Engineer Manager

DAVID J. WEISSLING

**** ******* **** ? Bellevue, MI 49021

517-***-**** (C) ? 269-***-****(H) ? abmuyd@r.postjobfree.com

MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS / ENGINEERING:

Manufacturing Systems Design & Deployment, Plant Operations

Operations Manager with an exceptional record of maximizing output,

streamlining production, and reducing costs while improving morale,

empowering team members, and lowering turnover rates. Skillful at customer

and supplier relations, with proven results through increases in sales and

lower material costs. Reputation for a solid work ethic, high energy level,

strong leadership skills under demanding situations, and highly effective

analytical problem resolution.

Resource Maximizing ? Facilities Management ? Employee Relations ? Product

Design and Development ? Manufacturing Process Analysis/Benchmarking ?

Technology Implementations and Upgrades ? Budget Planning ? Strategic

Alliance and Partnership Building

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GRISWOLD TOOL & DIE, INC, Union City, MI ? 1988-2009

Multi-divisional diversified company serving the aerospace, medical,

automotive, and construction industries with precision machined parts,

tooling, machines, injection molded components, and hot-dipped plastic

coatings. Product lines included hydraulic cylinder parts, IV hooks,

hospital bed components, rubber heels for walking casts, gas line

components, surgical irrigation tips, injection molding machines and molds,

oxygen system components for aircraft, and stamping dies.

Operations Manager 1999-2009

Directed entire operations of the company's divisions with up to 15 direct

reports; expanded and diversified product lines to soften economic impact

during a downturn in the economy. Implemented lean principles such as, 5S,

JIT, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping to further company's financial

position. Developed and coordinated a yearlong expansion plan to a new

building to accommodate business growth. Formulated operating budgets,

financial forecasts, and fiscal reports for shareholders and financial

institutions. Developed work schedules under demanding situations.

Significantly reduced employee turnover though innovative approaches and

boosting morale among team members. Installed central server with VPN

capabilities for remote access to information.

Design Engineer / Office Manager 1988-1998 (part time from 1990-1998)

Designed products, injection molds and die sets to customer specifications;

updated, and maintained engineering records for company's line of injection

molding machines. Answered phones, met with customers, along with general

bookkeeping. Organized sale of partial assets to Electri-Tec during

economic down turn in 1990.

Process Improvements

o 200% increase in sales over a 5 year period

o 300% increase in production and 50% reduction of workforce (through

attrition)

o Reduced returns from 3.1% to less than 0.3%

o Reduced scrap rate from 5.2% to less than 1.2%

o Achieved 8 consecutive years of zero loss time accidents

o Established a maintenance program resulting in a 75% reduction in

downtime

o Stryker Instruments Supplier Award-100% on-time performance and perfect

quality

o Developed and coordinated a plan for acquiring and remodeling of a new

facility to triple the size of production areas, provided a dedicated

quality control room, and expanded the tool room and offices

o Developed quality and production standards and manuals for ISO 9000

compliance

o Implemented lean practices including 5S, JIT, Kanban, and VSM

o Spearheaded a rebuilding and replacement program for capital equipment

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Engineering Highlights

o Developed and integrated job & quality barcode tracking system using MS

Access

o Designed and developed products to customer specs with little more than

an idea

o Engineered a special purpose drilling and tapping machine resulting in

23% increase in production and eliminated WIP

o Upgraded and automated hot-dipped coating line resulting in 33% increase

in production

o Reduced production cost of injection molding machines by 10%

o Improved process time by 20% through innovative fixtures

o Overhauled plant layout resulting in 90% reduction in WIP

o Rebuilt CNC Mill for improved flexibility and modernization

FALLON LUMINOUS PRODUCTS, Kalamazoo, MI ? 1997-1999

Mulit-plant manufacturer of neon signs and special flat glass neon signs

capable of being shipped UPS; with facilities also in Antigo, Wisconsin and

head quarters in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Product lines included custom

flat glass neon signs, "OPEN" signs, "Star Trek" Borg Disks, and Deco Neon.

