Project Manager Engineer

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Randy Gough

Executive Profile

High performance leader experienced with driving growth, developing people, generating revenues, improving profits,

and enhancing value to customers. Respected leader focused on alignment by seeking team input and data to make

informed decisions. Poised and level headed in difficult high-pressure situations making experience-backed judgments

through innovation, humor, and integrity.

Technical Skills/Proficiencies

• LEAN specialist reducing costs and lead times using tools such as cross training, 5S practice, Kaizen events,

and continuous improvement.

• Process / Manufacturing Engineer

• Concept, Cost, and Procure manufacturing and automation processes

• Project Management – Develop Milestones, Gantt Charts, Documentation

• Led ISO9001:2000 implementation including internal and external audits.

• Experienced with directing APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and 8d Problem Solving

Experience

July 2002-Present Turner Machine Co., Inc. Smyrna, TN

OPERATIONS MANAGER 2004-Present

o Lead department managers’ development to reach their full potential.

o Employee reviews & development plan followed up with formal and informal review of progress,

responsible for hiring & firing decisions.

o Manage departmental productivity to meet profitability goals.

o Develop team and management system for NEW distribution profit model that was started in 2008.

o Serve dual role as manufacturing engineer and quality manager for distribution profit model.

o Insure customer satisfaction through follow up and management of all warranty & field service

functions.

Key Accomplishments

• Directed the start up of a distribution profit model and development suppliers in China. Utilized ERP

system and developed complete inventory management and supply visibility. First PO March 2008,

recently met $1M goal with 15 customers.

• Led ISO 9001:2000 certification process gaining approval on 12/15/08.

• Developed a weekly meeting rhythm focusing on execution of planned tasks, key to our 90% on time

delivery of custom automation.

• Lead Kaizen events on automation projects with team, waste elimination has reduced lead time to 10 to

20% less than industry.

• Filled account management role for 20 month period servicing a Tier 1 automotive customer. Won 30%

of quotations earning $1.3M revenue and 30% profit.

• Lead program management of strategic Tier 1 automotive customer, success led to automation with 4

other facilities totaling $2.2M revenue and 35% profitability.

• Implemented LEAN strategy by cross training key team members to project manages automation projects

eliminating the need for dedicated project management position.

• Eliminated waste by implementing a 15 minute daily check-in meeting in which each employee presents

what they must accomplish for the day.

PROJECT MANAGER 2002-2004

o Project Management of all automation projects from concept to delivery

o Manage customer expectations, document engineering changes, develop Gantt charts and track

progress, and insure automation meets all requirements.

o Produce detailed RFQ to contract with outside vendors such as mechanical engineers, controls

engineers, and machine shops.

o Define boundaries and hand offs between departments.

Key Accomplishments

• Indentified the internal and external milestones for automation projects that are necessary to produce

consistent results and satisfied customers. Developed standard documentation tools to give the customer

complete understanding and visibility.

• Led continuous Improvement activities to reduce lead time. Actions include purchase of 3D design

software, ERP System, adding electrical controls personnel, in house black oxide and heat treat.

July 1992 – July 2002 Worthington Precision Franklin, TN

Metals

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER 1997-2002

o Engineer processes and equipment for new machined products.

o Purchase equipment and tooling for new processes and products.

o Submit and execute on continuous improvement and cost saving measures

o Determine manufacturing process and cost for new products.

o Led APQP process for new products including PPAP. Developed necessary Control Plans, FMEA,

work instructions, and corrective actions.

Key Accomplishments

• Won $2M contract with Bosch and JS Technos producing multiple brake pistons for master cylinders.

• Won $3M contract with Motorola cell phone hinge pin business. 15,000 pcs/day production with $3M

annual revenue.

• Reduced manufacturing cost 15% on Ford pump shaft. Eliminated remnant material cost, tooling cost,

machining time, and spline forming operation by changing the to a cold headed near net shape part.

MACHINE SET UP TECHNICIAN 1992-1997

o New Product development on Rotary Transfer Machines

o Develop and train all rotary transfer personnel.

o Set up equipment – Rotary Transfer Machines, custom machines, CNC Lathes, CNC Mills, and

Centerless Grinders

o Trained and qualified to use of various metrology equipment

Key Accomplishments

• Instrumental in GM fuel injector body program from cradle to grave producing 80,000 pcs/day earning

$12M annual revenue. Bought off $7M of rotary transfer equipment requiring two trips to Switzerland.

• Successfully decreased unexpected down time of two high speed electro-chemical deburring machines

from 30% to 1%, which eliminated the need for an entire shift.

• Validated two custom eddy current inspection machines and decreased down time below 1% and placed

in line with electro-chemical deburring equipment.

Education

Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Bachelor of Science

• Manufacturing Engineering Technologies

Awards/Accomplishments

NTMA Tennessee Chapter President 2010

Customer Service Award

2009

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