Jennifer Loman
@jenniferloman
Experienced mechanical engineer specializing in manufacturing, design, and reverse engineering.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a mechanical engineer with broad hands-on experience in manufacturing, design, reverse engineering, and process validation across medical and automotive industries. I have designed and updated SolidWorks models and manufacturing drawings, created inspection and validation tests, and coordinated cross-functional teams to drive New Product Integration and manufacturing improvements.
My background includes thermal design for power generation, years designing custom surgical instruments, and recent roles performing 2D/3D scanning, metrology, and Siemens NX reverse engineering for aftermarket automotive parts. I combine practical shop-floor knowledge with CAD, inspection, and documentation skills to deliver reliable, manufacturable products.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Garden Maintenance
Jenny's Gardening
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 11 months)
Provided part-time garden maintenance, installation and landscape design for residential clients in the St. Louis area, managing installations and seasonal upkeep.
Engineering Technician
Tenneco
Oct 2024 - May 2025 (7 months)
Used calipers, 2D/3D scans and Siemens NX to reverse-engineer aftermarket steering and suspension parts; created CMM, 3D, metallurgical and vehicular inspection tests and coordinated New Product Integration triage with product engineers.
Manufacturing Engineer
Bausch & Lomb (via Kelly Services)
Dec 2023 - Mar 2024 (3 months)
Updated specifications and SolidWorks drawings for surgical instrument manufacture and coordinated with technicians and supervisors to improve product, processes and resolve manufacturing issues.
Manufacturing / Design Engineer II
Bausch & Lomb
Jan 2006 - Jan 2014 (8 years)
Designed and drafted custom surgical instruments, created SolidWorks models and drawings for cataract and retinal equipment, updated manufacturing procedures and performed validation tests to support production.
Thermal Design Engineer
Nooter/Eriksen
Jan 2001 - Jan 2003 (2 years)
Performed design and analysis of energy processes using heat transfer calculations and software for heat recovery steam generators in the power generation industry.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SASaint Louis University, Parks College of Engineering and Aviation
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (Mathematics minor)
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics.
UPUniversity of Missouri Extension - Master Gardener Program
Certificate, Horticulture/Garden Management
2011 - 2011
Completed the Master Gardener Program through University of Missouri Extension in 2011.
SMSt. Louis Community College at Meramec
Coursework (no degree specified), Horticulture
Previously enrolled in horticulture coursework including Plant Biology, Landscape Design, soils, pest management, and plant propagation.
Earthdance Farm
Apprenticeship Certification, Organic Farming / Sustainable Agriculture
2016 - 2016
Completed the Earthdance Farm Apprenticeship Certification in 2016.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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