Steven Stepp
Montgomery,TX
Summary
Manufacturing Engineer with 10+ years of experience optimizing manufacturing processes and improving production efficiency in machining and metal fabrication operations. Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, process development, and tooling design. Proven track record of solving complex production challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer/Planner
National Oilwell Varco (NOV)
Houston, Texas
03.2022 - Current
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
- Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and products.
- Monitor production performance, analyze KPIs, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Manage ERP systems & SAP (JDE, Oracle, & Jira) to support planning and reporting activities.
- Support supply chain planning and aftermarket operations through strategic material planning.
- Work with quality teams to resolve NCRs and implement corrective actions.
- BOMs and Routings
- Focus on Lean manufacturing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, sales, purchasing, and supply chain.
Manufacturing Engineer
The Metalworking Group
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2017 - 03.2022
- Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for metal fabrication and machining operations.
- Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
- Design and improve tooling, fixtures, and workholding solutions to increase production efficiency.
- Provide technical support to production teams to resolve manufacturing issues and reduce downtime.
- Analyze production data to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen events.
- Programed CNC machines using Mastercam.
- Work with vendor for quoting materials.
Machinest
Monti Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Required to setup CNC machines using G & M coding.
- Read and understand blueprints.
- Have a middle level math knowledge
- Know what tools to use for certain jobs
- Know all measuring tools required
Service Tech
MegaCity Fire
Dayton, OHIO
08.2014 - 05.2015
To service customers by checking and refilling their fire extinguishers.
Appliances/Kitchen Cabinets
Lowe's
Morehead, KY
05.2010 - 06.2014
Would service customers on knowledge of any type of kitchen appliance. Also designed kitchens for customers using A+ CAD.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milton-Union
Computer Aided Drafting
Morehead State University
2014
Skills
- 3D modeling and prototyping
- Blueprint reading and interpretation
- Team collaboration
- Creative problem-solving
- Operations research and analysis
- G-code and M-code programming
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- SolidWorks 2025 expertise
- AutoCAD 2009 proficiency
- TurboCAD 2005 experience
- A CAD 2010 knowledge
- Mastercam skills
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
- Integrated software training
- Certified in production and inventory management (CPIM)
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- Production planning strategies
- Lean methodologies
- Workforce planning techniques
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer/Planner
National Oilwell Varco (NOV)
03.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
The Metalworking Group
01.2017 - 03.2022
Machinest
Monti Inc.
05.2015 - 10.2016
Service Tech
MegaCity Fire
08.2014 - 05.2015
Appliances/Kitchen Cabinets
Lowe's
05.2010 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Milton-Union
Computer Aided Drafting
Morehead State University