Michael Willey

Results-oriented engineering professional with over 7 years of

experience manufacturing, production and quality control.

Additionally, a production management professional with over 5

years’ experience in large, fast-paced, multi-line facilities.

Proven track record of achieving sustained improvements in

quality, cost and delivery functions. Proven track record in

developing high quality consumer products, guiding compliance

testing across multiple facilities, and implementing highly

effective continuous improvement strategies. Inventive,

resourceful, and proven ability to thrive in a hands on

engineering environment. Aggressively undertakes and resolves

critical issues while utilizing principles and techniques from

quality programs such as Lean, Kaizen, and others. Adept at

training and developing high performance teams that

consistently attain targeted objectives. Ensures that projects are

successfully completed on time and within budget.

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office, Excel, Power point, Lotus, CAD, Solid works

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Proficient in Sparc, Oracle and Halogen programs

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Thorough knowledge of safety standards and compliance

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Thorough knowledge of quality standards and systems

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Knowledge of testing techniques and methodologies

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In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen techniques

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Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning,

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resource allocation and human resources

CORE COMPETENCIES

Problem analysis and Resolution

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Planning and Organizing

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Communication skills

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Judgment and Decision-making/Stress Tolerance

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Teamwork & Conflict Management

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CAREER TRACK

Toyota Boshoku

Manufacturing/Process Engineer

2013-2014

Developed and executed production schedules based on business

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demands

Maximized effectiveness of production team, equipment and materials

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to produce multi-line products within planned schedules while reducing

costs

Managed high volume manufacturing of more than 100+ parts per

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month

Effectively lead, coached and developed a large work team to

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accomplish operational objectives.

Identified, diagnosed and resolved operational, manufacturing and

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maintenance problems within deadlines.

Planned work flow, manage multiple priorities and meet daily

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production targets while consistently reducing downtime.

Developed new procedures and processes to improve production

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accuracy.

Set up health and safety audit procedures and improve safety

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efficiencies.

Competently utilized Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC and related

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process improvement techniques to ensure the most cost-effective

manufacturing process.

Established and maintain acceptable quality levels for all assigned

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products.

Interpreted and develop reports including standard operating

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procedures.

Efficiently set and controlled operational budgets

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Martin Materials Inc.

Tier 2 to GM & Ford

Manufacturing Engineer

2011-2013

Supervised, managed and developed all engineers including HR

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related topics such as employment relations, hiring and promotions

Identified major opportunities to improve Operational Equipment

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Effectiveness (OEE); initiated action to resolve recurring problems

within quality.

Provided Engineering support for PTI production operations

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Accepted responsibility for all PTI program timelines and engineering

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tasks

Interfaced with Maintenance, Quality, Tool shop, Administration, and

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Production departments

Monitored and reported on project timeline (forecast vs. actual) with

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updates to clients and PTI management

Provided Contracts dept. engineering timely and accurate information

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supportive of quotes and proposals for clients

Ensured Engineering department's compliance with PTI Internal

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Quality systems and ISO 9001 and AS9100C Quality Management

Systems (QMS) procedures.

Participated in semi-annual audits and annual 3rd party certifications

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audits

Identified and instituted ways to improve manufacturing operations

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through Lean techniques, automation or other means

Instituted new customer feedback measures and developed recursive

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programs to ensure customer satisfaction

USAF (United States Air Force) F.E. Warren A.F.B

Mechanical Engineering

2007-2011

Performed engineering analysis (stress, FEA, fatigue) and apply

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problem-solving methods to support new product development and/or

sustaining production of existing designs.

Applied Geometric Dimensions & Tolerance (GD&T) to facilitate

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inspection and manufacturing.

Reviewed designs for completeness and proper application of

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engineering principles.

Wrote test plans and test reports in support of new programs.

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Interacted with customers to clarify design intent and technical

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requirements.

Maintained accurate, orderly project records, including design and test

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data, customer specifications, and directives.

Directed designers and drafters in design concepts and optimization

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Provided direction and assisted in the qualification test programs.

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Performed internal and external audits of testing and production

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activities

Team Lead for Corrective Action Boards Hardware Nonconformance

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Dispositions

Reviewed Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Approval of

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Engineering Drawings & Specification

EDUCATION

Owasso High School, Owasso, OK

BS Mech. Engineering, COA, Cheyenne, WY

REFERENCES

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