Engineer Process
Resume:
CHRISTOPHER J. CONSOLATI
Edison Avenue
Westlake, Ohio 44145 Cherry Hill,
New Jersey 08002
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MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER/PLANT MANAGER
Creative, cross functional, Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background
in manufacturing and assembly environments for large and small companies
alike. Driven by a passion for learning, understanding a company's
existing processes and procedures, then applying lean manufacturing methods
to eliminate waste and increase output. An institutionally sensitive
engineer with extensive experience implementing change in unionized
manufacturing environments while leading production teams of 50 workers.
AREAS OF EFFECTIVENESS
. Lean Manufacturing
. Statistical Process Control
. Six Sigma Methodology
. CAD Utilization
. Manufacturing Time Study
. Work Cell Layout
. Manufacturing Line Balancing
. Capacity Analysis
. Manufacturing Planning
. Unionized Labor Relationships
. Design for Assembly Methodology
. Project Planning and Communication
CAREER HISTORY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Insinger Machine Company Philadelphia, PA 2008 to
Present
A $10 million commercial dishwasher manufacturer and product service
provider with 60 employees.
Manufacturing Process Engineer/Plant Manager
Responsible for identifying and implementing product changes to reduce
assembly time, improve quality and ease of assembly, and reduce cost
while leading daily plant operations.
. Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles such as 6S and Kanban to
improve inventory control and workplace organization, allowing the
assembly workers to spend their time on value-added work instead
of searching for their components, saving each operator
approximately two hours per machine.
. Updated machine assembly timetables and created a production
schedule improving on-time shipping by 100% and reducing expedited
shipping costs.
. Identified and eliminated non-value added operations in the
assembly process by making process changes and better utilizing
existing technology.
. Developed a bill-of-material system to more accurately track the
parts used per machine and better anticipate ordering quantities.
. Utilized Design for Assembly techniques to successfully launch new
'Vapor Guard' and 'Zero Infringement Doors' saving operators about
one our per assembly.
CHRISTOPHER J. CONSOLATI
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Ford Motor Company Michigan/Kentucky 2001 to
2008
$200 billion international automobile manufacturer, the world's fifth
largest.
New Model Project Coordinator Wayne, MI
2005 to 2008
Coordinated the integration of new model vehicles and options into the
existing production lines while improving quality and productivity by
1 HPU.
. Successfully launched 2007-2009 model years Expedition and
Navigator vehicles at the Michigan Truck Plant while meeting
manpower requirements.
. Led teams that procured assembly tooling required to incorporate
parts and processes related to integrating new model vehicles into
existing production lines.
. Created cycle line layout drawings for the final assembly
department and utilized them to define a scope of work for
shutdown remodeling of the assembly lines prior to the new model
launch.
. Coordinated with product development teams to implement changes to
components in upcoming product models to correct quality problems
experienced by customers.
Industrial Engineer Wixom, MI 2003 to
2005
Led operation rebalances for manufacturing staff reductions and
product mix changes. Utilized Lean Manufacturing techniques to
identify and reduce operational waste.
. Achieved Six Sigma Green Belt certification and developed a daily
production information database that automated the department's
Ford Production System SQDCM charts, thus saving each production
supervisor approximately one hour daily (10% of their day).
. Exceeded department workforce reduction targets two years in a row
by challenging conventional work process rules and effective
communication with UAW leaders.
. Successfully created and implemented the department Work Balance
Board process, trained hourly workgroup leaders and members in
weekly team meetings.
. Maintained line speed integrity and coordinated manpower to
accommodate product mix changes as determined by marketing and
plant management.
Process Engineer Louisville, KY 2001 to 2003
Implemented statistical process control to identify and reduce quality
defects in the body structure construction and weld effectiveness.
. Utilized existing CMM facilities to create new programs giving
real-time data, allowing the team to make adjustments resulting in
a 50% reduction in warranty door claims in the first three months.
. Led the organization and replacement of worn and missing part
location pins in body assembly automation, reducing variation and
defects in the underbody subassembly.
EDUCATION
BS (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) Cornell University; Ithaca, New
York; 2001
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