Firearm Engineering Test Tech III

  Offering approximately 20 years of progressive experience in manufacturing and production culminating in promotions to Engineering Technician III/Lead Engineer and current role of Production Supervisor

  Proficient in steering projects from concept, design and testing through prototype and production; solid mechanical engineering knowledge

  Excel in strategically prioritizing, planning, coordinating, and managing operations/workflow to optimize productivity, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and use of time and resources in achieving critical timelines, quality standards and production goals

  Motivating leader experienced in training and supervising engineers, technicians and operators as well as collaborating with cross-functional departments

  Avid outdoorsman and firearms enthusiast with decades of experience in firearms maintenance and handling

  Extensive knowledge of ammunition, optics, lasers, and supplementary equipment along with tools, gauges and instrumentation

Parker Hannifin, Nichols Portland Division- Portland, ME 1997-Present

Production Supervisor; 2013-Present

  Promoted to steer production operations of powdered metal manufacturing facility, with full accountability for independently managing 3^rd shift to ensure achievement of deadlines, quality standards and operational objectives

  Expertly troubleshoot complex issues and deliver prompt decisions and solutions for maximizing bottom-line performance

  Strategically plan, coordinate and facilitate material flow throughout plant to meet stringent shipping schedules

Lead Technician/Engineering Technician III; 2008-2013

  Progressed to lead integrated team of engineers and technicians in spearheading new product development and production; reported directly to product line operations manager

  Successfully created equipment and layout of new manufacturing cell for product production

  Drove project from prototype through production part approval process and full production, including comprehensive training of new operators; grew production line form 50 units per 8 hour shift to peak of 350 units per shift across 2 shifts

Engineering Technician II; 2000-2008

Lab Technician; 1997-2000

  Launched career with company as Technician responsible for setup and testing of hydraulic pump components and progressed to execute related engineering test contracts; key customer point of contact

  Proficiently designed and coordinated fabrication of hardware as well as managed publication of test reports

Mechanical Engineering (50 credit hours), University of New Hampshire-Durham, NH

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Dear__________________:

I am extremely interested in being considered for the Firearm Engineering Test Tech III position currently available with Sigarms, and believe you will find my background uniquely supports your goals. To acquaint you with my qualifications, my resume is included for review; in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated, I offer you approximately 20 years of experience in manufacturing/production, including promoting to Engineering Technician III in 2008 and subsequently progressing in 2013 to my current role of Production Supervisor with a high-volume manufacturing plant specializing in the production of powdered metal. My vast experience in driving projects and operations, from concept, design and testing through full production, along with my solid background in training and managing teams of engineers, technicians and operators and backed my ability to strategically manage operations/workflow to meet stringent deadlines and performance goals should prove valuable in this position.

Complementing my professional background, as an avid outdoorsman and firearms enthusiast for decades, I am thoroughly knowledgeable and experienced in firearms, including ammunition, optics, lasers, and supplementary equipment. I am also well versed in related tools, gauges and instrumentation and qualified to effectively test and evaluate performance of your firearms.

I am confident that my unique blend of professional and personal background should lead to immediate and long-range results in achieving your objectives. I welcome the opportunity to interview for this position at your earliest convenience and look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Vernon Jay Brown