David R. Dyer

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abhzdv@r.postjobfree.com

Lapeer, MI 48446

www.linkedin.com/in/davidrdyer

Phone: 810-***-****

SUMMARY

Creative and energetic Manufacturing Engineer is available for work. He

brings strong proven success in methods improvements and implementing

incentive standards in a union environment. He is good at applying

manufacturing knowledge to improving production, developing and

implementing new systems, developing cross-functional relationships, and

developing supplier relationships. Manufacturing experience includes

metal stamping, assembly, thermoforming, injection molding, and CNC

machining.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Engineering, University of Michigan

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

. Implemented assembly cells, reduced floor space by 60%, WIP by 90%+ and

labor cost by 50%+

. Launched nine new products, including carburetors, pumps and fuel

modules

. Set incentive standards, and retimed entire plant, reducing labor costs

by about 30%

CORE COMPETENCIES

GD&T APQP PPAP FMEA, Basic and Advanced

DFMEA TQM DVP&R Design for

Manufacturability

Problem solving Lean manufacturing Group Technology Just in Time

Production (JIT),

ISO-9000, QS 9000, TS-16949 SPC Managing Multiple Priorities

Kanban CNC

Toyota production system TQM Taguchi Experiments

Quality is Free 5-S

Poka Yoke - mistake elimination APICS Certification - 4 of 10

modules

Pricing for Profit Negotiating Single Minute Exchange of Die

program (SMED)

EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, Microsoft Office Suite, written and oral

communications, team Player, multi-function, inquisitive, creative,

inventive, results driven, self-starter, supervise, database, model,

analyze data, price, proposal, RFQ, preliminary, continuous improvement,

process prototype preliminary, corrective action, order, troubleshooting,

benchmark, standard work, manpower, item master, routings, overhead,

purchase, product launch, muda, error proof, assembly, machining

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEDA, on 6 month contract to Chrysler, Auburn Hills, MI

2010

Vehicle Cost Engineer Developed an EXCEL tool to accumulate total costs

for multiple vehicle models

Walbro Engine Management Corporation, Cass City, MI

2009

Industrial Engineer, (Contract), Cost reductions, Methods improvements,

Time standards

Durakon Industries, Tier 1 supplier to Auto industry 1998-2008

An industry leader and OEM automotive supplier of thermoformed vehicle

protection and cargo management systems which include bedliners, tonneau

covers, bedmats, van panels, rocker panels, wheelhouse liners for the

Aftermarket and OEM's.

Project Engineer - Costing of new products 2002-2008

Responsible for developing and implementing an effective cost estimating

system for new products and engineering changes.

. Developed system for providing multiple costing alternatives,

including EBITDA and IRR results

. Worked with Vice president to establish pricing, including drafting

presentations and sales letters

. Helped design new products and processes including coordination of

new designs and testing.

. Helped develop costing for cutting edge technologies. Won several

awards in the industry

. Developed suppliers for new components, hardware, etc.

Project Engineer - Costing and Launch of Avalanche Truck components 1998-

2002

. Assumed multi-discipline roles to launch award-winning product.

(Avalanche tonneau covers)

. Helped design and developed costing for new products worth

$190,000,000/year.

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. Developed capital budget and overhead model for green-field plant in

Mexico that doubled company's size.

. Assumed purchasing and production control responsibilities to

acquire necessary parts for prototypes

. Costed and tracked Engineering changes for rapidly changing products

. Tracked $10 million in customer tooling for reimbursement

. Supervised assistant cost estimators

Walbro Engine Management Corporation, Cass City, MI 1986-1998

An industry leader and OEM supplier of carburetors for chainsaws, lawn

mowers, outboard motors etc, and Tier 1 auto supplier

Industrial Engineer

Provided classical Industrial Engineering support and costing for supplier

to Small Engine industry

. Implemented assembly cells, reducing floor space by 60%, WIP by 90%+

and labor cost by 50%+

. Set incentive standards, and retimed entire plant, reducing labor

costs by about 30%

. Launched nine new products, including carburetors, pumps and fuel

modules

. Maintained item masters, labor routings and BOMs on mainframe

database.

. On temporary assignment, supervised pump lines for 2 months. Broke

production records and eliminated

2-week backlog.

. Produced work instructions and documented procedures, including 100%

flow test operations

. Planned for product release and startup with APQP, DFMEA, FMEA

. Had manufacturing engineering and quality control responsibilities

for 2 pump lines.

. Developed new cost on all changes and new products.

. Worked as team to manage budget and P&L responsibility for the pump

department

. Moved pump lines from another factory, revise layout, line balance &

workflow for improved operation.

. Participated in Kaizan projects for Lean Manufacturing.

. Participated on team to replace plant wide computer system for BOM,

costing, finance, etc.

. Developed packaging standards for all products shipped. Developed

returnable dunnage.

. Coordinated packaging and inspections for military shipments and

contracts

AMP Inc, Winston Salem, NC

An industry leader of wiring connectors and other products for phones,

computers and similar needs.

Industrial Engineer II

Provided costing support for low volume specialty tooling for

telecommunications industry. Developed computer to emulate mainframe for

costing of low volume products, evaluated historic costs to develop

optimum production lot sizes, database cleanup - reduced costing errors

from over 5000 to less than 50.

Evart Products, Evart MI (American Motors Corp)

Supplier of injection molded, painted and assembled components for

American Motors.

Industrial Engineer

Provided classical IE support in a JIT environment. Including, writing a

program to calculate volume dependent staffing needs, developing a program

to plan for fractional demand parts for options.

Federal Mogul, St. Johns, MI

Tier 1 supplier of stamped metal bushings, bearings and washers for the

automotive, truck and heavy equipment industries

Industrial Engineer

Set incentive standards in a union plant, justified capital projects,

including a $400,000 rolling mill that was justified in 1 year, monitored

capital equipment, capacity studies,

Affiliations

Eagle Scout

Rotary International, Rotary youth exchange counselor & trainer

Board President, Citizen's Probation Council, and FIRST robotics advisor

Lay church leader, and Board Member of an international mission

organization

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