Engineer Manufacturing
Charles Xie
Windsor, Ontario N8W 5T3
abmkzs@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position as a Continuous Improvement Engineer by
using my years of Lean manufacturing experience.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
* 15 Years experience as a Mechanical Engineer
* Skilled in investigating and analyzing a wide variety of complete
manufacturing process to increase efficiency and reduce cost
* Skilled in preparing material, cost estimates
* Knowledge in mechanical concepts, ability to identify design,
manufacturing and assembly issues
* Highly effective and positive approach to supervising others
* Sound knowledge with TPS ( Toyota Production System aka Lean
Manufacturing )
* Proficient with Mechanical Engineering Standard and TS16949 QS9000 and
IS014001
* Familiar with AutoCAD 2000, GD and T, SPC, Microsoft Word, MS Excel,
JAVA, C, G-code
* Excellent organizational skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ford Motor Company ~ Dearborn, MI
Manufacturing Engineer ~ 2008-2009
* Providing management services to support the development and
implementation of Tooling and Gauging methods for engine components
manufacturing operations
* Liaise with suppliers and product engineering; lead the development of
new tooling technologies with OEM and commodity suppliers
* Provide support for plant engineering and process engineering
* Conduct process capability evaluation and cycle time balancing between
processes
* Troubleshoot plant floor quality issues
* Involved in Six Sigma project to improve product quality
* Update all engineering changes
American axle and manufacturing Inc. ~ Detroit, MI
Technical Support Engineer ~ 2006-2008
* Conduct continuous improvement on all axle cutting tools based on the
current data collected, reduced overall tool cost by 10 percent, improved
Shaft line OEE from 70 percent to 85 percent
* Control plant overall tooling cost saving plan, design roadmap for
testing and improvement activities
* Liaise with suppliers and customer on weekly basis to get the best
results in implementing new technology to reach cost saving goals
* Attend plant weekly production meeting and discuss cost saving proposals
with plant engineering and management
* Reorganized the tool crib by using 5S tools and established high
efficiency tool delivery system using KANBAN, this generated cost savings
about $600k per year
KUS Canada Inc. ~ Leamington, ON
Process Engineer ~ 2001-2006
* Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing processes by applying lean
manufacturing principals
* Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and
workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum
efficiency
* Collect and analyze data based on the current status to determine future
improvement activities on VSM
* Maintain the current process including machining, coating and assembly
* Train new employees to set up and operate CNC manufacturing center
* Process variability and root causes investigation using 8D report
Tianjin Toyota Motor Engine Company ~ Tianjin, China
Lean Manufacturing Engineer ~ 1995-2000
* Involved in engine manufacturing project launching ( machine selection,
installation and try out )
* Control the schedule of all accessory parts that made in house for engine
project
* Develop and monitor PM and daily machine maintenance schedule to improve
OEE
* Train Lean Manufacturing Team Leader in the tools such as 5S, OEE,
KAIZEN, VSM
* Design the value stream mapping for engine plant and monitor the progress
of future status
* Establish the system of tool maintenance and regrinding of 8A workshop (
using Kanban Management System)
* Design the layout of the workshop of tool maintenance and regrinding
department and successfully implement KAIZEN philosophy
* Led a crew of 15 workers in tool maintenance and regrinding
* Crank shaft and differ case casting process control
* Responsible for machine maintenance department within casting plant
* Analyze tool performance and reported results to the tool and molder
suppliers
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Ford Motor Company ~ Dearborn, MI
Consumer Driven Six Sigma Black Belt Training ~ 2009
Kennametal Knowledge Center ~ Latrobe, PA
Metal Cutting Application Engineering Training ~ 2007
University of Windsor ~ Windsor, ON,
Computer Science-Industry Manufacturing System ~ 2001-2002
KUS Canada Inc. ~ Leamington, ON
QS9000 ~ 2002
Toyota Motor Corporation ~ Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Certificate in Tool Maintenance and Regrinding - TPS ~ 1997
Chongqing University ~ Chongqing, China
B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering - Received Award of Excellence ~ 1995
College of Business - Chongqing University ~ Chongqing China Business
Administration ~ 1995
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