Tyler Merchant
Richmond
Summary
Manufacturing Engineer with 5+ years of experience optimizing production workflows, reducing cycle times, and improving product quality. Skilled in CAD/CAM, statistical process control (SPC), with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement data-driven process improvements. Dedicated to increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and supporting all manufacturing operations. Committed to improving process reliability and supporting seamless plant operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
GS PRECISION INC
Brattleboro
11.2016 - Current
- Designed manufacturing processes to enhance production efficiency and quality.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize product designs and specifications.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste in operations.
- Utilized CAD software for creating and modifying engineering drawings and schematics.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers on best practices in manufacturing techniques.
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers and manufacturing personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
Manufacturing Technician
Valley Steel Stamping
Greenfield
11.2013 - 11.2016
- Collaborated with team members to improve manufacturing workflows.
- Followed detailed instructions from engineering personnel during production runs.
- Assisted in the setup and preparation of equipment for production runs.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production goals.
- Maintained equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Quality Control Inspector
New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc.
Peterborough
10.2012 - 11.2013
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Documented inspection results and maintained accurate quality records.
- Inspected products for defects and conformance to customer specifications using precision measuring instruments.
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Moore Nanotechnology Systems
Swanzey
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Reviewed blueprints and drawings to identify potential issues prior to production start-up.
- Used SolidWorks to design 3d models and create process drawings.
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
NHTI Concord Community College
Concord , New Hampshire 09.2012 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
NHTI Concord Community College
Concord , New Hampshire 09.2012 - 05.2014
Monadnock Regional High School
Swanzey, New HampshireSkills
- Process design
- Lean manufacturing
- CAD software
- Equipment maintenance
- Technical documentation
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- CNC programming
- AutoCAD
- Statistical process control
- Responsible and dependable
- Cross-functional teamwork
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
GS PRECISION INC
11.2016 - Current
Manufacturing Technician
Valley Steel Stamping
11.2013 - 11.2016
Quality Control Inspector
New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc.
10.2012 - 11.2013
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
NHTI Concord Community College
09.2012 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
NHTI Concord Community College
09.2012 - 05.2014
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Moore Nanotechnology Systems
06.2011 - 09.2011
Monadnock Regional High School