Brian Murphy

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Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 acdq23@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

Experienced and accomplished continuous improvement engineer with a Lean

Six Sigma Black Belt certification. Established a Lean Culture where it

didn't exist. Implemented process changes in all aspects of organizations

to reduce waste and improve efficiency. Consistent track record of

completing project deadlines on time. Excellent oral and written

communication skills coupled with strong analytical skills. Determined

problem solver. Data driven and results oriented with a focus on customer

satisfaction. Effective change agent.

Career Progression

PRECISION METAL INDUSTRIES - Pompano Beach, Florida 2012- Present

Project Manager/Continuous Improvement Manager/Safety Manager

< Report directly to the President.

< Manage the company's largest customer. (MRP, Kanban, production

scheduling, quoting/estimating, process documentation, customer

service, sales, quality, accounts receivable and payable)

< Implemented 5S and lean throughout all business units in the company.

< Working to promote a continuous improvement culture

< Increased profits to 30% in 6 months (design improvements using

Solidworks, increased manufacturing efficiency, improve supply chain).

< Estimated fabrication jobs.

< Review customer drawings and provide DFM and DFA analysis.

< Develop new tooling and process routers.

< Improve manufacturing processes

< Developing TPM system for the fabrication equipment.

GATES MECTROL - Salem, New Hampshire 2011- 2012

Continuous Improvement Engineer

< Reported directly to the Operations Manager.

< In the first six months of employment implemented improvement ideas

with over $300k in savings.

< Implemented Winner's Circle and established a Lean Culture which was

not in existence.

< Led, facilitated, and provided training to all employees for Kaizen.

< Led Six Sigma exercises.

< Developed and implemented TPM system.

< Designed using Solid Works and developed manufacturing equipment and

fixturing for new products as well as improving current assembly.

< Developed process documentation control process.

< Developed training procedures and provided training to operations.

< Partnered with applications team using the principles DFM and DFA to

develop better manufacturable products.

< Worked with sales to improve the efficiency of the order taking

process.

< Provided monthly status of all improvement projects to the plant and

corporate.

< Traveled as needed to other facilities to implement continuous

improvement projects.

< Interacted with customer regarding failures in our products, developed

an understanding of true requirement, and improved our designs and

manufacturing process to meet the customer's requirements.

PARKER HANNIFIN - Hollis, New Hampshire

2009-2011

Manufacturing Engineer

< Planned, designed, built, managed and supported seven miniature valve

assembly lines and four manifold assembly lines.

< Utilized Green Belt Six Sigma methods and techniques to implement

numerous cost reductions.

< Used Lean Manufacturing techniques to streamline floor layout and

processes.

< Implemented a TPM system for the assembly lines.

< Designed using Solid Works, built, programmed, and validate semi-

automated fixtures and equipment which were used for assembling and

testing.

< Championed A3's for problem solving and root cause analysis.

< Worked with customers to resolve issues or better understand their

application so testing mirrored current application.

< Worked with suppliers to resolve component issues and improve their

processes.

< Ran three weekly manufacturing meetings to discuss issues on the

floor, updates that affect my lines, new products, product or process

changes and improvements.

< Developed process documentation including standard work, visual aids,

work and test instructions.

< Ran DOE's to better understand and improve product performance.

< Provided training for: manufacturing processes, utilizing process

improvement techniques for A3's, and understanding the functionality

of the products that manufacturing is building.

< Worked with test department to develop new software.

< Ran quality/capability studies and Gage R and R on equipment on

multiple lines.

< Provided DFM and DFA input for new products.

< Provided manufacturing quotes.

< Developed and standardized processes that were done everyday, but were

not documented (example: steps to calibrate a piece of equipment)

< Facilitated MRB meetings on defective parts that are components of

products.

< Championed efficiency teams (key players on a line; supervisor,

operators and myself) to improve line throughput and quality.

< Assisted operators with ergonomic issues. Liaison between ergonomic

specialist and operators.

< Trained new employees (engineers and operators) in valve

functionality.

< Supported applications by reviewing possible uses of our products in

unique and different applications for which our products may not have

been initially designed for.

VECTRON INTERNATIONAL - Hudson, New Hampshire

2008-2009

Sensor Process Engineer

< Managed five engineering technicians in a very dynamic environment.

