THOMAS DICKERSON
Louisville
Summary
Mechanical engineering professional adept at driving product development from concept to completion. Combines technical troubleshooting skills with effective team leadership to innovate processes and improve product performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Engineer
KCC Companies
Louisville
01.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline product development processes, reducing time to market.
- Designed product solutions that directly addressed customer requirements, improving user satisfaction.
- Evaluated product performance and identified areas for improvement.
- Troubleshot hardware components and implemented solutions, minimizing downtime and improving reliability.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CO-OP STUDENT
Zoeller Pump Company
Louisville
08.2022 - 12.2025
- Supported development of new products from concept to production, contributing to design refinement.
- Identified and resolved technical issues through troubleshooting of equipment and machinery, enhancing operational reliability.
- Set up engineering tests, recorded data, and reported results to validate product performance.
- Utilized various hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments in daily tasks.
SUPERVISOR
United Parcel Service
Louisville
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Conducted disciplinary actions per company policy, ensuring compliance and maintaining workplace standards.
- Created detailed reports on daily operations, tracking progress towards objectives and identifying areas for improvement.
- Communicated employee, customer, and workplace needs to managers, facilitating informed decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
KY05-2026
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) -
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
KY05-2021
Skills
- Product design
- Prototype development
- Product testing
- Design validation
- Continuous improvement
- Workflow optimization
- Data analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
References
- CHRIS KNASTER, Engineering Manager, Zoeller Pump Company, (502) 377-6458, chrisk@zoeller.com
- TANNER GIBSON, Design Engineer, Zoeller Pump Company, (260) 740-1000, tannerg@zoeller.com
Capstone Project
My team reengineered an electrically actuated drink dispenser into a fully mechanical system. Our design utilized translational motion to actuate a rotating valve mechanism. We were responsible for designing and constructing a fully functional prototype for our partnered company.
Timeline
Product Engineer
KCC Companies
01.2026 - Current
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CO-OP STUDENT
Zoeller Pump Company
08.2022 - 12.2025
SUPERVISOR
United Parcel Service
12.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) -
JEFFERSON COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE