Engineer Project Manager
Resume:
Peter J. Van Erem
Crookston, MN 56716
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CAREER GOAL
Senior Manufacturing/Lean Engineer
SUMMARY OF
QUALIFICATIONS
Highly energetic Manufacturing Engineer/Continuous Improvement Project Manager with excellent Lean
skills, team building background. More than 10 years combined manufacturing and culture changing
expertise. Facilitator of kaizen projects; introducing Production System, 5S, waste elimination, optimizing
assets, reducing labor 40% and other continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization.
Develop Lean training material for all Engineers, Managers, Supervisors and operators throughout global
operations.
EDUCATION
B.S. Manufacturing Engineer Lean Six Sigma Black-Belt 2007
Silver Lake College Manitowoc, WI ACMA Certified Composites Technician 2009
Graduated with honors (3.75 GPA) B&K Noise, Vibration Harshness Testing
Bruel & kjaer 2005
A.S. Civil Engineer Technology
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
EXPERIENCE
8- 2005 to LM Glasfiber, Inc.
Present Grand Forks, ND
Duties Include(d) Engineering Manager (2005 - 2006) - Project Manager of Continuous Improvement
(2007 to current) – Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing Plant. (CCT - Certified Composites Technician)
Facilitator of lean manufacturing, value stream analysis and overall continuous improvement initiatives for
world class leader of composites wind turbine manufacturing. Leader of several major kaizen events,
increasing productivity, decreasing cost, and improving quality. Develop current 5S, 6-Sigma, Lean and
Production System training programs, production support, Engineer Change Orders and deviations.
3- 2003 to Polaris Industries
8- 2005 Roseau, MN
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
“Ranger” all terrain vehicle Manufacturing Engineer and all brake/strut assembly components. New
product development for independent rear suspension and Ranger “RZR” for favorable introductions,
packaging methods. Conducted lean research allowing line capacity increases of 30 – 40%. Performed
Make vs. Buy investigation to realize above average cost reductions. Lean implementation and
automation justification/implementation, ECN’s, PFEMA, DFM and production support.
1999 to Ansul/Tyco International
2003 Marinette, WI
Manufacturing Engineer-Fire Suppression Equipment Assembly Plant
Production support; plastic injection, welding, machining, hot metal spinning, sheet-metal and painting
areas. Automation introduction, justification. Researched and implemented hose crimping assembly for
cost savings more than $600k/annually and reduced inventory cost, automated packaging development.
1997 to USSI (Utility Sales and Service) Inc
1999 Appleton, WI
Applications Engineer Internship - Utility truck assembly
Sales support, estimating/quoting all equipment exceeding $1,000/unit. Continuous improvement efforts
supporting supplier price negotiations, bidding process and sales efficiency. Increased sales from $7
million to $21 million dollars during two years of internship by improving quoting process.
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