James B Kenning

Lincoln, AFB

2007 to 2014
Metals Technology Supervisor/Lead Engineer for Airframe Maintenance
Magnus Farley
Fremont, NE
2006 to 2007
Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineer/CNC Supervisor
Oil Gear
Fremont, NE
2005 to 2006
Manufacturing /Mechanical Engineer/CNC Programmer
Desoto Engineering
Blair, NE
2004 to 2005
Lead Mechanical Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer
United States AirForce
Ogden, UT
1998 to 2002
Aircraft Metals Technologist/Mechanical Engineer/Welder

Bellevue University Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
May 2009
Bachelors in Business Administration
Southeast Community College Milford
Milford, NE
Jun 2004
Associates of Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering & CAD Technology
Machinist and welding School
Jan 1999
Certificate in Design of Complex Fixtures

Rank: E-6 Aug 1998 to 2000
Branch: USAFL.i.location.original

Extensive experience in 3D Modeling Design of Complex Fixtures, Safety Lifting Devices, Custom Testing Fixtures, Precision Aircraft Parts, Prototype Designs for Agriculture and Aircraft, Precision Tooling and Custom Machines / Work Flow analysis and Plant Layout Design / Use of SPC (statistical process control) analysis, emphasis on Lean Manufacturing processes and control of scrap / Over 14 years Experience in programming of CNC Mills and Lathes / Certified GTAW (TIG) Welder in 6G positions in four welding groups for 15 years in the following groups: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Mild Steel and Inconel / Programming of CMM (coordinate measuring machines) for Quality Control and prototype work / Experience with Hydraulic Systems and Components for Agriculture Equipment and Heavy Machinery / Programming and Setup of Motto-Man Robotics machines / ISO 9001:2000 Internal Auditor / ISO 14001:2004 Internal Auditor / Quality Control Inspector / Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Concepts, Six Sigma and Implementation / Design of Detailed Blueprint drawings with GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerances) / Lead Engineering on Product development of Agriculture Equipment and Boeing Level Repair Procedures for Aircraft / Electrical Trouble Shooting and Design of Robots,Agriculture Machinery and Manufacturing Equipment