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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE/CAPABILITIES:

I have over 15 years experience in both a low and high volume manufacturing environment within the Automotive, Aircraft, and Heavy Equipment industries. I am fluent with AutoCad and am familiar with Catia, Solid Works, and Pro-E, although I have never had formal training with the 3D software. I have taught other facilities Lean and Agile manufacturing with a good understanding of ISO 90000/14001 and TS16949. I have been involved with various aspects of design, development, and testing of existing products, along with product improvements. I am capable of interfacing with Logistics, Assembly, Machining, and Purchasing to achieve all necessary goals for success.

A “Hands On” self-starter, positive attitude, high-energy individual who can multi-task, time manage, think outside the box, and prioritize.

Strong problem solving skills and ability to react quickly to resolve problems.

Continuous improvement mindset: The ability and desire to develop creative solutions to problems and continuously improve systems and processes.

Industry experience includes Automotive, Heavy Equipment, Agriculture, and Aircraft in the areas of Assembly, Weld, Sub-Assembly, Stamping, Quality, Fabrication, Product design and Engine Trim.

Wide variety of manufacturing & industrial engineering tasks such as: developing processes and documentation, transitioning new designs to production, creating tool designs, implementing new equipment and leading yield, optimizing product flow and efficiency, creating work standards, designing and executing plant layouts and construction, and calculating needed capacity.

Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Control Plans, Kaizen, APQP, Six Sigma, Kanban, Poke Yoke, 5S, 8D, SPC, PFMEA, FMEA, ECN, MRB, Gage R&R, CMM, First Article, First Pass Yield, PPAP, Push/Pull system, Kitting, SAP, Oracle and JIT with a history of proven enhancements and continuous improvements.

Ability to confer with customers to determine product specifications and with suppliers to communicate manufacturing equipment/tooling design and/or performance requirements.

Understanding and support of management system requirements (TS16949, ISO14001, ISO9000, ISO13485, & AS9100)

Working knowledge of GD&T, Mil-std, ASME, ANSI, FAA/DoD regulations, FAR, FDA-GMP regulations

Fluent application of position related software (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD)

Familiar with MicroStation, Pro-E, Catia V5 with SmarTeam/Enovia, and SolidWorks

Ability to travel – both foreign and domestic.

Experience with start-up, equipment installation, equipment removal, line/station improvements and modifications, station tooling, conveying systems, CNC, grinding, machining, workforce utilization (supervision), material flow, line balancing, Takt time, material handling, and plant/cell layouts.

Machine and tool design background (medium) that includes: taking designs through various stages.

Approximately 6 years total machine shop experience as a machinist.

EDUCATION:

Northwestern University, BSME

Mechanical Engineering Technology, Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC

Machine Tool Technology, Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC

Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Greenville Technical College, Greenville, SC

Electronics, U.S. Army, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma

U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Infantry, CSC 3/325 Recon, Ft. Bragg, NC – Honorable

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Manufacturing/Quality Engineer November 2014-November 2015

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, Bloomfield, CT

Firm: Patriot Technical Consulting, Nashua, NH

Product: Jake Brake for diesel engines

Engineering support working with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods. Performed capability studies of the product series ensuring gages and fixtures were functioning properly and that the product did not deviate from specification. Created and maintained process documents per TS standards, coordinated NPR’s (8D) and qualified process improvements. Setup new lines using Lean Manufacturing principles and trained personnel as needed. (Union labor facility)

Manufacturing Engineer February 2014-May 2014

Otis Elevator Company, Florence, SC

Firm: Advantage Technical Resourcing, Waltham, MA

Product: Motor/Transformer Units for Elevators

Participated with the designing and planning of layout for assembly and material handling. Planned the sequence of operations and specification procedures (Work Instructions) for various assembly and sub-assembly departments. Production within the facility consisted of (3) three independent Otis companies under one roof as a result of transfer due to closures.

Manufacturing Engineer February 2013-April 2013

JTEKT Automotive, Piedmont, SC

Firm: Recruiting Solutions, Inc.-Greenville, SC

Product: Damper Pulley (Timing Pulley for Camry and RAV4)

Engineering support on the Damper Pulley line; focusing on Paint issues and addressing station to station machining and quality problems. Updated SOI (Standard Operating Instructions) and trained personnel accordingly. A tier 1 automotive supplier company to Toyota.

Manufacturing Engineer June 2012-October 2012

UTC Aerospace Systems/Goodrich, Tullahoma, Tennessee

Firm: Multax Systems, Inc. – Manhattan Beach, California

Product: Landing Gear for A380, F-22, 777, 737

Technical support on CNC machining centers producing landing gear parts for military and commercial aircraft.

Utilized Catia V5 with SmarTeam/Enovia software making modifications for tooling to ensure machined part specifications are met and reducing rework. (Union labor facility)

Manufacturing Engineer August 2011-May 2012

Harley-Davidson, Kansas City, Missouri

Firm: Mid-State Technical – Davenport, Iowa

Product: MY2012 Dyna Motorcycles

Manufacturing assembly support including line balancing, material handling, first pass yield, and material flow. Demonstrated competence with and applications of costing methods, value analysis, assembly standard times, design for assembly practices, Just-In-Time manufacturing principles, problem solving, root cause, ergonomics, safety, and decision analysis techniques. (USW labor facility)

Manufacturing Engineer March 2011-June 2011

Caterpillar, Newberry, SC

Firm: Aerotek – Columbia, SC

Product: Utility Generators

Manufacturing support with Six Sigma project by transitioning XQ Genset (Generator) Canopy (Enclosure) build line from Griffin, Georgia to the Newberry, South Carolina facility. Responsibilities were to complete all standard work procedures, train assemblers, and create layout for the process on time per schedule.