Project / Design Engineer

Converted customer artwork into conceptual design drawings for approval.

After approval, converted concept into working drawings and plant floor

documentations. Programmed CNC water jet machine to cut intricate channels

in plate glass for sign gasses. Analyzed production problems in relation to

assigned projects. Collaborated with team members on projects and problems

when needed. Fabricated prototype vacuum form molds for sign cases.

Maintained divisions Novel and Unix servers along with T1 and leased lines

to other divisions.

Engineering Highlights

o 25% increase in water jet production by implementing new program

techniques

o 15% increase in quality of water jet parts through redesign in work table

and head mounting system

o Unique and innovative sign design of a sprocket and chain for GT Dyno

bike company

ANGOLA WIRE PRODUCTS, Angola, IN ? 1992-1997

Multi-Plant manufacturer of wire and tube displays and racks with plants in

Keosauqua, IA and headquarters and main plant in Angola, IN serving retail

stores and manufacturing industries. Products included: wire benches,

material handling racks, retail display fixtures, and vehicle equipment.

Design Engineer

Designed innovative racks and displays using information provided by the

sales team and customer meetings. Designed displays in an astatically

pleasing fashion with emphasis on minimal use of space.

Engineering Highlights

o Main designer of material handling racks for the Caterpillar corporation

o Collaborated design of one of the most ergonomically and comfortable wire

benches on the market which is used in Meijer stores and else where

o Designed drawing and project database using lotus works database

o Designed Power Point presentations for use at trade shows

o Instructed fellow team members and supervisors in the use of new 3D

AutoCAD software

ELECTRIC-TEC, Angola, IN ? 1990-1992

Multi-Plant manufacturer of molded electrical products serving the medical,

automotive, and retail industries. Company maintained over seven plants in

Northern Indiana and Southern Texas

Engineering Draftsman

Designed wire cable layouts and electrical plugs for the medical,

automotive, and retail industries. UL liaison for product testing and

compliance. Designed tooling and injection molds, visual aids for wire

harness assembly, and collaborated with engineer team on projects.

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Engineering Highlights

o Redesigned company's medical plug for better durability and ergonomics

o Designed cord strain relief for NCR electronic touch pens that surpassed

100,000 test cycle without failure gaining a substantial contract for the

company

o Produced video commercial of company's capabilities for sales team

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Management with emphasis in

Manufacturing

Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

Associate in Applied Science in Automated Manufacturing and Robotics

Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI

Certified Technology Manager

Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering

Certified Lay Speaker

United Methodist Church

Training and Development

Currently working on the following certifications:

o Six Sigma Black Belt

o Green Supply Chain Professional

o Indoor Environmentalist

Affiliations

Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering

(Formerly National Association of Industrial Technology)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Engineering Software: AutoCAD, MasterCAM, BobCAM, Predator Virtual CNC,

Microsoft Project, ISO-9000

Accounting Software: Cougar Mountain Accounting, QuickBooks, Realworld,

Report Writer

Publishing Software: Corel Draw, Corel Paint, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe

Illustrator

Office / Presentation Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access

Programming, Decision One, Media Shout

Server Systems: Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 R2, Novell, Unix

Computer / Networking Systems: Router Setup, Server Setup, Wiring, Computer

Installation, VPN setup

CNC Systems: Mazak / Mazatrol, G-Code, PLC, EZ-Path, Anilam, MDSI, Allen

Bradley

Tool Room Equipment: Knee Mills, Engine Lathes, Surface Grinders, Water-Jet

Cutters, Punch Presses, Vertical and Horizontal Band Saws, Cold Saws, MIG &

TIG Welding

QC Equipment: Calipers, Micrometers, Depth Gages, Bore Gages, Surface

Plates

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