Engineer Manager
Resume:
DENNIS MEEKS
E-mail: ********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
An experienced, motivated, hands-on, self-directed certified manufacturing engineer and management
professional with over 25 years of experience with; plant management; maintenance management; program
management; product, process & tooling management; supplier management & development; quality
management; customer management; ISO 9001 certification; manufacturing supervision; production
scheduling; purchasing; tooling & product design; lean implementation; process engineer; tool & die maker;
problem solving; plant engineering; maintenance and team-building; Ford 8D; Toyota A3; FMEA; DFMEA;
PFMEA; SolidWorks; Pro/E; CAM Software.
Professional Experience
MRO Site Manager (02/2012 - Present)
Commercial HVAC Manufacturing Company
Manage the daily activities for all MRO items of a manufacturing company while providing over 10% in
documented cost savings. Duties include training, managing & coaching staff; identifying areas for savings
through process improvements; implementing innovation projects and technology improvements;
standardizing and sourcing inventory; managing supplier relationships; managing inventory forecasts;
identifying obsolete and eliminating excess inventory by utilizing Toyota A3 processes.
Manager – (06/2005 – 02/2012)
General Manufacturing Company
Provided designs and built molds, dies; jigs; gages; fixtures and prototype equipment using SolidWorks and
CAM software. Provided Customers with designs and prototype development services to supplement their
staff. Operated a machine shop utilizing CNC equipment to provide tooling; spare parts and replacement
components.
Quality Assurance Manager (06/2000 – 06/2005)
Tier-1 Vehicle Lighting Systems Manufacturer
Developed the quality management system and achieved registration to ISO 9001:2000 in November 2004.
Provided customer and supplier support and for new and existing products. Designed & implemented
fixtures, tooling and special machines for stampings and injection molded components using SolidWorks
CAD software. Developed and implemented lean manufacturing processes to improve existing
manufacturing processes through the introduction of cellular workstation concepts, automation and training.
Improved profit margins through implementation of an outsourcing plan utilizing offshore manufacturing
facilities.
Process Tooling Engineer (04/1999 – 06/2000)
Tier-1 Vehicle Thermal Systems Manufacturer
Completed process improvements and implemented lean manufacturing processes for an 18-press stamping
department. Managed all aspects of the stamping department including PPAP submissions; maintenance
activities; control plans; DFMEA; PFMEA and QS9000 compliance. Managed all of the engineering
activities of the department including development of lean manufacturing processes and tool development
transfer presses.
Product & Tooling Engineer (08/1998 – 04/1999)
Medical Cart Manufacturer
Designed thermoplastic injection molds and new products for the medical cart industry using Pro/E
CAD/CAM software. Managed daily activities of machinist and mold builders; maintained and developed
customer contacts. Designed, built and improved jigs, fixtures and assembly processes used in assembly of
mobile medication carts.
Aluminum Die Cast Manager (10/1994 – 12/1996)
Tier-1 Vehicle Brake Systems Manufacturer
Established and managed the yearly business plans including safety, quality, capitol investments, expense
budgets and manpower requirements. Managed the production planning; tooling and scheduling for four
distinct product lines and supervised all department maintenance activities. Improved product quality
standards for 99.5% pass rate utilizing control plans, checksheets and other basic quality tools. Managed the
casting department consisting of four Supervisors, 75 production associates, 18 machinist and five staff
engineers. Managed and directed the installation of two new product lines. Developed and managed the
corporate technology transfer program for international training assignments in Japan. Managed and
developed the in-house training program for skilled trades.
Plant Engineer (05/1992 – 10/1994)
Tier-1 Vehicle Stamping Company
Developed and implemented improved production methods for plant and equipment layout; production flows;
tooling and new production equipment for the stamping facility utilizing 8D processes. The stamping facility
included both fineblank and conventional stamping operations. Managed the process engineering, building
and mechanical maintenance and tool room departments. Programming and troubleshooting PLC as well as
machine downtime problems. Developed and designed all equipment used in cellular assembly of products.
Managed the program for maintaining Ford Q1certification and member a of QS9001 implementation team.
Implemented new MRP II program to replace outdated inventory control software. Managed and
implemented the press upgrade program for safety and productivity improvements.
Maintenance Engineer Manager (01/1991 – 05/1992)
Tier-1 Aluminum Automobile Wheel Manufacturer
Managed installation of all new equipment. Reduced production downtime by 50% within 1 year through
development of 5S & Predictive Maintenance training. Managed department budgets for capitol expenditures
exceeding $5 million annually. Managed all plant engineering staff and maintenance associates including
PLC troubleshooting. Trained production associates in TPM and quality circle activities. A member of the
quality management team.
Principal (10/1988 – 01/1991)
Consultant
Assessed the needs of and scope for implementation of improvement items at client companies. Provide
designs for thermoplastic, thermoset and rubber molds; stamping, blanking, and form dies, and special tooling
for clients. Designed and developed specifications for assembly equipment. Designed and developed
specifications for new equipment, jigs, fixtures and transfer systems for clients. Provided CAD/CAM
training to customers using AutoCAD and other programs.
Manufacturing Manager (01/1979 – 10/1988; 12/1996 – 08/1998)
General Manufacturing Company
Manage the daily plant management duties of a contract machine shop/manufacturing facility. Increased
sales by more than 20% by increasing the capabilities for special tooling design and manufacturing expertise.
Increased net profit during the same period by decreasing excessive overtime expenses, controlling the
supplier network and training the design staff in advanced design techniques. Other activities include
managing the accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll activities; supervising ten machinist,
toolmakers and mold makers; maintaining and developing the customer base and managing the suppliers’
network. Managed and performed design activities for tooling and fixtures built in-house using AutoCAD;
SolidWorks and CAM software. Developed quotations; designed thermoplastic; rubber and thermoset molds;
dies; jigs; fixtures and assembly equipment. Completed the Tool & Die apprenticeship curriculum at the
University of Kentucky.
Education/Certification
Certified Manufacturing Engineer
Certification No. 0985317
Manufacturing Engineering Certification Institute
Central Kentucky Technical College
Journeyman Tool & Die Maker
Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Mechanical Engineering
Lexington, KY
Professional & Personal Affiliations
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
National Eagle Scout Association – Life Member
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