Douglas W Schout

**** *. ******** *****: abvbjm@r.postjobfree.com

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

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