DON L. FAULKNER

*** ******** ******, ******** *******, Texas 75077

972-***-**** hm, 469-***-**** cell

abj5qn@r.postjobfree.com

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ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT/PLANT OPERATIONS

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT-COST REDUCTIONS-QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

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Experienced Manufacturing and Production Management professional with

extensive experience Managing Production, Engineering, Estimating, Cost

control, Quality, Assembly, and Safety. Areas of work knowledge include

Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Stampings and Telecommunications

industries. Proven effective leader with high integrity and excellent

communication skills. Verifiable strengths in designing, improving

processes and work procedures in support of Lean continuous improvement

programs. Keen instincts to quickly effect change and process improvement

resulting in an improved bottom line. Versed in AS9100 and ISO9001 quality

systems including system implementation, management and audits. Excellent

interpersonal skills collaborate with all levels within any organization.

Strive to lead, coach, and mentor others to reach their full potential.

Develop strong teams with a positive attitudes and willingness to instill

this attitude in those I am associated. Well versed in various aspects of

manufacturing including; fabrication, machining, quality, inventory

management, assembly, safety, scheduling and facility maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

. Quality Assurance and Quality Control

. Proven Management and Supervisory Skills

. ISO 9000 Facilitator and Internal Auditor

. Versed in the methods of Lean Manufacturing

. Outstanding Analytical and Problem Solving

. Excellent Verbal and Written Communications

. Project Management

. Six sigma Green belt

. Customer Service and Product Line Support

. Proficient with Auto Cad, Catia V5 Viewer, Word, Excel, Power Point

and Project

EXPERIENCE:

PCI-INDUSTRIES - FortWorth, Texas 2010 - Present

Process Improvement Engineer - Contract position

Analyze current processes to look for areas of process improvement using

concepts of lean manufacturing. Establish 5's program, kaizen events and

kanban systems. Train employees in the methods required to make the

transitions to lean a success. Develop process documentation and work

instructions as required. Lead in the development of quality process

manual for the organization.

. Design new fixtures and tooling

. Fabricate new tooling as required for project

. Evaluate new products for cost effectiveness

CAMtech Precision Manufacturing - Euless, Texas

Engineering Manager 2008 - 2009

Leads, directs and manages the daily CNC programming and Manufacturing

Engineering activities in a precision machining facility to ensure that

customer requirements and production goals are met.

. Managed the development and implementation of a new manufacturing and

assembly project for the A4 transport vehicle total revenue 10 million

in sales.

. Managed the Programming and Engineering for the new Gulfstream G650

project from prototype to production in six months - 150 parts, 1

million in annual revenue

. Established and implemented quick change tooling for pallets and

interchangeability

. Developed standardized NC documents to aide in the set up and

operation of machining centers

. Established schedules for programming and engineering to meet customer

delivery dates

QUICK-WAY STAMPINGS - Euless, Texas

Manufacturing/Quality Manager 2005 - 2007

Managed day-to-day Production, Engineering and Quality operations of a

short run stamping and manufacturing facility with 3 shifts and 70

employees.

. Instrumental in improving the companies overall production

capabilities from $450k per month to over $675k per month in sales

. Established internal/external quality tracking system to monitor and

improve overall quality through root cause analysis. This program

reduced internal rejects to less than 2% of jobs produced and customer

rejections to less than 1%

. Developed new product flow and work cells through value stream mapping

resulting in overall productivity improvement from 84% to 98% and

reduced indirect labor by 13%

. Reinstate ISO program to keep registry intact

. Managed and maintained 60,000 square foot manufacturing facility with

three 20,000 square foot facilities and 70 employees across 3 shifts

. Revised and improved safety program resulting in improved lost time

accidents from 24 in 2005 to 1 in the first seven months of 2007

CHAMPION/CLASSIC TRAILER - Lewisville, Texas

Production Manager / Quality Manager 2003 - 2005

Managed Production, Engineering, Quality and Safety operations of a custom

semi trailer manufacturing facility

. Re-designed 28,000 square foot facility to improve efficiency and

product flow using Lean Manufacturing concepts

. Improved overall plant productivity by 45% in the first 18 months

. Reduced warranty cost by 60% in the first 18 months

. Established DFM Engineering processes to improve product quality and

reduce lead-time

. Responsible for planning financial objectives and budgets

. Created and implemented inventory control system

. Developed Engineering procedures and set up standard design criteria

. Integrated the addition of new product line to current manufacturing

facility while maintaining standard product schedules

. Developed an approved vendor base to improve delivery and quality

. Improve lost time accidents from 10 in 2003 to 1 in 2005

JDF Group, Inc. - Lewisville, Texas

Owner / Program Director 2001

- 2003

. Created business plan to secure initial funding

. Developed an organization that focused on creating a positive work

environment

. Encouraged optimum performance and team effort

. Set company goals and expectations

. Established company policies

. Hired, trained, developed and provided guidance for all direct reports

Peterbilt Motors Company - Denton, Texas

Unit Manager 1998 - 2001

. Implemented training programs to address skill requirements to

increase efficiency and productivity improvements

. Developed cross training programs to improve quality, efficiency and

employee morale

. Responsible for three manufacturing departments with 35 direct reports

. Modified and improved processes which resulted in a 15% reduction of

scrap

. Improved overall departmental quality to less than 1% reject rate

. Responsible for production, quality, and efficiency of assigned

manufacturing areas in order to meet production schedules and delivery

dates

ANDREW CORPORATION - Denton, Texas (1981 - 1998)

Process Engineer - Contract position (8 month) 2003

Product Line - Terrestrial Microwave Product Specialist 1995 - 1998

Prototype Engineer 1994 - 1995

Senior Production Supervisor 1993 - 1994

Production Supervisor 1988 -1992

Quality Assurance Technician 1985 - 1988

Metal fabrication lead 1983 - 1985

Crate maker 1981 - 1983

EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS - Denton, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, December

1994

REFER ENCES: Available on request

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