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Recruiter & Hiring Manager Overview

Open to the right opportunity—not just any opportunity.

I am currently employed and not conducting a broad job search, but I am open to conversations about strong-fit full-time roles where manufacturing, engineering, operations, quality, and practical execution intersect.

Current postureSelectively open to strong-fit roles
EmploymentPrimarily interested in full-time opportunities; may also be open to contract CAD / design work.
Work arrangementOn-site and hybrid roles welcomed; remote considered where practical, especially for CAD / design-focused work.
LocationBased in the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan; not willing to relocate at this time.
Strong-fit directions

Where my background is most likely to translate well

Process / Manufacturing Engineering

Process development, production implementation, tooling and fixtures, work instructions, manufacturing problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Operations Management / Supervision

Operational leadership, workflow, staffing, purchasing, scheduling, accountability, customer-facing execution, and measurable improvement.

CAD / SolidWorks / Mechanical Design

Mechanical design, 2D/3D CAD, SolidWorks, drawings, tooling, fixtures, production support, and design-for-manufacturing thinking.

Engineering Technology / Technical Operations

Cross-functional technical work connecting engineering, manufacturing, quality, business systems, testing, documentation, and implementation.

Additional strengths include quality and continuous improvement, technical sales and product support, project execution, safety, technical documentation, and database/reporting systems.

Supporting evidence

A quick path through the rest of the site

The public site is intentionally more complete than a one-page résumé. These sections provide the underlying experience, qualifications, academic record, and third-party recommendations behind the summary above.

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