Jim B.

Experience

• SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER YOE CONSTRUCTION, INC. · Full-time Jul 2024 – Sep 2024 2 mos Dallastown, PA, United States Led mechanical system design for structural and construction-based applications using CAD tools and DFM principles.
  • Collaborated with fabrication teams to ensure manufacturability and reduced production delays.
• Design Engineer CTE, INC. · Contract May 2023 – May 2024 1 yrs York, PA, United States Created detailed mechanical drawings and tooling designs for precision manufacturing.
  • Streamlined the design-to-quote process, cutting cycle time by 20%.
  • Applied advanced GD&T and design standards to meet high-tolerance requirements.
• FIELD ENGINEER DIVERSIFIED CONVEYORS, INTL., LLC · Full-time Jun 2018 – Sep 2019 1 yrs 3 mos Carlisle, PA, United States • Created detailed technical drawings to resolve field issues, ensuring clarity and accuracy for project teams.
  • Conducted precise field measurements to inform design modifications and resolve discrepancies.
  • Communicated material inconsistencies and design challenges with engineering teams, fostering efficient problem resolution.
  • Utilized Autodesk Inventor 2020 to update drawings based on red-lined prints, producing accurate structural clarification documents.
• INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER DIE-TECH, INC. · Full-time Jul 2015 – Jan 2017 1 yrs 6 mos York Haven, PA, United States • Oversaw quality assurance, ISO 9001 compliance, and led process improvement initiatives.
  • Facilitated kaizen events that reduced scrap by 12% and improved production efficiency.
• Designer/Drafter EASTERN BAKERY SYSTEMS · Contract Oct 2014 – Apr 2015 6 mos York Haven, PA, United States • Designed mechanical and electromechanical systems for food processing machinery using AutoCAD.
• MANUFACTURING ENGINEER FENNER DRIVES · Contract May 2012 – Sep 2014 2 yrs 4 mos Manheim, PA, United States • Conducted time studies and process improvements in molding operations to enhance throughput.
  • Developed SOPs and collaborated with operators on tooling and layout enhancements.
• PROJECT ENGINEER KLINGE CORPORATION · Contract May 2011 – May 2012 1 yrs York, PA, United States • Managed mechanical design for temperature-controlled shipping containers. • Supported sourcing and manufacturing with cost-effective component selection and production methods.
• Product Engineering Manager / Production Manager / Project Manager GEA PHE SYSTEMS N.A., INC. · Full-time Oct 2004 – Jan 2011 6 yrs 3 mos York, PA, United States • Led engineering aspects of a $63M, 250,000 ft² manufacturing plant — on time and within budget.
  • Supervised 150+ personnel across 3 shifts in production and maintenance.
  • Designed heat exchangers for manufacturability; standardized components for reduced cost.
  • Reduced first-pass quality failures from 12% to 2%.
  • Cut setup time from 4 hours to 30 minutes — boosting throughput by 500%.
  • Reduced lead times from 6 weeks to 2–3 weeks.
  • Oversaw equipment runoffs in Germany and Sweden, aligning specs with U.S. production goals.