Douglas W Schout
**** *. ******** *****: *********@*****.***
Muskegon MI 49444 Phone 231-***-****
Objective
Seeking a position within a manufacturing company where my skills with Engineering,
Robotics, Maintenance, and Supervision can be best utilized.
Certifications
I am certified in programming/maintenance of Fanuc, Motoman and ABB Robots
(proficient in Panasonic as well). I have received multiple certificates; Principles for a
Collaborative Workplace, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Problem Solving, TPM, and BBP
Strengths
I have the ability to define a problem, collect data, establish the facts, and draw
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valid conclusions.
Capable of adapting in any environment within a short period of time.
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Organized, rigorous, and analytic.
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Able to work well under pressure and an excellent team player.
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Seek increased responsibility
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Take independent actions and calculated risks
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Work Experience
Benteler Aluminum
Subject Matter Expert for Weld Systems
• Handle the tasks of investigating, developing, and implementing welding
processes and procedures including procurement, specification, and
troubleshooting of welding equipment and fixtures
• Quoting
• Coordinate and direct multiple projects, including capital budgets, making
detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical
activities
• Obtain and review appropriate drawing specifications
• Confer with management and production to discuss project specifications and
procedures
• Continuous review of processes for improvement
• Organize and develop Welding Department / Welding Support Engineer staff with
appropriate management and supervisory techniques to provide increasingly
effective performance
• Participate in or lead cross functional teams as Technical expert
• Responsible for Arc Welding equipment using Fanuc, Motoman, and ABB Robots
• Electrical and Mechanical troubleshooting
• Work to establish new relationships with customers and vendors
• Set-up WPS for new and existing equipment
• Research proper equipment needs of robotic welding cell layouts for efficiency
Johnson Controls/
Welding/Manufacturing Engineer
(12 Salaried Direct Reports and 15 Hourly)
• Provide excellent customer service response to plant leadership to trouble-shoot
critical welding processes
• Provide technical advice in weld gun design and weld equipment sizing
• Ensure continuous improvement of welding processes
• Develop/maintain welding parameters used in the production process
• Perform process validations to ensure capability, efficiency, product quality,
GD&T, APQP Process
• Provide technical advice in the design of welding fixtures
• Continuous review of processes for continuous improvement
• Participate in or lead cross functional teams as Technical expert
• Responsible for arc and Spot welding cells between two plants using Fanuc,
Motoman, and Panasonic Robots (80 Cells and 200 Robots)
• Assist in PPAP new product for quality goals and customer requirements
• Coordinate/organize weld training for operators/maintenance personal
• Work with build shops/consumables suppliers developing retooling options of
existing equipment for increased efficiency and cost reductions
Ultimate Machine and Automation/
Automation Specialist and Machine Builder
• Involved in the design of custom machines
• Involved in the design and machining of custom fixtures
• Prototype Programming of all robotic cells
• Production Programming of all robotic cells
• Involved in all mechanical, electrical, and robot troubleshooting during pre runs
and run offs through weld validation as well as gauge validation
• Machining on Bridgeport’s and arm drills and lathes
• Fabrication of all spanners and weldments
• Managed welding production issues and debug after install of equipment
Shape Corporation/
Lead Robotic Process Technician
• Troubleshooting and repair of all robot weld cells including 3 laser cells
• All Fanuc and Motoman programming in the Chrysler Division
• Fabrication
• Involved in all new and existing fixture and cell design
• Programming all material handler application cells
• Reviewed processes for continuous improvement
• Guided shop floor welding technicians
• Managed welding production issues and developed welding procedures
• Handle the tasks of supporting senior engineer in controlling and maintaining
quality standards