BRIAN D. BAUMAN

***** ***** **** 573-***-****

Ste. Genevieve, MO. 63670 acvtj9@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER PROFILE

Results-driven, hands-on engineer and manager with over twenty years of experience and a track record of success in regard to consistent achievement in product development, production and project results. Core competencies include the following:

CNC Programing

Manufacturing Engineering

Tool, Die & Fixture Design

KAIZEN/Lean Facilitator

Capital Justification

Fabrication Wood/Metal/Plastic/Glass

ISO Trained/Familiarity

Sales /Application

Safety Program Implementation

Quality Assurance

Training & Mentoring

Prototyping /Testing

Project Management

Precision Meas./Inspection

Maintenance (CMMS)

AutoCAD & Microsoft

Product Development

Fluid Power Systems

Robot Programing

Laser & Nesting

BOM’s Routings

EXPERIENCE

Wainwright Industries, Inc. – Wentzville & Fenton, MO February 2015 – Present

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

Assess, Design, Procure and Implement process and equipment improvements including facility maintenance for large Warehouse/Logistics Company supporting major automotive manufacturer.

Plant layout design, material handling, and maintenance project management.

WMS updates and maintenance.

Equipment recommendation, justification and implementations.

CMMS implementation and system management.

Eric Scott Custom Products – Ste. Genevieve, MO July 2013 – October 2014

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Product and Manufacturing Engineering responsibilities processing product sample from pattern design department through working drawings, routings, preproduction, process layout and final production phases. Full responsibility for manufacturing processes, tooling & equipment, plant layout and facility management. Supervisor of two manufacturing engineers, a plant engineer and process engineer including three additional non-direct reports.

Implemented Harley-Davidson lean cell layout to meet OEM production requirements.

Implemented Fine Leather Goods process layout improving capacity.

Improved preproduction process decreasing time to market.

Developed new jigs & fixture methods improving accuracy and assembly speed.

Drake Corporation – Imperial, MO January 2011 – June 2013

CUSTOM TOOL DESIGN/APPLICATION & SALES

Work in coordination with field sales personnel and directly with customer’s application, recommending and selling custom carbide rotary cutting tools including insert and brazed tools. Documented tool design, price strategies and quotations, closed sales and forwarded design criteria to design engineers.

Fulfill Sales Route requirements, cold call and secure new and maintain existing customers.

Implemented new quotation process documentation price spreadsheet.

Researched, secured new CAD and CAM software vendor quotations, demonstrations and procurement of said software.

Prevented loss of major customer through on-site trouble shooting of tooling requirement, including customer relations improvement, resulting in additional major tooling purchase.

BRIAN D. BAUMAN

13289 Watts Road 573-***-****

Ste. Genevieve, MO. 63670 acvtj9@r.postjobfree.com

BiltBest Windows and Doors – Ste. Genevieve, MO (November 2006- November 2010)

PLANT MANAGER June 2010-November 2010 (Plant Shut Down)

Managing plant supervisors, seventy plus union shop employees and office production support personnel, Key decision maker for material budgeting, production priorities, plant scheduling, quality, safety, product and personnel development.

Worked collectively with management team to move and integrate acquired, high-end, entry door company from Houston TX to the Ste. Genevieve MO facility.

Designed and revised plant layout and material flow process to accommodate acquired entry Door Company reducing overhead cost by $60,000 per month.

Negotiated union and non-union work training issues allowing non-union entry door workers to train union associates, resulting in non-disruption of service to major Lowe’s and Home Depot customers, through introduction of entry door line.

ENGINEERING MANAGER April 2008-May2010

Supervised engineer, engineering technician, machinist and maintenance personnel. Instrumental team leader of Safety Program. Managed all product lines, improvements, development and testing.

Reduced OSHA recordable incident rate from 14 to four by introducing new safety program, resulting in reduced workers compensation and insurance rates.

Managed development and introduction of Impact product line through utilization of common components saving development and tooling costs, while adding 2% sales volume.

Negotiated vendor charges and changed suppliers resulting in significant materials cost savings. Promoted to Plant Manager.

PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER November 2006-April 2008

Designed and developed in-swing patio door product in multiple configurations with complimentary transom and sidelight options. Implemented radius and specialty unit design and manufacturing processes. Implemented numerous product design improvements. Designed and brought into production new “Pro-Clad” casement window. Promoted to Engineering Manager.

In-swing door product increased door sales by 5%.

Improved Casement window frame and sash design reducing field service costs.

Radius and specialty in-house production increased profit margin 8%.

National Cart Company – St. Charles, MO May 2004-Oct 2006

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Developed manufacturing process and design enhancements for a new steel stocking cart used in Wal-Mart Stores. Designed and built all welding fixtures. Developed floor process layout and supervised pre-production run. Worked with Chinese manufacturer in procurement of finished welded assemblies. Liaison to Wal-Mart store fixture buying manager.

Design enhancements for stock cart improved manufacture efficiencies while improving cart function.

Process/Plant Layout

Design modifications for improved manufacturing efficiencies

BRIAN D. BAUMAN

13289 Watts Road 573-***-****

Ste. Genevieve, MO. 63670 acvtj9@r.postjobfree.com

Little Tikes Commercial Play Systems – Farmington, MO September 1997-April 2004

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Work closely with Product Engineering to insure ease of manufacture, while maintaining product features and enhancements. Manager of mold maintenance and project engineering departments. Responsible for maintaining over 250 large cast aluminum molds, utilizing CMMS. Supervised and managed fourteen personnel. Lead Engineer over primary metal fabrication department. Justified and procured over one million dollars worth of new equipment including a CNC Laser and automated conveyor system. Responsible for CNC programming and tooling. Robot Programming. KAIZEN lean facilitator. SAP work center and routing responsibility. Soft goods manufacturing and flat pattern development.

Improved productivity 7% with automated conveyor installation.

Facilitation of KAIZEN events.

Reduced down time 50% with improved preventive mold maintenance program.

Led entire manufacturing engineering team in major successful project implementations.

EDUCATION

Associates Degree, Mineral Area College, Park Hills, MO

Southeast Missouri State University, Pre-Engineering/Industrial Technology

Central Methodist College, Park Hills, MO, Business Management

Valle Catholic High School

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