Colin Rommel

Experience

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  US Ring Binder

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  Mechanical Engineer Intern

  Worked with Chief Engineer and Plant Manager in metal manufacturing plant.Learned inventory and production management skills using MS NAVison.Used and perfected SolidWorks and AutoCAD skills in modeling and drawing various dies,machine parts, and product design.Performed cost analysis using MS Excel on competitor/imported products to save money.Ensured products were made up to customer standards using design metrics.Maintained dies by polishing, de-burring, and cleaning die inserts Show less

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  FS Curtis-Toledo Inc

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

  Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

  Received extensive SolidEdge training to aid the engineering department in everyday operations.Work alongside mechanical engineers to diagnose problems within compressor lines, and utilizeSolidEdge to model units to provide SOPs to ensure quality standards.Assisted in project to transition from using a bolted base to tank design to a welded base to tank design.Success in this project saved FS Curtis in production costs by decreasing labor hours duringassembly and reducing factory’s inventory.Work with Quality and Production managers to continually update and correct production BOMsusing MS NAVision.Assist Customer Severice by providing 3D model drawings to use in Owner’s Manuals. Show less

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  BioFire Diagnostics, LLC

  Nov 2012 - now

  Work with design and quality engineers to improve performance and functionality of product manufacturing equipment.– Perform and assist in developing product verification and validation according to the defined design inputs and productspecifications.– Recommend design modifications following prototype testing results.– Create solid models, component and assembly drawings of product manufacturing equipment.– Assemble various production machines and create assembly Work Instruction Documents.– Work with document control and production departments to create multi-level Bill of Materials of production machines.– Develop, test, and evaluate theoretical designs of manufacturing processes and machines Show less

  • Engineering Manager - Automation

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Mechanical Design Engineer

    Nov 2012 - Dec 2022