Project Manager Engineer

**** ******** ***** ***** 585-***-****

Webster, NY 14580 E-mail **********@****.***

Kurt Strobl

To obtain a position as a senior manufacturing/project engineer with a

Objective

design/manufacturing organization

Summary of

Process/manufacturing engineering

qualifications

Photographic product manufacturing experience with ISO,

environmental, safety compliances requiring application of good

manufacturing practices

Process development and improvement (flows, tooling, assembly and

test fixtures, process specifications/work instructions, work cell layout,

material replenishment plan, facilities assessment, production

capacity/scheduling plan, resources requirements, DFX/FMEA

analysis)

Managed product structures for top/sub assemblies, engineering

changes, and transitions into production

Continuous improvement (applying lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen,

Six Sigma, SPC, DOE etc. principles to improve quality, safety,

efficiency, throughputs, costs)

Working knowledge of a variety of manufacturing environments and

production operations

Production support/technical resource

Troubleshooting and resolution of assembly and testing issues

Working with operations team/supervision/quality to improve assembly

tools/fixtures, assembly sequence, minimize non-value added

operations, improve ergonomics, error-proof processes

Performance monitoring, data collection and analysis,

Maintenance/facilities support/technical resource

Predictive and preventative maintenance for improved reliability

Work with maintenance/facilities to achieve process needs (clean

room, utilities, power, lighting, space, racks, equipment)

Troubleshooting and resolving systematic issues

Shutdown planning, scheduling and coordination

Equipment improvement and capital project management

Identify manufacturing equipment needs for new products or

improvements, develop business case/justification/specifications as

required, procure resources (design/supplier) as needed, and

manage/participate in the design, installation and qualification of new

process equipment

Completed numerous line/cell upgrades for improved process

equipment, automation, process control/monitoring, quality and

capacity improvement

Project manager for automated assembly and testing systems

2007-2009 Hover-Davis, Inc. Rochester, NY

Professional

experience Process / Manufacturing Engineer

Process development, production support and continuous

improvement of electro-mechanical direct die and tape feeder products

used in automated circuit board assembly systems.

As a product development team member, I developed and

implemented manufacturing plans, facilities assessments, fixture and

tooling plans, packaging solutions, DFX assessments, assembly

procedures, work cell and material replenishment systems for a new

tape feeder (ACME) and supported the redesign of several direct die

feeders

Managed engineering change orders, product structure changes, work

cell capacity, process changes for multiple direct die feeder product

design blocks

2003-2006 Qualicoat, Inc. Churchville, NY

Senior Process Engineer, Sales Estimating/Quoting, Project

Management

Prepared quotations for the pre-treatment, masking, finishing,

assembly, graphic printing, and packaging of plastic and metal parts for

numerous customers and industries

As a project manager, projects examples included the supply chain

management, finishing and assembly of digital camera covers for just

in time delivery and the machining, finishing and assembly of train car

and office machine components.

2002-2003 Adecco Technical Rochester, NY

Contract Employee to RG&E’s RF Ginna nuclear power plant

Safety administration during maintenance and refueling shutdowns

2000-2001 Alliance Automation Systems Rochester, NY

Project Manager

Responsibilities included leading and managing the design/integration,

procurement, fabrication, assembly, testing and installation of

automated assembly and testing systems. Projects included motor

assembly, automotive transmission component insertion, and electrical

connector assembly machines.

Worked with sales and customers in developing project proposals

1998-2000 Bush Industries, Inc. Jamestown, NY

Operations/Process Improvement Consultant

Worked with teams at various plant sites to reduce costs and increase

efficiencies for critical product lines, using tools like lean manufacturing,

5S, group technology, and improved cellular manufacturing.

Reduced average setup times for panel line boring by 25% and

increased BAZ efficiencies by 25%

Implemented optimum lot sizing methodology for manufacturing orders

Established statistical target inventory positions for raw board materials

Identified gaps between process capabilities and design specifications

and developed strategies to close gaps

I was offered a permanent position as manager of process

improvement and six sigma.

1974-1996 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY

Senior Process/Project Engineer/Lead Engineer

Provided operations team leadership for process development,

continuous improvement, safety and environmental compliance.

Lead engineer/technical resource for a group of engineers and

technicians

Upgraded numerous film base manufacturing lines with higher capacity

drives, winders, process controls, inspection systems, environmental

controls, extrusion and surface application systems

Successfully participated on a project team that designed and

delivered a new manufacturing line and facility for producing plastic film

products

Participated on a project team that designed and provided a building

addition and relocated offices, quality lab, product storage, rewinders,

and shipping docks to the new area.

Participated on Kodak Park Contamination Control Committee

Product engineer for Professional Ektachrome and Grey Cine Negative

products

Machine engineer responsible for manufacturing lines and specialized

equipment

Process/manufacturing engineering (photographic quality standards,

chemical, electro-mechanical assembly), continuous improvement,

Professional skills

compliance, process control, automation

Computer skills (MS Office, Project, CAD), process documentation

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, project management

Good understanding of manufacturing processes and practices

Predictive and preventative maintenance programs

Team player, good communications and skills, self-starter, works

independently, able to manage priorities and resources

Exposure to a number of plants and a variety of process equipment

[ 1970-1974 ] Clarkson University Potsdam, NY

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Graduated with honors., EIT Certification

Completed numerous Kodak management, supervisory and technical

training courses

Available upon request

References

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