HENRI TENTHOREY
Chattanooga, Tennessee ? *******@*******.*** ? Tel: 423-***-****
SUMMARY
Highly experienced Engineer in the following fields:
. Power Generation (Project Management, Steam, Gas and Water turbines).
. Nuclear Pumps (Code, Safety Related and Commercial grade, Purchasing,
Reverse engineering).
. Aerospace R&D (Machine Shop Supervision, Missile defense, Rockets,
Armaments, F-22 Raptor, Space
Shuttle OMS, NASA wind tunnel testing, Quality, CNC Programming, Tool
and Die, Secret clearance).
. Results Oriented Work Ethic (Responsible for complete projects from
beginning to end; Strong leadership skills; Interaction with external
and internal customers daily; Planning and conducting project kick off
meetings; Writing work instructions; Selection of materials; Allocating
workforce, tooling and equipment resources; Insuring schedule milestones
are met; Continuously improving Lean processes; Recommending changes to
improve production efficiency, safety, ergonomics, cycle times and
employee morale).
WORK EXPERIENCE
ALSTOM THERMAL POWER, Chattanooga, TN 2011-present
Manufacturing Engineer
. Perform all Engineering duties for new Steam and Gas Turbines in Rotor
Line department.
. Create detailed work instructions for TIG & SAW Welding, Machining, Blade
Assembly and Balancing areas. Prepare and release documents and
installation drawings.
. Lead Engineer on Pingwei III China project, consisting of 4 low pressure
LT45 type rotors generating 1050 megawatts per shaft train and managing
project from start to completion. Project valued at $6.1 million.
. Assistant Engineer on: Dresden, Peach Bottom, Miller and GT2451
Manzenillo projects.
. No NCR's generated due to my work instructions or manufacturing
operations plans.
. Specify and order needed equipment and materials for process
qualification tests.
. Write Engineering dispositions for Nonconformance and Cause & Corrective
Action Reports.
. Solid computer skills: MS Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP/PowerMax,
Lotus Notes and PDM programs. Proficiency in both Metric and English
measurement systems. AutoCAD 2010 experience.
. Knowledge of detailed machinery assemblies and quality assurance
requirements.
. Excellent interpersonal skills including diplomacy, trust,
confidentiality and ability to communicate well with team members at all
levels.
. Translate highly technical documents and drawings from German to
English.
. Create and conduct project "kickoff" and "lessons learned"
presentations.
. Participate in Lean, Six Sigma and FMEA's initiatives as needed.
SULZER PUMPS, Chattanooga, TN 2007-2011
Project Engineer/Nuclear Repair Coordinator
. Provide engineering technical support for production and quality
assurance departments.
. As Lead Engineer for New Parts acquisition, achieved and maintained most
profitable department status at company site.
. Train and review technical activities of other engineers.
. Development of bills of materials and procedures for Nuclear Code,
Safety Related and Commercial applications.
. Generate customer quotations, detailed cost summaries and purchase
requisitions in the millions of dollars annually.
. Write production orders for manufacturing, insuring that design details
are cost effective.
. Use of tools such as Lean manufacturing, problem solving and conceptual
thinking skills such as Reverse Engineering.
. Consult with suppliers to confirm technical requirements while assisting
purchasing agents.
. Interpreting and updating customer needs to increase efficiency of
hardware performance.
. Analyze product specifications, inspection results and disposition of
NCR's.
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AEROJET, Sacramento, CA 1980-2007
Development Operations Department Supervisor
. Responsible for all activities in manufacturing department, including
hiring, training, motivating, instructing and evaluating up to 20
employees in a highly technical aerospace hardware research environment.
. Lead meetings and distribute work to Journeyman Machinists, Inspectors,
Operators and Metalsmiths. Conduct safety training, incident reports,
hazardous waste disposal and environmental standards compliance.
. Entrusted with a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance.
. Implement production schedules per MRP systems and IPT program
requirements. Joining people and processes using Kaizen, Six Sigma and
Kanban methodologies.
. Possess a thorough understanding of blueprints, computer programs,
geometric tolerancing, exotic metals/composites, hardware layout, ISO
standards, inspection equipment, manual and CNC multi-axis machine
tools, sinker and wire EDM's, grinding, lapping, presses, CMM's,
platelet technology, tooling, jigs and fixtures, precision assembly and
test stand equipment.
. Worked as a wind tunnel test engineer for eight weeks at NASA Langley,
Virginia in 2004, for five weeks at Arnold Engineering Development
Center, Tennessee in 2005 and as test support at NASA White Sands Test
Facility, New Mexico in 2007.
. Trained in 5S, Lean, SCBA, CPR, FOD, OSHA safety requirements and rocket
propellant decontamination.
. State Certified in Haz Mat Rescue Team operations.
. Graduated from Aerojet's Leadership 2000 class.
. Other positions held: Crew Chief/Lead Worker/Toolmaker/Journeyman
Machinist.
SULZER ESCHER WYSS, Zurich, Switzerland 1974-1980
Millwright Apprenticeship, Turbine Installer
. Graduated from four-year Machine Tool Builder/Millwright apprenticeship
program.
. Practical and theoretical training in all aspects of manufacturing,
machining, assembly, inspection, troubleshooting, and testing of new
machine tools, textile machinery and hydroelectric equipment including
oxygen compressors, steam, gas and water turbines, pumps, valves and
centrifuges.
. Fully trained in mechanical drafting, gas and arc welding, pipe fitting,
dynamic and static balancing of rotors and impellers, rigging practices,
cutting tool grinding, templates, mold making, foundry, forging, heat
treating, destructive and nondestructive testing of materials.
. As full time employee, installed and tested hydroelectric equipment in
Swiss power plants.
EDUCATION
Graduated from 4 year engineering technical school in
Zurich, Switzerland (1975-1979).
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
. Speak, read and write fluent German.
. 2007 Graduate of Branta International leadership training.
. Mold making for plastic injection manufacturing.
. Completed additional classes at National University Sacramento in
management and computer usage.
. Senior member of Sacramento Chapter of the Society of Manufacturing
Engineers.
. Licensed Real Estate agent.