Thomas Cottingham
Bulverde
Summary
Highly motivated problem solver seeking to leverage leadership, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills to help improve quality, cost, and performance of our products.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Industrial Engineer
The Boeing Company
08.2022 - Current
- Continue to develop and improve methods for tracking program EVM like O&A trackers and burn rate forecasts
- Helped implement work package optimizations that lead to major schedule improvements
- Led team through several efforts to support operations to major program milestones
- Coordinated cross-functional effort to minimize false-starts and level-set performance expectations
- Consistently add value by identifying, anticipating, and eliminating roadblocks for the program
- Develop tools to analyze KPIs and eliminate noise when communicating constraints to the customer
- Assist operations leads to optimize sequence and cost through preplanning and lessons-learned activities
Maintenance Coordinator/Safety Coordinator/Continuous Improvement Intern
VT Industries
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Streamlined data collection of technicians' work to drive more accurate predictive maintenance model
- Implemented LEAN improvement and 5S projects to improve line efficiency
- Responsible for maintaining spare parts room (minimum stock levels, inventory, P.O's, etc.)
- Troubleshot ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLCs
- Led safety engineering improvements and monthly safety training seminars
- Created standard safety and procedure documents for production and management teams
Continuous Improvement Intern
Cox Manufacturing Company
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Trained 75% of operators and process engineers in tool life application
- Collaborated with IT to design Tool Life application to keep track of CNC tool life
- Performed time study to show potential 21% annual ROI on tool holder modification
- Completed 5S shadow-board project 80% quicker than previous method by streamlining process
Outside Sales Representative
Rick’s Roofing and Restoration
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed Residential and Commercial leads that came through office
- Generated leads through online presence and community outreach
- Inspected and ensured each installation was up to standard
Building Engineer
100 Park Apartments
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Coordinated with contractors and property manager to complete projects and cleaning
- Communicated with vendors and engineers for inspections, structural issues
- Oversaw completion of punch – list items by construction contractor
Maintenance Technician
The Bend at Crescent Pointe
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Small repairs in plumbing, electrical, A/C, and drywall
- Responsible for work-orders, general upkeep of property grounds and pool
- Received major promotion within 6 months of hire date
Foreman
Blinking Light Properties LLC
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Restructured and refinished 1200 sq
- Ft
- House with drywall, windows, floors, etc
- Completely replaced all plumbing and electrical
Service Technician
Cactus Power and Light LLC
12.2012 - 03.2016
- Serviced diesel generators and light towers on a daily basis
- Repaired equipment in field and at yard as needed
- Maintained system to keep track of weekly tasks and objectives
- Tasked with communicating equipment status to customers
Warehouse Manager/Installer
Advanced Solar and Electric
12.2010 - 12.2012
- Packaged and delivered all orders for San Antonio/Austin metro area
- Assisted in installation of residential and commercial solar energy systems as needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Systems Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas05.2020
Skills
- Excel Data Analysis
- Python
- Aurora
- Microsoft Project
- SolidWorks
- Advanced PowerPoint Skills
- Project Management
- Collaborative Leadership
- System Troubleshooting
- Construction
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Process improvement
- Manufacturing processes
- Strategic planning
Qualification Highlights
- Extraordinary Academic and Professional Education; Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering with mastery in differential and integral calculus, statics, engineering economics, manufacturing systems, electrical fields and circuits, human factors, system optimization, and quality engineering.
- Ambitious Industrial Engineer; offering a variety of engineering and mechanical experience, successfully leading teams to complete projects that exceed expectations and requirements by leveraging user input, user needs, design requirements. Obsessive about final product quality, usability, reliability and scalability.
- Experienced in Maintenance Environment; with over 7 years’ experience in maintenance capacities, able to understand and manage complex value streams, procedures, supply chains, and projects.
- Exceptional Communicator; leverage technical, business and financial acumen to communicate effectively with team members, superiors, and other stakeholders.
Timeline
Lead Industrial Engineer
The Boeing Company
08.2022 - Current
Maintenance Coordinator/Safety Coordinator/Continuous Improvement Intern
VT Industries
10.2019 - 08.2022
Continuous Improvement Intern
Cox Manufacturing Company
05.2019 - 08.2019
Outside Sales Representative
Rick’s Roofing and Restoration
06.2018 - 05.2019
Building Engineer
100 Park Apartments
06.2017 - 06.2018
Maintenance Technician
The Bend at Crescent Pointe
10.2016 - 06.2017
Foreman
Blinking Light Properties LLC
10.2015 - 08.2016
Service Technician
Cactus Power and Light LLC
12.2012 - 03.2016
Warehouse Manager/Installer
Advanced Solar and Electric
12.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Systems Engineering
Texas A&M University
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