Manufacturing Engineer November 2010-January 2011

Bobcat, Gwinner, North Dakota

Firm: Mid-State Technical – Davenport, Iowa

Product: Track and Skid Loaders

New Product Development team member overseeing and implementing engineering changes (Pro-E) to new product series loaders (track and skid). Documenting workstation/production/assemblers concerns, technical problems, and ergonomic mobility issues during pilot runs after prototype has been released. (USW labor facility)

Manufacturing Engineer March 2010-August 2010

John Deere Harvester, East Moline, Illinois

Firm: Volt – Hiawatha, Iowa

Product: $300k-$400k Agricultural Combines

Helped line balance and verify station build process per SAP on the Combine Body assembly line and off line sub-assembly build/weld creating a world class quality product. Modified/updated manual and robotic weld fixtures using tool design principles. Developed Continuous Improvements, participated with Kaizen projects, and updated Control Plans making multiple departments cost effective, ergonomical, and safe. Helped with training/certifying of new personnel as needed. (UAW labor facility)

Design Engineer April 2009-November 2009

Firm: TRS/Fluor – Greenville, SC

P&ID drawing creation (AutoCad) from sketches and existing field verifications; for several BP petroleum terminals on and off shore. Locations were Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Gulf of Mexico. Created, updated, and checked PEL (Process Equipment List) per each terminal location.

Industrial Engineer August 2008-March 2009

Blue Bird Corp., Fort Valley, Ga.

Firm: PEAK Technical – Pittsburgh, Pa.

Product: School Buses

Performed classic I.E. functions such as time studies, work flow, and work force utilization.

Utilized AutoCAD to develop concept drawings of various racking systems to be fabricated and installed for better floor space control. Developed material storage layouts for various department work cells (stamping & welding) within new facility, creating a lean and agile environment.

Liaison Manufacturing Engineer July 2007-May 2008

Summit Polymers / Faurecia - Fountain Inn, SC

Product: Center Console for BMW X5

Full-time liaison 24/7 between various Tier 1 & 2 Suppliers and OEM with the focus communicating and certifying production processes and quality. Developed and updated production SOP (Standard Operating Procedures). Applied “LEAN” manufacturing practices to eliminate waste and improve product flow (JIT) and overall manufacturing. Evaluated and trouble-shot manufacturing processes, analyzed non-conforming product, designed and developed gauge/tooling as needed to improve manufacturing operations. Performed cycle time studies, suggested improvements for logistics, ergonomics, and quality.

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer September 2003-March 2007

Aerotek – Greenville, SC for the following:

Caterpillar Logistics, Fountain Inn, SC

A consultant who participated with Six Sigma projects that assisted in establishing methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. Created feasibility layouts indicating best performance and flow (JIT) of a newly created material highway between facility to facility. Worked as a team player with the logistic planners on daily tasks and roles, whereby analyzing all possible solutions for continuous performance, new process improvements, and cost analysis. Participated with department engineers with the design and development of new workstations, lifting devices, and packaging containers.

Tyco Electronics, Spartanburg, SC

Design and detailed robotic EOAT (End of Arm Tooling) for the removal of sprue waste product on several injection mold machines. Daily contact with in-house machine shop overseeing the development of the designs and also of various tooling, gages, automated conveying equipment, as-built parts and devices.

Honeywell Fabricated Materials, Elberton, Ga.

Involved with prototyping and making modifications to existing equipment through automation creating a lean manufacturing plant by workforce reduction/utilization, increased product quantities, increased product quality, and better operator/equipment cycle times. Worked closely with Quality by designing new and existing gages/fixtures, machines/equipment, and operators were producing quality parts. Managed and trained the assembly department (approx. 20-25 associates/shift - A, B, C, & D). Updated TPM’s, performed time studies, and reduced waste/dunnage.

Mechanical Design Engineer January 2001-April 2003

Aerie Engineering - Greenville, S.C.

Designed and implemented process improvements for various manufacturing companies (GE, Fuji, Michelin, Freightliner, Lockheed Martin) through tool, fixture, system design, methods and resources development. Conducted studies pertaining to cost control, cost reduction, and inventory control.

Manufacturing Engineer/Associate November 1999-August 2000

Lockwood Greene Consulting - Spartanburg, S.C.

Participated with the development and better use of manufacturing techniques, innovative tooling, improved fixtures, machinery, maintenance and processes within world class manufacturing companies. Involved with teaching/training of employees how to become lean and agile through new process developments, process improvements, capacity planning and streamlining flow. Results were improved production, better employee environment, and future expansion. (Road Warrior)

Mechanical Design Specialist May1986-May1999

Fluor Daniel - Greenville, S.C.

Project designed and detailed various equipment, machines, conveyors, mezzanines, vessels, enclosures/panels, products, tooling, and plant/facility layouts per client standards. (Drawing Board, Microstation, AutoCAD)

Site/construction engineer for the development of the BMW U.S. facility managing sub-contractors, which included millwrights, piping, electricians, welders, equipment installers, fabricators, etc.

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