Jan 2023 — Aug 2023
Cedar Rapids, IA
During my Industrial Engineering Co-op at Collins Aerospace, I supported PCB electronics manufacturing by designing and 3D-printing tooling aids in SolidWorks and AutoCAD to streamline production. I conducted cycle time and capacity analyses to compare actual output with theoretical expectations. I applied Lean Six Sigma methods in collaboration with operators to eliminate waste and enhance workflow efficiency. In addition, I executed process validation tests and documented the findings to ensure adherence to requirements, gaining experience in manufacturing support, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.
Designed and revised tooling aids, fixtures, and process supports for PCB manufacturing using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
Created 3D models and detailed 2D drawings to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and compatibility across product configurations
Applied Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and interpreted tolerances to reduce production variability
Applied Design for Additive Manufacturing concepts to achieve greater manufacturability and consistency across all production fixtures
Created and modified adhesive drafting aids for production use
Created a capacity analysis production tool that identifies inefficiencies in processing and labor using the following steps:
Document a motion time study for operations that have significant bottlenecks