Steven T. Bryant

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Home Phone: 864-***-**** E-mail: aducd4@r.postjobfree.com

PROFFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Engineering Manager with an extensive background in New Product Introduction, Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering / Sourcing Quality, Mechanical Engineering and Machine Tool design. Experienced in 3D-modeling including CAD/CAM, layout and detailing for all NPI products. Expert level knowledge in all areas of manufacturing and CNC Machining. Strong management capabilities with a proven track record of meeting requirements of design intent, quality, customer schedule and cost objectives. Detail driven with outstanding communication skills and proven success interfacing with senior management, external-internal customers, suppliers and co-workers. Experienced mentoring and team building skills providing a value-added transfer of knowledge supporting growth within diverse workforce environments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NORTON/SAINT-GOBAIN SUPERABRASIVES TR February 2020 - Present

Engineering Manager

Direct group of design engineers in Design for Manufacturing / Production Readiness reviews

Review weekly design completion rate metrics and set priorities for the team on an as needed basis.

Conduct RCA / Kaizen activities to drive our plants COPQ metrics to goals set by senior management

Review and monitor production times, staffing requirements, and formulate costs to provide information for management decisions

Lead the engineering continuous improvement efforts through process optimization, data analysis and the removal of non-value-added work to improve safety, quality, costs and increase throughput

Develop engineering control plans or process control procedures that will ensure production of finished products which meet quality specifications and standards; Supply technical assistance in developing suitable processes for customers or overcoming difficulties in the use of products

Direct the continuing review of the engineering programs and the formulation of new or revised processes to effect improvements, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency on an organization wide basis

NORTON/SAINT-GOBAIN SUPERABRASIVES TR September 2019 - February 2020

Manufacturing Engineer

Direct group of Manufacturing Engineers to develop robust manufacturing processes, write and maintain revision-controlled SOP’s

Conduct Production Readiness reviews with Mfg Engineering Teams, Operations key personnel and quality team

Conduct RCA / Kaizen activities to drive our plants COPQ metrics to goals set by senior management

Facilitate PFMEA / Control plan activities for key customers with goal to leverage across all product lines

Setup SPC tools in Quills utilizing APQP with Gage R&R, MSA, Process Capability Plots and Run Charts to improve quality and performance at our customer

MITSUSHI HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS AMERICA April 2018 – April 2019

Technical Engineering Manager

Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and formulate costs to provide information for management decisions

Lead the engineering continuous improvement efforts through process optimization, data analysis and the removal of non-value-added work to improve safety, quality and costs

Develop engineering control plans or process control procedures that will ensure production of finished products which meet quality specifications and standards; Supply technical assistance in developing suitable processes for customers or overcoming difficulties in the use of products

Direct the continuing review of the engineering programs and the formulation of new or revised processes to effect improvements, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency on an organization wide basis

Work with necessary internal PGS departments to ensure products can be delivered to customer's specifications and direct the development of those specifications

Lead interface for technical customer visits and all customer documentations or reporting to be transmitted

Support Manufacturing by providing technical document support for work and process instructions

Maintain the knowledge base for resolving all manufacturing technical issues

Communicate status updates to TGO engineering and production departments

Establish Manufacturing Engineering priorities and target completion dates for all related projects

Ensure that Engineers perform Component Quality and Nonconformance Dispositions in a timely manner, including justification in sufficient detail to preclude doubts as to intended service

Establish and manage manufacturing development projects for the group including new manufacturing qualifications

Provide weekly status updates to the reporting manager

Contact customers and suppliers when necessary to confer on specific technical and quality problems

ROLLS ROYCE (AEROSPACE) N. AMERICA, INDIANAPOLIS IN. August 2011 – April 2018

NPI Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Purchasing Turbines SCU

Lead cross functional NPI technical teams for development of critical Hot Gas Path Investment Casting, Forging and Machining suppliers

Conduct and validate relevant Supplier Total Evaluation Process (STEP) Assessments and Manufacturing Capability Assessments for new and existing supply chains.

Facilitate PFMEA’s in support of all required component and supply chain development.

Lead RCA and Corrective action reviews for all Process and Product NCR activities.

Facilitate the development and implementation of new manufacturing technologies.

Validate supplier’s method of manufacture and capability, through deployment of the FAIR process as per AS/EN/SJAC 9102 and AS/EN/SJAC 9103

Certified as CARe for full qualification and certification of hardware via PPAP as per APQP

Export Control point of contact (EPoC) within the Business providing advice or for referral of export control related issues to Export Control Specialists.

Carry out inductions and basic awareness training on export control and assist export compliance within the Business.

