Steven D. Burnett, MBA *** Carey St., Deerfield,

Michigan 49238

Quality Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering

517-***-****

Leader in innovative, lean manufacturing methods

abm5rm@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile ______________________________________________________

Using innovative manufacturing methods such as lean manufacturing, six

sigma process improvement, and TPM, lead Tier 1 automotive supplier

companies in reducing lead times, manufacturing cost, and overall quality

costs.

As a Quality Field Engineer, established strong customer relationships at

Chrysler (Trenton Engine, Toledo North Assembly, Warren Stamping, Mack

Avenue Engine, Belvedere Assembly), GM (Lansing Grand River Assembly,

Hamtramck Assembly), and Ford (Oakville Assembly) Facilities. Efforts lead

to Chrysler Outstanding supplier award in 2003.

Experienced in TS 16949, FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, APQP, and Customer

Specific Requirements at GM, Ford, and Chrysler.

Experienced Engineering/ Program Manager that has led the implementation of

new product lines, manufacturing lines, equipment, and tooling in

automotive and non-automotive product lines.

Experienced in Metal Stamping, Plastic Injection Molding, and Weld assembly

lines.

Professional

History__________________________________________________________

Journey Property Inspection-Deerfield, Michigan 2009-Present

Home Inspection Service performing Buyer, Seller, and Maintenance

inspections according to NAHI standards.

Real Estate Health & Safety Quality Consultant

Summary: Perform home inspections for Real Estate transactions to be sure

that the health, safety and well-being of the buyer's family is not at

risk. I look at the structure, and mechanical systems of the home.

I have over 70 hours of in class training, and have passed the national

H.I. Exam for certification.

This is a continuation of my Quality Engineering experience, because I am

auditing a buyer's prospective home to be sure it is safe for them to live

in.

Soundwich-Cleveland, Ohio 2002-2007/ 2007-2009

Tier one supplier of engine heat shields, and sound reduction material for

the auto industry.

Quality Field Engineer

Summary: Using my strong people skills, I represented the Company as a

Customer Support/ Quality Field Engineer at 25 customer facilities. This

was a hands on position that required maintaining good customer relations,

and resolving problems such as quality, packaging, and assembly issues at

the customer's facility, and at Soundwich's Cleveland facilities.

. Establish corrective actions using 7-Step and 8D procedures.

. Responsible for new product launch at our customer's facilities.

. Trained member of Company Audit team for TS16949.

. Worked with Tool Engineer to improve progressive dies, and resolve scrap

issues.

. Reduced Packaging costs by $10,000/ yr.

. Helped reduce Quality Costs, and repeat complaints by 85%.

L & W Engineering- Blissfield, Michigan Feb 2007- Sept 2007

Tier 1 supplier of welded body components for auto industry.

Manufacturing Engineer

Summary: Responsible for Weld assembly line that produced the rear floor

pan for the KK/KA Chrysler vehicles at Toledo North Assembly. The line

consisted of 93 robots at 37 weld stations. Responsibilities included

Tooling, Process Improvements, Quality Issues and Equipment.

. Managed Launch Team consisting of Manufacturing, Quality, and Product

Engineering for KA.

. Implemented a new adhesive application system that reduced material and

improved cycle time.

. Designed rotating weld system for stabilizer bar component that doubled

output and reduced rework.

Mim's Kitchen- Bowling Green, Ohio/ Blissfield, Michigan 1999- 2002

Family Owned Restaurant/ Bakery & Catering Business

Owner/ Operator

Summary: Successfully developed Business Plan, Secured financing, and

purchased equipment to launch unique restaurant/ catering business. The

business was recognized as a quality restaurant, and caterer in Bowling

Green. I acted as Chef, Server, Scheduler, and CFO. We sold business in

2002.

Diamond Electric - Dundee, Michigan 1998-1999

Tier one Japanese supplier of Ignition Coils for Automotive Industry with

annual sales of $40mm.

Production Manager

Summary: Responsible for 3 shift operation including Maintenance, Plastic

Injection Molding, Coil Winding, and Assembly. This was a non-union

facility with 100 employees.

. Successfully turned back UAW union drive.

. Successfully built inventories for a new product launch for Chrysler.

. Implemented an interactive system on plastic injection molding presses

that safely allowed them to be run from both sides.

. Implemented a Preventive Maintenance System for all plant equipment.

. Used 5S's and six sigma methods to reduce costs and improve the quality

of the product.

Findlay Industries - Findlay, Ohio 1997-1998

Automotive Interior Trim manufacturer with annual sales of $750mm.

Operations/ Program Manager

Summary: Responsible for all production operations at Plant 1, and 425

union employees producing Seat Covers, Head rests, and door Trim.

. Successfully set up the plant for "Flow through Manufacturing" which

reduced work in process inventory, reduced product lead times, and

improved product deliveries.

. Designed and launched a new manufacturing line for seat back "MAP" pocket

panels for Cadillac.

. Improved packaging methods and reduced costs.

. Lead the launch Team for the 98 GM Vans.

AMPP- Perrysburg, Ohio 1995-1997

Custom builder of metal cabinets, and components for the electronics

industry.

Plant Manager

Summary: Supervised 30 Hourly Employees in a Non-union environment.

Operation included two CNC Rotary Stamping Presses, a Laser Metal cutting

Machine, as well as Press Brakes, Welding operations, and finishing

operations.

. Implemented a new material control and scheduling software package.

Lord Corporation - Erie, Pa. 1987-1995

Manufacturer of rubber to metal bonded vibration isolators for Aerospace

Industry.

Senior Engineer/ Program Manager - Erie Facility (1993-1995)

Operations Manager - Cambridge Springs, Pa. (1990-1993)

Manager of Manufacturing Engineering- Corporate Offices, Erie, Pa. (1987-

1990)

Summary: Managed Production Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and

Project implementation. Responsibilities included Maintenance, Tooling,

Capital Equipment, and Process Improvements.

. Implemented Focused Factory Manufacturing for 3 Product lines.

. Implemented Cellular Manufacturing at Cambridge Springs and Erie

facilities.

. Implemented tooling repair program that saved $100k annually.

. Implemented Vacuum molding program that reduced mold scrap by 75%

. Responsible for all new equipment justifications and implementations

. Trained in six sigma, TPM, and other lean manufacturing methods.

Professional

Development______________________________________________________

Education: B.S.M.E. Tri-State University, Angola, Indiana; Cooperative

Education Scholarship, M.B.A. Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana;

Master's thesis was on Organizational Behavior.

Public Service: Norwalk, Ohio Board of Education, Worldwide Marriage

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