Edward F. Petee

**** *. ***** ***.

Temperance, Michigan 48182

734-***-****

abl5ly@r.postjobfree.com

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

A highly-motivated Manufacturing Engineer with 28 years experience in

manufacturing and development. Skilled in the development of new products

and systems in the Forging and Extrusion of Aluminum. Well established

knowledge in tooling and equipment design, production machinery, secondary

process equipment, project management, and safety regulation. Effective in

assessing and resolving operational problems to increase productivity and

quality. Strong interface and communication skills between OEM, suppliers,

design and manufacturing. A highly responsible and dedicated team player

with a strong commitment to total customer satisfaction and profitability.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hydro Aluminum, Adrian, Michigan 1990 - 2009

A Global Fortune 500 supplier of Aluminium and Aluminium products.

Process / Product Engineer 2009

Develop and manage continuous process improvement projects on current

product lines.

. Designed and fabricated a quick change tubing roller guide system that

reduced change over time by 20 minutes.

. Organized and created spare parts inventory using SAP in the Extrusion

Press Setup area, reducing purchasing lead time and cost of spare

parts on hand.

. Designed and implemented an inverted tubing guide roller system that

aided in an overall scrap reduction of 7%.

Production Supervisor 2008 - 2009

Responsible for all production operations on the 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

shift within the plant, including quality, maintenance, and productivity.

. Supervised a staff of 27 hourly Production employees and 3 Maintenance

Technicians.

. Conducted monthly Safety Awareness training, maintaining a Zero Lost

Time Injury rating of the plant

. Trained new and existing employees in quality control and machine

operation to maintain high production levels and customer

satisfaction.

. Prepared daily production reports for upper management.

Maintenance Engineer 2006 - 2008

Worked with Maintenance Supervisor and maintenance personnel to provide a

safe and healthy work environment for the company and its employees

through engineering activities engaged in the repairs, maintenance and

installation of machines, tools, equipment and procedures. Supervised and

delegated work assignments to Tool Room employee.

. Developed a strong knowledge of SAP, used to establish and maintain

spare parts inventory for the Maintenance Department.

. Demonstrated success in working with the Internal Purchasing Agent and

suppliers for the procurement of spare parts,

. Played a key role in establishing the ARC FLASH program.

Project Engineer 2003 - 2006

Responsible for specifying, justifying and implementation of selected

capital projects.

. Gained recognition for coordinating and assisting in the establishment

of the Sil-Flux Coating Line.

. Played a key role in the redesign and implementation of the guided

tube air blow off system in extrusion water boxes.

. Collaborated in cross-functional teams to establish and implementing

engineering and safety standards for the purchase of new equipment and

the disposal of existing equipment.

Process / Product Development Engineer 1998 - 2003

Work closely with Marketing/Sales, Customer and Forming Department

manager to establish and development new products. Researched and

developed manufacturing process, tooling, materials and techniques to

meet product specifications, achieve the highest quality possible at a

reduce cost. Acquired strong proficiency in KUKA Robotic.

. Set-up and established three (3) Robotic production cells for two (2)

different products, Reducing the hourly work force by 23 employees.

. Demonstrated success in achieving the goal of 10,000 units produced

per production shift off the Robotic Cells.

. Recognized for implementing Automated Oven Loading equipment on not

Robotic production cells, reducing the hourly force by an additional 6

employees.

Maintenance Supervisor 1994 - 1998

Supervised 15 Maintenance and 4 Janitorial employees within the Forming

Department actively engaged in the maintenance, repairs and installation

of equipment, tools, building, grounds and utility systems. Member of a

cross-functional team recognized for development and training in LOCK OUT

/ TAG OUT, Confined Space Entry and Attendants and Confined Space Rescue.

These programs have become Corporate Bench Mark for HYDRO ALUMINUM.

Tooling Engineer 1994

Responsible for assuring the proper forging and secondary operation

tooling and accessories are available in sufficient quantities, on a

timely basis to meet production requirements. Conducted approved die

trials, studies and projects to improve die performance. Supervision of

Die Maintenance and Die Setup employees. Proficient in AutoCad, used to

maintain drawing records of tooling.

Maintenance Supervisor / Engineering 1993 - 1994

Supervised and delegated work assignments to 12 hourly employees within

the Plant Maintenance, Janitorial, and Die Maintenance activates on the

off shifts. Strong knowledge of Industrial Waste Water Pre-Treatment

function within the plant. Provided monitoring, data collection and

reporting to the Local Regulatory Agency.

Project Engineer 1990 - 1993

Responsible for all phases in the development of the Aluminium Impact

Extrusion Department and new product line from customer concept,

prototype development, manufacturing methods and processes, equipment

specification, acquisition and installation, through to production.

Special expertise in the design and development to aluminum impacts and

aluminum impact extrusion tooling. Broad expertise with the Federal,

State and local Environmental Regulatory Agency.

Letts Industries Incorporated, Pioneer Division, Pioneer, Ohio

1987 - 1989

Engaged in metal parts fabrication and industrial equipment sales. The

Pioneer Division making steering and suspension parts for cars and light-,

medium-, and heavy-duty trucks.

Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for the design and development of forge tooling, machine tool

requirements,

and general plant layout, in addition to methods of manufacturing with a

emphasis on continuous process improvement.

Schlumberger - Applicon, Ann Arbor, Michigan 1980 - 1986

One of the first vendors of Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing

(CAD/CAM) systems.

CIM Engineer

Responsible for investigating custom complaints and preparing written

specification based on user requirements to programmers for the

development, implementation, and quality assurance testing of

configurable post-processors (links) on computer aided sheet metal

fabrication system, plotter drivers integrated into CAD/CAM systems and

specialty type NC/CNC machinery. Broad-based knowledge in BRAVO! Editor,

EQUINOX FAB, NC Graphics, DRAFTING, GEM QPL and COMPACT II programming

languages.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology 1980

Ferris State College, Big Rapids, Michigan

Associate of Applied Science, Machine Tool Technology 1978

Ferris State College, Big Rapids, Michigan

Graduate, Monroe High School, Monroe, Michigan 1976

MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

National Fire Protection Association 2004

American Society of Metals International 1993

Forming Technologies Association 1994

Society of Manufacturing Engineers 1976

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