Richard L. Case 262-***-****

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Naples, FL 34117

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Job Objective

A job that I may apply the skills and knowledge developed through my

experiences and education. Be able to provide value to a compelling company

and it's competitive edge, with the potential for continued learning in

that position. I am proud of my previous accomplishments and have proven to

myself that I can perform at a senior level but I am looking for more hands-

on technical applications to develop a better work and life balance.

Profile

Engineering and Manufacturing operations, including the development and

implementation of departmental and facility requirements.

Management and Technical leadership in Manufacturing Operations, Processes

and Research & Development including budgeting, equipment acquisitions,

material control, tooling and personnel requirements.

Hands on experience in a multitude of Engineering functions such as design,

finite element analysis, toolroom operations, equipment/machinery operating

procedures, CNC/Robotic programming and automation of process flow.

Leadership abilities with the demonstrated capacity to build, train and

mentor highly productive and motivated cross-functional teams.

Areas of Expertise

Engineering Management Business Strategies

Technical Leadership

Manufacturing Management Strategic Planning

Product/Process Development

Program/Project Management Risk Assessment Machining /

Programming / PLC

Supply Chain Management Cost Reduction Initiatives

Tooling / Fixturing

Facilities/Maintenance Management Quality Systems Secondary

Operations

Professional Background

CONSULTANT - INDEPENDENT

2008-PRESENT

Engineering Services (Naples, FL)

Provided research and development on design and material selection for a

new patent pending product for a home improvement marketing company.

. Material selection included corrosion resistance and heat

transformation testing.

Provided technical analysis and correlations for the Webpage design and

release for a new consulting firm.

. New Group provides Forming Simulation, Metal and Process Capabilities,

In-Plant Assistance, In-House Seminar & Workshops.

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

2000-2008

Technical Staff Engineer (Milwaukee, WI)

Managed technical projects providing advanced product and process

leadership for the Platform, Engineering and Resource groups within the

Product Development Center.

. Laminated "Quiet" Steel for pass-by noise reduction and engine

reverberation (ROI = $1.7M / 1st Year)

. Tailor Welded Blank "TWB" for weight reduction of fuel system

and styling components (ROI = $4.4M / 1st Year)

. Super Plastic Forming "SPF" applications for multiple motorcycle

components

. Carbon Fiber, Nitronics, Plastics, Exotic metals and composite

materials for weight reduction and strength

. Stainless Steel and Aluminum products for core competent deep

draw processes

Richard L. Case 262-***-****

141 17th Street SW

Naples, FL 34117

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Managed special projects providing technical expertise to Engineering

groups within the Product Development Center and Manufacturing Facilities.

. Math based tools "Simulation" for design and build of hard tooling

with concentration on springback reduction.

. Correlations of math designs to production components with input

testing during Finite Element Analysis

. Development of a Corporate Tooling Specification Guide and

Request for Quote (RFQ) package

Provided Engineering expertise as a technical leader in process evaluations

and development of company and supply chain engineering and manufacturing

groups.

. Deep Draw Applications / Conventional Stamping / Progressive

dies / Hydroforming

. Injection Molding / Overmolding / Extrusion

. Casting / Forging / Extrusion

. CNC Machining / Secondary Operations / Laser Cutting / Welding

Applications

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Milwaukee, WI /

York, PA)

Managed Operational and Facility requirements for the design and

implementation of the new Manufacturing plant for Softail motorcycles.

. Budgeting, Scheduling and Operational Systems

. Equipment Acquisitions (Capital Costs)

. Automated Cell Requirements / Process Flow

. Tooling / Inspection requirements

. Personnel requirements

Managed Engineering requirements for corporate directives on a variety of

special projects.

. Manufacturing facility layouts and automated cell acquisitions

. Process validation and testing of coated materials

. Process requirements and validation of barrier lubricants

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STEEL PARTS CORPORATION

1996 - 2000

Program Manager (Tipton, IN)

Managed the development and implementation of new and revised product and

process launches.

. Design and Prototype through Engineering release

. Tooling / Inspection requirements

. CNC Machining

. Secondary Operations / Automated parts handling

Managed Engineering requirements for the development of the Quality System

Procedures under QS9000 / ISO9001.

. Manufacturing Requirements

. Parts routing, Process Flow and Bar Coding systems

. Operator Instructions

. Test and Inspection requirements

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MPI- MICHIGAN PRECISION INC

1988-1996

Engineering Manager (Knox, IN)

Managed the Engineering department from initial plant inception into a

fully functional Tier 1 supplier.

. Fineblanking press installations, setup and training

. CNC Machining installations, programming and training

. Secondary Operation installations, setup and training

. 3-D CAD modeling with integration of tooling details

. Development of internal quoting systems for die and gage designs, CNC

machining, tool build and wire EDM work

. Published Engineering Standards for plant operations

Richard L. Case 262-***-****

141 17th Street SW

Naples, FL 34117

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Managed the development of training standards and merit pay requirements

for plant operations .

. Designers

. Manufacturing Engineers

. CNC Programmers / Machinists

. Maintenance Technicians

. Toolroom Personnel

. Supervisors

Mechanical Engineer (Spartanburg,SC)

Project Manager for the research and development of the integration of

Fineblanked parts into JIT assemblies.

. Automated press cells

. CNC Machining cells with automated fixturing and secondary

operations

. Automated inspection cells for safety critical component

. Development of clean room operations for Medical products

Military Background

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Nuclear Weapons Specialist: U.S. Air Force

1976 - 1984

* Held Top Secret and CNWDI Clearances

* Honorable Discharge (DAV)

Supervisor, Maintenance and Control (Minot AFB, North Dakota)

Supervisor, Maintenance and Inspections (Langley AFB, Virginia)

Air Training Command Instructor (Lowry AFB, Colorado)

Quality Control Manager (Buchel AB, Germany)

Maintenance Team Member (Minot AFB, North Dakota)

Educational Background

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Bachelor of Science, School of Technology MET/SPV

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Distinguished Graduate, May 1988

Associates in Applied Science, School of Technology

MET/CIMT

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Distinguished Graduate, December 1986

Instructional Systems Development; U.S. Air Force

Distinguished Graduate, May 1982

Technical Instructor; U.S. Air Force

Distinguished Graduate, April 1981

OJT Trainer / Instructor; U.S. Air Force

Distinguished Graduate, November 1980

Quality / Mfg Systems

Ford Q1 Certification Chrysler Pentastar Certification Ford Program

Management

MIL-STD 1916 Failure Mode & Effects Analysis Statistical Process Control

QS-9000 Certification ISO/TS 16949 Certification 6 Sigma (6 Quality Function Deployment Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing Excellence

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Total Quality Management Kaizen

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