Eric Von Winckelmann

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Summerville, SC, 29483

ac05gg@r.postjobfree.com

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Seeking a position in planning, research and development and/or engineering, with opportunity for growth in an environment of stability and challenge.

Worked with detail plans, assembly plans, process plans, tooling plans, BOM planning and AOG plans to just name a few. Worked in purchasing material and inventory also.

Experience:

12/2014 – Present (Hired direct 8-24-2015)

GKN Aerospace

Aerotect

Charleston, South Carolina

Contracted to GKN Aerospace in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Working from engineering to plan the 737 Winglet program for startup. Planning Winglet program from details to assemblies, added processes and tooling. Also revised plans in shop per shop requests. Incorporated inspection and tool requirements into the production plans. Added drawings to plans to help show parts for locations.

Also I am planning the details and big assemblies for the Boeing 787-8,-9 and -10 floor grids which is the Aft 47 section of the 787 plane.

11/2013 - 12/2014

Manufacturing Engineer Planner

Johnson Service Group

Bedford, Texas

Contracted to Zodiac Seats LLC Inc. (Aerospace) in Gainesville, Texas.

Working from engineering blue prints initiates manufacturing order instructions, routings and Bill of Material which specify the production processes and or machines to be used, the type of inspection procedures and the overall sequences of operations to be followed in producing the assigned item in a manner which complies with engineering specifications and manufacturing requirements in the most cost effective and efficient manner. Works closely with assembly line, fabrication, tooling, engineering and quality assurance and other departments in manufacturing to solve part problems and dispositioning of non-conforming material. Coordinate with Program Engineers and production to sequence manufacturing, assembly and installation. Assist the manufacturing department to actively manage the production schedule. Assists assembly line, engineering, tooling and fabrication in correcting poorly designed parts and solving other manufacturing problems and create work instructions for the production areas. Scrap or rework items affected by engineering drawing changes. Insure that customer change requests are implemented. Determines the appropriate lead time required for both individual steps and the overall process of producing the part or assembly. Implements, structures and plans into MRP System on new and existing programs.

03/2010 - 02/22/2013

Manufacturing Engineer Planner

Johnson Service Group

Bedford, Texas

Contracted to Boeing South Carolina. Develops, implements and maintains various manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions and illustrations to define and document as-built configuration for the 787 Program. Develops integrated work statements and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments. Drafts, updates and reviews processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements. Develops manufacturing concepts and strategies to support business objectives. Develops and integrates suppliers, processes, materials, data and technology to meet manufacturing and delivery requirements. Reviews and approves supplier data to ensure manufacturing related requirements are met. Investigates and resolves manufacturing related issues. Takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives. I have also checked plans before release for first time quality. I have worked on Vista, Team Center, Velocity and office and word. I have also worked with EID, Redars, Catia, Enovia and IVT to name a few.

06/2008- 09/2009

Manufacturing Engineer Planner

Chipton-Ross Services

El Segundo, CA.

Contracted to Vought Aircraft. Have experience in planning large airframe structures for sub assembly plans and final assembly plans. Plans sequences of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that effect product performance. Incorporated inspection and tool requirements into the production plans. Planned for the arrangement of machines within the plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout. Analyzes performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.

04/2006- 09/2007

Program Manager/Manufacturer

Planner Swift-Cor

Gardena, CA

Creates and maintains manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions and illustrations to define and document as-built configuration. Assists in identifying tooling requirements and tooling dispositions. Gathers data in support of problem resolution and product definition. Review and analyze current and forecasted material status to support manufacturing demand. Maintain positive and professional relationships with all internal and external team members and customers. Worked with customer support for on time delivery. Worked parts from start to finish, from material to forming, bending, drilling, slotting, deburring, processing to shipping. Planned and expedited thru the shops to make sure it shipped on time.

07/2002- 04/2006

Sr. Planner/Manufacturing Engineer

Aero Arc

Torrance, CA

Preparing and maintaining plans for fabrication work orders, analyzing engineering drawings, documents and specifications. Developing original operational sequences for fabrication of major details and assemblies, including tooling requirements from drawings, engineering orders and other specifications. Creating quotes for new programs. Working closely with production staff during program startup and plan maintenance, ensuring conformance to engineering drawings and incorporating production enhancement. Shipping and receiving.

Boxing up and labeling.

04/1999- 06/2002

Sr. Planner/Manufacturing Engineer

Tubetronics

Vista, CA

Responsible for developing production plans for assembly, fabrication work orders based on technical specifications and requirements. Analyzed blueprints or prototype parts to determine tools and equipment needed to manufacture. Created bills of material for aerospace tube assemblies in a, just in time environment. Worked closely with clients, to ensure customer priorities are met.

06/1994- 02/1999

Manufacturing Engineer

Composite Structures

Monrovia, CA

Analyzed engineering drawings, lofting information, sketches, schematics, composite materials and wire diagrams. Determined and planned the practical fabrication, assembly operations and sequences to establish complex developmental production processes. Exercised ingenuity and originality in project planning and policies.

01/1993- 10/1993

Manufacturing Engineer

The Boeing Company

Everett, WA

Analyzed engineering drawings, documents and specifications. Changed proposals in preparation for production plans and tool design instructions. Earned and received a certificate of completion for, Manufacturing Engineering, basic skills.

06/1983 -01/1993

Planner/Customer Support

McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Co

Long Beach, CA

Prepared automated planning documents using the IMS Database. Worked closely with Engineers on changes to drawings. Checked and approved planning documents to insure the quality of parts. Supplied affiliated departments with technical support and planned spar caps and stringers for the MD-11 aircraft program. Fabrication knowledge of sheet metal, metal bond and processing and tubing assemblies. Worked on AOG plans and liaison plans. Also planned Machine parts, structures, main floor, and rejection seats. Planned for all McDonnell Douglas Aircraft.

06/1981-06/1983

Machine Parts Planner

Tad Technical Services Corp

Chatsworth, CA

Contracted to Rockwell International. Prepared original operational sequences for the fabrication of major details and assemblies, including tooling requirements from drawings, EOs and other specifications. Determined re-work requirements and incorporated changes into, work in process orders.

02/1979-02/1981

Machinist/Shipping & receiving/Shear Operator California Precision Metal Fab Chatsworth, CA

Developed written planning for manufacture of close tolerance machine parts and sheet metal structures. Coordinated purchase labor with in-house production schedules by generating the required requisitions. Set up and operated the following equipment; lathes, mills, drill presses and conventional NC sheet metal perforation machines.

Education:

1978 Birmingham/Cambridge H.S.

References available upon request.

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