Resume

• 2006

  Ph.D.

  Mechanical Engineering

  Northwestern University

• 2002

  BS

  Mechanical Engineering

  AS9100 Certified Auditor

  Honeywell Aerospace

  Six Sigma Green Belt

  Honeywell

• Materials

  ISO 14001

  Lean Manufacturing

  AS9100

  Project Management

  Product Design

  Analysis

  Manufacturing

  ANSYS

  Engineering Education

  Minitab

  Finite Element Analysis

  Matlab

  DMAIC

  SAP

  Solidworks

  Value Stream Mapping

  JMP

  Six Sigma

  Testing

  Tiffany

  University of St. Thomas

  Honeywell Aerospace

  Northwestern University

  University of St. Thomas

  University of Minnesota

  Andersen Windows

  Ling Engineering Solutions LLC

  Plymouth

  MN

  Develop and sustain manufacturing processes and related technology to improve key metrics of safety

  quality

  delivery

  inventory and cost. Implemented process improvements to reduce ergonomic hazards and minimize process variability. Led cross functional teams through AS9100 audits of quality management and documentation systems. Coached peers and technicians in lean principles such as 5S

  waste identification

  visual management

  and Kaizen.

  Process Manufacturing Engineer II

  Honeywell Aerospace

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  Provide engineering expertise for design

  development

  and process improvement projects.

  Owner

  Independent Contractor

  Ling Engineering Solutions LLC

  Evanston

  IL

  Researched novel fabrication processes for generating micro-scale surface textures. Conducted development and analysis of novel fabrication processes for generating application-specific textured surfaces for reduced friction and wear properties

  modification of de-icing and hydrophobic properties

  and improved biological attachment. Analyzed and optimized laser micro-machining for geometrical accuracy and surface finish. Designed and implemented manufacturing equipment for enhanced capability. Implemented and coordinated high-precision manufacturing and metrology equipment worth over $1 million.

  Graduate Researcher

  Northwestern University

  Designed and developed equipment layout for aerosol sampling experiments. Wrote a data acquisition program to collect data and remotely control multiple instruments. Performed trend analysis on acquired data to determine effects of sampling methods.

  University of Minnesota

  Honeywell Aerospace

  Plymouth

  MN

  Lead peers and technicians in the use of lean principles and tiered accountability to continuously improve supply chain and factory floor. Implemented assembly line conversion from batch to single piece flow through process modification

  fixture design

  and equipment layout design resulting in cycle time reduction of over 90%. Developed site standard for Value Stream Mapping and process flow as part of Lean Manufacturing initiative. Established statistical process controls on key process parameters to monitor equipment health and improve product quality.

  Process Manufacturing Engineer III

  Assessed manufacturing processes to reduce labor and variability. Originated a strategy for data collection and analysis of manufacturing capability. Investigated product design and material changes to improve mechanical strength using DMAIC methods. Developed robust testing methods to determine product failure mechanisms.

  Andersen Windows

  Honeywell Aerospace

  Plymouth

  MN

  Lead and generate direction for the Pressure Sensor Engineering team.\nProvide coaching and motivation to stimulate technical development and personal growth of the engineering team. Establish annual goals

  strategic direction and project planning in conjunction with value stream Annual Operating Plan. Lead ISC Engineering in the planning and development of an $8M new product development initiative using DFM principles.

  Lead Senior Process Engineer

  Plymouth

  MN

  Managed daily production demands to facilitate lean flow through multiple manufacturing lines. Orchestrated improved productivity and employee satisfaction via level loaded scheduling and implementing aggressive cross training plan. Hired permanent and temporary lead and regular technicians; Worked with management across site to optimize staffing and productivity. Delivered reviews to direct reports; Coached technicians and peers on implementation of lean tools on and off the manufacturing floor.

  Interim Production Supervisor

  Honeywell Aerospace

  St. Paul

  MN

  Provide technical and project management guidance for Senior Design Clinic. Deliver assessments and grading of student performance. Teach Manufacturing Processes & Statistical Control and Statics and Mechanics lab sessions starting Spring 2016.

  Adjunct Faculty

  University of St. Thomas

  St. Paul

  Guide students through two-semester senior design clinic. Provide mentorship in design

  project management

  and team dynamics. Serve as industry liason to gather sponsors for student-led projects.

  Design Clinic Lead

  University of St. Thomas

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