Erik M.
Manufacturing Engineer (7 yr xp)
I’m a hands-on Industrial Engineer with 7 years of experience in automotive and catalyst manufacturing, offering remote support for engineering, process improvement, and production challenges. I’ve led full-cycle projects including: Developing 3D tooling, jigs, and fixtures using Fusion 360 and SolidWorks Designing and building a proprietary catalytic converter coating line Designing and deploying custom quality devices (go/no-go gauges, in-machine automated gauging) Programming and operating CNC lathes (manual G-code & Mastercam) Installing laser welding cells and managing automation projects Deploying CMMS systems and improving maintenance practices Writing ISO/IATF-compliant work instructions and running PPAPs Skilled in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt), ERP systems, quality control, customer communication, and root cause analysis. I’ve delivered measurable cost savings, throughput gains, and process reliability improvements. If you need reliable, remote engineering help with design, manufacturing, automation, or process consulting — I can hit the ground running. I am able to work full time as of 7/30/2025, I'd love to find a client that I can develop a long term relationship with, but I am open to all kinds of projects. I have my own CAD station and software.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $18k
Billed in all: $62,723$63k
$8.9k in the last 6 months
Across 4 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 3% in Modeling
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