Raymond A. Bourey

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Forsyth, Illinios, 62535

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Certified Six Sigma Black Belt / Project Manager

Successful mechanical engineer with 5 years of manufacturing development,

with an outstanding background in the implementation of APQP into the NPI

manufacturing process. Also, I have 15 years of automotive design and

development, with a solid history of both in component and system

integration. A proven professional, leading all aspects of quality and

operational management. Demonstrated expertise with cross-functional teams

and interdepartmental projects to implement robust quality improvements

reflecting the financial bottom line. Versed in facilitation, conflict

resolution, audits and lean manufacturing.

Six Sigma Lean Practices Kaizen Methods

Project Team Facilitation Business Policy Development

New Product Introductions Systemic Problem Solving

Bottom Line Improvements APQP Methodology

Supplier Management PPAP Implementation

Employee Training Spearhead Organizational Change

Value Stream Mapping Team Facilitation Skills

CAD skills GD&T

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

PRODUCTION ENGINEER FOR THE 613G TIER 3 - Coordinated a team of

manufacturing engineers in the manufacturing development of CAT smallest

Wheel Tractor Scraper. Implemented 6-sigma strategy, APQP methodology, and

NPI procedures to manage process designs & flow, tooling, project

schedules, variable value-add cost, and capital investment. Worked this

project from development to production. Recognized as Caterpillar's

benchmark for NPI projects.

CHIEF ENGINEER FOR THE 1st WORLD WIDE PRODUCTION OF HONDA SUV (MDX) - Led

development of HVAC system including working with supplier, managing staff

of five engineers, developing staggered design, tooling and production

schedules and managing corporate compliance to investment, cost and weight

goals. Started project from concept to mass-production. Awarded J.D. Powers

distinction of #1 in its class.

1st SATURN RIGHT HAND DRIVE FOR MARKET - Hired and led team of design and

test engineers and used new technology to simulate part build out. As

design was perfected, identified potential toolmakers and small component

manufacturers. Used kinematics software to design levers and linkage for

proper operations. Delivered status reports to customer on regular basis.

DEVELOPED TROUBLESHOOTINGPROCESS FOR QUALITY CONTROL - Planned and

coordinated 5-day road test covering 600 plus miles utilizing a team of 6,

including engineers and technicians. Designed plan to include rotation of

drivers, assigned drive times, data collection processes, analyzing data

and all trip logistics. Project results provided support for redesign of

greatly improved temperature control thermostat.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRODUCTION ENGINEER, 2006 - 2010

Caterpillar, Inc. Decatur, Illinois (2005-2010)

o Communicate and review new designs to planning and operations.

o Coordinate achievement of 100% APQP conformance and NPI Workflow

activities with a PCI score of 0.90.

o Develop Quality plan to identify Key Characteristics using QFDs,

FMEAs, & control plans. Ensure all work complies with MQ certification

strategies.

o Develop and facilitate a manufacturing review dashboard policy to

collaborate the project's activities and status with planning,

operation, and product groups.

o Develop design freeze tracking and late change process to ensure

successful implementation of builds.

o Communicated manufacturing cost deltas for each engineering group's

design.

o Develop tooling, equipment, and lifting devices strategies.

o Create and manage capital forecast.

o Develop robust manufacturing plans, create build schedules, establish

build support teams, and secured floorspace.

o Monitor and forecast manpower and material needs for builds, to

accomplish builds with minimal production impact.

o Facilitated daily build meetings, reporting status, capturing and

resolving build issues.

o Accomplish set-on-line dates & ship dates for builds according to the

project's plans.

o Perform safety and ergonomics review of process with the ergonomics

team. All high risk operations are to be mitigated and validated with

processing team and ergonomics team.

o Lead and developed standard work for successful NPI implementation.

o Develop part rational (hardware commonization) analysis report.

o Develop and mentor new manufacturing engineers on NPI, planning, and

operation core competencies.

VALIDATION ENGINEER, 2005 - 2006

o Developed and implemented a PFMEA strategies for 100% compliance for

each product in each manufacturing area.

o Organized and taught the FMEA methodology to all planning personnel.

o Facilitated all PFMEA meetings, ensuring all recommended actions were

completed to the posted schedule.

o Develop a Product Process flow (Manufacturing plan) for the production

engineers, providing a tool for clear communication among all the

manufacturing areas.

PRINCIPLE ENGINEER, 2001 - 2004

Honda R & D America, Inc. Raymond, Ohio (1994 - 2004)

o Supervised 15 Engineers

o Oversaw Interior Design Department

o Executed department budget

o Served as Interior Project Leader for the '06 Acura TL

o Liaison with Styling and Sales divisions to resolve customer issues

o Accepted an overseas assignment in Japan to further HVAC technical

skills and qualities

o Assisted in Honda's first development of a full Auto AC front and rear

control algorithm on the '05.5 Honda Odyssey

o Managed HVAC and IP groups

o Guided design and development of the entire HVAC system and instrument

panel

o Achieved a successful launch of '04 Acura TL, '03 Honda Element, '03

Honda Pilot

SENIOR ENGINEER, 1996 - 2001

o Supervised 5 mechanical engineers

o Participated in Honda's first SUV, '01 Acura MDX

o Served as Project Chief responsible for the design and development of

the entire HVAC system

o Developed center console secondary unit for rear passenger comfort

o Developed control algorithm, synchronizing the front and rear units

o Participated in Honda's first North American developed luxury vehicle:

'00 Acura TL

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SENIOR ENGINEER, 1994 - 1995

Zexel USA Corporation, Decatur, Illinois (1989 - 1995)

o Managed a staff of 8 development engineers and designers on the HVAC

system's design and development

o Served as project chief for the 1st Saturn right hand drive vehicle

o Conducted wind tunnel and bench tests to determine components capacity

o Worked onsite at General Motors to develop packaging of HVAC system

o Conducted cold/hot climate testing in coordination with General Motors

o Gathered technical data and reported project status on an ongoing

basis

o Obtained approval at designated milestones with 80% first time ratio

APPLICATIONS ENGINEER, 1989 - 1994

o Managed design, development, cost reduction and scheduling from first

prototype samples to mass production

o Collaborated in the development of the Auto HVAC system on '92 Subaru

SVX

o Completed the development of new (R-134a) refrigerant components

o Assisted in the development of HVAC system components

PRODUCT ENGINEER, 1988- 1989

Imeco, Polo, Illinois (1988 - 1989)

Industrial and Commercial Refrigeration Manufacturer

o Assisted the Sales Manager in the creation of expanding the evaporator

product catalog.

o Assisted the Senior Engineer in the development of a new product line

of cooling towers.

o Initiated, developed, and managed in-house product selection software.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of

Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, IL. Major concentration in Thermal & Power

Systems, Finite Element Analysis and Design Optimization

Certified 6-Sigma Black Belt

CPS Manufacturing Engineer

Management Training - Legal Issues of Interviewing, Situational Leadership,

Diversity, Associate Relations Management, Project Management and

Implementing Measurable Goals for Employees

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