Engineer Manufacturing
Resume:
MIKE EAKINS
Beavercreek, Ohio 45430
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SUMMARY
Self-directed, hands-on, senior process engineer with expertise in diverse
processes including rubber-to-metal bonding, automated and manual assembly,
transfer and injection molding, adhesive coating and metal pretreatment.
Highly successful in continuous process improvement by utilizing lean
manufacturing concepts to improve equipment utilization, increase
production efficiency, and reduce scrap. Proven problem solver who
successfully interfaces with operators, engineers, managers and customers
to improve product quality and resolve manufacturing issues.
SKILLS
Six Sigma Analysis (Green Belt Training) Shainin Problem
Solving Techniques
Lean Manufacturing Implementation Factory Equipment
Troubleshooting
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing Microsoft Office Suite
Process Measurement and Capability Failure Mode and
Effects Analysis
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Delphi (Formerly Inland Division of GM) Dayton, Ohio
1979-2009
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Metal Pre-treatment / Adhesive Coating 1997-
2009
Process Engineering responsibility for 6 adhesive spray coating lines, 2
dip coating lines, programmable hoist phosphate line, auger-style alkaline
etch line, Ransohoff washers, grit blast equipment, bolt staking equipment,
Autophoretic coating line, VOC abatement system, wastewater treatment
facility and various injection molding and assembly operations.
Responsibilities included scrap reduction, equipment utilization
improvement, kanban implementation, and building new tooling for model year
implementation.
. Increased department efficiency by 42 % over a 5-year period using
lean manufacturing concepts and optimizing the balance of operator
workload.
. Improved department efficiency by resolving equipment issues,
improving material flow and equipment layout, and standardizing
operator work instructions.
. Worked closely with manufacturing and maintenance personnel to resolve
daily production issues.
. Served as subject matter expert for all engineering and production
questions relating to metal treatment and coating.
. Assured that VOC abatement system met all EPA and RAPCA regulations.
. Reduced department scrap costs by nearly 90 % over a 10-year period
(50% in first 2 years) by reviewing scrap on a daily basis and
implementing corrective actions.
. As Lead Engineer responsible for total re-control of programmable
hoist phosphator, increased equipment utilization by approx. 60%. (50
to 80 barrels/shift).
. Implemented a kanban pull system for department scheduling (over 90
part numbers) improving material flow between operations.
. Revised material handling containerization in department reducing OSHA
recordable injuries by nearly 70%.
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. Developed a program to train an entire new workforce for the coating
department after Delphi offered buy-outs to senior hourly employees.
Productivity in the department exceeded previous levels within 4
months.
. Worked as a relief supervisor during absences and vacations. Scheduled
department workload and personnel and managed daily activity of
approximately 25 people.
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Automated Assembly / Transfer Molding 1989-
1997
Project engineering responsibility for the design, build and installation
of tooling and equipment for Chrysler and Saturn powertrain mount systems.
Installations included transfer molds, robotic assembly cells, post
vulcanization bonding cells, manual hydraulic mount assembly cells and dial
table assembly stations. Quoted, developed, installed and de-bugged molding
and assembly cells to meet timing and budget requirements. Also was
responsible for continuous improvement activities for these facilities.
. Implemented all model year projects on time and under budget.
. Developed first post vulcanization bonding process for transmission
mounts at Delphi using Taguchi DOE to optimize cure times and
temperatures. This process would be used to produce Delphi's largest
product line.
. Implemented first robotic post vulcanization bonding cell at Delphi.
. Implemented the first lean U-shaped molding and assembly cell at
Delphi.
. Worked with product design to improve mount manufacturability on
several Chrysler and Saturn mount systems.
Manufacturing Engineer - Rubber Transfer Molding 1984-
1989
Responsible for the design, build and installation of transfer molding
tooling. Also responsible for resolving manufacturing molding problems.
. Developed a complete 5-year capacity plan for 120 transfer molding
presses.
EDUCATION
General Motors Institute (Currently Kettering University) - Flint, Michigan
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Related courses: Automated Manufacturing, Polymer Processing, Pneumatic
and Hydraulic Systems Design, Robotics I and II, Vibrations (Damped and
Undamped Free Vibrations)
Thesis: Hydraulic Engine Mount Fill and Inspection
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