Robert Chafin, EIT

Experience

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  Stanley Electric U.S. Co., Inc.

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Co-op Engineer

  Troubleshooted machines, and performed on-line repairs to reduce factory line downtime.Assisted with machine setup for new model launches.

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  Kenworth Truck Co.

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2022

  Mastered my Associate duties and expanded my role to also include the following: Anticipated and proactively mitigated suspension integration issues with new Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) valve designs by leading a cross-functional effort across two Engineering teams.Regularly sought cost reduction opportunities that significantly reduced product complexity.Established familiarity with DFSS Six Sigma tools (QFD, DFMEA, DVP&R, etc.) through company-provided course. Applied knowledge to tire clearance optimization project in proprietary EASOP order processing rules engine. Continuously improved engineering operations by automating repetitive documentation tasks with Python scripts integrated with Excel.Worked with a cross-functional team to scout and implement new tire products to mitigate industry-wide shortages. Show less Sustained truck production by integrating updated supplier designs into the overall product, resolving production and field issues, resolving order processing errors, and performing custom design work for high volume customers in parallel.Utilized a comprehensive personal knowledge management system to manage multiple projects efficiently and ensure seamless coordination.Resolved field and production issues with timely support and prioritization based on severity and urgency of issue.Ensured buildability of custom truck orders, and performed custom design work for customers with high order volumes.Managed large truck Creo CAD assemblies in Windchill PLM and regularly performed layout optimization design work to ensure trucks were buildable and to customer specifications.Maintained design domain documentation and expertise for smooth collaboration with engineering, marketing, sales, and production groups.Completed REIs to provide design input to resolve order processing errors and monitored them for patterns to inform high-impact fixes in system logic. Show less

  • Mechanical Design Engineer

    Nov 2019 - Dec 2022

  • Associate Design Engineer

    Sept 2018 - Nov 2019