Kyle McMahon
Shreveport
Summary
Highly motivated Process Engineer with 5+ years of experience across diverse manufacturing operations, specializing in process optimization, equipment reliability, automation, safety, and quality. Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage multiple projects, and train technical personnel to enhance operational performance. Leverages data-driven insights to improve uptime, reduce costs, and increase process efficiency. Skilled in FANUC robotics, control systems, CMMS platforms, and fabrication, with hands-on expertise in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Engineer
Alliance Compressors
Natchitoches, LA
12.2022 - Current
- Drove $99.8K FY25 savings by implementing automated tool changer repair and reliability processes; projected $38.5K additional savings in FY26.
- Programmed PLC logic to illuminate indicator lights, alerting operators to bottleneck operations and idle conditions requiring immediate response.
- Led 5S+1 improvement initiative reducing CNC lathe tool-change time by 2+ minutes, generating $21K annual cost savings and increasing machine uptime.
- Spearheading controls obsolescence upgrade for coolant system, mitigating risk of $370K full system replacement.
- Implemented a safety interlock system by integrating a limit switch into a FANUC robot e-stop circuit to prevent unauthorized entry into the manual gauging area during auto-operation and reducing risk of equipment damage and operator injury.
- Re-designed Scroll carrying basket making it sturdier in efforts to reduce scrap, rework and decrease maintenance costs on damaged baskets due to non-repairable damage.
- Regularly developed and delivered technical training and standardized documentation for skilled technical personnel.
- Regularly utilize MES, AMS, Query ExPlus, and Excel to analyze machine performance and budgets, driving data-based improvements.
- Recovered failing mist collection project—implemented JSA, OMS, PM program, training, wiring and logic upgrades and in-house repair process, saving $500–$1,700 per unit.
- Troubleshoot, manage files, and recover machining equipment and Fanuc systems—robots, controllers, and iRVision.
- Supported new product launches through pilot runs in collaboration with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team.
Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Boise Cascade
Lena, LA
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Served as a key member of reliability and machine improvement team where we redesigned glue systems, modified machine layouts, and improved efficiency of hydraulic systems—Implementing more durable filtering components, installing triple-flow dividers to improve hydraulic pressure efficiency, improving structural support to mitigate several hoist failures, and redesign water and glue system with more efficient heat exchangers and plumbing.
- Utilized CMMS like Maximo and Excel to perform Maintenance Planning, scheduling, and clerk duties to support vacant positions.
- Provided technical support to engineers, contractors, and the information technology department to complete in-plant projects.
- Metal fabrication: SMAW welding, MIG welding, oxy-acetylene torch cutting and heating, hydraulic press, some manual mill machining, and some manual lathe machining.
- Regularly lead structural installation and repair projects as primary welder and fabricator.
- Performed low voltage maintenance on proximity switches, limit switches, encoders, installed cameras, ran cable, and some high voltage maintenance on three-phase AC and DC motors.
- Troubleshot and service piping loops and various conveyor systems.
Education
B.S. in Industrial Engineering Technology - Minor in Electronics Engineering Technology
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA05-2026
A.S. in Engineering Technology -
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA07-2022
Skills
- Copeland Controls Academy (April 2026)
- Fanuc – iRVision Operation & Programming (Feb 2026)
- Fanuc – Handling Tool Operation & Programming (Feb 2026)
- Fanuc - Advanced Teach Pendant Programming (Feb 2026)
- CMMS (MES, AMS, Maximo)
- SQL and Query Explus
- CAD Software (AutoCAD, Inventor)
- Microsoft (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint)
- Zoom and Webex
- Multisim
- Project management
- Professional communication
- Rockwell Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 3 (Mar 2024)
- Copeland Foundational Leadership (Nov 2023)
- Fanuc Robodrill Maintenance (Sep 2023)
- Minitab 16 hours (Aug 2023)
- OSHA 10-hour (April 2023)
- Advanced Troubleshooting Hydraulic Systems (Nov 2022)
Timeline
Production Engineer
Alliance Compressors
12.2022 - Current
Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician
Boise Cascade
08.2020 - 12.2022
B.S. in Industrial Engineering Technology - Minor in Electronics Engineering Technology
Northwestern State University
A.S. in Engineering Technology -
Northwestern State University