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Walter Haggins

Bloomington,IL

Summary

Results-driven Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in process improvement, quality assurance, and project management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure product compliance through effective cross-functional collaboration and technical documentation.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar
Decatur, Illinois
03.2025 - Current
  • Designed and optimized manufacturing processes, leading to enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues, resulting in minimized production downtime.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure product compliance with specifications.
  • Developed detailed documentation for all processes including Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion within tight deadlines.

Service Porter

O'Brien Kia
Bloomington, Illinois
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Managed vehicle inventory through efficient parking, retrieval, and staging, optimizing workflow in the service area.
  • Prepared vehicles for service appointments and inspections, enabling technicians to perform tasks promptly.
  • Organized and tracked supply inventory, ensuring essential items were readily available for service operations.
  • Ensured that all paperwork associated with servicing a vehicle was properly filed away in its corresponding folder.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
12-2024

Associate of Arts - Arts

Heartland Community College
Normal, IL
05-2022

Skills

  • Lean manufacturing
  • Process improvement
  • Quality assurance
  • Project management
  • Technical documentation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Manufacturing Engineer of the Month - Caterpillar

Affiliations

  • Temba Food Pantry - Center for Hope Ministries (2022)
  • Youth Leader - Center for Hope Ministries (2021-Present)

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar
03.2025 - Current

Service Porter

O'Brien Kia
08.2024 - 03.2025

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology

Illinois State University

Associate of Arts - Arts

Heartland Community College
Walter Haggins