Max Gettles

Experience

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  Seattle Pacific University

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2018

  Manage and help to collect all on-campus office recycling for Seattle Pacific University. This position utilizes time management and communication skills along with self-motivation and a firm work ethic. Working to meet weekly deliverables towards both a quarterly and a full-year end goal. Professionally interacted with interested parties via email, telephone, and face to face communication. Using a number of different skills such as CAD, machine shop skills, documentation skills, and more

  • Recycling Coordinator

    Sept 2015 - Jun 2018

  • Research Assistant - 3D Printed Prosthetics

    Sept 2016 - Mar 2017
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  WaferTech

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

  Facilities Process Intern

  This position provided exposure to multiple engineering disciplines - electrical, mechanical and chemical – and their use in industrial applications within the Facilities Process department of WaferTech. The Process team is responsible for Ultra Pure Water production and Waste Water Treatment at WaferTech. I was provided a mentor to guide activities including hands on system maintenance and system improvements. There was two main tasks assigned during this internship. The first was to design and fabricate an ergonomic lift assistance to be used during maintenance of large pumps. The second task was to assist with the commissioning and documentation of a new waste treatment system. Show less

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  SEH America

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Identified and addressed safety risks within the production environment.• Monitored process data and responded appropriately to maintain quality, yield, and productivity.• Optimized production costs without impacting product quality.• Conducted engineering tests using data to quantify results and determine best solutions.• Provided technical expertise and project management with a hands-on approach.• Used sound judgment when determining priorities and balancing daily process/production support,project related tasks and outside department requests.• Analyzed and interpreted data using statistical methods to generate data-driven process improvementactions.• Led and participated in root cause analysis and assist with Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA) toprovide recommendations for improvements, and corrective actions.• Collaborated with other groups to meet specific department and company goals.• Assisted maintenance with trouble shooting of production tools.• Used lean manufacturing and 5S principles.• Understood, followed, and maintained detailed procedures and documentation. Provided support andfeedback to audits by customers, ISO, and internal auditors. Show less

  • Yield and Quality Engineer

    Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Process Engineer

    Jun 2018 - Dec 2021
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  Consolidated Metco

  Jan 2022 - now

  Responsible for seeking and incorporating new innovative technologies into core wheel end product offerings, ensuring readiness for new and emerging customer applications. Work in conjunction with Application Engineers to assess impacts of emerging customer requirements and identify value add opportunities. Also work hand-in-hand with and hold accountable Design Engineers in pursuit of robust design solutions and product enhancements. Interface with external suppliers on feasibility studies, deliver product requirements, and mange supplier accountability measures.Additionally, support existing product offerings with continuous improvement efforts and by taking ownership of field issues from initiation to resolution. Collaborate with Application Engineers on customer-facing messaging and handle internal accountability. Close the loop with Design Engineers to ensure design rules evolve and improve. Take responsibility for ensuring future design implement necessary robustness measures learned from previous field experiences. Show less Part of the Metals Engineering Team that is responsible for developing aluminum, ductile iron and gray iron products as well as out-sourced components made from a variety of materials and coatings. Responsible for development of materials, processes, and engineering specifications, ensuring successful launch to production. Collaborate with ConMet plants, suppliers, QA and customers on new technology, products, processes that enhance product performance and value. Investigate opportunities for improving existing materials, processes, equipment, adherence to specifications, and technology for attaining cost reduction and continuous improvement goals.Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Develop new products and modify existing products per external and internal customer requirements. This includes, but is not limited to:• Generate 3D models and 2D drawings with support from designers• Ensure compliance with all customer inputs• Analyze FEA and test results, incorporating into feedback loop to ensure all product requirements and acceptance criteria are met• Determine appropriate tolerances, critical characteristic, and material specifications• Design/specify subcomponents• Create and maintain DFMEA and DVP• Incorporate DFM best practices, packaging, and plant feedback• Document complete design process and results through design review• Release necessary drawings and specifications through ECN process• Provide expertise and guidance on key materials for new and existing products - primarily cast aluminum, cast iron, and various steels• Lead projects to improve existing and investigate new materials, processes, equipment, and technology• Lead internal failure analysis activities, incorporating outside resources as needed• Support the development and improvement of strategic suppliers• Collaborate with plant and process teams to align product requirements with core processes and process development• Write and maintain engineering specifications Show less

  • Product Engineer

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Design Engineer - Materials

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2023