Alan Craig Maulden

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Elon, NC 27244

704-***-****

acf8jn@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Mechanical/Process Engineer with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing. Job

skills include hands on assembly and testing experience dealing with Rotary and

Reciprocating air compressors. Extensive Process engineering experience in the

consumable goods and automotive chemical industries. Test/Process engineering

experience in the automotive tire industry.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

National Tire Research Center, Alton, VA May 2013 – Current

Process/Test Engineer

Responsible for writing test procedures/programs to control the world’s leading force and

moment tire testing machine. Process and discuss test data with clients to develop new

test procedures to aid in the research and development of automotive tires.

• Process and interpret test data to aid clients in tire development

• ISO9001 Project Manager

• Conduct time studies to improve efficiency and safety

• Write work procedures to increase machine uptime and efficiency

• Uptime efficiency has increased by 17% since assuming position

• Deliver weekly efficiency reports to company directors

RSC Chemical Solutions, Indian Trail, NC Jan. 2012 – May 2013

Process Engineer/Line Supervisor

Supervised multiple production lines and created work processes that maximized

production while eliminating waste. In charge of line improvements and quality

assurance. Developed work instructions and safety protocols.

• Responsible for improving efficiencies on multiple lines

• Researched machinery to improve productivity while eliminating waste

• Worked with maintenance department to develop a preventive maintenance

program

• Maintained efficiency while reducing line workforce by 20%

• Reduced production waste by 8%

Philip Morris USA, Concord, NC Feb. 1997 – July 2010

Process Specialist

In charge of improving line efficiency, uptime production and reducing waste. Controlled

flavor application to tobacco and supervised silo status. In charge of recording system

status at regular intervals to ensure consistent quality.

• Process Improvement Specialist

• Lead 5S implementation in my department

• Conducted time studies to standardize production procedures

• Improved line production by 40% on a single brand

• During production loss, diagnosed problems and investigated

corrective/preventive actions

Ingersoll-Rand, Davidson, NC Mar. 1990 – Feb. 1997

Product Tester/Line Electrician/Manufacturing Representative

In charge of final testing and inspecting of both Rotary and Reciprocating air

compressors.

• Assembled both Rotary and Reciprocating air compressors

• Performed final testing of both Rotary and Reciprocating air compressors

• Worked as a line electrician

o Wiring of motors

o Setting pressure switches

o Adjusting valves

o Calibrating sensors

• Qualified Field Service Technician of both Rotary and Reciprocating air

compressors at time of employment

• Manufacturing liaison to both domestic and international guests/clients

• Worked with prototype compressors to test performance and reliability

EDUCATION

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of North

Carolina Charlotte

APPLICABLE SKILLS

• Design software including AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer and SolidWorks

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Vizio)

• Autodesk Simulation Mechanical

• Engineering Equation Solver

• LabVIEW

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