Jonathan G. Krepps
Batesville, AR 72501
ablmq5@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
To gain a challenging position that will utilize my present skills and
allow further growth.
Current Experience
Aerotech Machine Corporation January 2008 - August 2009
Project Manager
Batesville, AR
> Managed implementation of Waterjet Operations through outside
resource; coordinated Configuration Control, Production Scheduling,
and N.C. Resolution
> Lead - ISO 9001:2008 Certification Team; Registered October 2008
> Lead - AS9100:2004 Certification Team; Registered August 2009
> Fostered New Business Development through personal client
interaction
Goodrich Corporation June 2001 - December 2007
Engine Control Systems Birmingham,
UK
Shift Manager - Valves Module/Prismatics October
2004 - December 2007
> 66 reports (58x direct / 8x contractors); Union Environment
> Responsible for Module Performance Metrics to achieve optimum cost,
quality, and customer satisfaction. 20% Arrears reduction with 91%
Ave FPY in 2006
> Managed production schedule with Team Lead input through MRP system
> Coordination with Design Engineering for Production Ramp-up of
Development parts
> Direct Customer Contact for Internal Customer - Assembly & Test
(400 Units/Week)
> Direct Customer Contact for External Sites - Goodrich Actuation
Systems in Wolverhampton, UK (50 Units/Week) & Saint-Ouen, France
(220 Units/Week)
Aircraft Wheels and Brakes
Pueblo, CO
Manufacturing Engineer II June
2003 - October2004
> Provide continuous support to the Machine Shop / Finishing
Departments including machine upgrades and process optimization
through data research and operator input
> Contribute to attain Policy Deployment objectives through logistics
of assigned areas
> Successfully completed two large capital equipment projects;
initiated a third for Horizontal Turning Center, Cap-Ex
approval/Pilot Scheme/Delivery Schedule
> Point-of-Contact for operators during facility MES implementation,
including input for design review, buy-off, and responsible for
operator orientation training
> Lead one Lean event to create area CLAIR forms (TPM), participated
in three main events; Plan to establish MS Certified Operators,
Corporate Ergo Event, and Riveting pre-build CPS
Manufacturing Leadership Program June 2001 - June
2003
SFS-Space Flight Systems
Albuquerque, NM
Machine Shop Supervisor October 2002 -
May 2003
> Responsible for six CNC/Manual mill operators and one Mechanical
Inspector
> Using Machine Shop output tracking to establish WO loading and
metric control
> Work closely with EH&S Mgr and Facilities to maintain a
safe/productive workplace
> Created model layout for installation of 2 new vapor degreasers in
the assembly area
> Submitted 2003 Capital Budget Request for the Machine Shop
TCS-Turbine Component Services
Hodges, SC
Quality Engineer March 2002 - October
2002
> Lead Siemens Westinghouse MDR clean-up effort which reduced blade
inventory by 71%, a customer inventory reduction of $1.7 million
> Supported GE non-conformances by maintaining QCRs and direct
customer contact
> Reviewed/updated Greenwood Standard Practices (GSPs) in the Quality
Department
> Participated in a Critical Problem Solving (CPS) Braze event which
yielded a fall-out rate reduction of 18%
> Established contacts with outside vendors for fabrication needs and
maintenance
AIP-Aircraft Interior Products Colorado
Springs, CO
Process Improvement Engineer June 2001 - February
2002
> Team Leader for 3 Lean events and participated in additional 5;
including preparation
> Created cellular based production in weld area yielding 50%
reduction in lead time, 60% reduction in operator travel, and 90%
reduction in shortages to assembly
> Managed Cut-to-size project with TW Metals through 5 phases of ramp-
up, converting 4200 part numbers to a WO demand driven purchasing
system
> Tracked daily WC output and compiled data for capacity and
performance analysis
> Calculated and implemented Kanban cycles for high running part
numbers
Raytheon Aircraft Company Little
Rock, AR
(Hawker 800XP Completion Center) Summer 2000
Engineering Intern (Airframe)
> Interacted with engineers to support the shop floor final production
> Generated action request (ECO) tracking system utilizing EXCEL
> Preformed brainstorming, research, and design for product
improvements
Education
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
May 2009
Master of Business Administration
GPA: 3.83/4.00
Outstanding Student Achievement Award
University of Missouri - Rolla
May 2001
B.S. Aerospace Engineering
GPA: 3.07/4.00
Minor Leadership Communication
Training & Computer Skills
. ISO 9001 / AS9100 Internal Quality Auditor - Arkansas Manufacturing
Solutions
. Living with Trade Unions / European Law Overview - EEF West
Midlands, UK
. Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Goodrich Corporation
. LEAN Practitioner Certification - Goodrich Corporation
. Introduction to Robotics - Pueblo Community College
. Advanced Ergonomics / Heartsaver First Aid
Honors & Activities
. E.I.T. / Private Pilot License / AOPA / EAA / Motorcycle
Enthusiast
References available upon request