Engineer Technician
Resume:
Kenneth R. Cole
Sylvania, Ohio 43560
e-mail ***********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Dana Corporation, Toledo, Ohio
Process Engineer (Feb/2004-Mar/2009)
- Coordinated prototype axle and driveshaft assembly builds.
- Managed inventory control and Bills of Material associated with
prototype assembly builds.
- Enhanced supplier relationship skills through management of purchasable
and custom components.
- Responsible for packaging and shipping assemblies and components as well
as receiving.
- Developed skills using Polyworks white light inspection software, Zeiss
CMM programming using Calypso software and Oracle software for inventory
control.
Teledyne Turbine Engines, Toledo, Ohio
Supplier of small Gas Turbine Engines to the U.S. Military.
Product Support Engineer (May/1993-Feb/2004)
- Prepared disposition of product hardware to blueprint requirements using
earned MRB (Material Review Board) authority.
- Presented to on-sight customer representatives deviant hardware for
further disposition.
- Responsible for repair or rework planning for various engine components
both static and rotating.
- Presented to customer drawing revisions and new designs through
appropriate documentation per requirements of MIL-STD-100.
- Supported vendors of supplied products by helping to establish all
processing requirements by ballooning blueprints.
- Created product updates using Unigraphics Solid Modeling software and
standard drafting practices.
- Applied applicable GD&T requirements where necessary and as required to
meet ANSI Y14.5.
- Created product design modification to use commonly available single
size roll pins instead of 5 different sizes reducing machining operation
from 5 different drill bits, reamers, pins and gages to promote cost
reductions.
- Assisted in creating single piece cast turbine inlet reducing cost and
lengthy assembly process of multiple component piece nozzle.
- Assisted in the fixture design for manufacturing and inspection.
- As a support engineer for engine production I was involved in
verification of components for engines from the design, quality and
manufacturing aspects. Assisted in maintaining build/inspection records.
- Assisted daily with the setup and release of components on the
manufacturing floor from various machines such as grinders, lathes,
multi-axis machining centers, metal hydro-forming, sheet metal spinning
and welding.
- Actively oversaw physical inspection and NDI for quality to verify
components met design requirements.
- Continued to support CMM programming.
Quality Engineer (June/1991-May/1993)
- Created Quality Work instructions. These instructions included control
and storage of CMM part program naming and revision control. Operating
procedures for use of CMM and access to programs for inspectors.
- Reviewed manufacturing planning processes and shop routers for
inspection and data collection requirements per Mil-Std-105.
- Directed hourly inspectors as to product inspection methods and gage
calibration requirements.
- Assigned work to outside sources for calibration and repair of gages
using MIL-STD 45662 as guide to establish requirements.
- Worked both internally and externally on gage calibration and auditing
for ISO 9000 audits per requirements of ISO 10012, MIL-STD-45662.
- Maintained gage recall cycle data and records of inspection data as
needed per ISO10012, MIL-STD-45662.
- Assisted in data collection for gage R&R studies using
production/process inspectors.
- Continued as CMM programmer.
CMM Programmer/Process Control Engineer (Dec/1990-June/1991)
- Programmed two CMM's from LK Tools Inc., a division of Cincinnati
Milacron.
- Oversaw/supervised process inspections for production.
- Developed new airfoil inspection techniques.
Dura Convertible Systems - Division of Wickes Manufacturing, Adrian,
Michigan
Design Engineer (Sept./1989-Nov./1990)
- Applied GD&T to manual and CAD drawings
- Updated manual and CAD drawings to interface with casting and
manufacturing vendors
- Established SPC requirements through communication with vendors.
Layout Technician/Quality Control Assistant (Sept./1988-Sept./1989)
- Inspected various stamped sheet metal components for the assembly of
convertible tops, to blueprint requirements utilizing standard hand
inspection equipment and Sheffield manual CMM.
- Detailed prototype components for blueprint development.
- Supported manufacturing and development of gage calibration procedures
and controls.
- Revised deep draw process to include die lubrication saving on raw
material costs and reducing scrap rate from 65% to 10%.
Midway Products Corp. Monroe, Mi (May/1988-Sept./1988)
Layout Technician
- Hired as Layout Technician/Q.C. Assistant. Responsible for dimensional
layout of various stamped sheet metal components for both production and
prototype development utilizing standard inspection equipment and
Portage layout machine and Sheffield CMM. Midway is a Q-1 supplier to
Ford Motor Company.
New Departure Hyatt - Division of General Motors, Sandusky,Ohio
Metrology Lab Technician (Oct./1986-May/1988)
- Provided dimensional verification of various bearing products both
current and advanced designs.
- Developed skills in the dimensional analysis requirement of form,
finish, and size and Sheffield CMM programming.
- Developed new gaging for flatness evaluation of spindle assemblies
utilizing gage R&R study.
Engineering Lab Technician (May/1986-Oct./1986)
- Maintained fatigue and endurance test machines for evaluation of
materials and lubricants for bearings.
EDUCATION
The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET) &
Associates of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology
(AASMET). Held full-time employment while pursuing Engineering Degree.
Overall GPA: 3.1
Northwest State Community College, Archbold, Ohio
Six-Sigma Green Belt Certificate received January 2010.
Developed knowledge of root cause analysis (5 whys and 8D) and essential
statistical tools.
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