Pete Lopez

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Toledo, Ohio *****

419-***-****

abltzg@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY SKILLS

Manufacturing engineering professional, very proficient in project,

assembly process and plant operations work. Demonstrated capability in

launching new automotive products using APQP/PPAP program management

procedures. Experienced with PPAP procedures, control plans PFMEA's,

mistake proofing, corrective action and 8D process. Strengths include

managing projects, creating timelines, working with suppliers, vendors and

process equipment installation. A good team player, skilled in

communicating with customers, team members, corporate group and plant

personnel. American citizen.

EXPERIENCE

Yazaki NA, Mack Trucks Inc, Allentown, PA Contract

Dec, 2008 - June, 2010

Resident Engineer

Contract job as Resident Engineer for Yazaki, manufacturer of truck and

automotive wire harnesses. Stationed at Mack Truck office in Allentown,

also responsible for all quality reporting functions at Mack Truck assembly

plant in Macungie. PA - sole representative.

. Quality Resident Engineer in Macungie, representing Yazaki for quality

issues/defect reporting, collect defect data and coordinate 8D

responses. Sort, inspect, rework harness product in-house as

required.

. Providing all technical support for the design, build and assembly of

wire harnesses for Mack Truck.

. Sole communication liaison between Mack engineering, truck assembly

plant and Yazaki Canton, MI office.

BMW Manufacturing, Spartanburg, South Carolina Contract July, 2008

- Nov, 2008

Quality Engineer

Worked as Assembly Quality Engineer in auto assembly plant to eliminate

wire harness connection problems.

. Analyze weekly quality data reports; use Pareto methods to determine

troublesome operations.

. Recommend corrective action to eliminate defects.

. Document proposed process change and review with line supervisors.

. Implement process changes and monitor for effectiveness.

. Prepare PowerPoint presentations of defect data and justify corrective

action with Quality manager and staff.

An engineering contract job through Greytree Partners, a five month

assignment.

Aurora Flight Sciences, Mississippi

Sept, 2007 - June, 2008

Wire Harness Engineer

. Aurora is an aerospace military contractor, designs and manufactures

unmanned aerial vehicles.

. As the plant's manufacturing engineer for wire harness fabrication,

responsible for planning, process instructions, all technical support

- assembly and testing.

. Responsible for assembly and integration of wire harnesses, avionics

onto aerial vehicle.

. Develop assembly processes from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings

and communications with design engineers.

. Coordinate, plan, create work orders, schedule and monitor all

manufacturing activity related to wire harness fabrication.

FCI Automotive, Novi, Michigan 2000 - 2007

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Planned the purchase and delivery of all tooling, assembly and test

equipment required for the manufacture and assembly of connectors, pigtails

and harnesses used in automotive airbag safety systems. Managed the

building of tooling and equipment by suppliers, ensured timely completion

and approved final runoff acceptance. Coordinated delivery and

installation of equipment into plants in Canada and Mexico. Facilitated

start of production and launching of new products in the plants.

( Launched new programs using APQP, PPAP procedures, process flow

charts and PFMEA's.

( Managed design, build and delivery of automatic resistance

welding machine for Ford truck transmission harness. Machine produces

over 2 million parts per year in Mexico.

Delphi, Sandusky, Ohio 2000 - 2000

Process Engineer

Supported automatic manufacturing operations on the plant floor, polishing

and honing equipment. Cast metal hubs for front wheel assemblies. Served

as part of the engineering team in a large unionized auto plant.

Calphalon (Newell Rubbermaid), Toledo, Ohio 1993 - 1999

General Foreman (1997- 1999)

Reported directly to plant superintendent, oversaw manufacturing activities

on all three shifts. Managed fifteen department supervisors. Created

production and efficiency spreadsheets from all departments and shifts.

Prepared and managed department budget, tracked expenses and approved

invoices for payment.

. Assisted with all plant operations across three shifts, occasionally

working 2nd and 3rd shifts as necessary.

. Conducted performance evaluations on all the supervisors.

Project & Facility Engineer (1993-1997)

Managed expansion project of aluminum anodizing department. Coordinated

and scheduled equipment upgrade installation and replacement - acted as

general contractor. Increased anodizing capacity by 50%. Project

completed on time and under budget.

. Installed new security card access system to office and plant, issue

and provide access cards.

. Set up and startup of semi-automatic polishing equipment for stainless

cookware line.

. Supervised all building facility activities, maintenance, roof,

grounds, utilities, security and equipment installation.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Held various work assignments such as: manufacturing supervisor, trainer,

industrial engineer, manufacturing engineer, quality engineer and resident

engineer. Experienced with various MRP systems, supply chain, process

routings, estimating, build prototypes and bills of material.

Rowe Industries, Toledo, OH: 1988 - 1993; wire harness/cables for military

applications.

Kelsey Hayes, Brighton, MI: 1985-1988; automotive sensors.

SPC Electronics, Toledo, OH: 1981-1985; wire harness manufacturer for

Control Data.

Prestolite, Toledo, OH: 1978 - 1981; fractional horsepower DC motors.

Unisys (Burroughs), Toledo, OH: 1970 -1978; rework used computer equipment.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics

University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING

Various programs, training sessions and seminars including: lean

manufacturing, 5S, systematic molding RJG, six sigma basics and other.

Quality procedures such as statistical process control control plans, 8D

problem solving, corrective action, poka yoke (mistake proofing), root

cause analysis, capability studies and writing work instructions.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook.

Have good hands-on experience working with tools, fixtures, machines, micro-

welding, troubleshooting and setup of equipment.

MILITARY

US Army, Honorable Discharge.

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