Kevin Meichtry
Kevin Meichtry

Kevin Meichtry

 
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Contact

Email: kjmeichtry@gmail.com

Linkedin: in/KevinMeichtry

Web3: kmech.eth


Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Portland state university

OBJECTIVE

I am a systems thinker with a knack for following my curiosity and intuition to find insight and cultivate a deep understanding of how all of the pieces are connected. I am an authentic and effective communicator who has built and lead highly cohesive and capable teams. I have shown time and time again that I am an innovative, resourceful, and versatile asset who will play a key role in ensuring that my team delivers.

 

Work Experience

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

DWFRitz AUTOMATION

02/2021 - PRESENT

  • Played key role in installation, optimization, training, and process development for 12 automated material handling and packaging machines across 4 automation lines as part of a $100MM next-generation distribution center effort from a global consumer technology company.
  • Collaborated with Chinese equipment manufacturer to accelerate progress on equipment install during pandemic travel restrictions which prevented technical experts from being on-site in the US. Lead DOE multi-factor testing to optimize high volume production quality, speed, and reliability.
  • Maintain a holistic view of the interface and dependencies between mechanical, electrical, software, and communication systems to flag potential risks to project timelines and deliverables.
  • Collaborate at the intersection of multi-disciplinary projects and cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of product sub-systems into the final customer solution.

Lead L4 Support Engineer (CW)

Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing

Hewlett Packard

06/2018 - 11/2020

  • Lead, train, and develop a customer support team of 5 Engineers for the HP MJF 500 Series 3D Printer product line
  • New Product Introduction (NPI) supporting product from beta roll out through full scale launch
  • Manage team tasks, deliverables, and deadlines as the interface between Customer Assurance and R&D
  • Collaborate with R&D to manage customer cases and support issues escalated by Field Service Engineers
  • Hands-on training with Call Center Engineers (Barcelona) to improve product knowledge and escalation resolution
  • Document issues and solutions for continuous improvement on Troubleshooting Guide and Service Manual
  • Develop action plans for technical troubleshooting in cooperation with R&D for the FSE team to execute in the field
  • Submit, manage, and review Engineering Change Requests between Level 4 support and R&D
  • Print optimization support including part quality improvement, packing, part geometry, and printer configuration
  • Diagnostic log analysis to determine symptoms, anomalies, and root cause
  • Field data acquisition for troubleshooting and root cause analysis; Developed a Customer Escalation and Case Management Tool for team use
  • When necessary, operate as FSE to provide on-site support to install, modify, and repair units.

TECHNICAL Project Manager

Columbia Industries

09/2013 - 09/2014

  • Managed customer communication, deliverables, and technical support for an international contract valued at $21MM
  • Traveled to China frequently to provide project technical support, oversee redline drawings, conduct field measurements & analysis, review & qualify quality documentation, and direct technical meetings
  • Navigated intercultural communication daily between American, Chinese, and Middle Eastern stakeholders operating on multiple time zones and with varying working days
  • Produced design packages, coordinated manufacturing efforts, and reviewed QMS compliance with Chinese sub-contractor
  • Performed root cause analysis and contingency plan implementation on quality defects
  • Managed and supported Columbia field support representatives & acted as chief engineering point of contact
  • Specified and coordinated installation operations at customer's site in participation with Chinese project manager
  • Collaboratively solved technical support issues both remotely and in the field, coordinating communication between headquarters-based engineers and field service technicians
  • Synthesized data to improve on future products based on field experience and customer feedback.

Mechanical designer

Columbia Industries

09/2011 - 09/2013

  • Led drafting efforts on several heavy lift, specialized moving system projects, including wheeled and walking systems
  • Created and managed top-level design packages with hundreds of drawings and thousands of components
  • Collaborated with engineers on product ideation, concepting, design, prototyping, and product line implementation
  • Developed product documentation, including user and maintenance manuals
  • Implemented and improved departmental CAD/PDM standards, processes, and related training materials
  • Performed drafter training for new-hires and led a weekly meeting for CAD management and continuous improvement
  • Evaluated CAD/PDM software and conducted ROI study for “paperless” shop implementation
  • Provided engineering input into product literature, marketing collateral, and customer-facing documentation
  • Created and maintained part numbers in EPICOR ERP system.
 

internship Experience

Facilities ENGINEERING INTERN

Columbia STEEL CASTING

04/2015 - 01/2016

  • Developed 3D models, engineering drawings, and product documentation
  • Reverse engineered existing facility equipment through measurement, determining design intent, and modeling in CAD
  • Updated legacy design packages to current standards, including 2D to 3D conversion and new drawing packages
  • Devised a modular investment casting flask system to reduce production time and increase the fab team’s autonomy
  • Created Excel tool to perform calculations on modular flask system which included a broad array of flask geometries
  • Researched and evaluated upgrade to antiquated sand slinger equipment with modern control hardware
  • Designed facilities improvements in compliance with OSHA requirements, including a staircase and man ladder.
 

PROJECTS

CAPSTONE PROJECT | Automated Button Press Cycle Tester

My capstone project team and I designed and built a button pressing test machine with two automated axes (X & Y), one manually adjustable axis (Z), and a button pressing actuator capable of dynamic force control and tens of millions of test cycles. I acted as Project Manager, CAD Lead, and End Effector Subsystem Lead. This subsystem’s lead role included research, design, sourcing, analysis, and fabrication of the button pressing actuator, human finger simulant, and housing.

 

 

Senior Project | Robotic arm retrofit & control software

My senior project team and I retrofitted an antiquated industrial robot with new electronics, hardware, and control software. I contributed to the project as lead software developer and project manager. Using Visual Basic, I developed an application to control the robotic arm through a touch screen teach pendant. I used microcontrollers to interface between the computer and the robot.

 

 

Passion Project | Automated pill dispenser concept

A fellow ME student and I worked on an entrepreneurial product design concept for an internet connected medication management system including a smart pill dispenser and a companion app for medication and symptom tracking. We have come up with several possible designs, created CAD assemblies, built prototypes, developed UI mock-ups, and researched what it would take to bring such a device to market. It was an extremely valuable design exercise and a great way to gain additional interdisciplinary experience combining mechanical design with electrical and software engineering.

 

 

CLASS PROJECTS

 

courses

Mfg Rapid Prototyping, Electronic Packaging, Machining

Automation Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Circuits

Design GD&T, 3D Modeling, Machine Design, Design Thinking

Analysis Design of Experiments (DOE), Numerical Methods


Skills

CAD Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo / Pro E, AutoCAD, Macro Automation

Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Project, Teams, Dynamics

Programming MATLAB, R, VBA, VS Code, Linux CLI

Other Epicor ERP, Multicultural Oral & Written Communication

 

INTERESTS

Tech Home Automation, Gadgets, Consumer Tech, Robotics

Maker 3D Printing, DIY Electronics, Arduino, Raspberry Pi

Fun Podcasts, Audiobooks, Guitar, Following my curiosity

PC Gaming, Building PCs, Crypto Mining, Coding

Metaverse VR/AR, NFT's, Blockchain Tech, Crypto Investment

Wallet kmech.eth (0x736f743FBBCCab4e24d358Df56024006105Dde35)