Michael Kookoothe

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abngm0@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS SUMMARY Manufacturing engineer with extensive launch experience. Skilled in tooling

installations at multiple locations. Six Sigma Greenbelt certified. Developing

lean manufacturing techniques for large scale forward model programs at 5

locations. Experienced in developing PFMEAS and PPAP for new part

implementation. Experienced in evaluating process and procedures for new

tooling and re-evaluating older processes for cost reduction. I am a subject

matter expert in many lean functions such as Dock to Dock, First Time Through,

Current and Future State Mapping, First Time Through, Reliability &

Maintainability, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, 5S, Train the Trainer,

Continuous Flow and Stability workshop instructor, and Major Loss Analysis

Manufacturing Engineer

EMPLOYMENT February 2008 to May 2008

Monroe ACH (Contract Assignment)

Monroe Mi

Assisted production department in achieving phase out goals

Provided engineering specific data to ensure continual quality improvements

during planned phase out.

Coordinated engineering activities between production, quality, and

associated engineering departments

Interfaced with local union and management to optimize run ahead for

production phase out

Developed flow chart process for scrap and repair material in order to

maximize production efficiencies

Prepared PPAP documentation as to the quality and job intent on exhaust

systems

Provided PPAP analysis to plant for part implementation to multiple plants

with same product line

Increased first time through on 6 catalytic convertor lines

Developed future state mapping for 2 convertor lines at new facility

Redesigned line side layout for 5s strategy on 4 convertor lines

Manufacturing Engineer, Ford Motor Co. October 1999 to 2007

Dearborn Mi

Managed tooling installations for power train and chassis systems in 3 F

series truck plants. Managed tooling buy offs from outside suppliers.

Implemented lean cycle line lay out at each facility145 work stations.

Coordinated tooling installations at Kentucky truck plant during the 2008

Super Duty launch during shut down intervals. Demo and reinstall tooling for

chassis body decking.

Coordinated consolidation of the Lorain and Ohio Assembly plants for

Econoline Van final assembly.

Interfaced with local union and salaried personnel to create ergonomically

feasible work stations.

Coordinated closure and movement of equipment from Wixom Assembly to

St Thomas for Wixom consolidation and closure.

Developed PPAP for power train parts for timely implementation into

production.

Prepared PPAP documentation as to the quality and job intent on Chassis

products.

Provided PPAP analysis to plant for part implementation to multiple plants

with same product lines.

Provided assistance to Wayne Assembly Plant in determining downtime

issues in the body shop during 2008 Focus Launch.

Provided assistance to the Monroe Visteon Plant during phase out of

catalytic converter operations to various suppliers. Three month program.

Provided manufacturing assistance to Cleveland Engine Plant 2 operations

during phase out operations of 3.2L engine. Providing plant with information

on bottle neck constraints within the operations

Production Supervisor, Ford Motor Co June 1996-October 1999

Maumee Oh

Supervised production and skilled trades in all areas of manufacturing of

stamped and extruded parts for distribution to all North American

operations.

Facilitated small group activities for the implementation of the Ford

Production System (FPS) through out the plant.

Supervised quality control personnel

Supervisor for Plastic Extrusion Process

Supervisor for Lean Implementations of the Ford Production System.

Energy Management Coordinator, and October 1976-June 1996

Production Line Team Leader Ford Motor

Co.

Maumee Oh Managed the implementation and installation of an energy

management system to reduce energy consumption.

Supervised and completed more than 40 energy saving projects in less than

five years with cost savings of over 1 million dollars.

Supervised the installation of new boiler system.

Production Line Team Leader relief of production members

Production Line Team Leader Press, Blanking, and Plastic extrusion

operations

Die Set operations

Lean Manufacturing instructor and implementation leader

B.A Business / Finance and accounting

EDUCATION

Lourdes College, Sylvania Oh 3.75 GPA

Associates / Finance and Accounting

Owens Community College 3.95 GPA

Ford Design Institute Engineering School U of M Dearborn

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