Manufacturing Engineer

Lee A. Warncke *** Englewood Drive 203-***-****

Orange, CT 06477 email:

********@*********.***

Skills Solid engineering - manufacturing and manufacturing management

Summary experience in fabricating, machining, welding and assembly in

both aerospace and commercial industries. Strong interpersonal

skills and ability to work positively with all levels of staff,

management and customers. Proven skills in technical processes,

design and systems. Committed to high work ethics and management

objectives.

Experience

01/2009 - Milford, CT

present

Manufacturing Engineer

. Design tooling / fixtures and jigs for the assembly of helicopter

flight control components and ground handling equipment.

. Create written and digital photo manufacturing process procedures and

assembly sequences.

. Evaluate assembly processes and methods to improve thruput.

. Research applicable MIL Specs / Stds / customer specs and develop

manufacture / assembly methods to meet customer part - assembly

performance requirements.

. Design and build tooling and parts using AutoCAD, conventional

machining and aerospace manufacturing processes.

. Develop manufacturing cell layout and objectives employing LEAN

practices.

11/2005 - Alinabal Inc. Milford, CT

01/2009 Engineered Products

Group

Manufacturing Operations

Manager

. Managed the manufacturing operations of a $19,000,000 business unit

serving the aerospace, automotive, medical and commercial industries.

Facilitated 32% growth in business over 3 year period while

introducing and delivering over 1600 new aerospace and automotive

parts. Improved on-time delivery by 8% to an on-time delivery average

rating of 96% while maintaining constant labor staff size.

. Supervised managers of Tool Room, Short Run production - prototype

department, and 2 propriety product lines.

. Managed stamping press room and related departments for daily

production operations and scheduling.

. Served as manufacturing liaison to material review board and

implementation of root cause corrective action plans. Provide input

for process and product quality improvement.

. Scheduled and coordinated manpower throughout business unit using MRP

system.

. New part and tooling design review for manufacturability.

. Implemented systems and methods to improve accuracy of manufacturing

floor labor and material transactions and consumption.

. Overseer of capital improvement projects.

. Facilitated Lean Manufacturing activities

08/1997 - OEM Controls Inc Shelton, CT

11/2005

Manufacturing

Manager

. Negotiated successful acquisition and relocation of a precision sheet

metal fabricating and precision welding company to provide expanded

services.

. Managed the fabricating and welding department using MRP system and

scheduling personnel. Perform engineering design reviews for

manufacturability and product function, quoting, CADCAM programming.

Created and entered cost data into MRP system. Perform make / buy cost

analysis.

. Provide engineering and manufacturing engineering liaison support for

other manufacturing departments, electronic assembly, mechanical

assembly, machine shop and systems assembly. Provide support to

purchasing department for vendor quality resolutions.

. Introduced and implemented root cause analysis program company wide.

. Introduced and implemented a setup reduction program. $45K cost

savings.

. Implemented and guided in-department cross training program.

. Active participant in implementing "Lean Manufacturing" in the

fabricating department and actively involved in implementing company

wide.

. Key player in obtaining ISO 9001 certification.

. Designed and build fixtures, tooling and assembly machines to improve

quality and productivity.

. Specify and purchase $200K capital equipment for state of the

manufacturing upgrades.

10/1978- Automatic Precision Welding and West Haven, CT

08/1997 Fabricating Inc.

President /

CEO

. Started company as a contract precision TIG welding to serve the

instrumentation and aircraft industries.

. 1983 purchased a precision sheet metal fabricating company to allow

company increased growth and customer base to include the aerospace,

transportation, medical and computer industries.

. Hired, trained and supervised manufacturing and administrative

personnel.

. Performed financial analysis and management incorporating the use of

balance sheet, profit/loss statements, and budgeting to sales

forecasts.

. Developed and implemented computer controlled manufacturing processes

and in-part quality checkpoints.

. Direct customer contact pertaining to value added part functions,

value analysis, and manufacturability.

. Evaluated target markets. Preparation of quotations, engineering and

process control documentation.

. Invented turret punch press tooling regrinding fixture to reduce setup

time and improve regrind quality. Received US Patent #5,305,557 in

1994. Invented calibration fixture for turret punch press tooling.

. Received certification from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers for

Certified Manufacturing Technologist, certification number 2032886.

. Negotiated successful sale of company and transfer of company assets

and personnel to OEM Controls Inc.

Other positions held

Dresser Industries Industrial Instrument Division, Manufacturing

Engineering Technician Stratford, CT

Manufacturing engineering production support, TIG welded assemblies,

tooling, stamping, machining and finishing. Start up of stainless steel and

phosphorous bronze thin wall welded tube mill.

Technical Careers Institute, Welding instructor night school program.

West Haven, CT

Hands-on instructing of students in multiple welding - joining processes

including theory. Also taught, shop math, blueprint reading and layout.

Textron, Sprague Meter Division

Bridgeport, CT

Pipeline project engineer, Natural gas pipe line measuring flow and

pressure devices. Received company award for safety disc relief valve

design.

Education

Professional Society of

Certification Manufacturing

Engineers

. Certified Manufacturing Engineer #45109513

Specialty focus on joining & Assembly

Norwalk State Norwalk, CT

Technical College

. Associates Degree in Materials Engineering

. Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Special

Training

Solidworks Milford, CT

. Solidworks Essentials 3D training

Metalsoft Inc. Chicago, Ill

. FabriWin CADCAM training for CNC turret punch press part designing and

programming.

Connecticut Welding Milford, CT

Institute

. Specialized training in TIG welding, arc and gas welding.

. Continuing education seminars and classes on manufacturing

technologies, computer aided manufacturing, engineering systems,

personnel, business and financial management.

Volunteer and civic

duties

. Advisory board member for Naugatuck Valley Community Technical college

for curriculum and course content for Mechanical and Manufacturing

programs. Perform senior project review.

. Appointment to Orange Parks and Recreation Commission by First

Selectman in 1993. To develop and improve financial systems and

operations. Establish long-term maintenance program.

. Elected by peers to vice-chairman 1995-1997.

. Elected by peers to Chairman 1998 to 2002. Directly involved in

capital improvement projects exceeding $600k.

. Sponsor & volunteer for FSEA "Future Scientists & Engineers of

America" at elementary and High School after school programs to

promote physics, mathematics and technology.

. US Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol volunteer pilot

Professional

Associations

. Society of Manufacturing Engineers

. American Welding Society

. Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association

Hobbies and interests

. Private pilot, instrument rated

. Aerobatic flight

. Aircraft restoration

. Fly fishing

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