Robert L. Fillie
Torrington, CT 06790-2029
860-***-**** (H)
********@*********.***
Objective: My objective is to obtain a position in a progressive company as a
Manufacturing Engineer or a Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
I am experienced in equipment construction, design and project management. I
possess a solid understanding of tool design and function with the ability to
target efficiency gains. I am a conscientious team player with the reputation for
integrity and leadership as well as a proven track record for completing projects
and positively affecting the bottom line. I specialize in Cost Reduction and
Methods
Manufacturing
Manager
1999-2010 Hamworthy Peabody Combustion, Inc.
70 Shelton Technology Center
Shelton= CT 06111
Global supplier of industrial combustion equipment
Responsible for direction and management of all manufacturing and
other related internal activities, planning, purchasing and inventory.
Responsible for all plant operations in a union environment.
Supervisor of group of 10 including welders, machine operators,
assemblers, shipping & receiving.
Coordinates job scheduling.
Produces Departmental budget.
Provides safety training to staff.
Responsible for all aspects of quality assurance.
Manages shipping schedule.
Coordinates with all outside vendors and sub-contractors.
Member of Design Review Committee.
Work closely with engineers for manufacture ability of products.
Order all expendable tooling.
Justify capital equipment.
Design tooling fixtures.
Implement lean manufacturing program in shop.
Responsible for continuous improvement for both equipment and
processes.
1997-1999- REXAM Cosmetic Packaging, Inc. Automation Manager
Greenwoods Industrial Park
129 Industrial Lane
Robert L. Fillie
1242 Marshall Lake Road
Torrington, CT 06790-2029
860-***-**** (H)
********@*********.***
Torrington, CT 06790
860-***-**** *closed in 1999
Manufacturer of cosmetic packaging
Developed, maintained and successfully completed targeted cost
efficiency projects including “cell” manufacturing.
Managed 4 automation engineers.
Targeted and implemented successful integration of extensive
cosmetic molding machinery to assembly and design machines
lowering manual labor concentration by 50%, gaining $360,000.
Tooling included visual equipment, robotics, conveyors, auto tray
loading, assembly and deco dials.
Trained and implemented Total Production Maintenance and “Visual
Factory” assignment throughout all levels of $60 million dollar
division
Consulted with P & G on a G.M.P. quality assurance project.
1994-1997- B.E. Aerospace, Inc. Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Route 202
Litchfield, CT 06750
336-***-**** *moved to Ireland & North Carolina in 1997
Manufacturer of commercial aircraft seating and galleys
Managed operational tool and process engineering departments.
Supervised a group of 6 process and manufacturing engineers.
Oversaw design, sourcing and scheduling while administering a one
million dollar annual tool budget.
Extensive travel to solve installation and customer issues.
1988-1994 – RAM Welding General Manager
93 Rado Drive
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Sheet metal fabrication shop
Supervised a staff of 15.
Managed all aspects of business including purchasing raw materials,
produced estimates, finalized customer contracts.
Responsible for quality control, scheduling and shipping.
Increased sales from $500,000 to $1.5 million annually while
targeting and attracting new customers.
Robert L. Fillie
1242 Marshall Lake Road
Torrington, CT 06790-2029
860-***-**** (H)
********@*********.***
PTC / UOP Aerospace Tool Processing Manager
Route 202
Litchfield, CT 06750
Manufacturer of commercial aircraft seating and galleys
Improved operator efficiencies by constructing jigs, fixtures, and tooling
aids. As a result, was promoted to a Manager.
Supervised a group of 12 toolmakers and tool designers.
Education:
Certified Tool & Die maker, State of Connecticut
Manufacturing Engineering Degree / 1979 Waterbury State Technical
College
Apprenticeship: Union Hardware (Brunswick Corp.) Torrington, CT
ClyDel Manufacturing, Waterbury, CT
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