Engineer Manager
Resume:
C hristopher J. Hammond
Batesville, IN 47006 **********@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
** ***** ** *********** *** management experience with emphasis in engineering management,
process improvements, engineering design, customer relations, and product launch. A working
knowledge of world class manufacturing, SPC, DOE, FMEA, ISO/QS9000, TS 16949, PPAP, 8-D, APQP,
5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma. Skilled in energy efficiency and continuous improvement
initiatives. Proficient in Pro – Engineer, AutoCAD, and MicroStation. Certified PMT Level 1.
Work Experience
Sintering Technologies Inc., Greensburg, IN
(Manufacturer of custom powder metal components.)
Manufacturing & Engineering Development Manager May 2007 to Feb. 2009
Managed a department of 5 to design, develop, and integrate all equipment and automation.
Managed all plant utilities totaling $300K / Month.
Led all energy efficiency initiatives for $40M/Year facility.
Responsible for all capital projects budgeting, approvals, and effectiveness.
Led teams to reduce plant costs and expenses by $30,000 + per month.
Responsible for facilities engineering, and preventative maintenance schedules
Formtech Industries LLC, Detroit, MI
(Manufacturer of custom hot and cold wrought forgings.)
Product Responsible Engineer Jun. 2006 to Mar. 2007
Responsible for process and design engineering for current production and new launches
Responsible for all program/project management of assigned new launches
Designed new graphite coating system which reduced energy usage by $30,000/year
Managed program to re-start high speed multi-station parts former for $5M program, which included
all customer contact, PPAP, and PSO responsibilities
GKN Sinter Metals, Zeeland, MI
(Manufacturer of custom powder metal structural components.)
Group Engineering Manager - Michigan Oct. 2004 to May 2006
Led subcontractor improvements in machining, coating, and heat treatment
Responsible for all process engineering, tool design, and program management for Zeeland and
Owosso facilities (seven engineers)
Led tool breakage reduction initiative which reduced tooling costs by approximately $6,000 per month
Initiated tool design changes which reduced sort and rework on 3 parts by 75%
Performed numerous costing studies to evaluate current business health
Business Unit Manager - Low Tonnage Oct. 2003 to Oct. 2004
Led all production, quality, and personnel issues of operations under 400T press size
Helped reduce cost of non-quality from 10% to 4%.
Primary team member which drove financial performance improvement by $3.5M in one year
Re-implemented 5-S and Kaizen activities in the plant
Product Applications Engineer Apr. 2000 to Oct. 2003
Assisted multiple sales account managers on customer visits to develop new
business.
Worked directly with customers to convert products from other technologies into
powder metal.
Conducted on-site training classes for approximately 100 people at multiple customer
locations
MascoTech, Inc., North Vernon, IN
(Manufacturer of powder forged automotive connecting rods.)
Product Development Engineer Jul. 1997 to Mar. 2000
Responsible for developing powdered metal forged connecting rods from customer print to full
production
Assisted product development department in reducing design time by 25%
Manufacturing Engineer Jul. 1996 to Jul. 1997
Led supplier improvement activities related to finishing department
Responsible for continuous improvement of multiple finishing machines
Project management for all finishing equipment specification and installation.
Designed and developed robotic de-flashing cell for 75% reduction in floor space
Education
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Kettering University, Flint, MI
Training
Residential Construction
ISO/TS-16949
Dealing with difficult customers
Management systems auditing
and employees
Process auditing
Negativity in the workplace
APQP
Pro-Engineer basic and
Seven Wastes
advanced modeling
Management reviews
Auto-Cad
Introduction to Microsoft Access
MicroStation
development
Sintering furnace technician
5-S
training
Kaizen
Frenco Spline Training
Root Cause Analysis
FMEA Development
Basic Metallurgy
Department of Energy process
heating software
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