PHIL SMART
***** ****** ( St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 586-***-****
****@***.***
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
To secure a position which I will apply my extensive experience, teamwork
ability, professionalism, and excellent customer service skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. 18 years in successful project management. 37 years total in
design.
. Solid skills in new car and truck launch programs, estimating &
proposal.
. Solid skills in new equipment and assembly procedures, plant
level.
. Solid skills in processing, proposal, estimating, quotes and
negotiations.
. Solid skills in mechanical designs, engineering, layout, detail,
and check, along with Bill of Material (BOM) Releases.
. Solid skills in tooling procurement and purchasing per customer
specifications.
. Articulate in proposal kick-off meetings / Design pass off
review
. Thorough knowledge of ISO 9000 & TE certifications.
. Thorough knowledge of automotive and non-automotive part
production process. Off line sub assembly processing / Tooling /
Parts feeding
. Ergonomics / Ergonomic functions / Related tooling, processing.
. Interactive with pilot plant personal at the assembly plant
level.
. Plant preparation / Pilot tooling / Production tooling / Tooling
prove out / Follow-up / Tooling Procurement / Purchasing / Cost
optimization / Estimating
. Design for Manufacturing (DFM) / Design for Assembly (DFA)
(Classes from G.M.) New car launch operations / Training /
Manuals / Placard information.
. Thorough knowledge of tool installation, trouble shooting, and
repair.
. Liaison work between Customer, Engineering facility and
Manufacturing.
. Travel is no problem.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
RLE International, Madison Heights, Michigan April 2006 -
November 2012
Project Engineer / Staff Recruiter / Staffing Agent
Responsibilities include, new equipment processes, new tooling, and new
plant process. Liaison between RLE and DaimlerChrysler Engineering. Cost
studies for Greenfield sites. Design and check. Data and Document control.
Product development and personally built a wood seating buck for General
Motors. (Concept vehicle design). My current position is recruiting for
RLE International. Successful placement of candidates, such as designers,
engineers and manufacturing personal into major firms throughout Michigan
and Ohio.
Oxbow Machine Products, Livonia, Michigan May 2004
- August 2005
Project Engineer
Responsibilities include tooling follow up, Liaison between Engineering,
Manufacturing and the customer, trouble shooting tooling problems,
suggesting various new ways of build, new tooling styles, product changes,
special applications of tooling, special build suggestions, man power
reduction and quality improvements.
T B L Fabrication, Fraser, Michigan
2003 (Oct., Nov., Dec)
Sales & Estimating
Responsibilities include sales and service, Estimating, Project Management,
follow-up, customer satisfaction, purchasing, new client introductions.
PHIL SMART
24709 Culver ( St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 586-***-****
****@***.***
Comau Pico, Wixom, Michigan
May 2002 - June 2003 Processing, Proposal & Estimating
Responsible for process of new equipment, kits, and tool
refurbishments. Several glass cell decking application. Attend line up
meetings, which may include over night stays at customers facilities. Some
other duties included travel to Oakville Assembly in Canada for trouble
shooting and inspection of previously installed equipment. Tooling
procurement, estimating & proposal.
Mechanical Engineering Design / Follow up / Installation Supervision
Responsible for the installation of windshield decking systems at St.
Thomas and Ohio Truck Assembly Plants. Assisted in tooling for the rear
axle. Suggestions and consulting for ergonomic functions and applications.
Sanyo Machine America, Rochester Hills, Michigan May 1996 -
January 2002 Project Manager
Responsible for process, design, build and installation of decking
equipment for Ford Motor Company, Oakville Assembly Plant; responsible for
the process, design, building and installation of the decking cell for
Chrysler Corporation, Bramalea Plant, provided service, trouble-shooting,
and repair. Tooling procurement. Liaison between Sanyo engineering and
customer build site.
Mechanical Engineering Estimator (Proposal & Line Process)
Responsible for process and plant layout, proposal, budget, engineering
line-up, and kick-off meetings; negotiated quotes and budgets, Bill of
Material (BOM) releases to Engineering and from Engineering to
Manufacturing. Some equipment includes automatic decking systems,
moonbuggy style systems, front and rear cradle assembly, engine pallet
assemblies and interior trim equipment.
Efficient Engineering, Troy, Michigan
March 1985 - April 1996 Designer/Design Leader
Liaison for Efficient Engineering and listed plants. Responsible for design
and build of special tooling required in trim, chassis, and final area -
C.L.C.D., Flint Automotive Group, M.C.D., General Motors Tech Center;
plants included Buick City, Orion Assembly, Detroit-Hamtramck, Wentzville;
engaged in plant layout and set-up.
EDUCATION
Associates Degree in Engineering Studies
(May 2004)
Certificate of Electrical Industrial Maintenance
(January 2006)
Associates Degree in Applied Science / Maintenance Technology
(August 2006)
Macomb Community College, Warren, Michigan
Automated Machine Design/Engineering; Processing; Geometric Dimensioning
and Tolerance.
Quality Planning & Analysis
Computer skills: AutoCAD R14, Word and Excel, PowerPoint,
Machine shop experience: Bridgeport, lathe, surface grinder.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST (Included)
PHIL SMART
24709 Culver ( St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 586-***-****
****@***.***
REFERENCES
Mr. Conrad Miklaski
Sr. Processing Engineer
Home Phone: 1-734-***-****
Cell Phone: 1-734-***-****
Mr. Dave McMillan (Owner)
dB Automation
Oakville, Ontario Canada
*******@**********.**
Mr. James Pantello
Sr. Mechanical Design Leader
Cell Phone # 1-248-***-****