Manufacturing Engineer

Chris Wiseman

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Manufacturing Engineer

Results-driven Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in mechanical design, automation, and process optimization. I am skilled in implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and robotics-based automation to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. Experienced in fixture design, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to streamline operations and boost production throughput.

Core Competencies

Manufacturing Process Optimization Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Root Cause Analysis

Mechanical Design & Automation GD&T Robotics Fixture Design

Process Improvement Cost Reduction Quality Assurance

ERP/MRP Systems (SAP, INFOR) ISO-9002 Cross-Functional Collaboration

Skills

Design & CAD Software: SolidWorks (2008-2016), Autodesk Inventor 2019-2020, Pro/E Wildfire, Creo

Language and Frameworks: C#, Python, SQL, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS

Manufacturing and Automation: ISO-9002, Six Sigma, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, laser, waterjet, punching machines, Amada press brake, Cincinnati Pressbrake, Fanuc Robotics

Production Control: ERP/MRP systems (SAP, INFOR), JIT, TQM

Project Management: MS Project, Agile Methodology, Scrum, Kanban, Risk Management, Project Planning

Others: Team Foundation Server (TFS), GIT, Version Control, RESTful Design, Trello

Professional Experience

Full Stack Software Developer & Mechanical Engineer – OpConnect, LLC (Startup) Portland, OR 04/2021-07/2024

Orchestrated full-stack applications using React.js, C#, and RESTful APIs to optimize operational efficiency.

Reduced technician transfer calls by 33% with a web app for Call Support Operators using ReactJS, C#, and RESTful APIs.

Constructed and implemented a responsive React.js web application backed by a SQL database exposed via RESTful Web API.

Enhanced system components from back-end (Entity Framework, C#) to front-end (ReactJS).

Engineered an automated email system in C# .NET and EF to deactivate accounts and reimburse balances, reducing driver data by 30% in SQL.

Integrated Formik form validation and email confirmations for streamlined processes.

Partnered with cross-functional teams while reducing error rates by 15%.

Conducted root cause analysis and proposed design changes that reduced production costs by 15%.

Improved EV charger manufacturability, reduced costs, and implemented GD&T by 22% through redesign initiatives.

Set quality standards for sheet metal parts and streamlined EV charger mounts, cutting assembly time by 25%.

Programmer Analyst– Metro Presort Portland, OR 03/2020-02/2021

Performed root cause analysis to solve problem with job creation errors and reduced errors by 95%.

Formulated quality procedure and work instructions to improve quality by 15%.

Automated processes with Batch Scripts to boost quality by 18%.

Led software improvements to enhance throughput, meet customer specifications, and maintain high-quality standards.

Developed C# application backed by SQL database.

Worked as Quality Engineer to verify all prints met quality standards.

Worked in an Agile environment with weekly standup meetings.

Managed daily production in the printing industry, increasing throughput by 15% while reducing production waste by 10%.

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Full Stack Software Developer (Contract) – Saving Circle Startup (Startup) Los Angeles, CA 11/2019-04/2020

Constructed full-stack application using Reactjs, DotNet, and RESTful API.

Collaborated with a remote team to address complex technical challenges.

Crafted a responsive ReactJS web application backed by SQL database exposed via RESTful Web API.

Worked in creating responsive components from back-end to front-end.

Integrated Features: User profile editing with Formik form validation, confirmation email, and File Loader.

Created responsive components and implemented a CRUD cycle from SQL queries to .NET to ReactJS.

Mechanical Engineer – TopTier Clackamas, OR 03/2018 – 10/2019

Translated customer requirements into AutoCAD designs and layouts.

Liaised between Engineering and Fabrication, resolving blockers and reducing project delays by 8%

Modified drawings to improve dimensioning, reducing fabrication errors by 9% and rework time by 12%

Boosted fabrication time by 60% with fixture design and cut costs by 20% through manufacturability improvements.

Prepared engineering drawings based on customer requirements.

Mechanical Engineer (Contract) – DWFritz, HP, Inc. & Coherent, Inc. Wilsonville, OR 01/2015 – 03/2018

Engineered and detailed components and assemblies to meet specific design intent specifications.

Selected cost effective, reliable design components and coordinate with purchasing

Developed designs for prototyping, reducing the product development cycle by 15%.

Generated 2D drawings and BOMs for system release

Prepared design concepts in a team environment

Execute revisions to BOMS and drawings per redlines and feedback from Manufacturing

Collaborated with suppliers and vendors to ensure cost-effective and reliable component sourcing.

Developed product assembly fixtures, designing prototypes using 3D printing to reduce production costs and improve quality.

Created stand to hold test equipment, improving ergonomics and workflow efficiency by 25%.

Served as a liaison with internal teams to ensure alignment on project goals and deadlines.

Established and grew relationships with suppliers and vendors.

Led root cause analysis to resolve design and manufacturing issues.

Developed product testing based on design criteria throughout product development from concept to production.

Hands-on problem-solving machines and fabricating parts.

Performed quality testing procedures on parts/assemblies.

Manufacturing Engineer – Consolidated Metco Clackamas, OR 03/2011 – 10/2014

Increased production efficiency by 12% with a pneumatic system, reducing bottlenecks.

Engineered EOA tooling to enhance CNC part precision, reducing setup time by 30% and improving accuracy by 15%.

Designed fixtures to reduce setup time from 4 hours to 30 minutes and improved quality by 20%.

Reduced cycle time 40% and decreased downtime by 25% by reprogramming the Fanuc robot cell.

Conducted feasibility studies on Fanuc robotic cells to improve manufacturing performance.

Wrote work/process instructions, improving consistency by 30%, reducing errors by 25%, and cutting training time by 40%.

Performed inventory management checks on quarterly basis.

Performed quality assessments using CMM and other verification methods.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Murray State University – Murray, KY

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