Robert N. Wise

**** ***** **** ****

Fincastle, VA 24090

Phone: 864-***-****

E-mail: abh3sc@r.postjobfree.com

Tool and Die Engineer with experience in management, tooling, piece price

quotation and estimation. Twenty-one years hands-on experience in the

automotive/heavy truck OEM components and assemblies industry. I am a

versatile and analytical thinker with strong interpersonal skills which

will bring unique perspective to a management position within your

company..

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

- Reorganized tool room in accordance with 5S procedures, evaluated and

eliminated over- processing throughout the design and tooling department

- Provided training to maintain competitive edge in tooling and design

fields

- Recreated solid matrix for measuring output, safety, and repairs

- Started new stamping facility from ground up in nine months

- Increased assembly line production by 15%

- Increased plant efficiency & reduced issues; 54 to 5 in 8 months

- Refurbished main bucks for LE and MR Cab. Successfully quoted,

negotiated and implemented engineering changes on Mercedes-Benz M-Class

and Saturn LS programs valued at over $6 million

- Increased transfer press rate 100% (from 9 parts per minute to18

parts per minute)

- Launch of Plymouth Prowler program at MVS Plant at Shadyside, Oh

- Launch of aluminum cab program for Freightliner at MVS Plant in South

Charleston, WV

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Spartanburg Steel Products Spartanburg, SC

Tooling/Manufacturing Engineer 04/2010-Present

- Contract Employee supervising project managers, production leads and

tool & die repair to develop robust manufacturing process, facilitate

tool and die repair, ensure tools are built with the lowest cost methods

& materials and implement lean manufacturing methodologies from die build

to production start-up and beyond.

Charleston Stamping & Manufacturing (Formally known as Mayflower) South

Charleston, WV

Tooling/Die Engineer/Senior Program Manager 03/2008-07/2009

- Estimating tooling and piece price cost of various OEM automotive

vehicle stampings and sub-assemblies. Analyze blueprints,

specifications, proposals and other documents to prepare time, cost

and labor estimates for products, projects or services. Lead tool

design with concept support instilling engineering disciplines and

documentation in the process and championing new stamping, assembly

and tooling programs. Serve as overall facilitator for development of

product program. Plan, direct and control all activities relating to

the PDP (APQP, SQA, Engineering Purchasing, and Manufacturing

Engineering). Performance and cost optimization of tooling through

efficient design and technical support of all production and service

parts produced and shipped. Developed quotations, implement

programs/changes for new business, factory assist nd engineering

changes from "cradle to grave". Recommend, monitor and adjust

appropriate plant operating procedures for the purpose of

accomplishing program requirements. Promote coordination and

communication of program team. Conduced all program reviews.

Harley Davidson York, Pennsylvania

Superintendent/Tooling Manager 01/2007 - 03/2008

- Operation of design and tooling services, including but is not

limited to the disposition of new and modification of tooling. Firm

understanding of the union contract and the job classifications involved

within the facility. Participate in weekly meetings on projects that

involve the support of tooling services. Provide clear communications to

individuals requiring tooling matters (i.e. expedited jobs and their

delivery). Assign work to employees as well as establish and prioritize

the jobs they are given. Provide guidance to those who may need

assistance in implementing, initiating, recreating or expediting tooling

matters. Repair dies, machines and necessary equipment to insure there is

no down time. Insure all equipment is operating properly to insure parts

are shipped as scheduled.

Mayflower Vehicle Systems, Inc. South Charleston, WV & Kings Mountain, NC

Engineering Manager/Tool & Die Manager 05/1989 -01/2007

- Responsible for Engineering and Tool and Die groups managing 5

engineers and 32 Die Makers. Manage budget for both departments and cost

savings, control plans. Responsible for monthly Kaizan, tool repairs,

emergency repairs, PM program, monthly budget, procedures, customer

issues, vendor issues, safety reports, 5S, overtime training, annual

department plan, and engineering changes. Responsible for installation of

building expansion, press installation and press start-up.

Project Tool & Die Engineer/Production Supervisor -

- Class A surface panels for the MR and LE assembly lines for Mack

Trucks, special projects/trouble shooting, PPAP, 8D, DFMEA, PFMEA,

tooling quotes, design & build of assembly fixtures and engineering

changes reporting directly to the Engineering Manager.

- Class A surface panels on Mercedes-Benz, Saturn & Freightliner

Programs including engineering changes, tooling improvements, PPAP, 8D,

DFMEA, PFMEA and tool buy-off criteria, & launch activities. Work with

customer to gain full understanding of process, quoting changes and new

tooling, sourcing & buy-off of tools and follow up through the stamping

process. Management of two transfer presses; one coil feed and the other

a D-Stacker and progressive and deep draw presses and special projects at

other Mayflower facilities.

- Scheduling of preventative maintenance and die repairs for 1st Shift

and management of 76 employees.

- Responsible for various press lines; ensuring quality products on

time and the supervision of 30-40 employees.

Journeyman Tool & Die Maker

- All repairs and maintenance to tooling, die set and successful first

off panels.

Tool & Die Apprentice & Production Associate

- Repairs and maintenance on tooling while continuing education to

complete the apprenticeship program.

- Manufacturing products for all customers including General Motors,

Freightliner, Toyota, & Chrysler

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science August 2006, Mechanical Engineering Almeda University

Tool & Die Maker Apprenticeship May 1992 to May 1995, US Depart.of Labor

South Charleston, WV

Boyd County High School Graduated 1987

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

OSHA Training Institute, May 2000

Dale Carnegie Course, June 1999

REFERENCES

References and salary history available upon request.

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