Engineer Quality Assurance
Resume:
John Simon Schury
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
ablrwx@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
Obtain a position, were I can utilize my knowledge of lean manufacturing,
leadership, problem solving, and people skills to increase the bottom
line profitability of an organization.
Experience
Steelcase Wood Furniture, Manufacturing Engineer - Contract
Caledonia, Michigan
August, 2008 to Present
Steelcase began in 1912 as The Metal Office Furniture Company in Grand
Rapids, Michigan. In 1972 Steelcase entered the wood office furniture
market. Still headquartered in Grand Rapids, Steelcase today is an
international company with approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and
more than 600 dealer locations around the world. I am currently
responsible for supporting all assigned manufacturing processes in the
Wood Fabrication Dept. Determining and documenting standardized area work
focusing on one piece work flow. I work closely with our Specials Group
to determine manufacturing feasibility based on special customer
requests. Determine best practice manufacturing methods to increase
quality consistency and reduce scrap. My accomplishments include:
> Derived and implemented Hot Press scrap reduction project
resulting in a $1500 per month savings
> Eliminated numerous non-value added processes from product value
streams.
> Implemented various Poka-Yokes to eliminate numerous customer
related disturbances.
> Increased output 35% by implementing standardized work.
> Reduced required area equipment by 20% without decreasing
output.
> Standardized product build practices resulting in a 15% increase
in output.
> Launched SawStop technology in assigned areas reducing safety
risks and liability.
> Created operator machine maintenance program resulting in
increased machine uptime.
> Eliminated numerous safety related issues.
> Reduced scrap, manufacturing costs and product remakes
> Performed area time studies to support new product line cell
development.
Autocam Corporation, Manufacturing / Quality Engineer
Kentwood, Michigan
February, 2005 to August, 2008
Autocam Corporation is a precision manufacturer of metal components for
the automotive, consumer products, and medical industry with global sales
of $400 million. I led cross-functional teams of operators, team leaders,
technicians, and quality technicians. Was responsible for supporting all
assigned daily manufacturing processes. Procured the necessary manpower,
material and machines for new product launches. Utilized Gantt charts to
develop project status summary for product management review. Led and
followed lean manufacturing practices and 5S activities. Utilized APQP
practices and Risk Assessment to develop processes and implement poka-
yoke devices where needed. Was responsible for the development of product
strategies, quotes, pricing, area layout, product flow and supplier
development. My accomplishments included:
> Multiple new product launches with zero defects.
> Increased average margin from 7% to 20% utilizing lean
techniques.
> Successfully migrated work form the European market to Untied
States gaining a 20% profit margin.
> Reduced labor 40% by developing lean practices.
> Increased output 35% by implementing standardized work.
> Launched TPM program, resulting in 15% increase in uptime.
> Implemented area training matrix to utilize cross-functional
teams.
> Achieved 100% on time delivery during new project launches.
> Eliminated quality disturbances
> Shingo Award
Autocam Corporation, Prototype Engineer
Kentwood, Michigan
February, 2001 to February, 2005
Prototype Engineer at Autocam for customer projects related to product
development, testing and production readiness. Responsible for quoting,
job scheduling, process documentation and procurement of required tooling
and materials. Utilized customer interaction and communication to
understand product requirements, needs, and concerns of failure modes.
Responsible for area improvement, team meetings and dissemination of
information to area machinists. Closely interacted with sales personnel
to better understand customer needs. Provide job lessons learned to
production groups and top level management. My accomplishments included:
> Successfully launched area SMED program resulting in 80%
reduction in job change over time.
> Developed Kanban system for tooling, work holding, and required
area items.
> Developed standardized prototype product processing.
> Achieved high percentage of prototype to production job
procurement.
> Lowered average quote to delivery lead time by 30%.
> Implemented 5(s) work area for standardized methodologies.
> Provided sales personnel with another tool to procure future
business.
Century Specialties Corporation, Process Engineer
Traverse City, Michigan
March, 1996 to February, 2001
Century Specialties a manufacturer specializing in low to medium
production runs for specialized tooling affiliated with the plastic
extrusion, copper mining, stainless steel and seamless tubing industries.
I was responsible for cnc lathe programming including live spindle
machining, job processing, tooling improvement and implementation,
product design, print approval revisions and creation. Also responsible
for customer contact and support, data management, shop floor routing,
time studies, problem solving and technical troubleshooting. My
accomplishments included:
> Created companywide standardized turning practices and
procedures.
> Established print processing, creation, document control
standards.
> Developed and implemented new part evaluation processing and
shop floor routing procedures.
Technical
I am a Microsoft Certified Professional and am familiar with; Windows 7,
NT, 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003, Microsoft Office, Visibility, AutoCAD,
Virtual Gibbs, Pro Engineer, Solidworks, QMS, and MFGpro.
Education and Affiliations:
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, Michigan
Associate Degree with a major in Quality Assurance Technologies in May
98. Academic focus included:
Design & Detailing of Progressive Dies, Injection Molds, Jigs & Fixtures,
CAM, CNC, Machining, GD&T, SPC, Quality Control, Hydraulics & Pneumatics,
Metallurgy, Communications, Mathematics, & Physics
Petoskey High School
Petoskey, Michigan
Graduated June 92 with an electronics and drafting focus.
ROSE TRAINING SYSTEMS INC.: Citizen M-Series Programming Skills
Development - June 2001
CNC SOFTWARE INC.: Mastercam Basic Lathe Training - June 2001
THE EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION: Master's Certificate in Management Education -
December 2002
DALE CARNEGIE COURSE: Effective Communications & Human Relations - May
2003
DALE CARNEGIE COURSE: Leadership Training for Managers - November 2003
PC PRO SCHOOLS: Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft
Certified Desktop Professional (MCDST), Support Center Analyst (SCA)
- September 2007
Personal
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