Kade Butler

Experience

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  Discount Tire

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2011

  • Assisted Sales team in reaching goals of $500,000 profit monthly.• Worked in team of 2-4 Technicians to service 4-12 vehicles an hour.• Trusted expert in all aspects of tire and wheel manufacturing, terminology, industry standards and safety.• Assisted in Inventory management of over 3,000 tires and wheels. Unloaded and sorted shipments of 200-300 tires and wheels twice weekly.• Responsible for training new employees in safety, quality of work, and delivery while working in a fast paced environment.• Responsible for building maintenance, machine repairs, etc Show less

  • Tire Technician

    Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

  • Tire Technician

    Aug 2009 - May 2010
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  Discount Tire

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2013

  Tire Technician
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  West Gulf Maritime Association

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  Longshore-man

  Responsibilities- Consistently be proficient in OSHA Safety standards in keeping safe work environment -Operating heavy equipment (Forklift, Heavy lift, Cranes etc.) to move goods safely -Lead and worked with crews of 4-6 to complete job tasks in hazardous work environments -Maintaining certifications to work with various equipment- Drive Manual and Automatic Vehicles safely from Ship to storage yard. (Roll on Roll off Ro-Ro)

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  Honey Solutions

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

  Security Guard
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  Houston Mechatronics, Inc.

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2018

  Mechanical Engineer Intern

  -Worked with Professional Engineers to develop robotic solutions for the oil and gas industry-Developed test fixtures in SolidWorks to test company propulsion systems-Configured software to be compatible with existing interfaces-Provided calculations and drawing diagrams to support design decisions-Participated in Mechanical Engineering design reviews-Built portable robotic arm stand for youth outreach program-Project responsibilities included Design and Develop an apparatus to test different thruster/Nozzle configurations.Please see my Internship video that shares some of my experiences working with Houston Mechatronics. The Video was made to fulfill the internship requirement at the university as well as an exit presentation at the company. Just follow the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1skCkhQc6Ds&feature=youtu.be Show less

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  SAMSON GROUP

  Oct 2018 - Jul 2022

  Production Engineer

  -Developed and improved LEAN manufacturing processes with Machine shop manager & management-Programed G-code with CNC editor for Machining centers and CNC Lathes-Created 3D models of new mechanical components and assemblies-Champion clear, concise communication of technical information backed by deep fundamental understanding of the underlying principles-Conduct effective design reviews to share work and gather feedback for alternatives and improvements-Designed custom fixture solutions for manufacturing parts from forgings and castings-Implemented & Designed ISO 8 Clean Assembly room with Quality Team-Maintained and Created Tool Drawings-Assembled tooling for CNC Mills & Lathes-Design and develop tools and fixtures.-Gained programing experience in Fanuc and Siemens style controllers -Trained Operators to use DMG DMC and MCM Clock 1200 milling centers-Utilized Quality Checks through gauges and Calypso software.-Implemented Zoller PreSetter for precision measurement tools-Managed Autocrib Vending solutions for Insert and tool inventory management-Autocrib RFID tracking solutions-Specked tools from Sandvik, Seco, Coromant, Iscar, Orion, Holex, and Allied Machine tools-Utilized Solidworks for 3d model generation for machining, quality checking, and custom fixturing solutions-Aided in bringing Manufacturing cost down with lights out machining-Keep and update engineering drawings in document archive-Learned German Engineering practices Show less

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  Collins Aerospace

  Jul 2022 - Mar 2025

  Familiar with SAP/ Solumina or other MRP systemsExperience in Microsoft Project/SchedulingZero G Corp. Test team of Next Gen Space SuitESOC Electrical HarnessNBL PLSS Design , Testing, Build Prototype to ProductManagement of Change ( RODI water System, N2 & O2 Farm, Water Rig, Clean Room)-Designed, implemented, and maintained operations and test processes using lean philosophies and techniques- Supported manufacturing and testing of space flight hardware by developing and validating tooling concepts- Authored and maintained test procedures, defined rig/setup and facility requirements- Conducted concept and drawing reviews and resolved producibility concerns- Monitored compliance with company policies and procedures- Planned and forecasted manpower requirements to support program and business plans- Monitored daily/weekly/monthly team work in progress (WIP)- Implemented improvement initiatives at both function and program levels- Mentored younger engineers and interns- Utilized LabVIEW software in testing environment- Interpreted electrical/mechanical engineering drawings and engineering specifications- Possessed strong planning and organizational skills with adaptability to changing priorities- Used SAP, Production Planning, and other Project Management software- Exhibited team and/or project leadership experience- Worked with space suits and/or space flight hardware- Utilized Solumina software for processing manufacturing instructions Show less ● Implemented engineering methodology Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) to reduce time-to-market and total production costs by prioritizing both the ease of manufacture for the product’s parts and the simplified assembly of those parts into the final product – all during the early design phases of the product lifecycle● Lead team as Scrum Master using Agile practices which improved productivity %32● Resolved design problems for xEVAS NBL PLSS to ensure project completion● Created design definitions for xEVAS NBL PLSS to be light weight, that conforms to internal standards, procedures, and specifications● Designed new products and processes for NBL PLSS and improved/maintained existing products● Investigated pertinent design factors such as cost, ease of manufacture, tolerancing and effects of tolerancing, availability and compatibility of materials and equipment, interchangeability, maintainability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements.● Worked collaboratively in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) consisting of various disciplines including Engineering, Operations, Management, and Quality to achieve optimal design solutions.● Structural testing Deliverables include ensuring execution of Peer and Design reviews, analyses, Validation activities, Verification activities, design documentation (drawings, reports), task cost and schedule performance, etc.● Supported Universal Waste Management System (UWMS) by working with team to remove roadblocks● Responsible for instillation and maintenance of multiple facility systems including test rigs● Conducted CDR (Critical Design Review) for Test Rigs for testing different Space systems including UWMS and Suit PLSS ● Experienced on Agile Project Management using Atlassian tools (JIRA) Show less

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer

    Jul 2023 - Mar 2025

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Jul 2022 - Jul 2023
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  Northrop Grumman

  Mar 2025 - now

  Principal Manufacturing Engineer