Jake Held | Quality Engineer
YEARS AT ALLIANCE: 9
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Supply Chain
What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?
As a Quality Engineer, I am involved with every facet of the production process. I engage with multiple levels of the organization, including team members that make the product.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
In college, I had the opportunity to complete several internships at Alliance. During my last internships, I was able to shadow an Engineer and learn how the product was manufactured and what all was involved with producing the final product.
What is the best part about your job?
I face a different challenge everyday. I enjoy working on different issues and working with all levels to find solutions to problems.
Isaac Whitrock | Youth Apprentice
YEARS AT ALLIANCE: 7 months
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
Youth apprenticeships for high school juniors and seniors
What do you do on a day-to-day basis at your job?
I work with engineers and quality team members to improve quality and manufacturing processes and standards.
How did you arrive at your current position? What was your professional or career path?
Going into the future, I want to look for a job that not only has the engineering aspect of problem-solving and design but also being able to work directly face to face with people.
What is the best part about your job?
YA is a great experience. I get to share my knowledge I learned in school in a real work environment. My input is valued in discussions when working on an engineering problem at Alliance Laundry Systems.