Levi Siewert
Floyds Knobs
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R&D Mechanical Engineer
Earthway Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Lead project engineer for electric spreaders
- Developed new products from concept to production, utilizing Solidworks for precise design specifications.
- Managed the entire bill of materials (BOM) process, carefully documenting components and assemblies as the product evolved. Ensured the BOM stayed up-to-date with design changes, working closely with design, procurement, and manufacturing teams for efficiency. Made sure the BOM was optimized for cost and manufacturability, contributing to the overall success of the product development journey
- Contributed innovative design solutions to enhance the overall functionality and efficiency of electric spreaders
- Led the design and development of a high-performance test stand, optimizing the testing process for the engineering department
- Created fertilizer tracking software for the test stand
- Developed a website prototype to enable efficient tracking of fertilizer usage and application rates
- Leveraged Excel to develop comprehensive spread rate tables through extensive testing with spreaders, utilizing pivot tables for precise operating settings, enabling operators to achieve optimal results
- Revised and maintained the Bill of Materials for legacy products, incorporating updated designs to enhance functionality and performance. Demonstrated innovation and effective problem-solving in implementing improvements within the existing product framework
Process Engineering
Samtec Inc.
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Led team of 10 to improve process quality and efficiency, achieving a 10% increase in gross profit for multiple parts and saving over 2 hours per workday.
- Implemented new tools, adopted lean manufacturing, enhanced Excel skills, and optimized PowerBi, Power Automate, and tooling processes, while actively engaging with the production floor and conducting research to acquire new skills independently.
Tooling Engineering
Samtec Inc.
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Reduced production time and costs by optimizing existing tooling processes for maximum efficiency.
- Developed custom tooling solutions to meet unique manufacturing challenges and requirements.
- Enhanced tooling efficiency by designing, developing, and implementing new tooling systems.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Technology B.S. -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Leadership
- Solidworks (CAD)
- Autodesk Inventor
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- PowerBi
- CMM
- 3D Printing
- Power Automate
- C (Programming Language)
- Python
- Matlab
- GD&T
Certification
- Fundamentals of Engineering
- PC-DMIS CMM Level 1PC- DMIS ARMS level 1
Timeline
R&D Mechanical Engineer
Earthway Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Process Engineering
Samtec Inc.
05.2022 - 08.2022
Tooling Engineering
Samtec Inc.
05.2020 - 08.2021
Mechanical Engineering Technology B.S. -
Purdue University
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