Brian W. Brunner

**** ********* ******, ******* ** 33872 Mobile 407-***-****

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS / ACHIEVEMENTS

At Millennium

Worked closely with maintenance technicians and tool room personnel on problem solving solutions to reduce downtime and scrap. Improved line efficiencies by 25% using standard operation techniques which included minimized walk times, mutual help methods and synchronizing operator cycle times.

Organized and issued RFQ’s for new tooling and capital equipment budgets, reducing capital budgets by $250,000 utilizing existing equipment.

Updated and purchased perishable tooling and crib stock items.

Setup and trouble shot of plasma welding, induction braze, mass spectrometer leak testing, pressure decay leak testing, and copper paste brazing techniques.

Programs worked on relative to this position: 3.5 Liter, 3.0 Liter, PV8 and 2.7 Liter.

At Tenneco Automotive

Monitored assembly line efficiencies, downtime, and scrap. Using corrective actions and report outs showing favorable results.

Obtained my Greenbelt certification, which resulted in a 75% scrap reduction with a $175,000 annual cost saving.

Team leader in lean manufacturing events, resulting in lower direct labor and reprocessing of assemblies for increased profitability. New program launches for Daimler-Chrysler ND07 and ND 08 platforms that totaled $3.500.000.00 dollar tooling budget.

Other responsibilities performed were executing layered quality audits for QS9000, TS16949, and 5S activities.

At Datec

Program management responsibilities coupled with lean manufacturing practices involving automotive stampings and flywheel assemblies. Responsibilities include managing programs from prototype stage to release of production. Product development and validation testing for new programs. Implemented flywheel static balancing technology to new work cells. Developed mig and resistant welding processes to existing and new product lines. Established strong customer and supplier contacts. Programs worked on relative to this position: Chrysler 2003 TJ and KJ, Ford 2003 J1/4R100, D219/D258, Cummins V110 program, GM Gen IV and DW10/DW12 Peugeot Citroen.

Technical Skills

Lightspeed

Windows XP, 2003

NT and 8.1

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Access

AutoCAD 2008

Mechanical Desktop

Catia IBM-AIX

Visio

PowerPoint

HDS

YDS

SDS

BUDDS

EDUCATION

ITT Technical Institute Fort Wayne, Indiana

Associate Degree in Tool Engineering Technology 1985

RECOGNIZED AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Broward Motorsports LLC

Forklift Training Certification

Florida licensed Motorcycle Endorsement

Tenneco Automotive

Successfully completed Lean Manufacturing Program from the

University of Michigan - 2005

Leadership and Teambuilding certificate by Tenneco -2006

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Motorcycle Mechanics Institute

Perfect Attendance – Motorcycle Technician

Perfect Attendance – Honda Tech Program (24 weeks)

Honda Silver Certification

Perfect Attendance – Yamaha Tech Program (12 weeks)

Yamaha Silver Certification

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Broward Motorsports Fort Lauderdale, FL

Motorcycle Technician July 1, 2011 - Nov 13, 2015 Multiline Dealership, performing tire changes, oil and filter changes. Diagnose and repair service issues, carb cleans, FI systems, PDI’s and assembly tech. Inspection and replacement of wheel bearings, brake pads, calipers and brake bleeds. Manual and CV clutch R&R, fork seal replacement. Valve adjustments, rocker arm and shim under bucket. Chain and sprocket R&R. Replacement of top ends. Installed aftermarket exhaust, GPS units and accessories. Identify and replaced parts for crash estimates. Diagnose and repair electrical issues within charging, starting and ignition systems. Performed trade-in inspections for sales department. Experience with customer contact, advising on technical questions and up sales.

Millennium Industries Ligonier, IN

Process / Manufacturing Engineer 2007 – Oct 2008

DriveSol Worldwide, Kendallville, IN

Process / Manufacturing Engineer 2006 - 2007

Team leader responsibilities for new program launches which involved the creation of new machine specifications for RFQ, establishing vendor selection, monitoring machine design and build progress through production launch. Created process flows, PFMEA and assisting quality engineering with new updates for control plans. Programs worked on relative to this position: GM Lambda, GM 319, Ford U251 Hybrid, and GM 001.

Tenneco Automotive Ligonier, IN

Process / Manufacturing Engineer 2004 - 2006

Datec Industries (Subsidiary of Magna Powertrain), Angola, IN

Manufacturing Engineer 2000 -2004

Multi-Plex Inc. (Subsidiary of Magna Powertrain), Howe, IN

CAD System Engineer 1997 -2000

Experience as a UNIX Administrator, IBM – AIX, Catia, AutoCAD. Implemented ECN and data management programs for QS9000. Extensive experience in IGES, DXF, and DWG translations. Strong understanding of Daimler-Chrysler, Honda, and Nissan systems.

Multi-Plex Inc. (Subsidiary of Magna Powertrain), Howe, IN

Manufacturing Engineer 1986 - 1997

Automotive industry experience in metal stamped components and development, quality control testing and validation. Coordinating skills with cost analysis and budgeting new tooling programs. Implemented new manufacturing processes that reduced cost and improved quality. Strong hands on experience with Ford, GM, Daimler-Chrysler, Nissan, and Honda. Extensive customer interface. Proficient in GD&T, PSO, PPAP, PFMEA, and QS documentation. Programs worked on relative to this position: Nissan VG30 valve cover, X61B power steering pump and related engine compartment stampings.

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RELEVENT EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION:

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) Degree:

9751 Delegates Drive Motorcycle Technology:

Orlando, FL 32837 Technician Program (825 Hours)

Honda Tech 24 Week Program (600 Hours)

Yamaha Tech Program (300 Hours)

Service Department Operation (75 Hours)

Graduated: May 13, 2011

Vocational School: Diploma:

Tucker Area Career Center Subjects related to Mechanical Design

State Road 18 Graduated 1983

Marion, Indiana 46952

High School: Diploma:

Mississinewa High School Graduated 1983

205 E N H Gas City, Indiana 46933

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