Engineer Manufacturing

HENE J. JOHNSON, JR.

*** ***** **** **** ( Spartanburg, South Carolina 29301 864-***-**** (

********@*****.***

SENIOR MANUFACTURING & PROCESS ENGINEER

Seasoned senior engineer with over 20 years of experience as the driving

force behind efficient manufacturing and production processes for multiple

companies. Demonstrated track record of ensuring cost control,

productivity, and quality in manufacturing environments via auditing,

process engineering, and critical recommendations. Strong talent for

eliminating the root cause of critical production problems. Solid leader

able to coach teams in adopting best practices and standards. Dedicated to

delivering ongoing improvement in all areas.

Manufacturing Engineering ( Team Building & Leadership ( Process

Engineering ( Production Management

Quality Management ( Continuous Improvement ( Vendor / Supplier Relations (

Plant Design & Layout

Auditing ( Manufacturing Operations Management ( Root Cause Analysis (

Employee Training & Development

KAIZEN Methodologies ( Quality Systems Management ( Capital Equipment

Purchasing ( Manufacturing Design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, Greenville, South Carolina ( 2011 - October 2012

Large product development and manufacturing company of high quality tires

for the automotive, trucking and mining industries.

Quality Technician

Maintain the daily quality and providing support of the tire building

process proactively. Provide an interface with other departments to

resolve quality issues. Participate in production team meetings and

present quality issues. Identify root causes for quality issues and

resolving product quality issues. I perform monthly lock-down audits of

production machinery. I also performed monthly STOP Safety Observations for

other production areas within the company, record safety issues and make

recommendations to improve safety.

WABTEC PASSENGER TRANSIT, Duncan, South Carolina ( 1990-2010

Mid-level product development company serving the passenger transit

industry.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Integral in addressing and resolving critical problems in daily

manufacturing operations. Identified the root cause of production problems

and developed solutions. Evaluated manufacturing process efficiency and

effectiveness. Supported product design by cooperating with design

engineers to provide advice on manufacturing feasibility. Communicated with

machine tool suppliers to obtain information on new machinery and tooling.

Maintained relationships with outsourced suppliers. Trained and mentored

machine operators. Resolved casting issues through coordination with the

foundry. Developed proposals and justifications for capital equipment

purchases. Conducted ISO quality audits. Managed corrective issues.

Reported on production performance. Provided welding repairs routers for

cast iron and ductile iron products based on established standards and

procedures.

. Cut part-to-part production time 40% by leading implementation of a

company-first automated brake disc cell, which consolidated functions

from several machines and locations into a single cell.

. Eliminated $200,000 in expenses caused by casting defects and reduced

the rate of defects by 95% by spearheading an initiative to minimize

casting scrap from improper brake disc flanges.

ADDITIONAL ROLES:

. Manufacturing Engineer, Ohio Brass Company: Developed time and motion

studies and production processes.

. Quality / Process Control Engineer, Ford Motor Company: Conducted

quality inspections on assemblies.

. Process Engineer, Cleveland Pneumatic Company: Created production

processes and CNC programs.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Systems Management - Baldwin Wallace

College, Berea, Ohio

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Technology - Cleveland State

University, Cleveland, Ohio

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Michelin Quality Metier Core Training

Journeyman Certification, Statistical Engineering

Value Engineering Training

ISO 2001 Auditing Certification

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS

American Society of Manufacturing Engineers

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Automated Program Too (APT) Programming, ORACLE, CribMaster, Microsoft

Office Suite

HENE J. JOHNSON, JR.

306 Seven Oaks Lane ( Spartanburg, South Carolina 29301

864-***-****( ********@*****.***

Attn: Personal Manager

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Company:

Address:

Dear Personal Manager:

As a proven manufacturing and process engineer with over 20 years of

experience ensuring quality, excellence, and performance in diverse

manufacturing and production environments, I seek a position as

Manufacturing Engineer for your company. Throughout my career I have

consistently improved efficiencies, eliminated excess expenses, and

facilitated seamless manufacturing and production processes through my

dedication to continuous improvement. By identifying the source of costly

problems and devising effective solutions, I have significantly enhanced

quality and performance across all levels of the organization.

With a talent for team building, I excel at ensuring high standards of

operations by providing ongoing training and mentorship for key

manufacturing and production teams. In addition, through regular audits I

have ensured those standards of excellence were upheld in all processes.

Highlights of my achievements include:

. Cutting part-to-part production time 40% by leading implementation of a

company-first automated brake disc cell, which consolidated functions

from several machines and locations into a single cell.

. Eliminating $200,000 in expenses caused by casting defects and reducing

the rate of defects by 95% by spearheading an initiative to minimize

casting scrap from improper brake disc flanges.

. Shaving 15% off machining cycle time, lowering scrap rates, and

introducing consistency in machining for a key product characteristic by

pioneering use of wiper cutting inserts when machining foundation brake

discs.

. I produced routings for performing weld repair of cast iron couplers and

brake disc products based on established welding procedures and

standards.

. I have worked with vendors and suppliers of tooling equipment to review

the latest tools and machinery that can be utilized for improvements in

overall production levels.

I believe that my accomplishments demonstrate the engineering experience,

manufacturing background, and process development skills necessary to be a

significant asset to your company. For further details on my work history,

qualifications, and achievements, please view the included resume and

contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you, and I look forward to

speaking with you.

Sincerely,

Hene J. Johnson, Jr.

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