To obtain a position where I can leverage my engineering background and contribute to organizational objectives while promoting continuous improvement.
Nicholas L. Arkesteyn
5031 Glenn Valley Dr. Apt 2B Battle Creek, MI 49015 - (616) 706-0554 - nickarkesteyn[at]gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a position where I can leverage my engineering background and contribute to organizational objectives while promoting continuous improvement.
Education
B.S. Manufacturing Engineering
Ferris State University
Graduation Date: May 2008 GPA: 3.61
Certificate in Quality Technology
Ferris State University
Graduation Date: May 2008 GPA: 3.61
Professional Experience
Manufacturing Engineer, Ace Manufacturing
Green Bay, WI (August 2008 – Current)
 Created and presented a continuous improvement project that reduced setup times by ~15%.
 Expanded my job description to include the duties of a project manager
 Effectively led and managed three to five projects at any given time
 Created and troubleshot CNC programs for HMCs and VMCs
 Responsible for tooling procurement throughout the plant
 Gathered and analyzed data for statistical studies
 Turned around corrective actions (8Ds) quickly
 Developed standardized PPAP documentation
 Delivered projects on time and under budget
 Responsible for one Co-Op Student
 Operated a Manual CMM
 Designed fixtures
Manufacturing Engineering Internship, Delphi Corporation
Grand Rapid, MI (May 2007 – August 2007)
 Increased Productivity by ~10% on a declining CAM Phaser Product Line of three operations
 Worked effectively in a team environment as well as independently
 Performed Machine Qualifications on incoming equipment
 Performed capability studies with Minitab Software
 Worked with Lean Manufacturing Ingredients
 Performed Operator Utilization Studies
 Performed Correlation Studies
 Performed Time Studies
 Performed Gage R&Rs
Manufacturing Engineering Senior Project
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI (January 2008 – May 2008)
 Constructed Operation, Man/Machine, Routing, Tooling, Tolerance, and Cost Estimation sheets
 Created Load, AR, Storage Requirements, Material Handling, and Space Requirements sheets
 Designed a complete theoretical manufacturing facility and plant layout
 Created an Operation Control Plan and Standard Work Instructions
 Created a theoretical fully automated inline assembly system
 Designed foam dunnage for completed assemblies
 Wrote Ladder Logic for pick-n-place mechanisms
 Created CNC programs using MasterCAM X
Additional Skills
 Understanding of TOC, TQM, TPS, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma
 Capable of collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends
 Capable of CNC G&M Code programming/troubleshooting
 Advanced capabilities regarding Microsoft Excel 2007
 Can program CNC using MasterCAM X and SurfCAM
 Able to use AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Pro Engineer
 Understanding of financial principles and analysis
 Understanding of Supply Chain Management
 Strong written and oral communication ability
 Four years experience working with Plastics
 Can utilize Minitab for statistical solutions
 Strong understanding of SPC and DOE
 Proficient with Microsoft Office 2007
 Able to use Microsoft Project 2007
 Some Forklift Truck Experience
 Strong understanding of GD&T
 Can program using VBA
 Able to construct 8Ds
 Strong team player
Achievements and Honors
 Treasurer of Society of Manufacturing Engineers Ferris Student Chapter (2007-2008)
 Treasurer of Society of Automotive Engineers Ferris Student Chapter (2007-2008)
 Amerikam Endowed Scholarship for Leadership
 H. S. Die & Engineering Scholarship
 E. Wayne K Scholarship
 S Stem Scholarship
 Dean’s List: 6 semesters
 Graduated Cum Laude
Extracurricular Activities
 Writing & performing Music: 15 years experience with Drums/Bass/Guitar
 Member of Kalamazoo Area Young Professionals
 Skiing, bowling, running, and biking
 Real estate investing
References
 Gary Ovans: Ferris State University Manufacturing Department Chair – (231) 591-2971
 Mark Rusco: Ferris State University Professor – (231) 591-2516
 Jim Rumpf: Ferris State University Professor – (231) 591-3591
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