Engineer Project Manager
Resume:
Denton Burchett
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Water Valley, MS 38965 Email:
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CAREER OBJECTIVE: To be part of a dynamic and progressive company where I
can utilize my engineering, manufacturing and management skills
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Management and Soft Skills
. Goal-oriented engineer
. Effective Project Manager
. Expert in producing solid, qualitative deliverables under budget
. Extensive experience with end to end life cycle management
specializing in Injection Mold Tooling
. Proven negotiator with international experience in industry-specific
procurement projects
. Subject Matter Expert in Lean Manufacturing
. Cross-functional team leader
. Proven enterprise-class analytics leader
. Team player with outstanding communication skills, verbal and written
. Ability to manage multiple priorities
Technical Skills
. APQP/PPAP/8D/GD&T
. AutoCAD/Solid Works
. ISO/QS 9000/TS16949
. Microsoft Office
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
. Solicited and implemented an overseas contract that saved over
$100,000 on an individual tool project.
. Leveraged a purchase of hot runner systems resulting in a 30% below
market savings
. Engineered and Project Managed a best practice industry solution
deploying a two-shot molding program
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1987-1991 Missouri State University - Springfield, Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Technology
Industry-Specific and Management Training
Team Building Training Advanced Hot Runner
Molding
Lean Manufacturing Toast Masters - Member
Problem Solving Process RJG Training
Design Review PPAP (Ford)
"Getting to Yes" - Negotiating Skills
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2005-2010 DentCo International - Water Valley, Mississippi
Off shore engineered tooling international solutions
Sales Engineer, Business Owner
Responsibilities: Daily customer contact, Audit of
suppliers for quality systems and capacity. Request for
and awarding of quotes for tooling and production.
Management of product launches including traveling to the
factories in China to set up the production lines and
perform first piece analysis and approval. Profit and loss
responsibility. Management and oversight of engineers.
2002-2005 Sika Automotive - Grandview, Missouri
Automotive Tier I Supplier of OEM Acoustic and
Structural Reinforcement Components.
Tooling Manager
Responsibilities: Management of the tool department and
personnel; including procurement, build, and launch of all
tools. Management and maintenance of tool procurement with
an annual budget of over three million dollars. Pursuit
and implementation of the purchase of tooling overseas in
both Asia and Europe. Procurement and implementation of 2-
Shot Molding.
1997-2002 BorgWarner - Water Valley, Mississippi
Automotive Tier I Supplier of OEM Air/Fluid Systems.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics/Packaging
Responsibilities: Managing the launch of all new Plastic
Injection Molded projects. Support of existing programs.
Purchase of custom gauges, FMEA responsibilities, as well
as leadership and implementation of cost reduction
projects.
1996-1997 Plastic Engineered Components - Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Custom Molder of Automotive, Lawn and Garden and Power
Tool Parts and Components.
Project Engineer
Responsibilities: Managed the launch of new projects and
tooling. Coordinated the building of new tooling to
customer specifications. Responsible for customer
satisfaction and production goals. Lead and implemented
cost reduction activities. Optimized molding processes.
1992-1996 Mid South Manufacturing, Inc. - Marked Tree, Arkansas
Automotive Tier I OEM and Aftermarket Supplier of Water
Pumps and Fuel Pumps.
Project Engineer
Responsibilities: Coordinated the purchase and build of new
production Tooling, Stamping, Injection Molding, and Die
Cast operations. Participated in APQP, trouble shooting of
tooling and production problems, and optimized
manufacturing processes.
1983-1987 United States Army -
Armor Crewman
As part of a tank crew, I gained experience in Teamwork,
Discipline, Leadership and Pride of accomplishment.
Provided a financial means to attend College.
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