Education
University of Northern Iowa
Professional Science Masters in Applied Physics – December 2011
Simpson College
Bachelor of Arts Degree – May 2010
Major: Physics
Minor: Mathematics
Work Experience
Volt/Kelly Services - John Deere Engine Works – Manufacturing Engineer
January 2012 – Present
Updated all tool prints for 9L head line giving the tool room and tool regrind area the information they need to set and regrind all tools accurately. Reviewed part prints and participated in DPARs with CI, design, and quality engineers to make a better quality part and all tiers of the 9L head forward and backward compatible to improve the manufacturing process. Planned, coordinated, and performed manufacturing projects to improve the process of machining and quality of parts. Reviewed routings, methods, layouts, tools and control plans implementing needed revisions to current operations. Identified and implemented quality, safety and ergonomic improvement ideas. Analyzed, developed and implemented new manufacturing processes and technology such as the addition of new gauging hardware and software to gauging stations.
Kelly Services – John Deere Engine Works – SPC Integrator
January 2014 – April 2014
Collaborated with quality and manufacturing engineers in all 5 machining departments about machining processes and KCCs to provide accurate SPC charting. Created and monitored capability, SPC monitoring, and process event charts for engineers. Cleaned up and maintained John Deere’s gauging databases and servers to improve processing time and allow data in Infinity to be easily accessible and navigable.
John Deere Engine Works - Part-time Student – Gauging Specialist
February 2011 – December 2011
Helped to produce accurate gauging stations and generate meaningful data to aid engineers in the manufacturing process of quality engines. Applied metrology principles to develop and support gauging stations that operate under
GageMaster and Quantum. Interacted and communicated with Process Engineers, Quality Engineers, station operators, and gauge room personnel to determine the gauging procedure.
GENCO Supply Chain Solutions
Summer of 2010
Inspected packaging and damage of refrigerators. Fixed, documented, and repackaged refrigerators.
Sodexo Grounds Crew – Simpson College
Summers of 2007, 2008, and 2009
Operated several types of equipment, including lawn care and automotive eq...
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