Engineer Manufacturing
Resume:
Paul D. Eckel
Lone Rock, WI ***56
H: 608-***-****
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Professional Summary
Experienced Manufacturing Engineer with extensive background in start to
finish product support of configured and engineered products, knowledgeable
in production enhancement through facility design, production/product cost
reduction and quality enhancement, while maintaining a safe and effective
work place. Demonstrated strengths include:
. ACAD floor plans - cell design and layout
. New product introduction from design to manufacturing
. Ground up facility start up for production - off shore
. Redesign of existing production cells incorporating Lean
Manufacturing practices
. Outsourcing of products/assemblies
. Cross functional team participation for inventory and material
routing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rockwell Automation, Low Voltage Motor Control Centers Richland Center, WI
2006 to 2009
Industrialization Engineer - Monterrey Mexico (2008 - 2009)
Partnered with a transition team of two colleagues to recreate all facets
of Richland Center, WI Low Voltage Motor Control Center production at new
Monterrey, Mexico facility within a nine month time period that included
seven months on site at Monterrey Mexico. This project was completed on
time and within budget. Duties and responsibilities that led to the
success of this project:
. Specified, purchased and installed $770,000 of capital and expense
equipment to replicate Richland Center facility including hand tools,
custom fixtures and capital equipment
. Teamed with Rockwell Automation Import/Export group and Rockwell's
freight forwarder in Laredo, Texas to expedite and increase efficiency
of cross boarder material and equipment delivery to Monterrey facility
. Continued to support the Manufacturing Engineering Team in Monterrey,
post transition team assignment, to mentor the Monterrey team for
product integration
. Became ad hoc, in-house equipment broker for international equipment
transfers between US, Canadian and Mexican facilities, reducing
transfer times from weeks to days
Industrialization Engineer - Richland Center (2006 - 2009)
Achieved success in the areas of cost saving initiatives, Lean practices,
Continuous Improvement teams, production floor layouts, increase
throughput, equipment purchases, Kaizan Blitz and 5S Team activities
. Facilitated Kaizan Blitz that significantly improved training
protocols - complete rebuild of training program that included
redefinition of curriculum, created accountability for the training
through written and practical testing, incorporated a feedback loop to
training cell from production cells and included a training program
for trainers. Trainer position changed from loose non-defined role to
an interviewed-for position including a pay increase for trainers and
an option for remedial training of employees as needed or requested
. Designed, implemented and installed multiple manufacturing facility
floor plans to maximize product throughput and realize $150,000 in
cost savings goals per year
. Performed ACAD layouts of cells that increased productivity
. Accomplished continuous improvement of 5S scores through leadership,
direct participation in and support of team
. Teamed with Safety Department and other staff to evaluate and correct
safety issues throughout facility helping to lead to Corporate Safety
Award for facility year over year
. Chosen as Internal ISO 9001 Auditor for facility
Silicon Graphics Inc. / Cray Research, Chippewa Falls, WI 1991 to 2006
Senior Process Engineer (1997-2006)
Prepared manufacturing division for new product introductions, owned
continuation engineering of products throughout product lifecycles, wrote
build documentation for multiple product lines, transitioned product
lines from California facilities to Wisconsin facilities.
1. Teamed closely with Design Group to introduced new products to
manufacture release by working with Design Group from concept through
prototype, then owned the product through the rest of its lifecycle.
The product/s consisted of computer systems ranging from super
computer mainframes to desktop server systems to insure product
quality and readiness for production
2. Continued product support through written engineering change orders to
correct errors or make changes for product upgrades and redesigns from
manufacturing release through refurbished / used system sales products
3. Wrote and maintained written build instruction documentation from
subassembly items through final system integration resulting in
consistent product builds
4. Initiated and wrote material routings for all new product
introductions working with cross functional groups including
inventory, integration, system test and shipping to form proper
product flow and material delivery
5. Represented facility during agency inspections for CSA and UL agencies
participating in audits and controlling all follow up paperwork to
insure compliance with agency certifications
Mechanical Technician (1993 to 1997)
Performed hands-on product build of mainframe and server systems, ranging
in value from $20,000 to $40,000,000 for government and institutional
clients, from circuit board fabrication, system integration and system
cooling units through system mechanical test.
. Printed, plated and laminated complex printed circuit board
fabrications for Cray super computers using specialized equipment some
of which was specifically designed for Cray Research
. Built nearly all Cray mainframe product lines to enhance product
knowledge preparing for promotion into Engineering Group
6. Reviewed, updated and maintained, standard operating procedures and
prints to ensure quality products and safe building practices
7. Trained and mentored associates to ensure all processes and procedures
were adhered to
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, WI
Master of Science in Risk Control Management (EHSS) 2001
G.P.A. 3.5/4.00, Graduated Cum-Laude while working full-time.
University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, WI
Bachelor of Science, 1990 G.P.A. 3.46/4.00
Major: Industrial Technology, concentration in Plant Engineering
HONORS / ACITIVIES
Chancellor's Award for Academic Achievement: UW Stout, 1988 & 1989
Participated as a volunteer in facility Safety Committee and First
Responder programs at SGI/Cray gaining certifications as a First Responder
for basic first aid, CPR and AED usage
Participated in facility volunteer group at SGI/Cray setting up
fundraiser activities for local community organizations such as food
pantries and safe houses
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