Industrial Engineer Driving Efficiency Through Innovative Solutions

Experience

Senior Industrial Engineer
March 2021 - Present
Vertex Manufacturing Solutions, King of Prussia, PA

Led cross-functional team of 8 engineers to redesign assembly line layout, resulting in 25% increase in production output and $340K annual cost savings. Implemented Lean manufacturing principles across 3 production facilities, reducing waste by 22% and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) from 72% to 89%.

Industrial Engineer
June 2019 - February 2021
Keystone Industrial Group, Philadelphia, PA

Optimized warehouse layout and material flow, reducing picking time by 30% and increasing storage capacity by 18%. Performed root cause analysis on production bottlenecks using fishbone diagrams and 5 Why methodology, improving throughput by 20%.

Industrial Engineering Intern
May 2018 - August 2018
Penn Precision Manufacturing, Norristown, PA

Conducted time studies on 6 production lines using EASE software, documenting best practices and updating corporate labor standards. Assisted in facility layout redesign project, creating CAD drawings and analyzing material flow patterns.

Skills

Expertise in Process Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and data-driven decision making with proven ability to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency.

Projects

Automated Assembly Line Optimization | Vertex Manufacturing (2023)

Led team to redesign automated assembly process using simulation modeling and Lean principles. Reduced cycle time by 18 seconds per unit, increasing annual capacity by 85,000 units valued at $2.1M revenue potential.

Supply Chain Network Analysis | Keystone Industrial (2020)

Conducted comprehensive analysis of distribution network using linear programming and transportation modeling. Recommended facility consolidation saving $180K annually in logistics costs while maintaining 98% on-time delivery rate.

Quality Improvement Initiative | Penn Precision (2018)

Collaborated on DMAIC project to reduce scrap rates in machining operations. Implemented process controls and operator training program, reducing scrap from 6.3% to 2.1% and saving $32K in material costs.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA | Graduated May 2019 | GPA: 3.7/4.0

Certifications

Contact

Ready to optimize your operations? Let's connect.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (215) 555-8472

Location: Philadelphia, PA

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hankrearden