Engineer Manager

Brian Lee H: 330-***-****

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North Canton, OH 44720 ********@*****.***

Engineering Manager

Program Execution Problem Solving Process Improvement

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Multi-tasking engineering management professional with exceptional organizational and leadership

skills providing technical knowledge and expertise required to achieve on-time delivery of programs

within project scope and budget. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and solve complex

problems in a fast paced setting. Creative and motivated team leader with proven capacity to build and

develop focused teams through exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Experienced in

Lean Manufacturing and utilizing Six Sigma tools for effective management of improvement projects.

CORE COMPETENCIES

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Timing Management Budget Control Customer Inter-face

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Lean/Six Sigma APQP Cost Reduction

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New Product Launch Cost Estimating Plastic Injection Molding

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Product Design Sheet Metal Stamping Gas Turbine Engines

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Echogen Power Systems – Akron, OH 2011 – pres.

Manufacturing Engineer/Sr. Value Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer responsible for turbo machinery manufacture and rebuild for s startup company

working on a new technology to produce electricity. Worked with engineering, supply chain, suppliers

and product integrators, along with the test team to build, analyze, test and rebuild equipment at several

test facilities. Additional engineering responsibilities included managing a prototype recuperator build

project, and review and sign-off on all mechanical engineering drawings for the EPS100 program.

Additionally served as the Value Engineer responsible for cost reductions on all programs, as well as

product cost estimating to validate supplier quotes and to negotiate better pricing.

Key Achievements:

Located a new turbo machinery machining source and reduced cost on the turbo machinery by

48% saving almost 1 million dollars for the second unit produced.

Developed assembly processes and procedures for building turbo machinery at Echogen and

at the test facilities.

Set up a parts inventory warehouse and inventory system that houses spare parts and

decommissioned parts valued at over 1.5 million dollars

Assumed responsibility for the shop at our engineering facility and equipped it to be able to

operate as a repair and rebuild facility.

Managed the build of a prototype recuperator and designed the pressure vessel used on the

system, working with the supplier and a PE for approval and sign-off.

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Doncasters/GCE – Chula Vista, CA 2011 - Sept.

Engineering Manager

Multi tasking engineering manager, responsible for all engineering activities, including Manufacturing

Engineering, New Product Introduction, Industrial Engineering, Cost Estimating and project

management for a fabrication facility, producing primarily industrial gas turbine engine combustion

components, including transitions, liners, caps and covers. Led team of 7 engineers and 2 cost estimators

through all processes from quoting through machining, stamping and welding to produce complex

components and assemblies utilizing stainless steel and other exotic metals.

Key Achievements:

Led cross-functional team through process mapping and line layout to improve product flow

and throughput in combustion liner build area, improving throughput by over 100%.

Implemented NPDI Gate system for new product introduction. This process will be used

across the entire division as a common process.

Lead team through introduction of a new product line, including building layout, equipment

selection, process validation, tooling design and production implementation.

Assisted engineering team in gaining process approval for robotic welding of transition ducts.

This process change results in a 300% reduction in cycle time for welding.

Amfuel – Magnolia, AR 2008 – 2011

Engineering Manager

Team leader, and one of only three senior managers, responsible for all engineering activities, including

Process Engineering, R&D, and Design Engineering for an aerospace company, producing fuel cells and

coated fabrics for both commercial and government contracts. Additional responsibility as division

Continuous Improvement Manager, responsible for finding, managing, and developing continuous

improvement projects to meet company goals for process improvement, profitability and on time

delivery.

Key Achievements:

Implemented a build line process to increase throughput and tracking capability.

Increased on time delivery on government contracts from 32% to 91% in only 5 months.

Found an alternate form source and developed a new form manufacturing method that

increased form capacity by 300%.

Currently working on a proprietary process improvement that has increased throughput by

25%, and has potential to reduce production time by up to 35%.

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Siegel-Robert Automotive – Farmington Hills, MI 2004-2008

Senior Program Manager, Ford and Chrysler Programs

Manage multiple product launches from initial design through production, utilizing the APQP process

and Gate Review System to ensure that quality parts are delivered on time and under budget. Lead

cross-functional teams through Quality and Lean Manufacturing processes to ensure products are

produced with exceptional profit margins. Provide customer support at multiple Tier1 and Tier 2 sites to

meet and exceed customer requirements for timing and quality.