Assist the Export Control Specialists in ensuring compliance with GP-ER4 (Manage Export Control) and all export control regulatory requirements and assist in putting in place working practices to cover specific Business export compliance requirements.

Assist with the interpretation of export authorizations and ensure that conditions of export authorizations are communicated to appropriate people within the Business and are complied with.

Alstom Thermal Products Chattanooga, TN (Turbines)

Jan 18th, 2010- Aug 2011

SR. NPI MFG/Process Engineer, Group Leader for MFG Engineers

Manage all daily activities of the Mfg Eng Team.

Provided manufacturing engineering support and guidance for all machining processes, equipment and tooling technology in the Rotor Line.

Facilitate complete technical reviews for all Rotor Line projects pre-and post-order acceptance

Review all Methods of Manufacturing / Routings and work instructions and Operation sheets prior to final issue to production department.

Maintain an overall departmental WIP tracking report for all for all rotor line pro-orders.

Provide technical oversight for the CNC programming group for all rotor line machining processes.

Develop and maintain local work instructions through the use of TPB Info web.

Facilitate PFMEA’s in support of all required IPR activities.

Develop all related Rotor line MPP’s as per TMU301.

Lead cross-functional teams for development of complex rotor line fixturing solutions for current and future production orders.

Lead weekly Mfg Engineering department status review meetings.

Conduct post project review meetings to capture Lessons Learned.

Lead RCA and Corrective action reviews for all Process and Product NCR activities.

ROLLS ROYCE (AEROSPACE) NORTH AMERICA, INDIANAPOLIS IN. May 2009 - Jan 2010

Manufacturing Engineer NPI, Purchasing Department

Lead cross-functional technical teams for development of critical Hot Gas Path Investment Casting, Forging and Machining suppliers

Conduct and validate relevant Supplier Total Evaluation Process (STEP) Assessments and Manufacturing Capability Assessments for new and existing supply chains.

Facilitate PFMEA’s in support of all required component and supply chain development.

Lead RCA and Corrective action reviews for all Process and Product NCR activities.

Facilitate the development and implementation of new manufacturing technologies.

Validate supplier’s method of manufacture and capability, through deployment of the FAIR process as per AS/EN/SJAC 9102 and AS/EN/SJAC 9103

Certified as CARe for full qualification and certification of hardware via PPAP as per APQP

ROLLS ROYCE (AEROSPACE) NORTH AMERICA, INDIANAPOLIS IN.

Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Specialist, AE Turbine Disc Mar. 19th, 2007 – May 1st 2009

Provided manufacturing engineering support and guidance for the introduction of processes, equipment and tooling technology into mfg.

Developed and maintained the MFG routing, bill of materials, tool standards and process updates and engineering changes.

Developed, verified and maintained CNC part programs for all types of CNC equipment utilized in the department taking into consideration machining parameters, cutter selections optimizing tool life and productivity while ensuring the design intent and component quality is achieved.

Managed the cost, schedule and technical performance while delivering of benefits of projects from inception through completion to lead the implementation into manufacturing.

Mentored and trained other engineers and or team members using a lead by example approach.

Developed and facilitated a continuous improvement feed-back loop of best practices and bench marking via team resources to accomplish department objects and goals.

Performed and lead cross-functional teams through RCA and Corrective Action Plans to rectify customer complaints or non-conformances.

LEISTRITZ, ADVANCED TURBINE COMPONENTS, WINSTON-SALEM, NC

SR. Manufacturing Engineer/ Designer Dec. 4th, 2006- Mar. 16th, 2007

Designed complex Gas Turbine airfoils forging dies and related mfg. tooling and hardware for the Aerospace and power generation industries.

Lead cross-functional CAD/CAM modeling, programming and tool-path verification activities utilizing Teamcenter Engineering collaborative tools on the UG NX3 platform from concept through completion of customer deliverables.

GE ENERGY. GAS TURBINES DIVISION, Greenville SC 1999 – August 2006

Advanced Product Process Engineer. (AME / SQE). New Product Introduction MFG department.

9/02 – 8/06

Provided detailed developmental MFG producibility input to Gas Turbine NPI Compressor and Hot Gas Path Technology Stator case structures engineering teams starting at concept review through production release using Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma tools.

Provided technical MFG leadership support to the Global Supply Chain sourcing team for large complex Stator Case Sand Castings, Investment Castings, Forgings and Fabrications in a broad range of materials and alloy compositions.

Led redesign team DFSS initiatives on multiple simultaneous programs culminating in winning the Direct Material Productivity, (DMP), April Project of the month for all GE Energy for the LMS 100 Scrolls and Transition Pieces whereby saving 3.5 million dollars /year.

