Engineer Engineering
Resume:
E. Wayne Hays
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
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SUMMARY
Designed and released new products and product enhancements in multiple
industries
Implemented many new processes into manufacturing resulting from NPD
Can lead and motivate engineering staff
Can train, mentor and coach engineering staff
Effective and proven personnel/project management skills
Creative problem solver in product design and manufacturing process
Substantial product development and manufacturing support experience
Effective communicator at all levels of the company and a valued team
member
Strong work ethic; conscientious and committed to goals and results
EXPERIENCE
25+ years in the engineering field, all within a manufactured, engineered
product environment
Very strong, hands on, background in machining based manufacturing,
fabrication processes, mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly, and
other manufacturing processes
Knowledgeable in AutoCAD, Solid Edge, Inventor, Algor FEA
Highly skilled in various engineering documentation and design control
systems
Extensive product design, product development, research & development and
project management experience
Experienced in sustaining engineering, customer application, manufacturing
support and problem resolution
ISO 9000 trained and experienced, have worked in ISO environments for 15
years
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BADGER METER INCORPORATED, Tulsa, OK Jan 2005 to Present
Research Control Valve Division
Senior Design Engineer
Responsible for the design, documentation and implementation of new
products, customer specific products and product enhancements. As the sole
mechanical engineer in the organization, I am called upon to provide solid
modeling and FEA skills to perform product design analyses on company valve
products. Regularly used components of my skill set include valve
component analysis, pressure and flow testing, advanced materials
knowledge, test system design and extensive use of numerous ASME and ASTM
codes. Also called to assist in developing best fit valve designs for
specific customer applications utilizing a significant array of high metal
alloys, thermoplastics and elastomers.
Major Accomplishments:
Designed and built precision multi-functional valve flow test loop
Developed Aseptic Sanitary valve product line and design is currently
patent pending and is scheduled for a September 2010 introduction.
Became the "in-house" expert in valve flow analysis and flow
trim/characteristic design
FW MURPHY INDUSTRIES, Tulsa, OK Sep 2001 to May 2004
Instrumentation and Controls
Director of Engineering
Promoted from Senior Project Engineer where I was responsible for the
design, development and implementation of new products and sustaining
activities for existing company products. As Director, was responsible for
the direction and goal setting of product design, sustaining engineering
and new product development (mechanical). I directed a staff of 15
engineers and related engineering personnel in all aspects of design and
support while promoting best practices where appropriate throughout
engineering and manufacturing while conforming to ISO 9000 requirements. I
was successful at maintaining effective and highly productive relationships
with Supply Chain, Quality Assurance and Sales/Marketing.
Major Accomplishments:
Identified and implemented numerous product design and procurement changes
resulting in $500K annual savings.
Re-engineered the engineering document control and design control segments
of ISO Quality System to achieve a higher level of compliance while moving
documentation structure from one of predominately paper to a fully
electronic process.
On numerous occasions, identified and implemented product design and/or
process revisions resulting in significant improvements in manufacturing
process cycles and significant cost reductions.
PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION, Des Plaines, IL Nov 2000 to Aug 2001
Cylinder Division
Senior Project Engineer, Research and Development
Responsible for the design, documentation and implementation of new
products and product enhancements. Served as Lead Engineer on several
projects and managed product design projects, documentation, project costs
and timelines. The product development process required the maintenance of
relationships with Marketing, Product Management and Manufacturing groups
situated in 12 separate domestic locations, to insure expedient and timely
product introductions.
Major Accomplishments:
In first 6 months, resolved 7-year old design problem thus allowing product
development cycle to continue, introducing a new product offering and a new
manufacturing process. New process based on a new steel shape cold rolling
technology plus a proprietary vibratory finishing process.
BIMBA MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Monee, IL Jan 1990 to Mar 2000
Manager of Engineering
Senior Project Engineer, Research and Development
As Senior Project Engineer, had an outstanding product development
implementation record, leading a four-member team developed and released 16
new product and product enhancements in 5 years. Facilitated the product
development process through ongoing communication with manufacturing, sales
and product management. The team also provided all engineering support to
manufacturing, quality, sales and outside customers.
As Engineering Manager, was responsible for operational and budgetary
duties for all engineering and research and development activities.
Managed a staff of 24. Responsible for the design, documentation and
implementation of all new products and customer specific application
design. Aggressively maintained ISO 9000 system compliance in all
engineering activities.
Major Accomplishments:
Restructured Application engineering resulting in a 75% reduction in WIP
and an 86% improvement in quality the first year.
Developed and implemented continuous improvement quality measurement system
within application engineering group.
Authored ISO-9001 compliant quality system documents on document control
and design control segments of Bimba quality system.
Developed and released 16 new products and new product enhancements in 5
years.
ORTMAN FLUID POWER, Hammond, IN Jan 1983 to Dec 1989
Manager of Engineering
I worked for Ortman for seven years serving first in the
capacity of Project Engineer for four years then in the
position of Manager of Engineering.
CALUMET FABRICATING and ENGINEERING, INC., Crete, IL
May 1980 to Dec 1982
Staff Engineer
I provided engineering services to the fabricating shop.
Here I developed an in-depth understanding of the industry
and the processes of custom, heavy steel plate and structural
steel fabricating.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering Technology - May 1987
Purdue University, Hammond, Indiana
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
Quality Management
ISO 9000
MRPII Implementation
Algor Three Day FEA Course
Algor Two day Advanced Course
Algor Heat Transfer Course
ANSI Y14 GD&T
Strategic Planning
Team Building
Diversity
Conflict Resolution
Lean Manufacturing Principles and implementation
Communication Styles, Recognition and Understanding
VMA - Procurement in a Worldwide Marketplace
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Associate member since 1988
NFPA - National Fluid Power Association
Member 1984-2001
Chairman, Electronics Technology Committee T2.30, 1989-1995
Vice Chairman, Cylinder Section T3.6, 1992-1998
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