Christopher L. Hutton

214-***-****

acvqzb@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience includes overseeing complete manufacturing facilities with minimal assistance or working as part of a team environment. My strengths support at all levels of manufacturing including the management, assessment, evaluation and training of employees. I have developed and documented procedures for training on the setup, programming and operation of various machine tools, process development, process controls as well as methods for component inspection to ensure total quality. My personal training includes hosting 5’S events, implementing Lean Manufacturing Processes, Kaizens, and promoting a team environment.

EMPLOYMENT:

Industrial Engineer Alstom Manufacturing June 2016 Contract Position

Support assembly departments to improve current methods and processes.

Prepare process documentation including value stream maps,flow charts and standard combination sheets.

Identify, address and document training needs

Update MRP system and create building logs according to individual assembly stations

Adjust any and all procedure documentation

Industrial Engineer PCI Industries Mar 2016 – May 2016 Contract Position

Support manufacturing and assembly departments to improve current methods and processes.

•Use time and motion studies to establish production rates and work standards

•Prepare process documentation including value stream maps, flow charts and standard combination sheets.

•Develop new processes, tooling packages and methodology improvements for new Komo CNC Router

•Conduct ergonomic studies to improve operator and assembly health and safety standards

•Identify, address and document training needs

Manufacturing Engineer JTEKT Automotive Nov.2014-Jul. 2015 Contract Position

•Support the timely manufacture of high volume production parts and samples using automated assembly and 3 to 5 axis machining equipment.

•Work individually, and in cross functional teams, to improve manufacturing process safety, productivity, efficiency, consistency and cost.

•Support new product, process, and equipment launch.

•Provide process documentation (including PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, capability and work studies) and other support for all manufacturing related APQP functions.

•Support production and maintenance as needed on daily processing equipment adjustments, breakdown, start-ups, tool changes, etc.

•Determine root cause analysis of internal and external customer concerns for continuous improvement.

•Design and create detailed drawings of parts, fixtures, tooling, gauging, etc.

•Worked overtime as necessary to complete essential job duties and meet project timelines.

•Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing facility operation.

Manufacturing Engineer Manitou of America Aug.2013-Nov.2013 Contract Position

•Primary function was to oversee all of fabrication and machine shop areas

•Responsible for hosting all 5’s events and improving lean manufacturing as well as all other plant wide projects that required management skills.

•Worked with sister facilities to coordinate moving in new product lines, re-tooling and re-vamping of all fabrication and machine shop processes.

•Provided technical assistance and training to employees on the shop floor.

•Implemented new welding procedures and documentation including certification of the entire fabrication and maintenance departments.

•Lead for product groups and operations to expedite changes that impact product safety, liability and customer satisfaction.

•Adhere to all safety practices and worked on I.S.O. certifications.

Logistics Specialist Caterpillar Aug. 2011-2013 Contract Position

•Manage engineering & manufacturing change information and assignment of manufacturing effective dates.

•Incumbent reviews and ensure the proper release of engineering information within NPI programs.

•Follow up of major engineering releases and changes for problem resolution as required.

•Provide management with the tools to monitor the progress and effectiveness of product programs. Responsible for activities including technical support, education, and training to team members and MCE.

•Team development of product-timing strategies with NPI teams for production and process activities.

•Facilitate meetings to assure that changes or model introductions are properly monitored.

•Serve as an integral member of NPI teams, participating with Commodity, Purchasing, and Product groups to determine the logical source of supply for product components.

•Provide leadership for product groups and operations to expedite changes that impact product safety, liability, and customer satisfaction.

•Adhere to all Safety Practices Support CPPD Team Responsibilities.

CNC Supervisor Illinois Machine and Tool Works - June 2010- Dec. 2011 Contract

•Third shift manager over the tool room, machinists, quality, and maintenance personnel.

•Responsibilities included training of shift personnel, maintaining machine production, trouble-shooting programs, verifying quality of manufactured components and supporting all activity on the shop floor.

•Other duties included process development, implementation of new programs/procedures, etc.

Manufacturing Engineer Cook Compression - June 2008- June 2009

•Responsible for tracking all machine/manufacturing progress, maintenance logs, and any purchases needed to keep the machine shop running.

•Obtained certification in hazardous material handling and D.O.T.

•Maintaining and updating facilities

•Responsible for hosting 5’s events, and Lean Manufacturing implementation.

•Other duties included supporting all levels of management, defining and conducting training programs, process development, implementation of new programs/procedures, etc.

CNC Supervisor/Eng Hussey Fabricated Products - Jan. 2006- June 2008

•Set up of entire new machine shop with manual and CNC machines

•Training of all personnel, and troubleshooting problems pertaining to the operation and support of machine shop.

•Program all new parts, cut new jaws if required, design and document all new set up sheets.

•Other duties included: training, process development, implementation of new programs/procedures, etc.

Operations Foreman Kopetz Manufacturing – Feb. 2004- Nov.2005

•Second shift foreman responsible for all operations including fitters, welders, X-ray technicians, machinists, and helpers.

•Verified every machine set up and finished part that was manufactured on my shift.

•Other duties included: Support all levels of management, process development, implementation of new programs/procedures, etc.

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