Developed detailed stator case component repair techniques utilizing RCA / Corrective Action plans, FMEA, QFD score cards and various Six Sigma analysis tools. The output from these activities and documented Best Practices provided detailed quality and process plans on various large complex components avoiding scrap, potential liquidated damages and or loss of revenue to the business.

Provided engineering disposition on any non-conforming hardware utilizing GE’s web based NCN/E-SDR systems. These systems integrate RCA/Correct action, rework - repair plans and Vendor bill back as needed.

Conducted make–vs.-buy Risk Evaluations, report to senior management recommendations regarding all aspects of required investments or expenses, budget management and program schedule needs.

Developed and implemented Controlled Processes and Documented Procedures to guarantee conformance to ISO: 9001 and the GE QMS requirement.

Managed North American and International suppliers from the initial technical detailed design review, RFQ to issuance of purchase orders through hardware FPQ/PLQ qualification process completion utilizing GE’s Supplier Management System, COPICS (MRP system), E-BOM, and

drawing specification data bases.

Note: This Global Supply Chain responsibility of 25-50 suppliers ranged from 10-15 million dollars per year on assigned hardware.

Led Toshiba Power Systems, (GE Energy Partner) engineers in fulfillment of their contractual supply scope on critical 9H TEPCO and 7H CALPINE, Steam Cooled Gas Turbine hardware meeting all Quality and schedule deliverables. Combined project worth of over 2 billion dollars over 3 years.

Manufacturing Engineer. GE Gas Turbines, Greenville, SC Rotors Machining center of excellence

08/99 – 09/02

Established comprehensive machine specifications for Hydrostatic, Simultaneous Live articulating Multi spindle 5 Axis machining systems. Including Renishaw automated tool / work-piece probing. Led the review of potential OEM suppliers with Global Sourcing team, assess total capability and make final recommendations to senior management for new Rotary turn, Bore and grinding systems.

Designed detailed Turn Key, Lean Manufacturing Cell workstation layouts in CAD for all new, Rotors Machining, Turbine Wheel Grinding System cells. This includes foundation design, auxiliary equipment, tooling calibration equipment and fixture and tool Kanban systems.

Designed and developed special precision automated work holding fixtures, Lift fixtures and custom cutting tools in support assigned rotors machining equipment.

Developed and implemented an improved Turbine Wheel bolt hole-boring process through use of Value Stream Mapping, Process Flow Mapping and Kaizen workouts eliminating over 25 hours of cycle per Turbine Wheel set. Annual savings of 360K.

Developed detailed Part, Fixture, Tooling setup, Machining / Process Methods and CNC Programming routines utilizing Unigraphics 3D models, Auto Cad, Vericut simulation and Simlink software. All required workstation documents were uploaded and maintained in MES system in accordance with ISO: 9001 and GE QMS requirements.

Led the design and development of integrated Conversational Screen, CNC program software used in the background by the machine tool builder and the front-end CNC operators.

Developed and maintained detailed workstation operation and Maintenance Department training requirements.

Provided key input as team leader for featured cover article on “Lean MFG Process Design”, in the Manufacturing Engineering, October 2003 issue. “Multitasking grinders boost Turbine wheel outputs”

Demonstrated Cell-Leaders skills as acting manager for Rotors Machining Manufacturing Engineering / Process Control department. This department included 16 MFG Engineers, 8 Cad Cam programmers and 1 office assistant providing technical support to over 300 production personnel.

Provided engineering support to the maintenance department by leading the troubleshooting, repair and calibration activities on complex multi axis CNC machine tools and supporting equipment.

HUSKY INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEMS. LARGE TONNAGE DIV, Pittsfield, MA

Assembly Team leader, all trades

05/99 – 08/99 (NOTE: Plant closure announced in July 1999) anticipated final closure Sept 30, 1999

Directed all trades (200-man workforce) through final assembly and test on 500 ton – 4000-ton advanced multi-color injection molding machine tools including all peripheral equipment

Managed 4 MRP, 4 Stockroom and 10 Shipping personnel.

Prepared line of balance, throughput and productivity plans.

MTR RAVENSBURG; RTM TURBINE PARTS Division Rochester, NY. 1991 - 1999

General Manager of RTM Turbine parts division.

01/98 – 05/99

Established detailed business plans including market research, funds flow, Plant renovations and equipment purchases for large precision CNC machine tools used to manufacture Turbine Class components.

Managed manufacturing engineers, CNC programmers, Production supervisor, material handling/shipping department personnel, quality assurance personnel and production employees.

Developed monthly direct and indirect material requisition programs. Including plant and equipment maintenance schedules.

