Engineer Project Manager

DREW A. MADURA

***** ******* ***** ***, ******, IL 61073 / (h) 815-***-**** / (c) 815-985-

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CAREER SUMMARY

Over 20 years of diversified and progressive experience in

electrical/controls field. Served as Project Manager, Controls Engineer,

Project Engineer, Application Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, and Service

Engineer. Worked in the automotive, paper converting, steel,

pharmaceutical, glass, and plastics industries.

. Implemented LEAN manufacturing practices when managing projects with

Fortune 500 companies that ensured quality, timing, and

profitability.

. Applied Green Belt Six Sigma principles when troubleshooting and

maintaining machinery.

. Effectively trained, coached, and developed up to 20 hourly

employees, while supervising skilled trades.

. Created schematic diagrams (ACAD), bill of materials (Excel), and

project schedules (MS Project).

. Authored service diagnostics (ESI), operations manuals (Word), and

engineering presentations (PowerPoint).

. Designed, programmed, installed, and serviced the following OEM

equipment: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Lenze, Unico, Fanuc, ABB, Acuity,

Cognex.

. Programmed and configured using the following OEM software packages:

RSLogix, RSView, RSNetworks, RSLinx, Panelbuilder, InTouch,

Cimplicity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAL MOTORS 2008-2009

Service Engineer - Tech Center (2009)

. Met 100% of all service information deliverables.

. Reduced PTR closure rate by 50% by immediately researching and

responding to customer complaints.

Controls Engineer - Lordstown Assembly (2008-2009)

. Reduced "ramp-up" time for new third shift by maintaining constant

presence on the floor and coaching and assisting skilled trades as

needed.

. Contributed project plans and work tasks for skilled trades during

extended down periods including weekends and holidays.

. Annunciated variety of system faults by implementing software

changes to Panelview and Control Logix processors.

Controls Engineer - Janesville Assembly (2008)

. Installed and brought on-line robot cells for presenting sunroof and

IP beam to assembly workers.

. Project lead on overtravel re-location during "re-rate" which

included monitoring installation team, integrating program changes,

and updating AutoCAD drawings.

. Debugged and commissioned new roller conveyors system.

AEROTECH, INC. 2006-2008

Contract engineering firm. Client was Chrysler Belvidere Assembly plant.

Maintenance Supervisor

. Supervised UAW Electricians, Millwrights, and Pipe Fitters.

. Scheduled/devised work tasks for maintenance department.

. Integrated small engineering projects on stamping machines.

. Maintained equipment including: Verson & Danly stamping presses,

Allen Bradley/Hitech automatic part delivery system, Demag and

Transbotic automated guided vehicles, and Whiting cranes.

LARSON/BURTON, INC. 2003-2005

Manufacturer of automatic splicing equipment.

Project Manager/Controls Engineer

. Achieved 100% on-time completion of all electrical/controls related

functions, from engineering to manufacturing cycle.

. Increased Electrician productivity by integrating program changes on

standard machines that allowed Electricians to easily access and

configure startup parameters.

. Established quality control protocol for all machines that ensured

machines were built to specification and operated to meet customer

needs.

. Streamlined electrical/controls purchasing and documentation control

by establishing common parts and common ACAD symbol set for

electrical and pneumatic drawings.

. Revitalized Machine Operator manual to give it a "professional look"

and included an easy to use, step-by-step instruction set on how to

operate and maintain machine.

TYCO HEALTHCARE RETAIL GROUP (previously Paragon Trade Brands)

2001-2003

Leading manufacturer of private label diapers and training pants

Corporate Project Engineer

. Certified $6 million training pant machine by overseeing electrical

and control phases of the installation, checkout, and startup.

. Increased diaper splice efficiencies to over 98% by leading

corporate electrical splicer team on electrical and controls issues.

. Facilitated glue savings for local diaper lines by rolling out

enhanced glue system that would yield greater holding strength and

decrease glue usage.

. Reduced electrical contractor costs by increasing training and more

effectively scheduling and planning plant projects.

AGR INTERNATIONAL, INC. 1994-2001

Engineering firm providing inspection equipment to glass, plastic and

pharmaceutical industry.

Application Engineer

. Expanded AGR presence by achieving profitability on projects by

completing them under budget and on time.

. Reduced manufacturing costs by 10% by specifying alternative

components that were less expensive and better suited for

manufacturing and support.

. Exceeded customer expectations by implementing diagnostic features

on application software projects for PLCs and HMIs.

. Achieved 100% in customer satisfaction of installed machines by

thoroughly training field team to ensure excellence in execution.

. Created and implemented costing spreadsheet tool to enable Sales and

Engineering groups to accurately determine engineering costs and

selling price.

EDUCATION

BS Electronic Engineering Technology, ETI Technical College

. GPA 3.7 - Graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude).

. Major in Electronic Engineering with a strong emphasis on business.

. Worked full time as Electronics Technician while obtaining Bachelors

degree.

FE Review Course, PSU

. 26 week course majoring on electrical, mechanical, chemical and

civil engineering.

Green Belt Training, Chrysler

. Completed 90% of "Green Belt" certification.

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