Dennis W. Cox Resume_CoxDennisW

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Ocean Springs, MS 39564

cell 228-***-**** acc4bu@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Dec 1986 B. S. Mechanical Engineering Mississippi State

University

May 1979 B. S. Chemical Engineering Mississippi State

University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July 2011 - Nov 2012

Ideal Technical Services Contract Engineering

Continental Motors, Inc Mobile, Alabama

Piston Aircraft Engine Manufacturer

Manufacturing Engineer

Process Planning for new manufacturing cell for aircraft engine.

Incorporated lean concepts and 5S. Documented layout, process operations,

process steps, work instructions with verifications, modified engine build

stand, trained assemblers

May 2011 - July 2011

Precision Resources Contract Engineering

Caterpillar, Inc East Peoria, Illinois

Construction Heavy Equipment manufacturer; transmission manufacturing plant

(KK)

Manufacturing Engineer

Process Planning for transmission assembly using CAPP+ and Pinpoint

software, added quality checks and graphics to prevent defects for 70% of

assemblies

Mar 2010 - Sept 2010

Ideal Technical Services Contract Engineering

Teledyne Continental Motors Mobile, Alabama

Piston Aircraft Engine manufacturer

Manufacturing Engineer

Launched Manufacturing cell for Electronic Control Unit assembly. Completed

all phases of project from concept, feasibility, Process Development,

Process Flow, Control Plan, Routings, equipment selection, try-out,

operator training and PPAP, designed assembly tool and fixture, with error

proofing and lean manufacturing principles

Mar 2008 - Dec 2008

Aries Group Contract Engineering

E-Z-Go Augusta, Georgia

Builder of Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles

Manufacturing Engineer

Contributed to successful startup of final assembly line, which combined

golf car and utility vehicle assembly areas. Completed team assignments to

include determining material requirements, scaled station layouts, line

balancing, fabricating material racks and developing move plan. Executed

move plan for 1/3 of assembly stations.

Jan 2007- Mar 2008

Aries Group Contract Engineering

Synerject, LLC Newport News, Virginia

ISO 9000 supplier of small engine fuel system components and assemblies

Manufacturing Engineer Consultant

Provided engineering support for startup of transferred assembly cell to

include equipment troubleshooting and tuning ultrasonic welding equipment

Designed assembly fixtures using Solidworks, implemented riveting and

soldering, cell startup for legacy products, and supervision for meeting

production schedule. Provided daily production support and troubleshooting

of production and test equipment. Completed 8Ds

Sept 2005 - Dec 2006

Oxford International Contract Engineering

Stewart Warner South Wind Troy, Indiana

ISO 9000 supplier of aircraft plate-fin heat exchangers

Manufacturing Engineer Consultant

Completed process improvement involving TIG welding and machining, Designed

fixtures and gauges for GD&T designs using AutoCad and SolidWorks, Improved

problem part from 100% reject rate to 100% acceptance. Trained operators,

modified assembly process, modified machining operation, established work

methods and instructions, added layout operations

Jan 2005 - April 2005

Stanadyne - Precision Products & Technology Jacksonville, North Carolina

TS16949 supplier of diesel engine injector pumps and nozzles

Manufacturing Engineer

Supervised machine builder efforts in completing automated assembly and

test machine for new product fuel injector; analyzed data and directed

machine changes to minimize reject rate; devised runoff plan

June 2001 - April 2003

Mercury Products Corporation Itasca, Illinois

QS 9000 supplier of metal products and stampings

Manufacturing Engineer/Estimator

Quoted products (stamped assemblies), launched new products, determined

process steps, routings and bill of materials, verified component and

material orders, completed time studies,

Nov 1997 - May 2001

North American Spring & Stamping Elk Grove Village, Illinois

QS9000 supplier of automotive components (springs, stampings, and

assemblies)

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Project Management of new products (stampings and assemblies) from

quotation to startup. Includes process development and documentation, time

studies, plant layout using AutoCAD,1st Article Inspections, improved

quality control plans, reduced scrap rate and improved efficiency. Quoted

large assembly operation and determined labor requirements. Completed PPAP

documents as required to include process and vendor capability studies

May 1995 - June 1996

Allied Signal Braking Systems Lynn Haven, Florida

Supplier of braking friction material

Launch Engineer

Completed two multi-million dollar launches for high volume manufacturing

of brake pads for light trucks and SUV's project feasibility, process

development, tooling design, fabrication and tryout, equipment

installations, PPAP / 1st Article Inspections

Nov 1993 - May 1995

Prestolite Wire Corporation Tifton, Georgia

OEM Automotive supplier of ignition cable products (spark plug wiring)

Process Engineer

Launched $130,000 capital project in lean manufacturing cell for new

products, Designed assembly fixtures, and crimp tooling. Process

development, project design, equipment procurement, plant layout, cell

startup, operator training, and continuous improvement

Aug 1989 - Nov 1993

Walker Mfg Co Aberdeen, Mississippi

Supplier of Aftermarket and OEM exhaust systems.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Leader of Advanced Quality Planning Team. Completed three capital projects

from $100,000 to $900,000 with 2-year payback. Project management,

equipment selection and runoff, modified routings

June 1988 - August 1989

TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Louisville, Mississippi

OEM supplier of Occupant Restraint Systems (Air Bags and Seat Belts)

Mechanical Engineer

Designed PLC controlled pneumatic operated equipment using AUTOCAD.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

1979 - 1984 United States Marine Corps

First Lieutenant Engineer Officer

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