Manufaturing Eng/Mechanical Eng/Senior Mech Tech
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Experienced mechanical professional with a background spanning mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, and senior mechanical technician roles. Skilled in designing, assembling, and improving mechanical systems and equipment. Strong capability in diagnosing issues, developing solutions, and ensuring reliable performance in real-world applications.
Proficient in CAD tools for design and modification work, along with hands-on experience building prototypes, maintaining production machinery, and enhancing manufacturing workflows for efficiency, quality, and safety.
1/2024 – 10/2025
Rockford, IL
● I was a contractor working with RTX/Collins as a Manufacturing Engineer for the aerospace industry
● Respond rapidly to Andon calls and floor support requests, diagnosing and resolving production issues or escalating to appropriate engineering teams to minimize downtime.
● Maintain and update manufacturing data in Solumina, including routings, JIS, deviations, and change requests, ensuring alignment with print revisions and cross-functional input.
● Support tooling processes by initiating RFQs, ordering custom tools, and referencing CAD models (NX/AutoCAD)
for dimensional clarification or minor modifications.
● Perform basic PC and system troubleshooting; apply triage skills to prioritize tasks, coordinate with other departments,
and ensure effective communication and issue resolution.
10/2014 – 11/2023
Senior Mechanical Tech / Quality Engineer
Pingree Grove, IL
● Minuteman International, Inc. – Pingree Grove, IL Manufacturer of commercial and industrial cleaning equipment,
including floor scrubbers, vacuums, and sweepers. Focused on lean manufacturing, product innovation, and continuous improvement to support global distribution and diverse industry needs.
● I respond quickly to equipment or process issues on the production floor, identifying mechanical problems and either resolving them directly or coordinating with engineers when needed.
● I assist in maintaining and updating documentation such as work instructions, routings, and tooling information to ensure accurate and efficient production processes.
● I perform hands-on support for mechanical assemblies, including troubleshooting tools and equipment, making minor adjustments, and verifying dimensions using CAD models when necessary.
● I help prioritize daily tasks based on urgency and production impact, communicating effectively with engineers,
operators, and other departments to keep workflow on track.
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5/2014 – 10/2014
St. Charles, IL
● Coordinated with technicians to diagnose mechanical problems, providing customers with clear explanations of repair needs and estimates.
● Utilized technical knowledge to communicate complex mechanical issues to customers in an understandable way,
ensuring transparency and trust.
● Managed repair orders and work orders, ensuring proper documentation of mechanical repairs, parts used, and labor hours.
DeVry University Associates in Electrical Engineering
University of St. Francis Bachelor's in Computer Engineering
