Joseph B. Werner

Address: ** ****** ****** ****: 585-***-****

Rochester, NY 14623 Email: abnwn3@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Manufacturing Engineer with ten years of experience in an ISO 9001-2000 certified manufacturing facility.

Process expertise in metal stamping, automated and manual assembly, and tool and fixture design. Customer-

focused, quality-oriented problem solver with hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude. Extensive experience

troubleshooting equipment and processes, and managing procurement of custom equipment. Strong PC skills

including ERP systems (SAP & Symix), MS Office (Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint), and internet/e-mail

applications.

Six-Sigma Green Belt certification Design for Manufacturing and Assembly s

3-D CAD Packages (NX5, I-DEAS, Solidworks, New Product Launches & Technology

ProE) Transfers

Programming of PLC’s, HMI’s, and vision Creation, Revision, and Control of Process

sensors Documentation

Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and Value Process Improvement and Mistake-Proofing

Stream Mapping

Work Experience

Southco Inc., Honeoye Falls, New York, 1998-2009.

A worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of latches and access hardware.

Manufacturing Engineer II (2003-2009)

Responsible for day-to-day manufacturing and engineering support of an assigned list of 10-15 product

lines.

Designed assembly tooling for a family of 4 custom latches sold to International Truck for a new sleeper

cab, and created all process documentation.

Supported the launch of removable hardtop latch on the current generation Jeep Wrangler. Authored all

process documentation, and managed the procurement of automated assembly equipment at an outside

vendor.

Led process FMEA and design for assembly analysis for launch of an electromechanical latch.

Implemented design and process improvements that improved production rate by 50% and error-proofed

most assembly steps.

Successfully launched the E6 friction hinge that was used on the first generation Chrysler Stow-n-Go

application. Managed the procurement of two pieces of automated equipment.

Completed a large scale improvement project for an outdoor enclosure latch. Reduced product cost by

15% and reduced reject rate to near zero. Annual savings of $35,000 in material usage and scrap

avoidance.

Justified and implemented a central lubricant distribution system for our pressroom that mixes stamping

oil and delivers it to each stamping press, eliminating the need for operators to leave their machines to get

oil. Annual labor savings of $70,000.

Manufacturing Engineer I (2000-2003)

Provided manufacturing engineering support to re-launch of an existing latch with updated tooling.

Coordinated testing and validation of new components, created process documentation, and designed

fixtures and gaging.

Submitted engineering change proposals to solve quality, design, and manufacturability issues.

Led and participated in several Kaizen and 5S events.

Southco, Inc., continued

Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op (1998-2000)

Created and revised drawings for tools, fixtures, and gages.

Designed assembly fixtures to solve ergonomic and productivity problems.

Automated an existing assembly line by installing pneumatic cylinders and automatic greasing equipment.

Installed, wired, and programmed a PLC system to control the process.

Extrude Hone Corporation, Irwin, Pennsylvania, 1998.

A designer and builder of machine tools for non-traditional manufacturing processes.

Mechanical Engineer Co-Op

Provided engineering support to machine build department.

Worked on the design team for a custom abrasive flow machining system.

Created models and drawings with Pro Engineer.

Selection and ordering of off-the-shelf components, consulting with manufacturers and vendors of

components.

Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology Department,

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, 1996-1999.

Student Employee

Tutored students in Statics, Strength of Materials, Calculus, Physics, and Computer Programming.

Computer lab assistant in the department’s PC lab.

Education

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York.

Master of Science in Manufacturing & Mechanical Systems Integration (Management Concentration)

A multi-disciplinary degree that integrates the engineering, computing, business, and maintenance

processes found in manufacturing enterprises.

Estimated completion in 2011.

Current Graduate GPA: 4.0/4.0

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, Sept. 1995-May 2000.

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering technology with High Honors.

Coursework in manufacturing processes, mechanical design, operations management, surface

mount electronics & PCB manufacturing, manufacturing automation, and tool design.

Final GPA: 3.8 / 4.0

Professional Affiliations

Society of Manufacturing Engineers: Rochester Chapter 16. Executive Committee 2004-present, Chapter

Chair 2006-2008.

Rochester Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Society

Community Involvement

National Railway Historical Society: Member of Rochester Chapter, volunteer in the chapter’s museum

operations.

Other Achievements

Successfully completed the 2006 Rochester Marathon and 2005, 2007, & 2008 Rochester Half-

Marathons.

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