Andra K. Manczur

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Summary

6Sigma Blackbelt – DMAIC / DMEDI Process analysis and improvement

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Lean Manufacturing (TPS) Capital research and justification

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Design for Manufacturing and Assembly New Product Introduction (NPI)

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Manufacturing, Assembly and Logistics experience Continuous Improvement, Kaizen

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Education and training experience Poka Yoke design and implementation

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Process development and documentation Problem solving, root cause analysis

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Mechanical / Manufacturing Experience

Strategy

Lead DMAIC 6Sigma team to identify best practices and document global common process for medium

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tractor hot test. [Caterpillar]

Identify design opportunities for future tractors by analyzing data for gaps in safety, quality, velocity, and cost.

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Manage projects to improve design for manufacturing and assembly in future designs. [Caterpillar]

Incorporate new products into current assembly lines. Collaborate with suppliers to identify and design

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assembly tooling and fixtures. Prepare and conduct virtual build reviews with engineers and assemblers.

Plan and analyze prototype and pilot builds to improve and document production processes for new and

current products. [Caterpillar]

Continuous Improvement

Identify, resolve, and prevent defects by utilizing methodologies and tools including root cause analysis and

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statistical process control. [IBM, Vansco Electronics, Transitions Optical, Caterpillar]

Reduce changeover times between products to increase machine / line uptime by defining and documenting

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changeover process, and training team. [IBM, Vansco Electronics, Transitions Optical, Caterpillar]

Improve current and new processes by utilizing Continuous Improvement suggestions and meet with

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operators, assemblers, and management for feedback and suggestions. [IBM, Vansco Electronics,

Transitions Optical, Caterpillar]

Identify potential quality defects due to improper interpretation of assembly prints. Train team to resolve and

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prevent under / over torquing in transmissions. [Caterpillar]

Identify the need for and develop processes to order, track, and test Diesel Particulate Filters used in prototype

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testing. Document and implement processes. [Caterpillar]

Lead Kaizen project with cross-functional team to increase capacity on optical coating line. Reduce downtime

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by 50% by creating floater position, modifying break schedules, and rebalancing operator responsibilities.

[Transitions Optical]

Process Design

Create, implement, and manage new process for analyzing and documenting NPI product utilizing off-shore

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contractors. [Caterpillar]

Research and identify suppliers, ensuring equipment/tooling specifications and modifications achieve build

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requirements for revolutionary new product. Perform capital justification, manage installation, beta-testing, and

validation of over $1M of capital equipment. Document processes and train team. [IBM]

Integrate complex engine into existing assembly line. Lead team of engineers, supervisors, and assemblers in

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redesigning material presentation and replenishment plans, warehouse to line-side logistics process, warehouse

logistics process, and subassembly area and delivery process. [Caterpillar]

Analyze and refine new design for transmission repair station, correcting multiple process and safety issues.

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Identify material upgrades and appropriate equipment, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure lowest prices

and suitable delivery dates. Manage fabrication and installation of new station. [Caterpillar]

Lead 6Sigma team in reinventing and redesigning engine assembly process from stall build to line build to

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increase efficiency and throughput. [Caterpillar]

Design and develop Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) program. Improve visibility of quality, availability, and

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missed deadlines, and remove future obstacles via continuous improvement. Document and implement process,

and train operators, team leads, and management. [Vansco Electronics]

Andra K. Manczur

Build Support

Relocate product, documentation, and tooling to different assembly line. Redesign assembly area to accommodate

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additional product to maintain tact time. Train assemblers. [Caterpillar]

Support product from development to production by combinations of the following: participate in design for

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manufacturability reviews; identify necessary equipment; select, work with and manage suppliers; design fixtures

and tooling; define, analyze and document processes; train team members; manage prove design and pilot builds;

analyze and resolve defects; and continuously improve processes. [IBM, Vansco Electronics, Transitions Optical,

Caterpillar]

Industry Experience

Manufacturing Engineer, Caterpillar, Integrated Manufacturing Operations Division

Caterpillar, East Peoria, IL, 05/11 – 7/13

Contract Process Engineer, Caterpillar, Transmission Business Unit

Axis, Peoria, IL, 08/10 – 05/11

Special Assignment Intern, Raytheon, Network Centric Systems

Raytheon, Largo, FL, 06/10 – 08/10

Contract Production Engineer, Transitions Optical

Aerotek, Tampa, FL, 06/09 – 10/09

Planning Analyst, Caterpillar, Logistics Division

Caterpillar, Morton, IL, 10/07 – 03/09

Consulting Engineer, Caterpillar, Environmental Technology Group

eServ, LLC, Peoria, IL, 02/06 – 08/07

Process Engineer, Vansco Electronics, Circuit Card Assembly

Vansco Electronics, Morton, IL, 09/04 – 01/06

Process Engineer, IBM, Circuit Card Assembly

IBM, Poughkeepsie, NY, 07/01 – 07/04

Other Experience

Math & Engineering Teacher, Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School

Pinellas County Schools, Largo, FL, 12/09 – 08/10

Education

Master of Science, Management Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY

Specialization in Production and Operations Management

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Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam with Mechanical Discipline Section

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Won National Science Foundation Grant for Women in Science and Humanities

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o Collegiate President of Pi Tau Sigma, honorary mechanical engineering society

Bachelor of Arts, Music University of Colorado, Boulder, CO

Collegiate President of Sigma Alpha Iota, women’s music fraternity

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Caterpillar Certifications Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, IL

6Sigma Black Belt – DMAIC, DMEDI

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6Sigma Green Belt – Lean

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Lean Manufacturing Engineer

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Lean Manufacturing Leader

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