Steven D. Moore

**** ******** **** ****: 828-***-****

Marion, NC 28752 Cell: 317-***-****

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Profile

Results-oriented, versatile manufacturing engineer with seven years of experience applying the tools and concepts of Lean and Six Sigma.

Ability to apply a diverse background of skills and experience, including new product introduction, manufacturing engineering, quality,

project management, material planning, logistics coordination, and supervision. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail allow me to

efficiently assess situations and devise practical solutions to problems. Exceptional computer skills, with experience using MS Office,

AutoCAD, MAPICS, SAP, phase-gate launch management systems, quality system management software, and design change control

applications. A team player with excellent interpersonal communication skills and a positive can-do attitude.

Professional Experience

Eaton Corporation, Electrical Group – Arden, NC 2006-2009

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Comprehensive engineering role with responsibility for multiple production areas. Charged with implementation of Kaizen

events and attainment of aggressive cost savings targets.

• Implemented over 8 projects totaling approximately $1M worth of cost savings and avoidances

o In-sourced critical copper parts for a $450k cost savings

o Worked with a sister facility to have an unprofitable product line outsourced to external vendors - $300k+

o Collaborated with our shipping supervisor to select a lower cost carrier for dedicated truck shipments to Portland -

$100k+

• Led and facilitated approximately 50 events to improve labor productivity

o Designed fixtures using AutoCAD that reduced cycle time and improved operator safety

o Directed a setup reduction event to eliminate the need to create a job packet for standard Autovar 600 units

o Added the container size to incoming orders from our Portland service center - $5600 in savings

o Facilitated a Kaizen in the service shipping area that opened floor space for incoming material, improved the flow,

and brought packing materials closer to the point of use

• Project Management

o Developed a new layout with flexible implementation options for the plant’s second-largest product line to improve

the flow and reduce subassembly WIP throughout the value stream

o Led a layout change on one of our power factor product lines to improve flow and bring components closer to

point of use

o Coordinated the transfer and refurbishment of a small press brake, increasing our bending capacity by 9000pcs/mo

• Team member for the launch of a new power factor correction product which will save approximately $17k per year

o Utilized a phase-gate launch management software to monitor project timeline and track completion of deliverables

o Created all quality documentation and work instructions, set up workstation, designed and built production

fixturing, procured required tooling, implemented error-proofing controls on critical characteristics

• Administrative Responsibilities

o Developed and managed a multi-million dollar cost savings program which exceeded the profit plan goal every year

Worked with department managers to set goals and project owners to develop and submit their projects

Accountable to the Operational Excellence group, Accounting, and the Electrical Division

o Managed plant capital spending program, ensuring attainment of profit plan spending targets

Crane Resistoflex Corporation – Marion, NC 2006 - 2006

Manufacturing Engineer

Hired to coordinate the transfer of a product line from a sister company while integrating their alternative methods of

manufacture into our facility utilizing our processes and best practices. Project completed.

• Created standardized work and related process documentation for the entire program

• Participated in a Total Productive Maintenance Kaizen on two CNC 3-axis mills to reduce a 1000+ piece backlog

• Conducted experiments to find the root cause of a tool breakage issue that had stopped production

• Developed a standardized method for leak testing check valves

• Increased molding capacity by designing additional tooling and oversaw its fabrication and installation on the line

• Sourced suppliers and gathered competitive quotes for a new screw and barrel – approximately $40k in capital

• Worked with the Purchasing Manager to set up perishable tools and supplies on the Kanban system

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Lear Automotive Corporation – Interior Systems Division 2002 - 2006

Project Engineer – Lebanon, VA 2004-2006

Supported a major product launch and completed special projects that supported manufacturing objectives and positively

impacted our profit plan.

• Optimized the layout of the GMX-001 area, resulting in 12 fewer associates across 3 shifts required to run the cells

• Held setup reduction events to reduce the time it took to change injection molds by standardizing sprue bushings and color-

coding mold connections and end-of-arm tooling

• Led numerous flow and setup reduction events – designed, purchased material, scheduled resources, and had solutions

fabricated in-house

• Presided over the weekly engineering change meeting, communicating the status of changes to all departments, and

maintaining TS: 16949 compliance

• Created and updated BOMs, shop routers, and usage quantities through the standardized process using the SAP MRP system

Engineering Leadership Program 2002-2004

Leadership development program for high-potential candidates. Provided four work assignments at three manufacturing facilities in

positions of significant responsibility. Permanent assignment followed successful completion of the two-year program.

Quality Engineer – Madisonville, KY

Worked to reduce waste caused by defective parts and rework activities at a plant that produced blow molded components

and automotive headliners

• Created and maintained both work and inspection instructions

• Used a CMM and other measuring devices to perform capability studies and develop SPC charts

• Developed visual controls and boundary sample boards to assist operators in determining a quality part

• Worked with the customer at their facility to perform root-cause analysis and communicate those findings back to our

production team to change the process

Materials Coordinator – Madisonville, KY

Master scheduler for a plant that produced blow molded components and automotive headliners

• Implemented a demand-based Kanban system for the laminator and carpet cutting work cells

• Analyzed demand for raw materials and issued electronic releases to suppliers

• Audited freight bills for errors, recovering costs when discrepancies were identified

Production Supervisor – Sidney, OH

Managed approximately 75 hourly UAW employees on 1st and 2nd shifts for a plant that produced vehicle flooring systems

• Manufacturing support for the rollout of a plant-wide Kanban system, which reduced raw material days-on-hand

• Implemented standardized work for mold and carpet roll changes, saving 10 and 5 minutes, respectively

• Implemented a SMED project, installing a quick-change system on a carpet mold, saving 5 minutes per changeover

• Worked with the supply chain team on a BPI event to order larger rolls of carpet, which reduced the frequency of

changeovers

• Kaizen event to develop a training system where the employees were the trainers and each employee’s training level was

tracked via matrices

Project Engineer – Greencastle, IN

Worked under the Program Engineer during an aggressive launch of the Chrysler Pacifica door program

• Integrated a new global program management process into our launch activities

• Managed the manufacturing information system, which contained the APQP documentation, packaging instructions,

and other manufacturing-specific documents, available for easy retrieval from terminals on the shop floor

• Coordinated and tracked injection molding tool runoffs and accounted for material and labor usage

Education

Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN Graduation: May 2002

Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Certifications and Training

Lean Train the Trainer - 2007 Six Sigma Green Belt – 2003

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Product Launch Process – 2002, 2008 Single Minute Exchange of Dies - 2005

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Engineering Change Management System – 2008 Total Productive Maintenance - 2007

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MQ1 Quality Management System - 2009

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