Hunter Simpson
Kansas City
Summary
Skilled engineering manager builds and motivates high-performing engineering team. Over 6 years of experience in a niche Foundry working with rapid prototyping, product lines, and process improvements. Committed to rapidly and efficiently completing projects by leveraging team-based frameworks to best leverage available engineering talent.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager
Southern Cast Products, Inc
01.2021 - Current
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
- Coordinated engineering team for projects involving internal process improvements
- Managed design and manufacturing teams to build high quality parts in accordance with customers specifications
Design Engineer
Southern Cast Products
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications for in house manufacturing processes.
- Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements with customers and fellow engineers.
- Used Solidworks & MasterCAM (amongst many other software) to meet design specifications for customer products
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and refine product concepts.
Robot Technician
Southern Cast Products
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Operated, maintained, and troubleshot robots and various other manufacturing equipment and machinery while keeping a high pace work flow.
- Used information in technical drawings to operate robots as part of the "robo-molding" process.
- Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve design and manufacturability issues.
- Assembled highly complex molds utilizing robot milled sand molds and 3D printed sand cores
- Led a growing team of robot technicians to expand operations while upholding the highest quality, safety, and repeatability to ensure success.
Installation Team Leader
Schmidt Countertops & Construction
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
Installer & Fabricator
Schmidt Countertops & Construction
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
- Installed countertops at new residential and business construction sites.
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
- Inspected installations to check for functionality and maintain customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology (CAD)
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR08.2017
Skills
- Personnel Management
- Manufacturing
- Technology Integration
- Decision-Making Skill
- Timely Project Completion
- Specification Detailing
- Process Design
- Product Design
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Southern Cast Products, Inc
01.2021 - Current
Design Engineer
Southern Cast Products
10.2017 - 01.2021
Robot Technician
Southern Cast Products
11.2016 - 10.2017
Installation Team Leader
Schmidt Countertops & Construction
05.2016 - 11.2016
Installer & Fabricator
Schmidt Countertops & Construction
05.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Technology (CAD)
Arkansas State University
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