Skye Bailey
Columbus,IN
Summary
Professional Engineering Technician with extensive experience supporting complex technical projects and delivering high-quality results. Known for strong collaboration, adaptability in dynamic environments, and a proactive approach to shifting project demands. Expert in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and resolving technical challenges efficiently. Dependable, detail-oriented, and driven by results, with a solid foundation in technical analysis, process optimization, and operational excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Toyota Material Handling
07.2024 - Current
- Inspect completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify tight tolerances, accurately recording dimensional data for each part number
- Operated drill presses, and milling machines to efficiently produce precision parts in line with daily production targets.
- Perform manual setup and changeovers on machinery, including 4 machines, lathes and grinders; diagnosed and repaired tooling issues to minimize downtime and ensure smooth production
Supervisor
Faurecia Automotive
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Setup Engineering Technician
Faurecia Automotive
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Led operational workflow development for new product and part launches, optimizing new machinery and processes to ensure stability and readiness for 24-hour production runs.
- Contributed to a safer working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations.
- Diagnosed equipment breakdowns using diverse troubleshooting techniques and communicated major failures to the maintenance team. Trained team leaders to identify and address minor issues independently, reducing unnecessary escalations.
- Coordinated with external suppliers to source and order precision-machined parts, ensuring all specifications and tolerances were met
Team Leader
Faurecia Automotive
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Set up and change over production machinery in alignment with the daily run plan to ensure efficient workflow and minimal downtime.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Maintain accurate daily logs of machine downtime and production output to support performance tracking and operational efficiency
Forge Press Operator
NTN Driveshaft
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Enhanced product quality by conducting regular inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with engineers and other technical experts to develop innovative solutions for addressing production challenges.
- Improved production efficiency by maintaining and operating forge press machinery with precision.
- Contributed to increased productivity levels by consistently meeting or exceeding daily targets for completed parts produced per shift.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN01-2027
Skills
- Blueprint & Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Troubleshooting
- Industrial Robot Programming(eg, MOTOMAN, MAZAK, Yaskawa)
Timeline
Machinist
Toyota Material Handling
07.2024 - Current
Supervisor
Faurecia Automotive
08.2023 - 02.2024
Setup Engineering Technician
Faurecia Automotive
01.2021 - 08.2023
Team Leader
Faurecia Automotive
04.2019 - 01.2021
Forge Press Operator
NTN Driveshaft
01.2017 - 09.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Automation & Robotics Technology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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