JEREMY J. BULLER

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WELDING ENGINEER ? MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Dynamic and driven welding engineer with 12+ years of experience delivering

vision and innovation, integrated with extensive experience in the design,

production, performance, upgrade, and maintenance of machinery and welded

products. A mechanically-minded, hands-on leader with the ability to blend

creativity with strategy to devise progressive solutions and leading-edge

designs. Committed to operational excellence and delivering the utmost in

quality production.

. Excels in implementing strategies to enhance quality, productivity,

and bottom-line profitability.

. Accomplished project manager; delivers guidance from inception to

completion/production.

. Proven ability to collaborate with individuals on all organizational

levels; success in building solid long-term relationships with key

decision makers and industry contacts.

. Skilled in business development initiatives and sourcing new vendor

partnerships and emerging markets.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

? Project Management/Execution ? Quality Assurance ? Advanced

Welding Technologies

? Troubleshooting/Evaluations ? Manufacturing Technologies ?

Predictive Maintenance Technology

? Personnel Development ? Performance Optimization ?

Regulatory/Safety Compliance

? Budget Management/Cost Reduction ? Planning/Development ?

Client/Customer Relations

Software/Hardware Proficiency: MS Office Suite, Lotus Notes, Olimpic Time

Keeping System, Allen Bradley PLC5/SLC500 Processors, ICOM and WTC

Weld Timers.

CAREER PROGRESSION

Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Pueblo, CO 2009-Present

Welding Engineer

Worked with corporate welding engineer to develop and qualify all submerged

arc welding process and manual welding process locally at the plant. This

includes 24 ESAB submerged arc welding towers and over 60 manual welding

machines.

Key Contributions:

. Developed welding program to comply with AWS D1.1 Code, ISO standards

and corporate quality documentation.

. Responsible for qualifying processes and for qualifying welders in

approved processes.

. Serves as engineering resource for plant and all new processes and

products that affect welding

. Assist floor welders with technical issues and in improving quality.

Trane Commercial Products, Pueblo, CO 2006-2009

Welding Engineer

Oversees comprehensive robot and manual welding processes while

implementing and upholding strict quality control standards. Ensures

compliance with ASME and various Union and regulatory control agencies.

Performs maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting for 6 IGM robots.

Key Contributions:

. Developed the technology to robotically clean pressure vessels after

welding; equipment surpassed ASME inspection standards.

. Created and managed the strategic replacement plan for the upgrade of

40+ welding machines.

. Serves as the lead technical resource for engineers; recommends

optimal plans and equipment to yield significant corporate savings;

builds and tests innovative prototypes to generate labor, material,

and cost savings.

. Reviews and evaluates pre-production designs to determine quality and

viability; provides recommendations and feedback to the

design/manufacturing teams.

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Ford Motor Company, Chicago Stamping Plant, Chicago, Heights, IL 2005-

2006

Welding Engineer

Provides support to the plant personnel and resolves customer concerns with

various welded products. Manages the repair and refurbishment of welding

tools and fixtures, while continuously working to improve operational

processes.

Key Contributions:

. Consistently improves cost-per-part ratios through evaluating and

assisting line improvement teams.

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. Oversees the design, construction, and integration of new machinery.

. Managed the prototype construction of the components for the 2008

Crash Prototype.

. Achieved a 99.7% weld effectiveness score on the operational audit;

consistently maintained favorable productivity levels.

Tower Automotive Plant, Chicago, IL 2004-2005

Welding Engineer-Ford D219/D258 (Freestyle/Five-Hundred)

Worked directly on the assembly line to evaluate and address quality and

build concerns. Collaborated with senior management to identify solutions

and implement corrective actions to resolve issues.

Key Contributions:

. Collaborated with Tower Headquarter Engineering and Ford Product

Engineering teams on the startup of the Rear Floorpan Assembly Line.

. Spearheaded various quality assurance programs; created workable

control plans and drafted quality driven documentation.

. Improved operational processes by collaborating with the Weld Destruct

Department to evaluate and correct discrepant welds; established and

supervised the inspection and repair of defective spot-welds.

General Motors Metal Fabricating Plant, Pontiac, MI 1997-2004

Technical Support/Skilled Trades Supervisor

Oversaw operations for 20 Skilled Trades UAW Union employees, 3 mechanical

press lines, and the manufacturing of various integral parts. Received a

series of promotions throughout a progressive tenure.

Key Contributions:

. Reputation as a proactive and engaging leader; abreast on local and

national UAW agreements to effectively manage employees.

. Ensured workplace safety; acquired confined space work permits,

procured ergonomic solutions and protective equipment; led weekly

meetings to communicate quality, safety standards and goals.

. Reduced downtime and production issues through troubleshooting with

Fanuc robots, hydraulics, Allen Bradley PLC controllers, pneumatics,

tube bending, hydroforming, and welding; managed production on 3

shifts.

. Utilized thermography to identify/predict the failing of motors or

pumps; improved quality through tedious evaluations.

. Monitored operational team budgets; planned for weekly overtime to

minimize costs and reduce overtime expenses.

. Participated in Layered Audits and Five Phase problem solving as

applied to QS 9000.

Previous Positions Held with General Motors

6th Level Manufacturing Engineer ? 5th Level Assistant Manufacturing

Engineer ? Process Engineer

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Bachelor of Science, Welding Engineering Technology, 1997

Professional Development Seminars

Six Sigma Green Belt Training ? 7 Diamond Training ? Leadership Behaviors &

Communication ? Design of Experiments

Individual Growth Strategies ? Hazard Communication ? Robotic Safety ?

Sexual Harassment in the Work Place

ISO 14001 ? Shape Generation for Fanuc RJ2 Robots ? Lumonics AM 356 Laser

Maintenance ? Monitored Power Systems

QS 9000 ? Vickers Industrial Hydraulics ? Lockout ? Error Proofing

The American Welding Society, Certified Welding Inspector, Number 10030421

The American Welding Society, Member

AWARDS

Safety Star of the Year, 2008

Safety Star of the Month, August 2008

Professional Managers Network, Supervisor of the Month, November 2001

People Make Quality Happen Award, 2000

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