Jared Black

Experience

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  Argosy Foodservice

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2015

  Lead Technician

  • Worked with a small team to produce soft serve machines• Tested the equipment and performed final inspection prior to shipment• Executed numerous service calls at various locations, including Pinkberry at Orlando International Airport• Created test fixtures to ensure proper functionality of key components, and was awarded for its impact on the quality of the equipment• Performed competitive analysis and benchmarking to drastically improve the performance and reliability of the equipment• Created equipment testing procedures and checklists Show less

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  Aurel LLC

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2018

  Lead Technician

  • Worked with a small team to create a soft serve machine production line, working with the local UL agency to achieve factory approval• Worked with the engineering department to solve design flaws, create prototypes, and reduce assembly time• Installed many new soft serve machines and performed customer training with the equipment• Performed major in field equipment repairs, including repairs at Universal Studios Orlando and LEGOLAND Florida• Gained experience working with suppliers to solve technical problems Show less

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  Everest Ice and Water Systems

  Jul 2019 - now

  • Lead a small team of engineers in innovating and expanding the current product line. This includes development and implementation of new systems to combat concerns with COVID-19 and to improve the overall end user experience.• Redesigned the frame of the equipment to increase vendor throughput and allow for greater versatility and serviceability all while maintaining proper structural integrity.• Managed the quality assurance team by putting processes and tools in place to both track, and improve overall performance, quality and first pass yield of the equipment. Successfully achieved a first pass yield of 100 percent.• Assisted in the creation of an effective feedback loop between engineering, service, and manufacturing. Show less • Created and maintained standard work documentation, BOM (bill of materials), test data templates, and various spreadsheets that compile information on every piece of equipment produced.• Redesigned components in the equipment to help maintain or increase reliability and performance or decrease the cost of the equipment.• Designed several new components and assemblies necessary to implement new features in the equipment.• Assisted in the creation and release of the new IoT software for the equipment.• Designed the layout of a new warehouse to help optimize the space for manufacturing and storage of inventory. Show less

  • Plant Engineer

    May 2022 - now

  • Mechanical Engineer

    May 2021 - May 2022

  • Mechanical Engineering Intern

    Jul 2019 - May 2021