NICCOLO GRANDE

607-***-****

** ***** *****, **********, ** 14845

abltg5@r.postjobfree.com

PROCESS ENGINEER

Manufacturing Engineering / Continuous Process Improvements / Cost

Reduction / HAZMAT

Preventative Maintenance / Systems Analysis / Global Vendor Management / QS

9000 / ISO 14000

I excel at turning complexities into simple solutions. Developing and

delivering products on time and to budget, I continuously improve quality

and cut costs in high volume manufacturing environments. Knowledgeable in

multiple manufacturing processes, I drive standards and process

improvements to boost productivity.

As a hands-on engineer who enjoys collaborating with others, my

professional strengths include:

o Providing engineering support to resolve complex manufacturing issues

o Reducing downtime to significantly improve cost containment

o Building collaborative relationships with vendors and team members

o Developing strategy and models to solve quality issues

o Performing operative root cause analysis to provide innovative

solutions

I hold a BS in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University.

I am familiar with Six Sigma methodologies. My strong communication skills,

both written and verbal, allow me to win cooperation at all levels.

Personable and good natured, I build exceptional customer relationships.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Facilitated successful equipment launch. Asked to review and evaluate setup

of new equipment at World Kitchen from a process/operator standpoint.

Identified need for air pressure and water flow gauges. Labeled directions

for 3-axis positioning of equipment. Enabled operators to monitor/adjust

settings as needed.

Introduced quality improvements. Final product at Gates Corporation from

plating line had surface defects. Identified and determined barrels were

trapping solution from tanks and contaminating finished parts. Collaborated

with plant engineer to implement tag system. Reduced product contamination

by 75%.

Optimized process requirements. Assigned task of improving outdated

horizontal barrel plating line at Delphi Interiors. Managed vendor

inspections and reviews. Defined and optimized process recipes for 50 parts

variations to meet specifications. Finished task two weeks ahead of

schedule and within process specifications.

Implemented process improvements, decreasing downtime. Recognized small

container loading system at Delphi tended to jam and fail on new plating

line. Analyzed situation to determine swift course of action. Modified and

improved existing design, collaborating with facilities team. Immediately

decreased conveyor jams by 50%.

CAREER HISTORY

Process Engineer, World Kitchen, 2008 to 2010, glass manufacturer. Managed

six glass forming production lines. Conducted run reviews of completed

jobs, reducing process variation for next run. Slashed downtime and

increased quality. Audited equipment status. Updated documentation to

reflect current practices.

Contract Engineer, Gates Corporation, 2008, agricultural equipment

manufacturer. Contracted for problem-solving assistance on acid zinc

plating line. Identified key equipment problems during processing.

Delphi Interiors, Fortune 500 automotive parts manufacturer, 1997 to 2008:

Process Engineer, Gadsden, Alabama. Directed daily manufacturing support,

including training operations and maintenance personnel. Collaborated

with vendors domestically and abroad, in Germany and the U.S. Launched

four new foam molding lines. Created preventative maintenance schedules

for foam system equipment. Documented support of control plans.

Process Engineer, Columbus, Ohio. Promoted to Process Engineer position

of increased responsibility. Managed HAZMAT, project management support,

and performance maintenance for automotive door latch hardware. Trained

operations personnel. Met all process specifications under deadlines and

pressure.

Forming Process Engineer, Troy, Michigan. Gained valuable skills in

research and development. Supported urethane door technology research for

new products.

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