< Responsible for the manufacturing, calibrating, and testing of new

viscosity sensor products.

< Designed and developed new processes, equipment, and fixturing (using

Solid Works) to aid in assembly and testing.

< Developed new process documentation (work instructions and visual

aids).

< Planned, designed, and implemented a product development lab and a

clean room lab for the manufacturing and testing of new products.

< Provided manufacturing engineering support.

< Provided manufacturing quotes to managers.

< Provided guidance to and developed PFMEAs.

< Developed product qualifications plans.

< Design and developed test kits for sales representatives and customers

so the products could be demonstrated and experimented with.

< Instituted an online event log for tracking issues and lessons

learned.

< Developed a system for handling material stock within the labs.

PARLEX, INC. - Methuen, Massachusetts

2007-2008

Manufacturing Engineer

< Provided manufacturing engineering support for flexible circuits and

medical sensor assemblies.

< Provided design for manufacturability for new product introductions.

< Championed multiple Lean and Kaizen activities to improve

manufacturing flow.

< Developed and improved manufacturing processes and documentation.

< Provided training on various equipment and processes.

< Responsible for process management system for all automated and semi-

automated equipment

BOSE CORPORATION - Framingham, Massachusetts

2000-2007

New Products Development Manufacturing Engineer

< Developed APQP documents (Process Flow, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan) to

meet automotive customer requirements.

< Facilitated the New Products Introduction Process.

< Provided manufacturing expertise using the principles of DFM and DFA

for both mechanical and electrical assembly as part of new product

development teams.

< Developed new equipment and fixturing for new products built in both

the United States and Mexico.

< Planned, designed, and implemented new manufacturing lines.

< Provided manufacturing quotes to managers.

< Ran numerous Design of Experiments to evaluate new components and

their manufacturability.

< Received Presidential Award for multiple cost reductions and cost

avoidances.

< Updated and streamlined the New Product Introduction Process for

better execution.

DATA ELECTRONICS DEVICES - Salem, New Hampshire

1994-2000

Manufacturing Engineer

< Designed and developed assembly tools and fixturing to aid mechanical

assembly.

< Developed new programs and processes for electronics manufacturing.

< Developed and implemented TPM for all production lines.

< Evaluated and purchased manufacturing equipment and software.

< Provided manufacturing quotes to management.

< Supported management during ISO 9001 Audits.

Key Skills

< Team Player

< Kaizen Process

< Lean Manufacturing

< Determined problem solver

< Strong analytical skills

< Black Belt Lean Six Sigma

System Skills

< Solid Works

< Auto CAD/Inventor

< AQUA (for PFMEA)

< GC Preview

< Minitab 16

Manufacturing hardware/equipment Skills

< Automated Optical Inspection

< Machining

< Spray/Dispense

< Electronics Test

< Labeling

< Laser Etching

< Mechanical Assembly

< Packing

Education and Professional Development

Southern New Hampshire University - Manchester, NH

In Process

Bachelor of Science Degree - Operations Management

University of Massachusetts - Lowell, Massachusetts

2006

Mechanical Engineering

New Hampshire Technical Institute - Manchester, NH

2003

Associate of Science - Electronic Technology

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Villanova University

2013

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

2010

Lean Boot Camp - Certificate

2010

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Worcester, MA

2004 - 2006

o Certificate - Design of Experiments

o Certificate - Project Management

o Certificate - Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

o Certificate - Process Improvement

< Valor

< Oracle

< SAP

< Microsoft Office

< IPC Land Pattern

< Labview

< Unicam

< Proficient in 8D Problem Solving Processes

< 6S Implementation

< Ability to interface with all levels of employees

< Detail-driven with focus on customer satisfaction

< Excellent oral, written and communication skills

< STOP for Safety

< Solder Paste Screen Printing

< Hot Plate Welding

< Belt Extrusion

< Profile Welding

< Hot Plate Welding

< Machine Shop Equipment

< Rework and Repair for SMT and TH

< Reflow Oven

< ATEQ Leak Testing

< SMT Pick and Place

< Thru-hole Insertion

< Wave Solder

< Ultrasonic Welding

< X-Ray Inspection

< Die cutting

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