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Carter T. Knapp
Red Wing
Summary
Motivated Manufacturing Engineering student looking for an internship or Co-op position to solve problems and collaborate with a professional team to enhance technical skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
General Construction Labor
Caverly Construction
06.2024
- Coordinated equipment movement and maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Supported construction crews with material handling and equipment setup.
- Kept the site clean and safe, ensuring compliance with safety policies.
- Assisted tradesmen in projects, gaining industry best practices and procedures.
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
EDCO Products
05.2025 - Current
- Lead Kaizen Events
- Worked on and installed new machines and problem solved issues
- Workflow efficiency design with savings of an average 2.5 FTE per line with increased production by 55%
- Designed warehouse
- Designed Machine Layout for new facility with cost savings of $800,000 due to efficiencies found
- 3D modeled all machines with cost savings of $80,000
Project Lead (Seasonal)
Fitzgerald Excavation
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed project schedules and worked with the foremen to ensure the timely completion of projects.
- Updated job progress and created reports
- Allocated resources (materials, equipment, staff)
- Ensured compliance with project requirements alongside onsite auditor
- Operated equipment such as Skid Loader, excavators, Bulldozer, and Haul Trucks
Engineering Assistant/General Production Support
3M Fall Protection
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Implemented an electronic standardized work system (Dozuki) for production operators
- Assisted in multiple “Kaizen” projects to enhance flow across the plant, resulting in increased productivity.
- Contributed to the production of various hard goods and textile industrial products, emphasizing the necessity for standardized work and proper engineering controls for operator success.
- Supported a plant-wide initiative to replace and upgrade production workspaces with Flex Craft work areas, facilitating single-piece flow and effective raw material presentation.
- Participated in the production Tier process to address productivity and quality issues.
Floor Associate
Ace Hardware
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Greet customers and answer questions about product recommendations and applications
- Assembled outdoor power equipment, furniture, grills, and smokers
- Conducted minor repairs (Levels 1-2) on industrial sewing machines.
Education
BS - Manufacturing Engineering
University of Wisconsin Stout
05.2027
High School Diploma - undefined
Red Wing High School
05.2022
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Quality and Safety Focused
- Excel Proficiency
- Injection Molding Equipment
- Mill/Lathe Operation
- Single Piece Flow Development
- Statistical Problem Solving
- SolidWorks
- Welding
Affiliations
Engineering Club
UW Stout Hockey Club
Ducks Unlimited
Interests
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
EDCO Products
05.2025 - Current
General Construction Labor
Caverly Construction
06.2024
Project Lead (Seasonal)
Fitzgerald Excavation
05.2024 - 08.2024
Engineering Assistant/General Production Support
3M Fall Protection
06.2022 - 07.2023
Floor Associate
Ace Hardware
06.2019 - 11.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Red Wing High School
BS - Manufacturing Engineering
University of Wisconsin Stout