Joshua Little

About Joshua Little

I am a very knowledgeable industrial engineer with a strong drive for process optimization and continuous improvement. I am also Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified, as well as a Certified Lean Practitioner. Many of my leadership skills come from earning the award of Eagle Scout at the young age of 13. I have a history of bringing new technologies to a process in order to optimize it. Some examples include- Torque controlled tools in assembly- 3D printed fixtures and inspection gauges- 3D printed sand cores and molds in sand casting- Automated degassing, fluxing, and chemistry/grain refiner additions in aluminum castingI also developed a process to utilize a 3D printed object to create a forming tool for hydroforming, vacuum forming, stamping, pressing, as well as layup tooling. The process saves both a substantial amount of time and money for part development and can be quickly used as a production tool. This not only brought about new applications of binder jet based 3D-printing, but also a new way of process development to the forming industry. Some of my skills include manual machining, CNC machining, FARO ScanArm quality control, and forming tool design and manufacture. I am proficient in several software\'s including Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, PolyWorks, Siemens NX, PTC Creo, and Matlab.

Experience

1. Manufacturing Engineer

   Hubbell Power Systems

   Oct 2024 — Present · Leeds, AL, US

   Support Gang Switch Assembly daily production needs as well continuous improvement initiatives. Launched a second Gang Switch Assembly Line focused on 362kV switch assembly, over doubling product output and setting record highs for 362kV dollars shipped. Implemented torque controlled tools, nearly eliminating the top gang switch defect of loose bolts. Develop new plant layouts for areas within the plant and execute the shifts and changes within the plant. Create and modify work instructions for various processes in plant. Draft and execute capital projects including sourcing vendors, working closely with vendors on designs and approvals, and executing delivery and installs.

Education

• Kettering University

  Master's degree, Lean Manufacturing

  2017

• Eastern Michigan University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering Technology

  2013 — 2017

• Roosevelt High School

  High School Diploma, General Studies

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Milling
• Vacuum Forming
• Cnc
• Autodesk Inventor
• 3d Printing
• Arc Welding
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Private Piloting
• Autocad
• Tig Welding
• Gas Welding
• Siemens Nx
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• 3d Modeling
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Leadership
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Machining
• Team Building
• Mig Welding
• Faro Arm
• Welding
• Project Management
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Teamwork
• Machine Tools
• Maintenance & Repair
• Aircraft
• Cad/Cam
• Cnc Programming
• Customer Service
• Matlab