Managed all personnel resource needs, established Job classification requirements and training program needs for all departments.

Facilitated monthly safety meetings and operational goal reviews.

Manufacturing / Sales Engineer. MTR RAVENSBURG, RTM Turbine parts Inc.

09/96 – 01/98

Responsible for all contract machining sales and estimating for both companies. Worked directly with OEM customer engineers to design and develop large prototype Gas/Steam turbine components and large industrial/capital equipment manufacturers. Major customers include GE, Siemens/Westinghouse, Turbodyne, Dresser Rand and Solar.

Reviewed all engineered products for cost of manufacturing, provided detailed production schedules and budget planning to senior management.

Led engineering activity to develop special tooling, fixtures and processes for large, close tolerance work-piece configurations of exotic materials.

Machine Shop Forman. MTR RAVENSBURG

04/91 – 09/96

Managed manufacturing engineers, CNC programmers, production supervisor, material handling personnel, quality assurance personnel and 25 production employees

Responsible for all in house manufacturing, scheduling and job estimating.

Researched purchased and implemented the Master Cam cad / cam system currently being used by Machine Tool Research and RTM Turbine parts Inc.

Organized and led all CNC programming, setup and operation of CNC Vertical Machining Centers, CNC Horizontal Boring Mills and CNC Lathes.

Supervised several large machine tool installations and startups. Researched, purchased and organized the tool packages for all machines.

Organized and implemented a N.Y.S. accredited Apprentice Program. Directed all required training for machine shop personnel.

FINGER LAKES HOMES AND LANDSCAPES, INC. / NEW ENGLAND LOG HOMES OF THE FINGER LAKES, (Affiliated Companies) Walworth, New York.

President / Owner. 09/87 - 04/91

As President and Owner, I was responsible for all sales, finance and construction management of custom-built homes throughout the Upstate New York area.

ROGERS ASSOCIATES TOOL & DIE, Rochester New York.

Mechanical Engineer

06/83 - 09/87

Starting position of Lead Toolmaker, promoted to Mechanical Engineer of large complex, special machine tools.

Designed and built machines incorporating advanced automated pneumatic, hydraulic, electro mechanical system integration with part handling robotics, conveyor systems and programmable workstations. These machine tools include Inline Transfer and Dial Machines for the automotive

Industry, Header Stacker / Clinch Machines for Harrison Radiator and various Assembly and Test Machinery for AC Delco, Rochester Products, Xerox corp. and Eastman Kodak.

Led the post design and build activities including debug, test, customer run-off, final acceptance, installation and training of customer personnel.

FARREL ROCHESTER DIVISION OF USM CORPORATION, Rochester New York.

CNC Machine Tool Technician/CNC Machinist

1977 to 1983

Starting position of CNC Machinist and promoted to CNC Machine Tool Technician. Completed an 8000-hour N.Y.S. Journeyman Machinist Program. As Technician, I led the assembly and setup of large CNC Machine Tools through test, including customer acceptance runoff, field setup and training of customer personnel.

Education

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

DEGREE IN PROCESS

B.S: Applied Arts and Science. Multi Discipline

Structural Design: Mechanical Technology: Manufacturing Management Technology

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.

Industrial Technology / Mechanical option

Program related to NYS apprenticeship

N.Y.S. Accredited Journeyman Machinist 8000-Hour Program

Farrell Company Rochester and Related studies at RIT. Rochester, NY

Peripheral Certifications and training

PPAP CARe / APQP Rolls Royce Aerospace

FAIR Delegation, Global authorization Rolls Royce Aerospace

Global SQE training certified: GE Energy.

Six Sigma: Green Belt certification: GE Energy

ISO 9001 internal auditor training: GE Energy

Microsoft Project: GE Energy / Greenville Tech

ANSI Y 14.5, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

PFMEA / Control Plan / Dimensional Characteristic Matrix

Value Stream Mapping

Unigraphics version 16,18 and NX2,3.8 and 10

Catia V5

Vericut 6.0

Auto Cad R12, R14 and 2002

Master Cam: 3D CAD/CAM version 4, 6 Mill/Turn system operation.

Siemens, Fanuc, Allen-Bradley, and Giddings & Lewis CNC controls Programming.

Renishaw, ML 10, Laser Interferometer Calibration Equipment.

Hamar Laser alignment equipment

Faro Laser Tracker and Arm scanning equipment

K&E optical alignment equipment and various other types of electronic leveling equipment.

Office Software Applications

Word, Project, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, Oracle, SAP, CAPP and Various web based E-NCN/E-SDR, MRP, E-BOM, Appropriation Request/ AP System and incidental management tools.

Professional references available upon request.

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