QUALIFICATIONS

Solutions oriented engineer seeking a new opportunity to lead and develop corporate growth and profitability in a positive team environment.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 6-Sigma Green Belt Verified (Examples: Throughput speed up station, Product Fit-in-Finish)

• Systems Engineer (Tooling & Process continuous improvement analysis, work load analysis and redistribution)

• Robotics & Welding Certification Experience

• Experienced in Plant Startups (Lean Manufacturing, tooling standards, time studies, line balancing)

• Product Development, Testing & Launch (Body Air Leakage Testing to improve Design & Process improvement)

• Manufacturing & Production Operations (Throughput Analysis & Improvement Solutions)

• Works Effectively with Customers, Suppliers & Management (Manufacturing / Project Engineer)

• Lean Manufacturing (Material Planning & Logistics, Ergonomic Evaluations, Material Distribution Analysis)

• High-profile Project Management (OSHA, Capability studies, Quality improvement and Six Sigma projects)

• Ergonomic Studies & Plant Floor Layout (Design of Part Racks, redesign of snap in part to reduce install force)

• Visual Aids (Developed & implemented Critical to Quality Visual Aids)

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

EFI Corporation, Ypsilanti, Michigan 2010 – Present

Manufacturing Engineer, Jetrion Printer Manufacturing Division

Main responsibilities are to design, implement, monitor and maintain manufacturing processes and ensure assembly, manufacturing, and shipping are done on time, cost effective and with a high standard of quality.

Supervising a small manufacturing team in a low volume high tech environment

Implementing lean tools of manufacturing such as 5s, visual factory, standardized work, and continuous improvement

Preparing manufacturing documentation such as Process Sheets, Critical to Quality (CTQ) documents

Working with engineering and other departments on new product development and various projects

Managing production flow using work orders and handling all non-inventory equipment purchases (SAP)

Provide technical expertise and support (quality improvements, lessons learned, process improvement)

Cross training current staff to ensure mobility and back up of resources and ensuring safety, environmental and design standards are meeting all set requirements

Jarden Corporation, Birmingham, Alabama 2009 – 2010

Manufacturing Engineer, Home Goods Division

Lead Manufacturing engineer supporting five production plants across the United States and Canada.

Responsible for the design, procurement, layout and installation of tools and equipment both mechanical and electrical to improve process flow and increase production output.

Perform engineering tasks that optimize processing capabilities of the facility through process development and verification, utilizing engineering methods and techniques.

Analyze process flow, developing performance enhancements, implementing cost effective design and monitoring production results.

Identify problems in environmental, electrical, mechanical, production, safety (OSHA), tooling and quality control areas and provide appropriate solutions for them.

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan 2001 – 2009

Manufacturing Engineer, Vehicle Operations

Additional Positions Held:

Ford College Graduate (FCG) – 3-Year Rotational Program

Production Systems

New Model Product Development Center – Thunderbird Program Management Team

Lincoln Electrical & Electronics Systems Engineer

Paint Engineer at Wixom Assembly – Body Air Leakage Testing Team

Material Flow & Process Analysis Engineer – St. Thomas Assembly Plant

Production Supervisor – Michigan Truck Plant (supervised 30 UAW Hourly / Skill Trades)

Body Closures Manufacturing Engineer – Dearborn Truck Plant

Manufacturing Business Office (MBO) Analysis – Investment Efficiency Studies

Production Line Worker Assignment (Trim Line Hourly Worker) – Michigan Truck Plant

EDUCATION

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan

Master of Business Administration, College of Management, 2004

Master of Science in Industrial Operations, College of Management, 2003

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, 2001

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2011 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX Vehicle Launch, Oakville, Canada

Completed Digital Pre-Assembly Analysis (DPA) using only 50% of allotted budget.

Worked with Product Development team to redesign parts from being welded to a snap on part generating a tooling cost savings of $1.3 million and a reduction of 4 production line workers.

Analyzed up front body shop throughput downtime contributors that develop areas of

opportunity for the 2011 launch.

2009 Lincoln MKS Vehicle Launch, Chicago, Illinois

Achieved weld effectiveness of 99.3% with a goal of 95%.

Exceeded wind noise targets. Improvements in robotic sealer applications & snap in baffle designs

Managed $1 Million in savings for launch in turn funding the 2010 launch team project by reducing sealer tape applications and improving sealer quality.

Managed body side budget resulting in $600,000 savings.

Lead the team of plant UAW Electricians to rework and improve wheelhouse sealer paths.

Developed, managed and delivered critical quality visual aids which contributed in

25% improvement under target.

Created safe environment with zero injuries on D385 program.

Completed Six Sigma Green Belt Project.

Lead labor optimization team by reworking manufacturing floor layouts & job functions, in turn eliminating the need for 6 production line workers.

Developed / Managed / Implemented entire Body Shop Process Visual Aids which detailed Critical to Quality areas of the product and process.

2006 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MKZ Launch, Hermosillo, Mexico

Most successful initial quality launch in Ford Motor Company’s history.

Analyzed & Implemented a “speed up” station to maximum production throughput in the Body Shop.

Project lead on roof load station to improve operator ergonomics and station layout optimization. The project’s lessons learned were reported to the Corporate Standards Group to be implemented in future programs.

TRAINING & TECHNOLOGY

6-Sigma, Greenbelt Verified Statement of Work Process

FMEA OSHA

Manufacturing Reliability Energy Control & Power Lockout (ECPL)

Systems Engineering Sustainability Awareness Training

HIPAA Privacy and Security Course Plant Safety Training Program

Supplier Confidentiality TeamCenter & AGILE (CAD)

Factory Information System (FIS) Visio, Team Center/Vismockup (C3P)

Time & Motion Studies QLS (Quality Leadership System)

GSPAS for Process Writing SAP

Microsoft Office Suite & Project

AWARDS

2006 Ford Motor Company's Recognition Awards Program, Fusion/Milan/MKZ Program

Ford Motor Company 16-hour Community Service Participant, 2001 – 2009

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