Stephen J. Yontz
512 Old Hickory Blvd. - Unit 1708; Nashville, TN 37209; (615)604-8107
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Mechanical Engineer with process engineering experience for the world leader in carpet manufacturing, design engineering involvement with several university-based jobs, and a project management background within the construction services industry. Creative problem solver and innovative thinker with a background in both engineering and business administration. Exceptionally hard-working, self-motivated, and intelligent, having excelled in both academia and field application.
Expertise Areas: Data Analysis, Design Engineering, Modeling/Design Software, Process Improvement, Mathematics, Problem Solving, and Project Management
EXPERIENCE
Wyzant, InstaEDU, Brainfuse, Varsity Tutors LLC and University of Tennessee Nashville, TN
Mathematics and Engineering-Physics Tutor January 2009 – Present
• Independently tutor a large client base of high school and college level students in mechanical engineering concepts and various levels of mathematics, ranging from basic algebra to higher-level calculus and differential equations, leading these individuals toward significant improvements in skills, motivation, understanding and successes within school work and career pursuits
• Tutored mathematics, for two years, with the University of Tennessee - Math Tutorial Center, leading students toward enhanced performance and, more importantly, increased confidence and passion for their work
University of Tennessee – Mechanical Engineering Department Knoxville, TN
Graduate Teaching Assistant August 2011 – July 2013
• Prepared and delivered a lecture for each of the nine instrumentation experiments for ME 345, providing the students with pertinent knowledge necessary for successful completion of all laboratories, in order to allow them to progress as problem solvers, researchers and technical writers
• Conducted each experiment and assisted the lab groups by taking questions, addressing issues, and providing effective solutions, leading students through each step of the experimentation process
Shaw Industries Group Inc. Chickamauga, GA
Mechanical Engineering Co-Op May 2012 – August 2012
• Optimized venturi piping process on all working lines through data collection, analysis, and system modification, saving the plant over $60,000 per year in energy costs
• Designed and drafted enhanced components and ancillary equipment to systems, in AutoDesk Inventor software, fulfilling a company vision of continuous process improvement, high quality production, and application of Six Sigma standards
• Worked with the engineering team, improving and implementing system designs, resulting in increased production efficiency
Lexmark International, Inc. Knoxville, TN
Research and Design Engineer (Senior Capstone Project) August 2010 – May 2011
• Collaborated with a team of four engineering students in the research, development, design, and testing for a belt tracking system, to be implemented into new Lexmark printer models, improving product quality through belt wear and fatigue minimization
• Designed for manufacturing, in AutoDesk Inventor software, a system prototype to be used in testing and data collection, in order to determine accurate input parameters for a control mechanism and mitigate instrument error
• Collected and analyzed system response under varying input conditions to obtain critical instrument design characteristics
• Presented methodology and results to the Lexmark corporate engineering team an...
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