Solutions oriented engineer and manager seeking a new opportunity to lead and develop corporate growth

and profitability through identifying opportunities to improve and increase productivity, quality and safety.

High Volume Automotive Experience with Ford Motor Company, Martinrea & Toyoda Gosei

High Volume Commercial Product Manufacturing Experience with Jarden Corporation

Low Volume Technology Manufacturing, Clean Room and Chemical Manufacturing Experience with EFI

6-Sigma Green Belt Verified (Examples: Throughput speed up station, Product Fit-in-Finish)

Systems Engineer (Tooling & Process continuous improvement analysis, work load analysis and redistribution)

Robotics & Welding Certification Experience

Experienced in Plant Startups (Lean Manufacturing, tooling standards, time studies, line balancing)

Product Development, Testing & Launch (Body Air Leakage Testing to improve Design & Process improvement)

Manufacturing & Production Operations (Throughput Analysis & Improvement Solutions)

Lean Manufacturing (Material Planning & Logistics, Ergonomic Evaluations, Material Distribution Analysis)

High-profile Project Management (OSHA, Capability studies, Quality improvement and Six Sigma projects)

Ergonomic Studies & Plant Floor Layout (Design of Part Racks, redesign of snap in part to reduce install force)

Visual Aids (Developed & implemented Critical to Quality Visual Aids)

EDUCATION Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan

Master of Business Administration, College of Management, 2004

Master of Science in Industrial Operations, College of Management, 2003

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, 2001

TRAINING & TECHNOLOGY

6-Sigma, Greenbelt Verified Statement of Work Process

FMEA OSHA

Manufacturing Reliability Energy Control & Power Lockout (ECPL)

Systems Engineering Sustainability Awareness Training

HIPAA Privacy and Security Course Plant Safety Training Program

Supplier Confidentiality TeamCenter & AGILE (CAD)

Factory Information System (FIS) Visio, Team Center/Vismockup (C3P)

Time & Motion Studies QLS (Quality Leadership System)

GSPAS for Process Writing SAP

ROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Toyoda Gosei, TG Fluid Systems, Brighton, Michigan 2013 – resent

Sr. rogram Engineer

Managing the new 201 Ford F-1 0 program fuel system product assemblies (1 lines) from tool & process

development to full manufacturing implementation.

Create & Document Production Process Flow Charts

Working with OEM & Tier 1 engineers on critical to quality characteristic for each fuel line assembly.

Implement workstation layouts and lean manufacturing process flow.

Performed high volume trials on tooling, along with developing the most efficient finish goods packaging densities

with the proper dunnage style to reduce shipping costs.

Lead team on new automated product barcode print & auto apply manufacturing project.

Continued production support & tooling evaluation after launch. Documenting lessons learned & best practices

Martinrea, Manchester, Michigan 2012 – 2013

rogram Manager, Ford Motor Company Vehicles - Brake Line & Fuel Line Systems

Worked with Ford Motor Company engineers in the design, quality and manufacturing feasibility of products

Managed, updated and maintained all PFMEA, DFMEA, PPAP, product launch and engineering documents

Managed all open issues, program timing, project budget and customer required documents

Implemented lean tools of manufacturing: s, visual factory, standardized work and continuous improvement

Performed MP&L dunnage analysis – part container density, dimensions and packaging requirements

Worked with tooling vendors in the development of new production manufacturing equipment

Defined, documented and resolved all prototype and production quality build issues

Built “lessons learned” database and communicated them with the team

EFI Corporation, Ypsilanti, Michigan 2010 – 2012

Managed design processes, implementation, monitoring and maintaining manufacturing processes and

ensured assembly, manufacturing and shipping of units on time and within budget.

Supervised the manufacturing team in a low volume high tech environment

Implemented lean tools such as s, visual factory, standardized work and continuous improvement

Prepared manufacturing documentation such as Process Sheets, Critical to Quality (CTQ) documents

Worked with engineering and other departments on product development and product line/accessory launches

Managed production flow using work orders and handling all non-inventory equipment purchases (SAP)

Worked with suppliers and subcontractors to source components and materials

Jarden Corporation, Birmingham, Alabama 2009 – 2010

Manufacturing Engineer, Home Goods Division

Lead manufacturing engineer providing support to five production plants in the United States and Canada.

Responsible for the design, procurement, layout and installation of tools and equipment both mechanical and

electrical to improve process flow and increase production output.

Performed engineering tasks that optimize processing capabilities of the facility through process development

and verification, utilizing engineering methods and techniques.

Analyzed process flow, developed performance enhancements, implemented cost effective design and

monitoring production results.

Identified problems in environmental, electrical, mechanical, production, safety (OSHA), tooling and quality

control areas and provide appropriate solutions for them.

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan 2001 – 2009

Manufacturing Engineer, Vehicle Operations

2011 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX Vehicle Launch, Oakville, Canada

Completed Digital Pre-Assembly Analysis (DPA) using only 0% of allotted budget.

Worked with Product Development team to redesign parts from being welded to a snap on part generating a

tooling cost savings of $1.3 million and a reduction of 4 production line workers.

Analyzed up front body shop throughput downtime contributors that develop areas of

opportunity for the 2011 launch.

2009 Lincoln MKS Vehicle Launch, Chicago, Illinois

Achieved weld effectiveness of 99.3% with a goal of 9 %.

Exceeded wind noise targets. Improvements in robotic sealer applications & snap in baffle designs

Managed $1 Million in savings for launch in turn funding the 2010 launch team project by reducing sealer tape

applications and improving sealer quality.

Managed body side budget resulting in $600,000 savings.

Lead the team of plant UAW Electricians to rework and improve wheelhouse sealer paths.

Developed, managed and delivered quality visual aids which contributed to 2 % improvement under target.

Lead labor optimization team by reworking manufacturing floor layouts & job functions, in turn eliminating the

need for 6 production line workers.

Developed / Managed / Implemented entire Body Shop Process Visual Aids.

2006 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MKZ Launch, Hermosillo, Mexico

Most successful initial quality launch in Ford Motor Company’s history.

Analyzed & Implemented a “speed up” station to maximum production throughput in the Body Shop.

Project lead on roof load station to improve operator ergonomics and station layout optimization. The project’s

lessons learned were reported to the Corporate Standards Group to be implemented in future programs.

dditional Positions Held:

Ford College Graduate (FCG) – 3-Year Rotational Program, Production Systems

New Model Product Development Center – Thunderbird Program Management Team

Lincoln Electrical & Electronics Systems Engineer

Paint Engineer at Wixom Assembly – Body Air Leakage Testing Team

Production Supervisor – Michigan Truck Plant (supervised 30 UAW Hourly / Skill Trades)

Manufacturing Business Office (MBO) Analysis – Investment Efficiency Studies

Production Line Worker Assignment (Trim Line Hourly Worker) – Michigan Truck Plant

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