Axel Ljunggren

Manufacturing Process Engineer @American Precision Gear Co, Inc

Foster City, CA, US

Operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes production environment, taking ownership of multiple projects across engineering, operations, and quality.• Continuously improve production throughput and reduced machine downtime through strategic automation and process upgrades.• Acquired 8 new machines, enhancing in-house capabilities and optimizing operator workflow via improved floor layout.• Brought critical processes in-house, including laser marking and stainless steel passivation, cutting outsourcing costs and cutting lead times by up to two weeks.• Translate complex engineering drawings into detailed, multi-step work instructions for high-precision parts.• Conduct post-job process reviews to identify opportunities for improving lead times, manufacturing quality, and cost efficiency.• Manage key customer accounts and coordinate with external vendors to ensure consistent quality and on-time delivery.• American Precision Gear Co. has crafted custom precision gears since 1956, serving diverse industries including medical devices, aerospace, military, semiconductors, and robotics.

Menlo-Atherton High School

AP Scholar with Distinction

Cornell Duffield College of Engineering

Undergraduate, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering