Paul J. Finnerty

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Scranton, PA 18505

June 9, 2017

Ciresi & Morek

Executive Search Placement

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am applying for the position of Continuous Improvement Engineer as posted on the Indeed website. My engineering background is extensive and includes project management, supervising engineering trades, technicians, and engineers. I have been working at Schott North America for the past twenty-two years as a Design/Project Engineer in the Engineering Services Department. I have worked for major H.V.A.C., glass manufacturer, and instrumentation companies, where I was responsible for many development projects from inception to completion. I also performed extensive trouble- shooting on manufacturing and design problems.

I feel that my experience and education would make me a strong asset to your company and would like to discuss my background in more detail. You can reach me at 570-***-**** (H) or 570-***-**** (C) to arrange an interview.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Paul J. Finnerty

Paul J. Finnerty 9 Stafford Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505

570-***-**** - Home 570-***-**** - Cell

Email: ac0rxz@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY: Patent holding Mechanical Engineer works for major glass manufacturer and has extensive experience with facilities, H.V.A.C., project management and instrumentation; excellent knowledge of structural weldments, pneumatics, controls, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment; highly motivated with excellent analytical, computer, 2D/3D computer aided design, Lean 5S Manufacturing and communication skills. EXPERIENCE:

2/95 to SCHOTT NORTH AMERICA, INC., Duryea, PA

2/17 (Under contract from U.T.A. 2/95 to 11/97)

Design/Project Engineer

• Engineer development projects from inception to completion in a union manufacturing facility. Supervise and support maintenance and manufacturing personnel.

• Provide cost estimates, forecasts, budgets, scheduling, and goal setting for high-profile engineering projects. Coordinated schedules with vendors and contractors.

• Act as liaison between sales, production, contractors, and manufacturing engineers.

• Automated Digital Debris Shield processes that increased production capacity by 400 percent and increased production yields. Reduced operator handling of glass in a class 10,000 clean room.

• Developed and implemented automatic ammonia hydroxide delivery and recovery system.

• Developed, designed and implemented innovative mini tin bath glass melting forming machine.

• Designed and implemented laser level system, high temperature periscope, and heating/cooling systems for Air Force Title II program.

• Implemented laser level gauge and recommended differential pressure gauge to measure molten glass levels for production process.

• Designed structural steel weldments, platinum, and refractories for high temperature glass melting systems. Created plant layout utilizing 5S principles.

• Calculated thermal losses and selected heating systems for melting systems.

• Developed 2 and 3 dimensional models utilizing Cadkey/Key Creator software.

• Manage mason shop refractory inventory ($1 million/year) and purchase supplies utilizing SAP software. Supervise 3 masons in a union facility.

• Performed detailed refractory inspections at vendor’s facilities to insure products were manufactured within specifications before shipment. 2/94 to CHAMBERLAIN MANUFACTURING CORP., Scranton, PA 9/94 Manufacturing Engineer

• Automated paint system, which significantly increased production goals.

• Specified, setup, and debugged machines for new production lines.

• Developed new manufacturing processes to reduce cycle times on automated machines.

• Designed new machines using Autocad to increase production. Paul J. Finnerty Page 2

1/89 to THE TRANE COMPANY/PERITEK, Scranton, PA

12/93 Senior Product Development Engineer/Team Leader

• Responsible for development projects from inception to completion.

• Supervised one product development engineer and five design technicians.

• Designed for manufacturing HI-RISE FAN COIL products in a Lean Manufacturing Factory. Reduced assembly time, number of parts and cost.

• Responsible for design, scheduling of orders, bill of materials, U.L. certification, manufacturing, and testing for five product lines. Product Development Engineer

• Troubleshot and resolved designs and manufacturing problems encountered at job sites and on the shop floor.

• Supported Marketing, Technical Services, and Sales Engineers.

• Designed, developed, tested, and implemented analog, digital, and pneumatic controls for H.V.A.C. systems.

• Developed manufacturing and quality test stations to ensure controls were functioning before assembly.

• Designed and specified piping packages for classroom air conditioners. 1/85 to AMETEK, SCHUTTE & KOERTING DIV., Bensalem, PA 1/89 Mechanical Design Engineer

• Reviewed all sales orders and developed specifications for manufacturing process.

• Supervised one engineering technician and one mechanical draftsman.

• Used Autocad to design Turbine Flow Meters and precision dynamic flow calibrators.

• Performed detailed calibration analyses and testing procedures on flow meters to ensure performance.

PATENTS:

SCHOTT NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Received United States and German patents for device and process for introducing gases into a hot medium.

THE TRANE COMPANY

• Received United States patent for Ultra Low Leak Damper for air handlers. EDUCATION:

SPRING GARDEN COLLEGE, Philadelphia, PA

• Degree: Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Technology, 1988 PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Dunmore, PA

• Degree: Associate, Mechanical Engineering Technology, 1982 ADVANCED TRAINING:

• Hood Design and Flow Characteristics Webinar, ACGIH® Association, 2016

• Project Management Training, N.E. PA Manufactures & Employers Association, 2014

• Lean Manufacturing Training, Schott North America, 2011

• Supervisory Training, University of Scranton, 2002

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