Engineer Project Manager

Paul K. Hofmeyer, MBA

319-***-****(C)

abm62x@r.postjobfree.com

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Iowa City, Iowa 52246 QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Engineering professional with management experience. Skilled in problem

solving, process improvement, technical writing, and project management.

Acumen in team building, leadership, Lean methodologies, Six-Sigma, and

critical thinking. Strong management skills resulted in success with cross-

functional teams and on-time, well-executed projects. Ability to see the

big picture and deliver in an organization.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Data Driven Leadership Critical Thinking Cross-Functional Teams

Cost-Benefit Analysis Presentation Skills Process Improvement

Adaptability Interpersonal Skills Technical Writing

Engineering Project Management Problem Solving

Liaison Operations Management Team Player

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager / Manager / Buyer 2008-2009

Terex USA, LLC Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Go to person for a changing work environment with responsibilities ranging

from the transition of mobile rock crusher manufacturing from Northern

Ireland to Cedar Rapids, managing process engineering group, and managing

final assembly of product. Established supply base for outsourcing large

castings while negotiating improved costs.

Supervisor 2007-2008

Terex USA, LLC Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Immediate impact in final assembly shop floor team, determining overtime,

and expediting parts shortages, while maintaining a safe work environment.

Shop floor lean leader reducing floor space requirements, improving work

flow, improving customer delivery, and enhancing individual talents.

Delivered $5 million prototype equipment launch on time with regular

meetings across the organization and detailed project management.

Product / Process Engineer 1998-2007

Pella Corporation Pella, Iowa

Responsible for safety and quality improvements, product and process

design, and vendor relations. Managed projects with savings over $1

million. Led teams in conversion of processes, equipment upgrades,

capacity improvements, and product upgrades. Led Kaizen teams improving

product designs, enhancing processes, and increasing capacity and improving

customer satisfaction through quality enhancements. Developed quality

standards for product and processes using ANOVA, FMEA's and implementing

process controls. Qualified equipment with capabilities of 1.4 CpK and

above.

Facility Engineer / Management Operations Trainee 1995-1998

Caterpillar Inc Mapleton, Illinois

Engineer responsible for three shift operations of Core Room. Developed

innovative, specialized sulfur dioxide / nitrogen blending system.

Designed and improved existing manufacturing and quality systems for new

products. Managed sub-contractor activities. Reduced losses and minimized

future risk due to improper filling of bulk resin tank, without loss of

production or increased overtime. Oversaw the operation of the head mold

line while coordinating with maintenance to improve productivity by 25%.

Junior Engineer 1994-1995

Mims Engineering Huntsville, Alabama

Consulting engineer responsible for conducting energy audits, designing

HVAC systems, and writing and editing technical reports and grant

applications.

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

MANAGE PROJECTS

. Transitioned manufacturing of overseas production of mobile rock

crusher to Cedar Rapids facility. Resulted in on time and within cost

estimates transition of equipment valued at $400,000 each.

. Led team in conversion of part hangers for custom color painting

process. Resulted in a 12% increase in paint yield, 18% capacity

improvement, 27% improvement in ergonomics and an unexpected savings

of $260,000.

. Managed implementation of new coating and upgraded process equipment

for the Carroll, Iowa, Pella Corporation facility. Resulted in annual

savings of $900,000 and decreased environmental hazards.

TEAM LEADER AND DECISION FACILITATOR

. Assumed project lead for implementation of CNC machining centers and

equipment modifications. Resulted in successful implementation of

$1,000,000 equipment after project floundered for months.

. Asked to lead a safety team because of concerns with pedestrian

traffic and the increasing industrial vehicle traffic in a 1 million

square foot facility. Resulted in improved visibility and increased

safety for both pedestrians and vehicles.

COORDINATED TEAMS

. Designed and developed SO2 / N2 system requirements and installation

needs. Resulted in improvement of system reliability, blend ratio, a

cost savings, and a decrease in environmental hazards associated with

gaseous SO2.

. Coordinated over 70 equipment modifications with corporate engineering

for casement size change. Resulted in on time and on budget

implementation.

. Developed plan to maximize flexibility and minimize overall system

cost. Resulted in early implementation of double hung strategic size

project resulting in an additional $50,000 cash flow.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, 2002

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 1995

University of Alabama - Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama

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