Blake Feathers

Experience

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  Northern Illinois University

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  Student Worker

  Building Services

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  Woodward, Inc.

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2022

  - New Product Introduction -> Managed and Introduced Production Processes for 5 Programs -> Consisted of Daily Management Meetings, Deliverables, Tooling Requirements, Engineering Print Reviews, and Routing Updates -> Created Assembly and Test Instructions, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, PFMEAs, and PPAPs- Designed, Simulated, and Implemented Future State Floorplans for Optimal Process Flow, Line Balancing, and Floor Space Efficiency- Supported Production for Assembly and Test Operators as a Fulltime Member of the Integrated Support Team- Presented Continuous Improvement Updates at Daily Management Meetings to Top Executives Within the Company- Programed, Validated, and Maintained Inspection Robots, Automated Wire Strippers, and Automated Torque Drivers with Inspection Capability- Assisted in Cross-Departmental Product Transitions- Created and Maintained Detailed Instructions for Assembly and Test Operations- Created Engineering Notifications to Document and Validate Process Changes- Developed Processes and Future State Planning for Finished Goods Inventory- Completed Authority for Expenditure Forms for Expensive Process Improvements- Developed the Department’s Processing Plan for Repair Units and Investigations- Developed and Maintained Point of Use Parts Storage- Implemented Visual Management- Organized and Trained Technicians by Hosting Lunch and Learn Meetings- Conducted Time Studies- Developed Corrective Actions for Customers- Sourced and Provided Tooling, Equipment, and Convenience Accessories for Technicians- Completed and Evaluated PQPR Matrices Show less

  • Senior Operations Engineer

    Nov 2017 - Jun 2022

  • Engineering Co-Op

    Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

  • Project Team Lead

    Jan 2017 - May 2017
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  Collins Aerospace

  Jun 2022 - now

  - Managed and Mentored a Team of 7 Manufacturing Engineers- Continued to Support the Frozen Process Review Board (FPRB – Flight Safety)- Hosted Staff Meetings, Bi-weekly 1 on 1 Meetings with Engineers, and Improved Job Satisfaction and Cohesiveness of the Team- Hosted and Assisted in Multiple Daily Tier Meetings to Support Production- Managed Andon Support Resolution- Developed a Process for Tracking and Improving Test Stand Utilization- Implemented Monthly Job Instruction Reviews for Quality Improvement- Initiated and Supported Numerous Improvement Projects Across Disciplines- Inspired a Culture of Quality Ownership through the Implementation of Visual Inspections After Every Major Operation Show less - Elected to the Frozen Process Review Board (FPRB - Flight Safety)- Subject Matter Expert and Process Owner for Paint, Wire, Final Inspection, and Packaging and Shipping Departments- Assisted in the Development of Automation through Robotic Inspection- Completed Training and Certifications for AS13100 and ABB Paint Robots- Subject Matter Expert for Gosiger IFP Vapor Degreaser (500+ Hours of Machine Repair Management)- Assisted in the Development of PFMEAs, Standard Works, and Manufacturing Engineering Trainings- Developed and Maintained Job Instructions- Provided Floor Support (ANDONs) Show less

  • Industrial Engineering Principal Specialist

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Interim Manufacturing Engineering Manager

    Nov 2023 - Jul 2024

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer

    Jun 2022 - Nov 2023