Engineer Manager
Resume:
JOEL M. KANTOLA
Marietta, OH 45750
740-***-**** cell
e-mail:
****.*******@****.***
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STRENGTHS:
* Written and oral communication
* Team building
* Problem solving
* Process Development
* Procedure Writing
* Cross functional experience
* Centrifugal casting expert
EMPLOYMENT:
Mahle Engine Components (Formerly: Dana Corp., SPX Corp.,
Sealed Power Corp.)
5130 North State Route 60
McConnelsville, OH 43756
2009-2010 Job Title: Plant Metallurgist
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Reviewed, developed, and revised material specifications
Worked with suppliers for procurement and disposal of raw
materials (bronze copper alloys)
-cost savings $120K
Developed a Residual Material Usage Process- cost savings $300K
Led Process and Material Continuous Improvement Teams
Participated in Quote and APQP Teams
2007-2009 Job Title: Project Engineer
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Relocated a Casting Line from Caldwell, OH to McConnelsville,
OH-cost savings $12M
Selected / liaison contractors and suppliers
Managed disconnect, connect, debug, and validation of
equipment including PPAP Submission
Oversaw Safety, Environmental, and Permitting of the casting
line, prior to release for production
Mahle Engine Components (Formerly: Dana Corp., SPX Corp., Sealed
Power Corp.)
201 Sanford Street
Muskegon, MI 49443
2005 -2007 Job Title: Global Foundry Liaison / Senior Engineer
Foundries
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Supported Mahle foundries with selection purchase and startup of new
equipment
Made recommendations for layouts to optimize processes and product
flows
Assisted in the development of plant quality systems and the
resolution of quality issues
2002-2005 Job Title: Engineering Support: Foundry Move Team:
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Facilitated the take down, move, set-up, and debug of a centrifugal
casting foundry from Muskegon MI. to: Saltillo & Monterey Mexico,
Rosario Argentina
Developed Engineering Staff, trained Machine Operators and provided
technological support
Built APQP documents for OEM? product launches
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KANTOLA
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2001-2002 Job Title: Engineering Manager
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Managed all Engineering functions for both Casting and Chrome Plating
Operations these included: Process,
Industrial, Chemical, Environmental, and Safety
Lead Team for creating an ISO-14000 System
1996-2001 Job Title: Process Engineering Manager Centrifugal Casting
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Lead scrap and cost reduction activities, worked on efficiency
improvement projects
Established and maintained labor standards cost savings $75K
Directed the activities of Process and Industrial Engineers and Plant
Maintenance Department
Created a video for use in customer, and technical presentations
1993-1996 Job Title: Process Engineer
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Participated in a team that designed and developed a new automated
centrifugal casting process
Designed and documented process changes and improvements
Participated in the installation and debug of new spin-casting
machine and support equipment
Lead and facilitated multiple Employee Improvement Teams
Lead teams to develop FMEA's, control plans, and other APQP
requirements
Documented production rates of new equipment
Implemented infrared technology for monitoring mold and metal
temperatures-15% scrap reduction
1992-1993 Job Title: Plant Quality Manager
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Developed, implemented and maintained a QS-9000 Quality System
Customer liaison to GM, Ford and Harley Davidson
Documented and reported the plant quality measurements
Managed the Plant Quality Staff
AWARDS / RECOGNITIONS:
Stock Award for development of a Proprietary Process
Ford Motor Company Letter of Recognition
TRAINING AND EDUCATION:
Continuing Education Credits (375 hours) including but not limited to:
Auditor Training, ISO/QS 9000, ISO 14000
Muskegon Community College
Los Angeles Baptist College
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