Engineer Manufacturing

James R. Brooker

**** *** ******* ** ******, NEW YORK 14011 585-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Summary

Senior Equipment Engineer with significant progressive experience in various high tech, fully automated lean

manufacturing environments. Extensive background in planning, design, delivery and maintenance of diverse,

automated electro-mechanical systems. Participated in various product launch activities and the addition of a new multi-

million dollar production line. Known for ability to successfully manage mentor, train and evaluate technical personnel.

Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, System 9000, ADEPT AIM/V, Cognex Insight, GD&T, CNC, Allen Bradley.

Master of Science in Mechanical and Manufacturing Systems Integration.

Expertise includes:

- Technical Problem Analysis & Resolution - Process & Technologies Development

- Project Management - Capital Equipment Management

- Performance Improvement - Team Leadership

- Lean Manufacturing - Technical Mentoring

Professional Experience

CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS (formerly MOTOROLA, INC.), Elma, New York 2004 – 2009

Manufacturer of sensors for the automotive industry.

Senior Equipment Engineer (2006 – 2009)

Acted in capacity of third shift Technician Supervisor. In this capacity lead a group of technicians responsible for

line maintenance, upgrades and launch activities. In addition conduct performance reviews.

Reviewed future products and developed their capital requirements.

Responsible for the development of Adept programming and user interfaces for multiple fully-automated lines.

Led multiple process improvement teams.

Increased first-time yield to 98%.

Developed processes to include vision inspection, conveyance, dispense, pick/place and element placement.

Wrote RFQ’s and purchased qualified and implemented equipment for production with $1.5 M budget.

First-call for off-shift escalations.

Evaluated design and equipment for manufacturability, including line layout.

Equipment Engineer (2004 – 2006)

Performed equipment troubleshooting and analysis of failures to determine root cause.

Direct continuous process improvement projects and supported Six Sigma, Lean and 5S activities.

Improve equipment throughput.

Wrote control plans, work instructions and PFMEA’s.

Managed the refurbishing efforts on existing equipment to reduce capital.

Added inspection operations to existing equipment (O-ring, housing, 2d).

Developed programs for new wafers on die placement equipment.

Trained technicians and operators to support new equipment and directed technical support staff during launch

activity.

ROBERT BOSCH CORP, Charleston, SC 2002 – 2003

Manufacturer of brake systems controls.

COOP Manufacturing Engineer (2002 – 2003)

Improved process and documentation for ABS brake system prototype manufacturing.

Wrote control plan / FMEA for upcoming product.

Implemented new silicone dispensing robot for use in prototype development (includes programming, tooling,

fixturing and associate training).

Managed engineering responsibilities for daily manufacturing operations.

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Professional Experience (continued)

REMINGTON ARMS CO, Ilion, New York 2002

Manufacturer of rifles and shotguns.

COOP Manufacturing Engineer

Planned projects for other coop engineers.

Used statistical process control (SPC) to track quality in various stages of production.

Worked as lead engineer for laser marking program. In this capacity upgraded and re-programmed equipment

(includes programming, tooling, fixturing and associate training).

Traveled to Virginia to participate in machine testing for a GFM cold forge.

Education

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Rochester, NY

Masters of Science, 2009

Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration

Dual Concentration: Management / Manufacturing, GPA: 3.4

Bachelor of Science, 2004

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Relevant Graduate and Undergraduate Coursework:

- Accounting for Decision Makers Product Development & Integration

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Production & Operations Management I,II

- CNC Programming -

- Controls for Manufacturing Automation Project Management

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- Design Dimensioning & Tolerancing Quality Management

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- Engineering Ergonomics Robots in Manufacturing

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- Manufacturing Processes I,II Supply Chain Management

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- Manufacturing Strategies & Tactics Systems Simulation

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- Organizational Behavior & Leadership Technology Management

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- Process Design Tool Engineering

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Community Affiliations & Interests

Volunteer Interior Firefighter – Alexander, NY - 2007 Fireman of the Year, Trustee

Student Private Pilot

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