Engineer Manufacturing

Michael E. Evarts

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Jacksonville, FL 32204

Cell: 904-***-****

Email: *******.********@*****.***

Objective

A Manufacturing Engineer or Project management position with an

organization that values innovative solutions and measureable results.

Summary

I am a highly motivated individual with over 15 years of experience in

automated manufacturing applications, I have exceptional troubleshooting

skills and problem-solving abilities. Strong interpersonal and

communication skills enable me to establish productive relationships with

all associates in every level of the organization. Possesses hands on

knowledge of various electronic assembly equipment types, mechanical

assemblies, robotics and Statistical Process Controls. Experienced in

selection, programming and maintenance of both custom, and standard

automation equipment. I am proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

software

Experience

Bose Corporation Blythewood, SC 2005-Present

Manufacturing Engineer

Subject Matter Expert for all Universal Instruments through-hole and odd-

form placement equipment, providing 24 hour support. Responsible for

conformal coating of PCBs for the Automotive Production division. Co-

chaired a team that developed a PMFEA for odd-form placement equipment to

reduce maintenance costs. Mentor for manufacturing technicians and PM

staff to improve their skill set.

o Implemented data driven process controls for odd-form equipment that

resulted in improved cycle time by 15% in a high volume environment.

o Optimized placement and improved automated optical inspection of odd-form

components that resulted in 50% scrap reduction.

Morey Corporation Woodridge, IL 2003-2005

Program Engineer/Prototype Manager

Program Engineer for new product development and the direct liaison between

OEM customer design team and contract manufacturing. Production supervisor

for the quick turn PCB assembly area, responsible for Quality and cycle

time. Responsible for new electronic product introduction to manufacturing

including BOM generation, process documentation, process coordination and

DFM.

o Managed the development program of three different engine control

modules.

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SMT Molding LLC Naperville, IL 2002-2003

Automation Engineer

Responsible for the continued performance of custom automation equipment

used in high-volume manufacture of automotive sub-assembly components.

Implemented spare parts controls with minimum and maximum levels. Applied

SPC principals to implement a PM schedule and other control documents to

monitor equipment parameters, reducing downtime and increasing productivity

o Improved the uptime of Sieko/Epson robots, Camco index tables and custom,

single axis servos by 18% in a high volume environment.

o Refurbished several equipment sub-components and improved machine

utilization by 35%, resulting in a 30% improvement of overall product

quality.

Tellabs Bolingbrook, IL 1999-2002

Process Engineer

Process expert for Siemens surface mount placement equipment. Project

Manager for the on time installation of a double-sided surface mount

production line. Member of the Design for Manufacturability team for the

new product introduction group. Production Supervisor (interim) with 24

direct reports. Subject Matter Expert for Universal through-hole

equipment. Lead programmer for Cyberoptics AOI inspection equipment.

Programmed and maintained the Camelot conformal coating machine.

Motorola Lighting Buffalo Grove, IL 1993-1998

Technician / Manufacturing Engineer

Applied Six Sigma methodology, SPC methods and process characterizations to

obtain control over manufacturing processes. Defined the selection

requirements for new production processes in a high-volume, low-mix

production environment. Modified and repaired existing equipment as

necessary for productivity.

Education

ITT Technical Institute Indianapolis, IN

Bachelors of Applied Science in Automated Manufacturing Technology, 1986

Associates of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering Technology, 1985

Certifications

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Certified Manufacturing Engineer,

1986-1987

Caterpillar Six Sigma Green Belt

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