Summary

Proven team leader and experienced Mechanical Engineer with strengths in process creation and automation. Six Sigma trained and well-versed in UL, ISO 17025 and ISO 9001:2001.

Core Competences

• Identifies and streamlines procedures and processes
• Using a mixture of Python and PostgreSQL to create highly functional dashboards and reports
• Analyzes firmware source code to create robust test plans
• Improving team performs through superior training and mentoring

Technical Skills

• Computer Languages: Python, SQL
• Engineering Software: BqStudio, Roadrunner, BenchVue, PLC Directsoft, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL
• Equipment: Picoscope, MACCOR, GW Instek Programmable Load, Chamber with Watlow Controller
• Machinery: Basic use of standard powered shop tools

Experience

Test Engineer II

Dynamic Manufacturing

Nov 2018 - Present

Hillside, IL

Dynamic Manufacturing is a premier supplier of world class OEM new and remanufactured Drivetrain components serving the OE Automotive Industry.

Create dashboards and tools to enhance cross-functional teams throughout Dynamic. Perform analysis to help reduce cost, increase performance and improve yields. Internal auditor to ensure compliance to IATF16949:2016.

• Design, implement daily/weekly/monthly Production line status reports by email to provide summaries to Plant Managers, Quality and Engineering using Python and PostgreSQL
• Design, implement interactive Dashboards for team members to get Production line status, Root Cause, etc.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis for Quality, Production and Engineering using Python, PostgreSQL and Excel
• Internal Auditor

R&D Test Engineer

Inventus Power

Mar 2014 – Nov 2018

Woodridge, IL

Inventus Power engineers and delivers advanced technology for battery packs, chargers, docking stations and power supplies for the medical, military, industrial and commercial markets.

Interpreted and converted customer requirements into detailed test plans. Performed mechanical, electrical and firmware testing to ensure a robust battery pack. Internal auditor to ensure compliance to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

• Interpreted customer product specifications to create robust qualification and manufacturing test plans
• Test lead for major projects, testing, creating reports
• Created highly detailed reports (500+ pages)
• Customer facing providing project status updates to internal and external customers
• Managed tests done at internal (USA, China) and external labs (Elite, NTS, ESI)
• Specialized in firmware testing server battery packs
• Updated NI DAQ by expanding number of channels from 12 to 64 and adjust scan rate
• Used Python to reduce data manipulation of MACCOR and DAQ data by 70%
• Used Python to add data to SQLite database
• Performed MIL-STD 461 and MIL-STD 810G
• Internal Auditor to ISO 9001 & ISO 14001

R&D Test Engineer

IMI Cornelius

Apr 2006 – Sep 2013

Glendale Heights, IL

The world’s leading supplier of beverage dispense and cooling equipment with more than 4500 people, with manufacturing facilities in seven different countries and sales and support offices all around the globe. Manufactures and market an extensive range of beverage dispense systems for beer and cider, juices, teas, frozen drinks and more, as well as ice makers and a complete line of accessories.

Reduction of potential field issues of New Products and converting field issues to solutions. Combined knowledge of UL and number crunching of Six Sigma to seamlessly speed the NPD development. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in test methods and analysis. Designed test automation solutions primarily using PLCs. Created comprehensive test plans per customer and regulatory specifications. Identified processes and created procedures to ensure consistent, quality results.

• Test Lead for projects (Smoothie, Frozen Carbonated Beverage, Sustaining Engineering) with up to 10 technicians at a time
• Lead testing, corrective actions and certification for all Coca-Cola activities
• Awarded for taste and reliability testing on Frozen Carbonated Beverage valve by reducing part cost by 50%
• Increased throughput for taste testing by adding a process where a whole assembly can be taste tested at one time instead of each individual parts
• Reduced offsite storage by 90% by requiring only competitor and non current production equipment to be kept
• Designed automated valve dispenser for performance testing for 6 different test configurations and for up to 12 valves using Koyo PLCs
• Designed new/existing reliability test stands for up to a million cycles testing using Koyo PLC
• Mentored and trained on test procedures (Internal, Customer, UL, and CE) as well as product portfolio to increase skill set

Education

Carnegie Mellon University

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Researcher on the MDMS project (Modular Distributed Manipulated System which was an array of motor setups, each setup have two motors to move an object in 2D motion with a video camera to locate the object. Shower Temperature Regulator to maintain uniform water was my senior design team project. Ford Mustang Analysis Senior Case Study examined three prototype Mustangs to determine which one would be the most cost effective and quickest to fix.

• Researcher: Redesigned the motor setup to accommodate larger motors and added a suspension system on MDMS project using ProEngineer to create professional-grade CAD drawings for the machinists
• Ford Mustang Analysis Case Study: Researched and ranked 14 different changeable settings and analyzed skid pad data to determine which prototype exhibited over-steer
• Shower Temperature Regulator: Analyzed fluid flow and water mixing properties with Mathcad and designed user interface

Professional Development

• IATF Training: 2019 Internal auditor training to ensure compliance to IATF16949:2016
• TI Deep Dive: 2015 focused on battery management and new technologies seminars
• Six Sigma Training: 8-D, DOE, Measurement System Analysis, SPC
• ISO Training: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO Management Systems Internal Auditor, Understanding and Implementing ISO/IEC 17025
• UL Training: Basics of Global Hazardous Locations and Intrinsic Safety Design Fundamentals
• ASME Training: Material Fatigue Course
• Python Training: Data Analysis with Pandas and Python, Building Python Web Apps with MongoDB, Object-Orient Python, Using and Mastering Cookiecutter
• IATA Training: IATA DGR 58th Edition Class 9 Shipping Hazmat by Air