Engineer Plant
Resume:
William J. McHale
Royal Oak, MI 48067
*********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Industrial Engineer with over 20 years experience in assembly and machining
operations including experience in Methods Engineering, Work Standards,
Plant Layout, Production Supervision and Skilled Trades Supervision.
Areas of Proficiency Include:
Methods Improvement
Assembly Line Balancing
Plant Layout
Time Studies
Cost Estimating
Work Instructions
Machine Cycle Improvement
Lean Manufacturing
Material Handling
Tool Engineering
Process Improvement
Project Management
FMEA
EXPERIENCE
GENERAL MOTORS, WORLD PURCHASING GROUP GM Technical Center, Warren, MI
2006
Industrial Engineer worked in the Purchasing Group to improve operations at
GM suppliers. Visited manufacturing sites of GM suppliers' to find and
resolve problems at suppliers' plants. Many suppliers had minimal amounts
of parts ahead of the final assembly plants. Improved amount of material
between suppliers and OEM assembly plants. Coordinated plans to transfer
equipment and tooling from one supplier close to shutting down to another
supplier in better financial condition.
FORD MOTOR CO. DEARBORN ASSEMBLY Dearborn, MI
2005
Industrial Engineer used MODAPTS time & motion program to measure work
content and operator utilization on Trim dept. assembly stations for the
Ford F-150 model light truck. Rebalanced work elements to reduce labor
costs and raise value-added work content on final vehicle assembly.
Updated Ford GSPAS program to revise work instructions and update required
assembly times for numerous work stations on the assembly line.
EBERSPACHER AG Novi, MI
2005
Industrial Engineer conducted a capacity study for a catalytic converter
plant to determine how the plant could be expanded. Analyzed every
operation in the plant model by model to show how many units of each type
of equipment would have to be purchased to complete the proposed expansion.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG WARREN TRUCK ASSEMBLY Warren, MI
2000-2004
Industrial Engineer rebalanced assembly operations on vehicle chassis to
improve efficiency. Worked with launch teams to develop build plans for
frame and engine assembly for Ram 1500 and Dakota model light trucks.
Improved throughput of assembled vehicles by redistributing work elements.
Rearranged work stations to reduce non-value added motion and walk time.
Particular attention was given to placement, location and performance of
tooling.
DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC. Phoenix Center Pontiac, MI
1999
Industrial Engineer used AutoCAD program to develop numerous plant layout
proposals for GM Lansing Assembly Plant, still in the planning stages.
Focused on how a variety of proposed conveyor systems would affect the
overall plant layout.
GENERAL MOTORS FLINT STAMPING Flint, MI
1999
Industrial Engineer improved operations in stamping and welding areas by
combining operations. Used delay studies and efficiency studies to
demonstrate how support functions such as material groups, lift truck
operations, and overhead crane operations could be improved. Determined
appropriate manpower levels for direct and indirect labor.
GENERAL MOTORS P-E-A LAYOUT GROUP (Production-Engineering-Assembly),
Warren Technical Center Warren, MI
1999
Industrial Engineer used AutoCAD program to make plant layout drawings
current for new manufacturing areas in assembly plants in Janesville, WI
(Chevy Suburban) and Silao, Mexico (Cadillac Escalade).
CMI INTERNATIONAL Southfield, MI
1998-1999
Process Engineer was responsible for keeping steering knuckle machining
lines running at full capacity. Purchased machine station components and
tooling to optimize productivity and product quality. Adjusted machine
station feed rates and speeds to improve throughput and reduce costs.
Organized special machine setups for prototype product runs. CMI is now
part of Hayes-Lemmerz.
AMERICAN AXLE & MFG. Detroit, MI
1994-1997
Industrial Engineer tracked and improved machine cycles to increase output
and reduce overtime while improving product quality. Set work standards
and developed labor budgets. Lead engineer on a project to completely
rearrange all equipment in a 140,000 sq. ft. area in the plant. Supervised
28 machine operators in two axle component machining groups. Time studied
and improved robot motions while working with controls engineers &
electricians. Evaluated employee suggestions as a member of the plant's
suggestion committee.
GENERAL MOTORS DET. GEAR & AXLE Detroit, MI
1979-1994
Industrial Engineer performed a wide variety of assignments, finding and
implementing methods improvements, proposing and overseeing plant layout
changes, and opening manufacturing constraints. Rearranged work areas,
completed cost estimating and capital justification studies, strove for
continuous improvement in operations and workplace organization. Took over
2000 conventional formal time & motion studies. Rebalanced numerous axle
assembly lines to suit changing build schedules and model mixes.
Supervised 32 production people assembling brake shoes while improving
productivity. Supervised several skilled trades groups in different plants
and shifts. Oversaw machine repair, hydraulic, toolmaker, electrician,
millwright, pipefitter, welder & sheet metal activity. Ordered numerous
machine components & tooling, motors & pumps and material handling
equipment. Maintained industrial robots, transfer machines, presses,
lathes, arc welders, broaches, induction hardeners, grinders, and a wide
variety of conveyor systems.
EDUCATION
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, E. Lansing, MI
B.S. Applied Engineering Sciences
Graduated with Honors, Dean's List, 3.32 G.P.A.
COMPUTER SKILLS
AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS Project, MS PowerPoint,
Linux, Lotus 1-2-3, Lotus Notes, Visio, MODAPTS, GSPAS, EDSNET,
ALBS, AMPS, Resource Planner, Outlook Express
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