KENNY KIRKVOLD
VADNAIS HEIGHTS
Summary
I am a highly flexible mechanical engineer with 6 years of experience in manufacturing and custom design and 1 year consulting in oil and natural gas industry. Proficient in SolidWorks, PDM, problem-solving, adaptation, teamwork, and communication skills used to create and implement creative solutions for client needs effectively and efficiently. Evolving skills in assembly as well as procurement and purchasing.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
Armation Inc
Osseo
02.2023 - Current
- Work in a small team to develop concept machines, review and devise creative alternatives to design details. Present concept model to client. Projects protected by NDA.
- Evaluate the process in which medical devices are loaded/unloaded into machines and the ergonomics involved in worker-assisted systems.
- Work independently to fully detail 3D models, lay out all 2D/production part and assembly/mechanical drawings, and manage models and Bill of Materials information.
- Create documentation packages for fabrication quotes, work with vendors to source, quote, and order parts.
- Inspect parts with calipers and micrometers, ensuring efficacy in assembly.
- Assemble an array of individual sub-components, small tabletop machines, and larger compact machines.
- Develop products and improve through revision and engineering change orders.
- Managed internal PDM settings and tools.
- Some shipping and receiving. Handling of parts and organization of upcoming build components.
- Introductory machining experience. Received beginners training on manual mill and lathe.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Integrity Design Engineering
Eden Prairie
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Produce CAD layouts, detail drawings, and assembly designs for projects.
- Work with clients to develop concept designs, prototype the design, and release to be manufactured.
- Work in cooperation with a design team, focusing on pieces of a larger system.
Integrity Engineer II
Lake Superior Consulting
Roseville
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Lead the engineering efforts for client based cathodic protection projects in the oil and natural gas industry.
- Review, approve, and report on field data as well as assist the project management teams in facilitating active projects.
- Process and interpret field data by converting raw data into visual graphs and evaluate the quality of data based on industry criteria.
- Develop data deliverables specific to each project.
- Coordinate and lead project planning and implementation to meet client needs. Responsible for adapting scope of work to meet needs identified through project work.
- Maintain and build relationships with client contacts.
- Support and build relationships with field crews by engaging in field work.
Integrity Engineer I
Lake Superior Consulting
Roseville
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Provide engineering support for client based cathodic protection projects in the oil and natural gas industry.
- Review and formulate reports on field data for clients.
- Process field data by converting raw data into visual graphs.
- Assist on developing data deliverables specific to each project.
- Led and supported field crews in manually collected data surveys.
Product Design Engineer
Door Engineering
Mankato
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Designed door systems based on certain architectural and wind load design criteria.
- Rendered 3D models and 2D drawings to be approved, designed custom parts and made changes per the customer, and then detailed final production prints for the shop.
- Performed data entry with an ERP system using bills of materials and production drawings.
- Created bills of materials for a new door line.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth05.2018
Skills
- Solidworks, PDM, and Draftsight
- Product Development
- Confidentiality
- Microsoft Excel and Word
- Google Earth
- Visual Manufacturing (ERP)
Certification
- NACE CP1 - Cathodic Protection Tester, 04/01/21
- SolidWorks certification, 05/01/14
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
Armation Inc
02.2023 - Current
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Integrity Design Engineering
08.2022 - 11.2022
Integrity Engineer II
Lake Superior Consulting
11.2021 - 08.2022
Integrity Engineer I
Lake Superior Consulting
01.2021 - 11.2021
Product Design Engineer
Door Engineering
06.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota Duluth