,000 in cost savings through quality improvement project that identified and resolved scrap / invalid issues as a Production Engineer.
  • Achieved TOYOTA Install Award (First in DENSO history) for quality and efficiency of line install.

House construction and maintenance

After purchasing our first home in April of 2023, I quickly went to work on replacing flooring, installing new bathroom amenities, painting, installing new doors & door frames. All of these activities were new to me, but I found a love for the process. 

Timeline

Manager OSP Engineering- Access Construction & Engineering

AT&T Engineering
05.2022 - Current

Advanced Specialist Engineer: ADAS Final Assembly Production Engineering

DENSO Manufacturing
12.2017 - 05.2022

Co-op: Production Engineering

DENSO Manufacturing
08.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering -

Tennessee Technological University

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