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Resume:
Katherine V. Wiegand
4515
Lapeer, MI 48446 abn6e3@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Engineering Cost Specialist experienced with plastic molded assemblies,
metal fabrication, machining and stamping. Experienced in cost system
development with strength in manufacturing/hands on experience and reading
prints. Managerial experience which includes, hiring, scheduling and
workload designation. Designed processes and developed standard operating
procedures. Experienced in estimating from initial print through detailed
development. Drafting and design experience.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Responsible for initial quote to award a $10 Million truck fascia
program. This program resulted in the addition of a new building to
support production.
. Developed and refined a costing system for painted, injection molded
automotive components in Excel.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lapeer Industries, Lapeer, MI Sept 2009-Present
Source of renewable energy, defense and aerospace metal fabrication.
Cost Estimator
. Procured pricing for purchased components and tooling
. Prepared Cost breakdown sheets for the customer.
. Responsible for designing and implementing a central email system for
customer PO's, ECR's and requests for quotation.
. Cost experience with initial print to final production.
Alcoa Industries/AEES, Farmington Hills, MI July 2008-Sept 2009
Electrical wiring harness manufacturing for automotive and non-automotive
products..
Sales Process Engineer/Cost Estimator
Cost Estimator
. Procured pricing for purchased components and tooling
. Established cycle times and prepared Cost breakdown sheets for the
customer.
. Interfaced with sales and customers.
Sales Process Engineer
. Processed quotations for customers.
. Responsible for maintaining standards and passing audit controls for
Sarbanes Oxley, TS16949 and internal audits/controls for North American
sales
. Planned, organized and implemented sales administration organization for
AEES light vehicle, heavy truck and special vehicle groups
. Work within an electronic workflow linked to the manual purchase order
review process that resulted in increased accounts receivables levels
from average 83% to 98% with standardized work procedures around price
data entry
. Interface with cross-functional teams: Finance, Customer Service,
Engineering
Su-Dan Corp, Orion, MI April 2007-May 2008
Precision Metal Stampings, Technical Plastic Insert, Injection and Over
Molding, Welding, Riveting, Staking, Spinning, and Assembly.
Cost Estimator
Sole Estimator for company, responsible for establishing costs for
production stamping products.
. Procured pricing for purchased components and tooling
. Established cycle times and prepared Cost breakdown sheets for the
customer.
. Interacted with sales and customers.
. Cost experience with initial print to final production.
Rochester Welding, Oxford, MI Oct 2005-April 2007
Structural sheet metal fabrication & welding shop.
Cost Estimator
Coordinated product design, CAD, CAE, testing and customer liaison for
global OEM products and systems.
. Established costs for short run products involving laser cutting, bending
and welding of steel and aluminum. Procured materials for various
jobs. Interfaced with customer on all levels of job.
Durakon Industries, Lapeer MI July 2004-Oct. 2005
The world's leading supplier of vehicle protection and cargo management
systems, decorative exterior panels formed from thick TPO sheet with
laminated paint films or co-extruded color layers including running boards,
stone guards, rocker panels, front and bumper fascias and more.
Cost Engineering Specialist, Clinton, TN Jan 2005 -Oct 2005
. In the Clinton, TN facility responsible for overseeing work orders for
the advanced engineering group.
. Investigate cost and quality issues associated with paint lamination and
ABS extrusion.
. Coordinate production components to various Tier one companies.
. Installation and modification of pre-production Tonneau covers.
. Support production lines and oversee Quality issues.
. Performed various manufacturing duties, i.e. production studies,
troubleshooting, etc.
. Collect data and measurements of prototype and pre-production components.
. Evaluate product design, set manufacturing quotas, and estimate all costs
associated with thermoformed products, including paint film.
. Procure necessary products to support production of various thermoformed
assemblies, namely Tonneau cover assemblies, rocker moldings and paint
components.
Cost Estimator, Lapeer, MI July 2004-Jan 2005
. Responsible for issuing purchase orders to various vendors.
. Evaluate product design, set manufacturing quotas, and estimate all costs
associated with thermoformed products.
Dana Corporation, Rochester Hills, MI June 2002-June 2004
A world leader in the supply of axles; driveshafts; and structural,
sealing, and thermal-management products.
Senior Cost Estimator
. Evaluate product design, set manufacturing quotas, and estimate all costs
associated with brake line components.
. Work with buyers and customer sales group.
. Attend technical review meetings.
. Cost experience with initial print to final production.
Ventra Plastics, Rochester Hills, MI Mar 2000-Feb 2002
Injection molded components such as fascias, body side moldings and box top
moldings, as well as class A painting.
Senior Cost Estimator
. Estimated all facets of injection molded components such as fascias, body
side moldings and box top moldings, as well as class A painting.
. Developed costing system currently in use today, which included Excel
spread sheets in paint coverage, labor and burden rates, as well as piece
cost breakdown forms.
. Set up a quote logging System in Access.
. Interfaced with customer on a regular basis to explain quote detail.
. Cost experience with initial print to final production.
. Interfaced with vendors to purchase various components to support
production of various injection molded parts.
. Prepare reports for cost comparisons from the start of build through
production and service.
LDM Technologies, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI Dec 1995-Mar 2000
Injection molded components, such as fascias, cowl screens, body side
moldings, under-the-hood components and interior trim.
Estimating Supervisor/Cost Estimator
. Determined manufacturing quotas and associated costs.
. Specialized in estimating Injection molded components, such as
fascias, cowl screens, body side moldings, under-the-hood components
and interior trim.
. Estimated Class 'A' painted components.
. Attended target round meetings with customers, where a detailed
explanation of costing was proposed to customer, as well as possible
quotation modifications were discussed.
. Oversaw several estimators in the completion of their duties,
including hiring input and training of new employees.
. Cost experience with initial print to final production.
Dott Industries, Lapeer, MI May 1993-Dec
1995
Manufacturer of mold and decorate lighting housings and lenses for a
variety of lighting reflector applications. Flow coating, top coating and
vacuum metallizing capabilities augment our broad-based experience in this
area.
Engineering Cost Estimator
. Evaluate Product design, set manufacturing quotas, and estimate all costs
associated.
. Specialized in plastic injection molding, Class A painting of plastic
automotive components.
. Estimated costs of chrome plating of ABS and polycarbonate blended
products
. Procured various prototype fixtures and mockups for customer approval.
. Cost experience with initial print to final production.
3/89-5/93 Various drafting positions in the Metro Detroit area.
3/87-3/89 Automotive technical experience.
Previous to 3/87- Various medical experience including licensed pharmacy
technician and
Emergency room experience.
Education
1974-1978 Graduate of Lutheran High School North- Macomb, MI
1978-1979 Oakland University- Rochester Hills, MI General studies
1987 HL Bosca school of Drafting- Graduate
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