Sun Chang **** E. Winged Foot Dr.
Chandler, AZ **249
***********@*****.***
Manufacturing Engineer with 16 years experience at Ford Motor
evaluating forward model
programs design for manufacturing (DPA5 validations), launching,
implementing and continuously
improving product, and manufacturing.
Areas of Expertise:
MODAPTS and MOST licensed Industrial Engineering, Virtual
Manufacturing Engineering (VME) team center, Six Sigma, Productivity
Improvements, QOS, FPS (Ford Production System - Lean Manufacturing),
New Model Product Launching, 8D,
PFMEA, FMVSS Requirements, Cost Analysis for Tooling, Process, and
Facilities, Manufacturing Feasibility Analysis, Design for
Assembly Validations, Ford New Models Program Milestone, SMF (JIT),
and Error Proofing principles to create world-class
Manufacturing processes.
Professional Experiences
Goodyear Tires and Rubber Co, Union City, TN - Plant Industrial
Engineer 2009 - 2010
. Developed operators output standards in mixing department.
. Conducted machine capability studies.
. Led and implemented new continuous improvement project and reduced
processing time from 18 minutes to 13 minutes per each batch.
. Support the plant in achieving an OSHA incident rate objective by
submitting near miss card (1) per week.
Ford Motor Co, Dearborn, MI - Vehicle Operations Final Assembly Mfg
Engineer 2004 - 2009
. Launched 5 new models truck/Van programs at Ohio Assembly Plant and
Twin Cities Assembly Plant.
. Led and developed new model programs Cycle Line Layouts to achieve
Lean Manufacturing Environment.
. Conducted enhanced PFMEA, identified and resolved approx 60 assembly
process, tooling, facilities related
Issues for 2009MY OHAP launch.
. Completed and certified in Green Belt.
Implemented one Six Sigma project per year focused on cost
savings that directly affect the bottom line profit of the
division. First project resulted in 17 S&R TGW $200,000/year
savings through elimination of uncertified battery guns at Twin
Cities Assembly Plant in 2006.
. Utilized extensive Virtual Manufacturing Engineering (VME) Team Center
Technology, identified and resolved
over 300 design for assembly issues for 2012 Ford of Europe
Compact SUV program. (May 2008 - Jan. 2009)
. Managed and led all product/process launch, ergo, error proofing
activities for 2012 Ford of Europe program.
. Led, facilitated, and resolved 2 major NO Build issues and 2 potential
FMVSS issues by utilizing VME Builds,
PFMEA, and conference calls. (2012MY C344)
Ford Motor Co - Ohio Assembly Plant Final Assembly Industrial Engineer
2003 - 2004
. Developed the templates for the roll-out of the 5S, ISPC (In Station
Process Control), and VPOS (Vehicle operations Production Operating
System).
. Conducted over 30 workstations MODAPTS time studies and balanced
lines. Resulted in $800,000 of annual savings
through rebalance actions.
. Implemented Visual Factory and ISPC processes. Result: achieved FPS
(Ford Production System) audit level 5.
. Conducted shop floor kaizen workshops on workstation development to
eliminate non-value added wastes.
Ford Motor Co - FPS (Ford Production System) Coach - Lean
Manufacturing 2000 - 2003
. Implemented lean Manufacturing Team on corporate vehicle operations
team to implement Lean throughout the
vehicle operations assembly plants. Traveled 90% of time to
domestic Ford assembly plants presenting,
training, facilitating and consulting lean implementation
theories.
. Developed JIT Kan ban (pull system and cards system) systems and
reduced inventory by 50% and Lead time by 80%.
. Led a Value Stream Mapping exercise in multi - assembly plants.
Reduced WIP by 50% and product L/T by 30%.
. Developed and implemented 5s. Simple whiteboards to real time shop
floor CIM systems.
. Developed and implemented the Quality Process Mapping procedure which
improved TGW ( Things Gone Wrong)
by an average 30% at TCAP. (2001) Utilized both internal and
external data, Six Sigma tools and techniques,
identified, and implemented permanent corrective actions.
. Trained and coached senior management levels at assembly plants on FPS
(Ford Production System).
. Reviewed plant manager Master Schedule and verify VSM is maintained
and supported per plant Master Schedule.
. Reviewed plant VSM objectives/measurable and capture action items on
plant manager's personal Master Schedule.
Ford Motor Co. - Vehicle Operations Final Assembly Industrial Engineer
1997 - 2000
. Maintained forward model programs direct labor standards.
. Dispositioned current model programs engineering changes for Final
Assembly
. Developed forward model direct labor estimates for Redbook programs
with manufacturing engineers and
facilities engineers.
. Evaluated direct labor requirements for all capacity planning studies
initiated by the Manufacturing Business Office.
. Reviewed all inquiries for cost savings projects, line speeds, fixture
capacities and direct labor requests.
. Supported vehicle operations manufacturing engineers and MBO, i.e.,
HPU target and capacity planning.
. Conducted time study and reduce labor. Results: reduced 10% cycle
time reduction, D/L savings of $900,000/ year
at Twin Cities Assembly Plant (1998), $450,000/year at
Louisville Assembly Plant and Kentucky Truck Plant (1999),
$250,000/year at Edison Assembly Plant, Dearborn Assembly Plant,
Kansas City Truck Plant, Michigan Truck Plant,
St Louis Assembly Plant (1999), and $450,000/year at Kentucky
Truck Plant. (1999)
Ford Motor Co. - Kansas City Plant (F150) Final Assembly Industrial
Engineer 1994 - 1997
. Maintained daily direct labor manpower budget
. Conducted time study, verified production line speeds, and review and
resolve ergo issues with UAW leadership.
. Conducted and maintained O.S.H.A. standards in terms of facilities,
tooling, machine, and environment.
. Managed manufacturing operations for Trim department, time study,
workstation set up, tooling and etc.
. Supported new models launch activities, set up workstations, tooling,
facilities, and QPS/OIS/JSA.
. Delivered labor tasks. Met labor tasks each year.
Vickers Electromech, Wichita, Kansas - Electronics R&D Engineer
1991 - 1994
. Analyzed and modified of electronic programs.
. Developed electronic component testing procedures per F.A.A.
guidelines and specs.
. Functional tested of aircraft electronic and avionic parts. Documented
repair procedures.
. Designed aircraft fuel sensors, fluid sensors, support prototype
build, conduct environmental testing, and release.
Ford Motor Co., KC, MO - Co-op Industrial Engineer
1989 - 1990
. Verified production line speeds.
. Assisted in manpower reduction projects.
. Conducted time studies and reallocate operators allocations.
. Updated plant layouts (CAD) and incorporate facilities and tooling.
. Prepared O.S.H.A. inspections.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
The Wichita State University, Wichita KS
Honors: National Deans List, elected to Tau Beta Pi and Eta
Kappa Nu Honor Society,
Golden Key National Honor Society