DIRK PAULITZ

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OVERVIEW

Project Industrial Engineer with extensive experience supporting and improving high volume manufacturing lines.

Known as a strong problem solver. Team player. Exceptional work ethic. Hands-on. Bi-lingual (German / English).

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND NOTABLE TRAINING

BS, Industrial Engineering Technology, December 2002 (Magna Cum Laude)

Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA

• Six Sigma Green Belt trained, Armstrong

• Lean and Six Sigma trained Facilitator

• Project leader for capital projects

• Subject Matter Expert for Production Equipment

COMPUTER SKILLS

• MS (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Lotus Notes, SAP, InfinityQS, Minitab

• Experience with various Production Reporting, Data Acquisition, Test Equipment, PLC, Robotics,

Arena simulation and other software

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC., Pensacola, FL March 2005-Present

Leading high-volume manufacturer of commercial ceiling tiles (2008 Plant-of-the-Year)

Industrial Engineer / Process Improvement Specialist

• Develop and maintain scrap and labor budgets, specifications, standard operating procedures, reaction

plans, statistical process controls, operator certification, and Daily Excellence task lists

• Increased line throughput by 30.6%, setting new production records for monthly rate

• Improved mass flow loss on Finishing line by 50%

• Reduced rejected material from 3.5% to 3.2%

• Evaluate line and equipment uptime performance

• Establish quality measures for Packaging

• Technical process owner for Sizing and Packaging

• Benchmarking business units and plants for processes and technical solutions

• Participate in cost reduction ideation sessions on plant and divisional level

• Create and audit Operator Basic Care system for Finishing line

• Lead capital projects for equipment installation and replacement

• Lead Six Sigma Trailblazing and Green Belt projects

• Lead 5S / Rapid Improvement Events

• Support new product testing and implementation

• Conduct RCFA of equipment failures, assist with troubleshooting

• Lead Risk Assessment Team for Safety/Ergonomics/JSA

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MCSWAIN ENGINEERING, INC., Pensacola, FL December 2002-March 2005

Privately-held failure analysis and engineering investigation firm, specializing in the aircraft industry.

Test Engineer

• Developed test procedures, standard operating procedures, and calibration system for engineering laboratory

• Researched technical equipment, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications

• Designed test fixtures and tested failure modes and mechanical failures using high-speed video and data

acquisition systems

• Conducted inspections of mechanical components and systems, computerized metrology

• Prepared test data, and designed video presentations for courtroom use

• Led small group responsible for technical research, parts acquisition, maintenance, fabrication, and test

preparation

• Co-authored and presented a White Paper – “Door Latch Vulnerability to Rollover Induced Loads” #2004-1-

0737, SAE World Congress 2005

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC., Corporate Headquarters, Atlanta, GA August 2002 - December 2002

Leading package delivery company and provider of specialized transportation and logistics services

Industrial Engineer Intern

• Optimized package distribution in main UPS hubs using Arena simulation software

Immigration to the United States and Undergraduate School March 1998-December 2002

GENERAL MOTORS EUROPE, OPEL Division, Ruesselsheim, Germany September 1985-December 1997

European headquarters and manufacturing site for the GM Opel brand.

Special Assignment, Body-In-White (November 1996-December 1997)

• Assisted with design and implementation of an automated door in-place welding fixture system, GM’s first

system of this kind worldwide

• Laboratory tested robotic systems, evaluated equipment, and made purchase recommendations

• Developed software interface and program standards

Robotic Service Technician, Welding, Material Handling, Sealing (May 1992-November 1996)

Electrical Maintenance Service Technician, Platform Assembly (July 1990-May 1992)

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology Apprenticeship (September 1985-January 1989)

MISCELLANEOUS

• Permanent resident, native German Speaker, fluent in English

• 2002 Georgia Engineering Alliance’s Engineering Technology Student of the Year

• 2004 SAE World Congress, Detroit, MI: Presentation and White Paper– “Door Latch Vulnerability to Rollover

Induced Loads” #2004-1-0737

• Member, American Society for Quality and Institute of Industrial Engineers

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