Results-driven Manufacturing Engineer with 6 years of experience optimizing production processes in automotive and aerospace manufacturing environments
Proven track record of implementing lean manufacturing principles and automation solutions, achieving cost savings exceeding $2.1M annually
Expert in bridging design engineering and production operations, with hands-on experience in CNC programming, robotics integration, and statistical process control
Six Sigma Green Belt certified with expertise in IATF 16949 and AS9100 quality systems
Lead manufacturing engineering initiatives for $75M production facility producing transmission components for major automotive OEMs
Redesigned automated assembly line for CVT components, reducing cycle time by 28% and achieving $850,000 in annual labor cost savings
Implemented predictive maintenance program using IoT sensors and data analytics, reducing unplanned downtime by 42% and saving $320,000 annually
Led cross-functional team of 15 to develop and validate new machining processes for aluminum transmission housings, improving first-pass yield from 78% to 94%
Designed custom fixtures and tooling using GD&T principles, reducing setup time by 35% and eliminating $180,000 in annual rework costs
Managed $1.2M capital equipment installation project, completing commissioning 3 weeks ahead of schedule and under budget
June 2019 - February 2021
AeroTech Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineer
Optimized manufacturing processes for aerospace structural components in AS9100-certified facility
Conducted comprehensive time studies across 12 machining centers, identifying bottlenecks that when resolved increased overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) from 72% to 88%
Developed and implemented statistical process control systems for critical dimensions, reducing DPPM from 450 to 85
Created visual work instructions using SolidWorks Composer for complex assembly processes, reducing training time by 45% and eliminating $125,000 in annual quality escapes
Led 8D root cause analysis for critical supplier quality issue, implementing permanent corrective actions that restored on-time delivery to 99.2%
Programmed and optimized CNC machining operations for titanium aerospace components, reducing material waste by 22%
August 2018 - May 2019
Industrial Solutions Corp
Manufacturing Engineer I
Supported manufacturing operations for industrial equipment production facility
Implemented cellular manufacturing layout for hydraulic cylinder assembly, improving throughput by 38% within 4 months
Conducted kaizen events focused on setup reduction, achieving average changeover time reduction of 55% across 8 production lines
Developed standard operating procedures for new product introductions, reducing launch timeline by 25%
Collaborated with quality team to implement mistake-proofing solutions, reducing defect rate from 2.8% to 0.6%
Education
May 2018
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Manufacturing Processes, CAD/CAM, Quality Control, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Automation Systems
Senior Capstone: Designed automated inspection system for automotive brake components, reducing inspection time by 60% and improving defect detection accuracy to 99.8%