Experienced engineer with a history of manufacturing, and safety. Adept at detailing drawings, equipment operation and multitasking. Enthusiastic leader eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of production documentation and processes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
Summit Attachments And Machinery
Kelso, WA
07.2020 - Current
Measured up existing equipment for modification and created detailed drawings and instructions on carrying out modifications for fabrication.
Communicated with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project execution.
Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
Planned and managed engineering projects and continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
Created part numbering system and integrated it with CAD system, MRP system and related departments.
Provided support for machine shop personnel.
Project Engineer
US Natural Resources
Woodland, WA
05.2006 - 03.2020
Controlled engineering activities to maintain work standards, adhere to timelines and meet quality assurance targets providing customer service support trouble shooting and failure analysis.
Welding, fabrication, and equipment assembly.
Prepared sheet metal fabrication drawings, modifications and commercial specification drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
Specified system components and directed product modifications to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
Organized data archive of engineering specifications, drawings, and specifications and maintained traceability of documents by proper filing and indexing.
Developed and tested models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
Developed checklists to coordinate inspections with departmental managers.
Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling to ensure product quality.
Coordinating with controls engineers to integrate electronics to drive equipment.
Engineering Intern
City Of Vancouver
Vancouver, WA
04.2005 - 08.2005
Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
Assisted senior engineers and management with clerical duties, including drawing inspection, database searches and documentation to keep department functioning efficiently and workflows running smoothly.
Assisted with engineering calculations, design drawings, preliminary cost estimates and field visits to observe construction progress.
Production Specialist
WaferTech LLC
Camas, WA
03.1998 - 12.2000
Operated machinery designed to test integrated circuits on wafers to determine yield in clean room environment.
Inspected wafers to make sure test equipment wasn't damaging integrated circuits.
Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed non-conformance issues with management.
Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Implemented updated operating procedures for test equipment and adjusted use to increase productivity and longevity.
Production Manager
Nordic\Jantzen
Vancouver, WA
07.1993 - 02.1998
Planned, organized and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production.
Supervised cutroom processes and cutroom machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
Oversaw scheduling and job backlogs to properly allocate personnel and material resources.
Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
Washington State University
Vancouver, WA
Skills
Design for Manufacturing
Document Control
PDM
BOMs
Project Management
SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Welding
R&D
FEA
Startup
Timeline
Project Engineer
Summit Attachments And Machinery
07.2020 - Current
Project Engineer
US Natural Resources
05.2006 - 03.2020
Engineering Intern
City Of Vancouver
04.2005 - 08.2005
Production Specialist
WaferTech LLC
03.1998 - 12.2000
Production Manager
Nordic\Jantzen
07.1993 - 02.1998
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering