Joseph Hummer
Biosystems Engineer

Blue Force Technologies                                                                                             

Project Engineer                 

November 2020-Present 

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• Drive success of key programs integrated into supply chains for Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, and Virgin Galactic.

• Interface as primary POC with existing customers to meet current goals and develop future opportunities.

• Create Corrective and Preventative Action (CPA) reports including root cause analysis methods and implement solutions.

• Manage technicians and suppliers to maintain 100% on time delivery standard.

• Quote and manage progress for contracts totaling $1M annual revenue.

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Design Engineer, Composite Manufacturing    

October 2018-November 2020

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• Provided periodic in-process inspection and guidance to fabrication technicians.

• Created work orders to capture material and process traceability information compliant to ISO, AS9100, and NADCAP.

• Performed final inspection of over 2000 precision fabricated aircraft components to achieve 100% supplier quality rating.

• Designed production aids via Solidworks, Catia, and utilized FDM 3D printing to fabricate prototypes.

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B&W Fiberglass                                                                                                                  

Texturizing Department Manager                                          

May 2017 – October 2018

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• Scheduled and directed manufacture of all texturized, rewound, twisted, and chopped fiberglass products.

• Coordinated resource growth to meet over 100% demand increase in texturized goods.

• Communicated with Sales and Customer Service to maintain customer driven culture and anticipate demand.

• Evaluated Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and drove continuous improvement.

• Motivated, measured, and evaluated over 26 equipment operators across 5 shifts.

• Modified process design to improve quality, throughput, and ISO conformance on key products.

• Managed inventory via integrated ERP system, targeted greater than 85% on time delivery.

• Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to target less than 1% waste and reduce manufacturing variance.

• Implemented Lean, continuous improvement, and 5S methods to create and maintain material flow.

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Technical Engineer    

 July 2016 - May 2017                 

                                      

• Created and managed Work Order system to prioritize all plant maintenance needs.

• Responsible for all equipment downtime related to technical failure and coordination of timely solutions.

• Coordinated all outside technicians and contractors needed for plant repairs and improvements.

• Implemented and tracked new Preventative Maintenance procedures, targeted 0% unscheduled machine downtime.

• Used failure risk analysis to maintain necessary spare parts and supplies inventory.

• Hands-on repair work as needed; assisted with large projects and machine rebuilds.

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Be Green Packaging

Engineering and Quality Intern

​Summer of 2015

 

• Contributed to several critical product quality projects involving pulp chemistry, process technology, and machine design

• Used problem solving skills daily to attend to production line problems, concerns, and inefficiencies

• Helped debate scheduling and prioritizing among 3 different departments to meet needs, deadlines, and goals

• Continued to develop communication skills through coordination with entry level workers up to the company CEOs

 

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

Engineering and Science Technical Intern

​Summer of 2013 and 2014

 

• Observed and recorded daily construction activity

• Communicated between project manager and construction crew on work site activity and design interpretation

• Discussed work site problems with construction crew and supervisors and helped implement solutions

• Sampled, inspected, and reported materials used on project

• Authorized and verified payment to contractors through PennDOT

• Learned to work with diverse teams in a variety of settings

 

Myers Custom Woodworks

Summer Help

Summer of 2011 and 2012

 

• Cleaned area and organized lumber

• Operated various machinery and other duties as assigned