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Ethan Bates

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Lead Mechanical Engineer at Wabtec Corporation
📍 Arlington, Texas, United States

Ethan Bates is a Lead Mechanical Engineer at Wabtec Corporation with a background in both aerospace and mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. He specializes in manufacturing environments, quality assurance protocols, and applying critical thinking to solve complex engineering challenges for customers.

His hands-on experience as a service technician and parts specialist, combined with a certificate in Automotive Engineering Technology, indicates a strong personal interest in automotive systems, diagnostics, and vehicle maintenance. He has a history of working directly with retail and professional customers in this space.

He has experience implementing 5S projects, a lean manufacturing methodology focused on workplace organization and efficiency.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Job Level
Middle
Location
Arlington, Texas, United States
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Priorities

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Manufacturing Quality
Has direct experience conducting First Article Inspections and performing quality checks according to industry standards like ANSI/ASQ Z1. 4 and AS9100.
Automotive Systems
His background as a service technician, parts specialist, and holding an Automotive Engineering Technology certificate shows a deep interest in vehicle systems.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Wabtec Corporation
7-2022 - 8-2023
Mechanical Engineer
Akkodis
5-2019 - 7-2022
Manufacturing Engineer Technician
LinkUp International L.P.
12-2018 - 5-2020
Parts Specialist
Orielly Auto Parts
5-2017 - 8-2017
Service Technician
Goodyear Autoservice Center
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Education
8-2015 - 5-2022
Bachelor's degree
The University of Texas at Arlington
8-2015 - 5-2022
Bachelor's degree
The University of Texas at Arlington
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