Nick Wagner
@nickwagner
Advanced manufacturing engineer with a focus on process improvement.
What I'm looking for
I am an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in mechanical engineering and a passion for optimizing manufacturing processes. Currently, I work at GE Healthcare, where I collaborate with operations to tackle manufacturing, safety, and quality challenges. My efforts have led to significant improvements, including a Six Sigma project that reduced process cycle time from 160 to 55 minutes, saving the company $6.5 million annually.
Throughout my career, I have successfully driven the launch of two new product manufacturing lines, generating a combined revenue of $40 million annually. My experience includes utilizing R and Java for statistical analysis and industrial automation, as well as mentoring junior engineers to foster their professional growth. I take pride in my ability to lead Kaizen events, resulting in enhanced tool life and quality improvements.
My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University, where I also participated in various extracurricular activities, including leading the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, as evidenced by my Six Sigma Green Belt certification and participation in design challenges.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
GE Healthcare
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Collaborated with operations to identify and resolve manufacturing, safety, and quality problems related to methods, processes, equipment, and product design. Completed a Six Sigma Green Belt project that decreased process cycle time from 160 to 55 minutes, resulting in $6.5 million saved annually.
Mechanical Engineering Co-op
STRATTEC Security Corporation
May 2018 - Present (7 years 2 months)
Completed a 4-term rotational program in validation, manufacturing, product design, and controls engineering. Implemented Cognex In-sight sensors on end-of-line checkers to reduce labor cost of sorting by 44%.
Education
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Marquette University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Activities and societies: Team lead, American Society of Mechanical Engineers September 2018 - May 2019; Member, Marquette University Club Cross Country/Track team August 2016 - May 2018; Member, Marquette University Trap and Skeet Club August 2018 - May 2020.
Studied Mechanical Engineering, gaining expertise in various aspects of the field. Participated in extracurricular activities including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Club Cross Country/Track team.
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