Kelsy Ryskamp

Experience

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  Clark Construction Co

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Construction Management Intern

  • Project Coordinator: tracked and reported project progress, troubleshot problems and liasoned between company and customer

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  Michigan Technological University

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Working on a team of 2• Assisted in initial set up of laboratory equipment• Developed prototype LabVIEW code to maneuver autonomous robots• Researched energy storage and control system for autonomous tank Objective: To design and build a cost optimized prosthetic knee joint for amputees in India• Working on a team of 6• Researched current available designs to identify best practices• Prepared project budget using Microsoft Excel and project schedule using Microsoft Project• Designed prototype using concept sketches and selection matrix• Fabricated prototype using Bridgeport Mill

  • Undergraduate Research in non-linear dynamic systems

    Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

  • International Senior Design

    Sept 2011 - Apr 2012
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  Ford Motor Company

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2017

  Assist in assembly with launching new engine types. Along with updating current systems to help improve time in each station. Involves ordering new equipment and scheduling time for it to be installed that will not effect production. Assisting in making a quality part for the connecting rod line for the 2.0L engine while also focusing on making target jobs per hour, staying under the scrap budget and keeping the machines running. Supervised machining line and matinance teams. Responsible for downtime and jobs per hour explanations.

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Jul 2016 - Sept 2017

  • Process Engineer

    Feb 2013 - Jul 2016

  • Process Coach

    Aug 2012 - Feb 2013
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  Orchid Orthopedic Solutions

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2021

  Working with ISO class 7 and 8 cleanrooms and validation of various environmental components within the cleanroom. Environmental monitoring and installation of various systems related to cleaning, such as water and compressed air systems and automated cleaning systems. Work with various departments for new product introduction including validations, fixture and assembly design when needed, process flows, and BOMs.

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Sept 2017 - Feb 2021

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Sept 2017 - Feb 2021
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  Ford Motor Company

  Feb 2021 - now

  Working at BlueOval City at the SK battery site in the electrode department.Starting up the site and all processesbuilding a team from the ground up Lead Maintenance SPC over entire facility, including a focus on cost reduction, and decreased downtime for both the facility and the production areas. Area B Maintenance SPC, over 11 departments including machining and assembly. Process engineer for 2 axle assembly lines for multiple different vehicles.

  • Maintenance Team Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Lead Maintenance SPC

    May 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Maintenance SPC

    Nov 2022 - May 2023

  • Process Engineer

    Feb 2021 - Nov 2022