Gordon L. Kegley

Dayton, Ohio ***** 937-***-**** aduhkq@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

A Versatile and accomplished manufacturing engineering professional with a proven track record of cost reductions and process improvements and problem solving. More than 20 years of experience in CNC and conventional machining and a history of Problem Solving. Team Player, Excellent Interpersonal Skills and the ability to work well and effectively in union and non-union environments.

Skills

Extensive background in Tooling, Machining and Manufacturing.

High and Low Volume, CNC Machining,

FANUC, Okuma Controls and Mazatrol

Experienced Maintenance Planner

Proficient in Auto Cad, WORD, EXCE, MS Project

SPC (Statistical Process Control)

Dale Carnegie Graduate November 2011.

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

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Journeyman Toolmaker and CNC Machinist

12 plus years supervisory experience managing multiple shifts and departments.

ISO-9000 & QS-9000

GD&T

Team Oriented Problem Solving

PPAP experience

Work History

Lead Engineer, 01/2022 - 08/2022

Collins Aerospace

Supported SVS Brake machining

Completed Re-Lay of SVS Brake Machining and process mapping the brake segment machining process to select the process to be used going forward.

CNC Machining Engineer, 10/2019 - 12/2020

Tenneco

Programming of Mazak Hyper Quadrex Twin Spindle Turning Centers

Reduced programming turn-around from 3 days (Outside vendor) and $3,000.00 per program to 3 hours

Reduced outside vendor program cycle time by 15 to 42 seconds including Load and Unload Time

Trained Techs and Operators on Three Shifts

Supervisor, 06/2012 - 05/2019

DMAX-Ltd

Responsible for Safety, Scrap Reduction, IPPM, Leading Red folder and Red X Teams, Uptime Improvement, 5S Improvement, BIQ 3 Implementation, Standardized Work, Weekly Kaizen Meeting, Production Reporting, Maintenance Work Order Entry, Leading Cross Functional Problem-Solving Teams, PMP Development, Team Member Involvement, Employee Recognition, Attendance and Disciplinary Actions as according to contractual agreement

Launch Team Machining Lead for the MY2107 Engine Launch from 3/, /2016.Responsible for overseeing Machine Readiness from the Production perspective from the MY2017 Engine Launch

Department recognized by GM Launch Team in March-2013 as the No

1 Machining Head Line in General Motors.

Senior Process Engineer, 08/2011 - 06/2012

Linamar Corporation

Responsibilities for the Toyota Camry Main Bearing Cap Production Line, Chrysler Automatic Transmission Shaft Line,

Eliminated the two top causes of scrap on the Toyota Main Bearing Cap Line, and reduced broken tooling costs by over $250,000

Reduce Makino Machining Process time from 342 seconds to 305 seconds across each of 8 Makino A71 Machining Centers in the Production Line

Improved Tool Life on the Tunnel broach Process from 22,000 parts to 60,000parts

Reduced Tunnel Broach Tool Change time from 4hours to 1 hour, with the tools and procedures in place to reduce the process to 45 minutes within the next month

Supervisor, 03/2001 - 06/2012

Head Machining Department

Department recognized by GM Launch Team in March-2013 as the No

1 Machining Head Line in General Motors

Successfully lead Problem Solving Activity resulting in a 33% reduction in Low Press Faults.

Maintenance Planner, 08/2008 - 08/2011

Formica Corporation

Schedule & Chair Outage Planning Meetings with Operations, Process Engineering Facilities Engineering and Maintenance to determine Outage Priorities, Objectives and Time Line

Responsible for direct supervision of bargaining unit skilled trades employees and the direction of outside contractors on large scale outages

Successfully managed PM Program from 2-2009 through 9-2011 increasing on time completion from 62% to 95% across all shifts

Mfg. Engineer, 07/2007 - 02/2008

General Products

Responsible for Robotically Integrated CNC Machining Cell producing Ford E-Axles for 3/4 ton Ford Econoline Vans

Programming of Mazak Machining Centers

Identified and scheduled training for Production and Maintenance Associates

Track Perishable and Durable Tooling usage and Maintain profitability under budget guidelines

Reduced E-Axle Line Perishable and Durable Tooling Costs by $16,700 per month from, bringing Tooling Cost per part under budget

Maint. / Mfg. Engineer, 07/2003 - 07/2007

Delphi Thermal

Manage down equipment priorities and Skilled Trades Resources.

Provide direct support to Production and Maintenance Personnel

Work directly with skilled trades in trouble-shooting down equipment and process / quality issues

Sent to Mexico and successfully diagnosed and corrected issues with down equipment

Wrote Procedures for “Machine Recovery” and “Machine Set-Up'

Sent to Hungary Project for Delphi Global Engineering Group

Worked with the Hungary Plant Technicians on key pieces of equipment

Education

Sinclair College Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering

Journeyman Tool Maker (State Recognized Apprenticeship) Journeyman CNC Machinist, Professional Supervisor Series: Conflict Resolution, Performance Appraisals, Interviewing, Sexual Harassment, Fair & Effective Discipline.

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