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Connor Newcomer

Phoenix

Summary

Results-driven Associate Mechanical Engineer with a decade of manufacturing expertise, recognized for exceptional organizational skills and a self-motivated approach to problem-solving. Proven ability to thrive in collaborative environments while demonstrating outstanding multitasking capabilities and strong interpersonal influence. Extensive experience in the aerospace and off-road fabrication sectors, adept at navigating new challenges with agility. Expertise in leading new product introductions from quoting through design and manufacturing, ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards and customer specifications. Proficient in SolidWorks and experienced in implementing advanced manufacturing processes, including additive techniques and robotic automation.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Engineer

Robertson Fuel Systems
Tempe, AZ
02.2022 - Current
  • Developed detailed documentation for new engineering procedures and best practices.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to select materials that meet performance specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
  • Designed and improved upon existing tooling to aid in repeatable, compliant parts.

Tower Engineer

ME Elecmetal
Tempe, AZ
09.2020 - 02.2022

Oversaw melting operations for high-volume steel mill dedicated to mining part production. Directed monitoring and adjustment of material batch chemistry. Championed process improvements to streamline operations and boost efficiency. Managed input of manufacturing data and production metrics into ERP system (SAP).

Manufacturing Engineer

Precision Aerospace
Phoenix, AZ
05.2016 - 07.2020
  • Highly versatile with proven experience supporting end to end activities from managing raw materials, 3rd party processing, quality, and fulfillment.
  • Implemented new product lines from quoting to design and manufacturing of tooling, through production
  • Integrated new technology such as 3D scanning and printing, Robotic tig welding other automation processes
  • Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
  • Monitored manufacturing processes and designed and developed improvements to increase quality, manufacturing velocity and profit.
  • Applied technical troubleshooting ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
  • Quality experience with AS9100 requirements as well as quality systems for honeywell, vericor, Lockheed Martin and orbital requirements
  • Customer engagement... requirements, design alignment and refinement, and issue resolution
  • High tolerance sheet metal forming, welding and fabrication of complex assemblies

Operations Manager

Gilbert Youth Soccer Assosiation
Gilbert, Arizona
02.2008 - 07.2017

Oversaw daily operations, maintenance on both the facilities and machinery and dealt with suppliers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
04-2016

Skills

  • Solidworks
  • Sheet metal forming (ie hydroforming) and fabrication
  • ERP Implementation (E2, SAP and IFS)
  • Robotic painting and welding
  • Tooling and fixture design
  • Hard and Flexible Composites
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Common coatings such as anodize, nitride and metal spray applications
  • Complex assemblies
  • Precision machining of castings, forgings, nickel based alloys and other exotic super alloys
  • 3D printing and scanning
  • Ability to multi-task and self manage multiple projects

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineer

Robertson Fuel Systems
02.2022 - Current

Tower Engineer

ME Elecmetal
09.2020 - 02.2022

Manufacturing Engineer

Precision Aerospace
05.2016 - 07.2020

Operations Manager

Gilbert Youth Soccer Assosiation
02.2008 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Northern Arizona University
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