Zachary Joseph Seery
Garner
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with a solid foundation in design-for-manufacturing and CAD development. Experience in automating production workflows and optimizing shop-floor organization enhances efficiency and traceability. Demonstrates adaptability and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver effective, manufacturing-driven design solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op
SCHUNK
Morrisville
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Automated production workflows with Excel/VBA and laser-marking systems to enhance traceability and enable barcode-driven part identification.
- Streamlined quality inspection and documentation with intelligent tools to enforce validation and auto-tolerancing for accurate results.
- Optimized shop-floor organization by standardizing bulk item storage and labeling for effective barcode tracking.
Design Engineer Co-Op
SCHUNK
Morrisville
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Designed mechanical components in PTC Creo, applying GD&T and tolerances to ensure manufacturability and alignment with production requirements.
- Managed CAD data in Windchill while coordinating materials and BOMs in SAP to support project timelines and resource allocation.
- Collaborated with shop-floor teams to develop practical, production-ready solutions, enhancing workflow efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Construction Worker
D W Ward Construction
Durham
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Ensured safety in all weather conditions by strictly following OSHA and company safety requirements.
- Maintained tools, equipment, and vehicles to minimize project delays.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for finishing work and construction activities to facilitate project progress.
Warehouse Worker / Warehouse Packer
SHI Knox Warehouse
Piscataway
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assembled boxes and containers to facilitate efficient shipping operations.
- Conducted scheduled inventory counts to ensure accurate inventory levels.
Education
Mechanical Engineering (BS) -
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2026
Associate in Engineering (AE) -
Wake Tech Community College
Raleigh, NC05-2023
Diploma -
Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough Township, NJ06-2020
Skills
- Process improvement
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative team player
- Collaborative team player
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolver
- Conflict resolver
Clubs
North Carolina Space Grant - Team Volant, 01/01/23, 05/01/23, My team and I competed against Eleven community college teams and won 'Best Prepared to Fly award'.
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op
SCHUNK
05.2025 - 12.2025
Design Engineer Co-Op
SCHUNK
05.2024 - 08.2024
Construction Worker
D W Ward Construction
05.2021 - 07.2021
Warehouse Worker / Warehouse Packer
SHI Knox Warehouse
06.2019 - 08.2019
Mechanical Engineering (BS) -
North Carolina State University
Associate in Engineering (AE) -
Wake Tech Community College
Diploma -
Hillsborough High School