David R. Dyer
*******@*****.***
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