Engineer Manager
Resume:
RICHARD S. RISOTTI
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QUALITY ASSURANCE, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Award-winning, top-performing executive leader with 14 years of quantifiable expertise in escalating
manufacturing output quality through well-executed continuous process improvements using project
management, Six Sigma methodologies, and Lean Manufacturing principles. Trailblazer able to engineer new
programs yielding measurable cost savings, profitability, and production volume increases. Strong operations
management, client relations, staff management, and training and development skills. Experienced in leading
ISO9001:2000 and 14001 audits. Catalyst for the launch of new product lines.
Boosted profits by $150K by producing 70K carrier within 2 years after initiating an OEM differential
program as part of a layered capacity project to help a facility already running at maximum production levels.
Cut excess inventory by 50% and expanded available floor space after executing a dehumidification tunnel
project to pull excess water from commercial brake shoes, rendering them useable in 1-2 instead of 5-7 days.
Root Cause Analysis Six Sigma Methodologies Operations Management Overhead Reduction
Process Improvements, Streamlining Project Management Value Stream Mapping Regulatory Compliance
Staff Management Training and Development Program Development New Product Line Launches
Organizational Development Business Development Client Relations Lean Principles
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ARVINMERITOR, Plainfield, Indiana 2004-2008
Global supplier of integrated systems and motor vehicle parts with 80 manufacturing facilities in 22 countries.
Quality Assurance/Technical Support Manager (2008)
Optimized the production quality of a plant generating $60M in annual sales after devising and executing high-
impact continuous process improvements. Managed 19 direct reports in the Quality and Facilities departments.
Verified the conformity of all International Organization for Standardization (ISO) documents, such as Process
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs), Control Plans, PPAPs, and Work Instructions to ISO9001:2000
standards. Matched daily Quality Team audit results against work instructions and control plans. Directed the
quality tracking Manufacturing Operation System (MOS) and Business Operation System (BOS) charts, including
for P&L. Submitted monthly reports to the Site Manager.
Operational Achievements:
Cut external quality defects by 20% (from >190 ppm) within first 3 months of promotion, a 10% improvement
over the previous year, by introducing process audit inspections and focus groups.
Originated corrective action reports for ISO9001:2000 AND 14001 monthly audit findings as Lead Auditor.
Dropped customer complaint response times from 2 months to 2 weeks using in-depth problem resolution
strategies such as 8Ds, CAPAs and 5-Why to facilitate root cause analysis.
Strengthened the understanding of 250+ employees of process, product, quality, and safety requirements by
engineering and launching a new training program.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (2007-2008)
Plummeted overhead by $600K by employing new weld repair and salvage techniques to remanufacture
products once purchased as new. Slashed processing times while boosting the number of useable components
after analyzing salvage processes and implementing Best Management Practices (BMP).
Launched a $750K trailer axle remanufacturing program within 3 months of initial conception at $40K under
budget. Initiative yielded 30K remanufactured axles in first 12 months.
Drove the introduction of new product lines for reman calipers and Allison Transmissions as a key catalyst for
the initiatives, hiking market share in non-ArvinMeritor remanufactured products.
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Manufacturing Engineer (2004-2007)
Streamlined and optimized manufacturing processes using well-crafted tooling and processing improvements.
Originated and procured capital expenditure approvals for process improvement projects. Supervised 30 direct
reports comprised of 28 production employees and 2 department supervisors. Submitted BOS charts and
monthly reports to senior management.
ADDITIONAL WORK HISTORY (Full details upon request)
AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS, Lebanon/Indianapolis, Indiana 1999-2004
Facility Engineering Manager (2002-2004): Drove compliance with applicable health, safety, and
environmental regulations as the manager of a 7-person maintenance department team at a multi-billion dollar
supplier of HVAC and ventilation systems parts. Tested waste water and submitted monthly reports to the
applicable state agency. Performed safety audits. Authorized capital expenditures for facility and equipment
projects. Led safety team meetings.
Plant Engineer (1999-2002)
Orchestrated the facility’s e-coat paint system, executing safety audits and facilitating plant compliance with all
health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Saved 150 jobs and elevated production output by 25% due to heightened product flow as the project lead on
a $4M plant renovation and product line relocation initiative. Met budget and deadline requirements with no
productivity losses or recordable accidents.
Captured a zero-lost time accident rate, a company first, by engineering a behavior-driven safety program.
Curtailed product equipment downtimes by 50% by establishing a preventive maintenance program.
DELPHI-E, Anderson, Indiana 1994-1999
Process Tool Engineer: Instituted lean process improvement and quality control projects for a $22.3B
international supplier of mobile electronics and transportation systems. Formulated such Quality Service (QS)
documentation for all internal departments as PFMEA, Flow Charts, and Control Plans.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology
University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ AFFILIATION
American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Green Belt American Society of Quality
AWARDS
ArvinMeritor CVS Global Excellence Award - Focused Factory Plainfield
ArvinMeritor CI Team Recognition Notable Mention Award ArvinMeritor Gold Award for World Quality Day (2)
ArvinMeritor Continuous Improvement Runner-up Team of the Year Award
ArvinMeritor Regional Production Excellence Award - Team of the Year
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Microsoft Project Visio Oracle AutoCAD LT
Knowledge of QS9000, ISO9001:2000 and CFR Title 21 part 211 and 820 standards
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