Production Expert (Engineering) - DENSO Manufacturing

Procurement & Vendor Management: Managed the full procurement lifecycle by sourcing specialized hardware and vetting external machine shops; negotiated purchase orders and conducted quality inspections to ensure 100% accuracy and budget compliance.

Autonomous Logistics (AGV) Integration: Spearheaded a million-dollar AGV initiative by designing, testing, and optimizing route efficiencies and specialized transport carts utilized throughout the plant.

Custom Engineering & Design: Leveraged SolidWorks CAD and Kaizen principles to design and validate custom line-side jig holders; managed the transition from digital model to precision-machined product.

Multi-Plant Project Deployment: Coordinated standardized project rollouts across several facilities, ensuring alignment between engineering objectives and operational goals.

Executive Engagement: Facilitated leadership plant tours and prepared comprehensive technical summaries, effectively communicating complex operational value to high-level stakeholders.

Contractor Oversight: Managed third-party contractors and external fabrication partners, ensuring strict adherence to ISO standards and safety requirements.

Efficiency Analysis: Conducted production time studies and investigations to identify optimization opportunities, translating data into "continuous improvement" solutions for plant leadership

Production Expert (Line Operation) - DENSO Manufacturing

Robotics & Automation: Programmed DENSO 4-axis and 6-axis robots to optimize workflows and significantly reduce cycle times.

Machinery Maintenance: Executed complex troubleshooting, mechanical repairs, and rigorous preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

Sensor Calibration: Replaced and recalibrated photoelectric and proximity sensors to ensure precise automated operations.

CNC Programming: Interpreted and edited CNC programs directly from blueprint specifications to maintain high manufacturing accuracy.

uality Assurance: Conducted high-volume part inspections and calibrated precision instruments, including Mitutoyo micrometers, height gauges, and dial indicators.

Line Operator - DENSO Manufacturing

CNC Turret Operation: Expertly operated CNC turning machines, ensuring high-speed production met strict engineering tolerances.

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Performed autonomous maintenance and TPM protocols to maximize machine uptime and prevent unscheduled downtime.

Tooling Management: Managed the lifecycle of machine tooling by performing precision replacements and setups to maintain cut quality.

Quality Assurance: Conducted rigorous in-process inspections and tracked quality metrics to ensure zero-defect components reached final assembly.

Fault Recovery: Demonstrated technical proficiency in recovering machines from errors and faults, restoring production flow with minimal delay.

Production Associate - Staffing Solutions

Machine Operation: Operated automated equipment to package Sharpie markers and highlighters efficiently and accurately

Packing Operations: Ran packing machines to ensure products were properly sealed, labeled, and prepared for distribution

Fault Recovery: Demonstrated technical proficiency in identifying and resolving minor machine errors to restore production flow quickly

Quality Control: Maintained product quality by monitoring output and adhering to company standards.

Lathe Operation: Operated lathe machinery to support precision manufacturing processes.

Material Handling: Packaged pole cores for transfer to the next stage of production, ensuring proper handling and organization.

Process Efficiency: Followed production schedules and workflows to meet output targets.

Team Collaboration: Worked effectively with team members to maintain smooth and continuous operations.

Maintenance Technician

HVAC Systems: Diagnosed and repaired units by replacing circuit boards, overloads, switches, and relays; performed full fan motor rebuilds and replacements along with comprehensive general maintenance.

Plumbing Maintenance: Executed routine repairs and installations for sinks, toilets, and bathtubs to ensure optimal facility functionality.

Electrical Work: Managed essential electrical upkeep, including the professional installation and replacement of light fixtures and receptacles.

Pool & Spa Operations: Maintained indoor and outdoor pools through precise chemical balancing, daily cleaning protocols, and technical repairs to salt water systems.

Drywall Finishing: Performed expert installation and repair of drywall, ensuring seamless surfaces for painting and finishing.

3D Parametric Drawing & Geometric Tolerancing, Pellissippi State Community College

CAD proficiency and precision engineering principles. Gained hands-on experience in interpreting technical drawings and applying engineering tolerances (GD&T) to ensure accuracy and manufacturability.

General Studies, Walters State Community College

Completed foundational coursework, focusing on Analytical Problem Solving and Professional Development to complement extensive technical field experience.

DENSO Project Leader III

Specialized certification for overseeing external vendors and contractors. Managed documentation verification and PPE enforcement to ensure project milestones were met without safety-related delays.

RC5 Robot Programming TEC0989

Course provides an overview of industrial robot system configuration using a 5-axis robot, including robot and controller components, jog modes, and variable types. Covers teach pendant operation, palletizing applications, robot maintenance, program creation and optimization using WINCAPS III, system I/O interfacing, and procedures for backing up program data.

Basic Industrial Electricity TEC0873

Provides experience and real-world applications of the fundamentals of AC and DC electricity. Provided overview of the physical laws which govern electricity and how they apply in industry.

Autonomous Maintenance PRD0201

The Project Management Certificate from the University of Tennessee demonstrates a fundamental level of topics in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and skills necessary to work as a successful project manager.

RC3 Robot Programming TEC0921

Course provides an overview of industrial robot system configuration using a 3-axis robot, including robot and controller components, jog modes, and variable types. Covers teach pendant operation, creation and optimization of programs using WINCAPS III, system I/O interfacing, and procedures for backing up program data.