Caden Hill
White Bear Lake
Summary
Design engineer with 4 years of success designing and supporting products that have reached market. Designing customer-facing solutions to drive revenue and expand client bases. Strong leader and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Engineer
Kurt Manufacturing
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted with engineering change order documentation and revised drawings
- Supported sales teams by providing technical expertise during customer meetings
- Designed custom components for specific client requirements
- Prepared documentation packages, including specifications, bill of materials, assembly instructions, and test procedures
- Participated in trade shows, conferences, and industry events to stay current with new developments in field
- Balanced workload to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Collaborated with sales, manufacturing and quality assurance to develop new products or improve existing products
- Coordinated with suppliers to source appropriate materials for product development projects
- Created CMM programs for product quality assurance
Technical Customer Service Engineer
Kurt Manufacturing
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Created over 20 new user manuals for product support
- Led product information training classes for company sales reps
- Provided feedback to product development teams regarding recurring customer concerns and feature requests
- Created user guides, FAQs, and knowledge base articles to help customers troubleshoot common problems independently
- Worked closely with other departments, such as engineering or quality assurance, when addressing specific product defects or concerns related to customer satisfaction
- Conducted remote troubleshooting sessions to diagnose and resolve product issues
Business Owner
Hill's Window Washing
05.2019 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day activities to facilitate business operations
Project Assistant Manager
GSR Architectural
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted project managers in planning, scheduling, and executing projects
- Utilized SOLIDWORKS to create accurate, high-quality drafts and blueprints
Church Member Volunteer & Choir Member
White Bear Lake United Methodist Church
09.2021 - Current
- Led workshops or educational sessions on topics relevant to volunteer organization's mission
- Assisted with event setup and teardown, ensuring smooth operations
- Attended regular rehearsals to maintain vocal quality and learn new pieces
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Northwestern
Saint Paul, MN12.2020
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Solidworks
- Project management & planning
- Cost estimation
- Communication skills
- MS office
- Customer service
- Reading and interpreting blueprints
- Technical specification writing
- FEA and failure analysis
- MathWorks MATLAB
Accomplishments
- Created Bills of Materials (BOM) and certifications.
- Project Development - Collaborated with team of engineers, salesmen, and machinists in the development of over 30 custom product projects annually.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop customer tracking spreadsheets.
- Creative Problem Solving: - Resolved product issue through troubleshooting and quality assurance practices.
- Product Support - Collaborated with marketing to create and improve over 20 product manuals and technical support documentation and resources.
Leadership Experience
Safety Coordinator - Kurt Manufacturing - Jan. 2022 to Sept. 2024
- Led & organized monthly safety meetings
- Coordinated regular safety walk-throughs and checks
- Documented and stored safety documentation/records
- Executed safety improvement projects
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Websites
Timeline
Design Engineer
Kurt Manufacturing
01.2023 - 09.2024
Church Member Volunteer & Choir Member
White Bear Lake United Methodist Church
09.2021 - Current
Technical Customer Service Engineer
Kurt Manufacturing
01.2021 - 01.2023
Project Assistant Manager
GSR Architectural
09.2019 - 01.2021
Business Owner
Hill's Window Washing
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Northwestern
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