Key Achievements:

Led cross functional teams responsible for the successful launch of over 20 programs 4

different manufacturing facilities and 4 Ford, 1 Chrysler and 5 Tier 2 customer plants in 2006.

Improved profit on C170 grille program by 12% by effective management of customer

required changes.

Reduced molding and plating scrap by 5% by implementing process changes to rack parts at

molding.

Re-balanced assembly process on the Chrysler RT light bar program to achieve a 20%

reduction in labor.

Lead a team closing a manufacturing facility, responsible for program transfers, scheduling,

equipment moves, customer approvals and re-PPAP. Plant closed on time and over $2 million

under the $6 million budget.

Part of a 10 man team that developed and implemented a Gate Review Process for all

programs, improving our launch capability and quality.

MSX International – Dearborn, MI 2000-2004

Engineer, Value Engineering (2002-2004)

Responsible for utilizing benchmarking, design and analytical skills to find and implement cost

reduction ideas for the Lincoln Mercury Luxury Car Division of Ford Motor Company. Maintain idea

database for the exterior team and provide direction and assignments to engineers utilizing a triage

process to screen potential cost reduction ideas.

Key Achievements:

Exceeded cost reduction targets for 2002 and 2003 by over 50%.

Received Employee of the Quarter award for the 2nd quarter of 2002 for Lincoln Mercury Div.

Developed a tracking matrix and ranking/prioritization system for cost reduction idea

generation that was adapted by the entire Ford Value Engineering organization.

Implemented a new power door lock actuator after utilizing benchmarking results to locate a

supplier with capacity for additional carlines. Actuator was a quality and performance

improvement as well as a cost reduction.

Served as coordinator for all benchmarking events for the Lincoln Mercury Group.

Senior Product Engineer (2000-2002)

Responsible for design and engineering on the A291 Think electric vehicle, to include plastic injection

molded, blow molded, sheet metal and die cast components. Utilize PDGS and SDRC (Ideas) for

design, packaging and engineering of accessories for the golf and entertainment package, to ensure fit

and function, establishing tolerances for part quality and manufacturability.

Key Achievements:

Resolved assembly feasibility and durability issues by making key design and manufacturing

changes to the GPS and cell phone features.

Led team of 2 designers, 1 checker and 1 engineer to complete the accessories package 7

weeks ahead of schedule.

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TROY DESIGN & MANUFACTURING – Redford, MI 1992-2000

N/C Department Leader

Led N/C department responsible for producing prototype draw dies, line dies, fixtures and check aids,

while serving as a liaison between the N/C group and the customer and coordinating with downstream

departments.

Key Achievements:

Reduced machining errors by 40% in less than 6 months by implementing an N/C package

checklist that was used by the group checkers. This resulted in a 40% reduction in welding

costs.

Learned to use PDGS, SDRC (Ideas), Catia, WorkNC and Imageware software for CAD

surfacing and N/C programming.

Selected as the lead programmer for a new technology, point cloud scanning, and assisted in

the set-up of the scanner and communication network with the CAD systems.

Education

Lawrence Technological University – Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

University of Toledo – Toledo, OH – Mechanical Engineering

United States Military Academy – West Point, NY – Mechanical Engineering

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SKILLS ADDENDUM

Program Management

Timing Plan development Budget Management

Oral Communication Written Communication

Packaging Customer Inter-face

Lean Manufacturing APQP/PPAP process

Quoting/estimating Advanced problem solving

Team Building Cost Reductions

Microsoft Project Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access Lotus Notes

Six Sigma Green Belt On-time Delivery

Engineering

DFMEA/PFMEA Control Plan

DVP&R Capability Studies

Value Stream Mapping 5S

8 Wastes Visual Management

8D VAVE Cost Reductions

Benchmarking PDGS

Manufacturing Cost Estimating Machining

New Product Launch Fabrication

Turbine combustion components Draw Die Development

Stamping die design Sheet Metal Stampings

Plastic Injection Molding Exterior Ornamentation

Coated Fabrics Aerospace – Fuel Cells

Painted Plastics Chrome Plating - plastics

Operations

Scheduling Inventory Control

Employee management Conflict resolution

Lean Manufacturing Assembly

Quality Management Cost Management

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