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Nathan Standifer's Resumé
University Education
Chemical Engineering B.S. - 2021
Wayne State (Detroit)
Mathematics B.S. - 2013
Eastern Michigan (Ypsilanti)
Summary: Data-driven Business Analyst and former Automotive Engineer. Proficient expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, Python scripting and manufacturing.
Experienced in cross-functional collaboration, building systems that optimize efficiency. Deployed to production compliance security vulnerability solution utilizing AWS, Gitlab, Snyk, and Jfrog Artifactory.
Timeline of Experience
Comerica Bank
Business Analyst - September 2025 - Present
- Created and deployed to production environment security compliance solution: Retrieved 60k Docker images across JFrog Artifactory and AWS Repositories, scanned for vulnerabilities with Python scripting.
- Familiar with IT infrastructure: Cloud computing, APIs, virtual machines, how software applications integrate with other enterprise systems and databases.
- Collaborated across departments from kickoff to project completion, met or exceeded deadlines.
- Completed compliance and regulatory reports for GitLab - a DevOps software integration suite.
- Elicited business requirements and condensed into detailed technical design documents with application and enterprise architects.
- Achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Practitioner gained in Dec 2025. Python certifications in 2026.
Shannon Precision Fasteners
Process Engineer - Jan 2024 - April 2025
- SolidWorks and AutoCAD design for automotive OEMs. Created formation progression BOMs.
- Created and monitored 2D & 3D CAD blueprints; steel, carbide tooling, prototypes.
- Overhauled enterprise Inventory Management System. Achieved harmonization across 3 plants and ease-of-use with Excel Macros eliminated paper process. Obtained purchase history and granular usage: Saved $100k in tooling purchases.
- Offset $20k in external purchases by designing in-house replacements.
- Created and managed RFQs and POs for tooling, created work instructions and SOPs for operators.
- Coordinated GD&T and operational changes.
Stellantis
Durability Engineer - September 2022 - Jan 2024
- Created and performed durability tests for automotive suspension systems and components of Stellantis vehicles. Technical reporting to stakeholders.
- Suspension components fatigue tested: knuckles, control arms, links, stabilizer bar, chassis, bushings, bearings, struts, shocks, springs, top mounts
- Initiated Hydraulic HIL feedback systems equipped with actuators, servo motors, load cells, and PID controllers to achieve multi axis configuration load targets.
- Managed program testing for the Jeep Cherokee, logistics and manpower for fixturing/monitoring, sample changes, deconstruction, and documentation.
- Created 200+ prototype block cycle damage test plans via test track data.
Rivian Automotive
Fastener Lab Test Engineer - June 2021 - September 2022
- Conducted Torque-to-Failure validation tests of automotive OEM vehicle joints to determine accepted torque for assembly line operators. Acquired stress-strain and torque-angle curve data.
- Eliminated 3rd parties with vertical integration: hexagonal cut and clinch nut installations. Company savings of $20k and weeks of lead time per year.
- Overhauled test request system with Excel automation and Jira Dashboard. Revamped technical test report deliverable for senior management.
- Delivered 500+ test reports to Rivian engineering teams in 12 months. Collaborated with 100+ engineers.
- SME for material changes, product iterations, process modifications (speed and torque).
- Coordinated logistics of all test parts for testing, fixturing, disposal.
- Consulted with cross-functional teams: problem resolution, joint performance optimization, fastener selection.
BASF Coatings
Raw Materials Analyst, Data Harmonization - August 2019 - June 2021
- Collected Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) regulatory documents from suppliers for automotive paints and coatings for global unification.
- Utilized change control to support production via inventory, demand, lead time, material properties.
- Facilitated new substance initiation, extensions to production plants via workflow process tools.
Helm Logistics
Financial Analyst - November 2015 - March 2017
- Managed P&Ls, budgets, trends, forecasted revenue and expense reports for all business cost centers.
- Developed and monitored KPI dashboards, achieved visibility of operations and savings opportunities.
- Resigned position to attend engineering university.
Other Skills: Advanced Excel mastery. Highly proficient with Confluence, Jira, comfortable with SQL and PowerBI. Excellent public speaker, comfortable presentation and speaking skills with top management, large crowds or stakeholders.
