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Klein ToolsSenior Mechanical Engineer
Oct. 2021Mansfield, TxIn charge of designing premium tradesman tools for Klein Tools. Defined performance requirements per ASME Code, material and design specifications to ensure tool performance, select and work with vendors and our own manufacturing team to move through the phases of concept through tooling and production of launch quantities. Responsible for launching: Earned the inventorship patent for 32809 9-in-1 and 11-in-1 pass-thru socket set. - 1st of its kind to market. Development of master insulated screwdriver kits and expansion projects Development of Color coded pass-thru hex nut driver kits in standard and metric sizes Launch O507 Adjustable wrenches to Lowes and ED platforms -$4M annual revenue Launch Solar Kit to Amazon and ED Platforms Development and Tool-up of next generation Klein Auto Wire Strippers Resource Adjustable wrench product - $6M annual Revenue Development of Adjustable wrench with pass-thu Ratchet in different sizes and associated Kits.
Republic PlasticsCapital Project / Mechanical Engineer
May. 2021 - Mar. 2024McQueeney, Texas, United StatesAssess, coordinate, supply and execute construction and capital projects for Republic Plastics. Construction and erection projects include: Production floor Restroom renovations Pad extensions and erection of new storage silos, Developing logistics and architectural plans for employee parking lot extension Developing logistics and schematics for a 50,000 sqft facility extension Coordinate a railway expansion to the supply Silos Capital Projects include: Recyclable product packaging line, Designed specifications and installed a recyclable product packaging line Carousel base covers, Design, manufacture and installed carousel base covers to prevent Styrofoam roll damage during unspooling Extruder replacement parts, Reverse Engineer, design and structure projects around replacement parts for extruders to minimize maintenance costs and down time. Mixing-screw retrieval system, Design and structure a project around a Screw retrieval and installation devices to minimize scheduled maintenance downtime Production floor mapping, Drafted a full schematic of the production floor and offices to plan future projects. Maintenance mezzanine, drawings, and associated logistics plan, contractors, budget preparation for the construction of a mezzanine to house spare parts, project spaces, and supplies for the maintenance crew. Temporary AC system – Designed and installed a temporary AC system for the workers in the thermoforming lines to ward off excessive heat during the summer months.
JJCo IncorporatedProject Manager
Oct. 2020 - May. 2021Euless, Texas, United StatesCoordinate, supervise and lead all activities at assigned construction building sites for varying project types. Perform quality control to inspect, diagnose, and repair any issues at all levels of construction. Establish appropriate construction staff levels and budget allocation at all times. Manage and maintain procurement for all materials and equipment on site. Liaise with inspection authorities and ensure project deadlines are met through scheduling work and contractors accordingly.
Watts Water TechnologiesProject Engineer III
Nov. 2018 - Apr. 2020Dallas/Fort Worth AreaExpert Product Engineer responsible for the identification, design, financial analysis, implementation, and execution of VAVE projects for Sustaining Engineering on indirect-fire industrial water heaters. Reviewed and approved custom variable-energy water heater designs for sales engineers. Delivered CAD/design support for product engineering on the production side assuring designs conformed to the latest configured revisions.
WIKA GroupProject Engineer II
Jan. 2017 - Mar. 2020Mansfield, Texas, United StatesApplied mastery in Fluid Mechanics and 3D 1-to-1 design to all products. Conducted Material analysis and maintained engineering best practices to assure mechanical design integrity on all projects. Utilized technical prowess to solve manufacturing problems with cost-effective & code-approved resolutions.
WIKA GroupProject Engineer I
Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2017Mansfield, TXProvided expertise in dP Flow measurement, design, machining, and WPS as they pertain to the Boiler Pressure Vessel Code Section IX and knowledge of industry standards to improve the performance and profitability of the company. Reported to the company manager regarding daily activity, performance, customer relations, and overall goals of the company.
San Antonio Solid SurfaceProject Manager
Jan. 2014 - Jan. 2015San Antonio, TxProvided expertise in production, turnaround rates, and knowledge of industry standards to improve performance and profitability of the company. Reported directly to company owner regarding daily activity, performance, and project goals. Oversaw employees, installation crews, managed company assets, and client relations.
Baylor UniversityProject Manager-Senior Design
Aug. 2013 - Dec. 2013Waco, Texas AreaFinalized a 6 DOF mechanized saddle for mass production. Developed client and vendor relations. Improved client's design by assessing degrees of manufacturability as well as assembly on a mass production scale. Delivered an updated prototype of clients' invention including supporting documentation, reports, and research on time and under budget.
Baylor UniversityStudent Worker-Office Assistant
Sep. 2010 - Dec. 2013Baylor UniversityOperated Housing Management Software for Texana Dormitory and Card Encoding Technology. Engaged in community relations, became proficient in safety protocols and enhanced my interpersonal skills.
Baylor UniversityUndergraduate Student Researcher
Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2013Received extensive training in the following Engineering Software:
SolidWorks MATLAB Mathcad LabVIEW AutoCAD Mathematica
Autodesk Inventor Excel Learned teamwork, leadership, management, principles of design, principles of mechanical engineering and the value of networking with other students to meet strict project deadlines.
Mission Metal FabricatorsWaterjet Operator
May. 2008 - Aug. 2008San Antonio, TexasSpecialized in operating a Waterjet, gained experience operating and maintaining computer operated machinery, coordinated with the drafting department, learned machine software and project prioritization.
San Antonio Solid SurfaceProduction and Installation Assistant
May. 2005 - Dec. 2013San Antonio, Texas AreaLearned valuable technical and organizational skills. Developed problem-solving capabilities in production and installation. Gained abundant mechanical knowledge of machinery, management of factory staff and handling high-stress situations.
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