A driven, results-focused leader with extensive experience in project
Resume:
Omar K. Finley
Hampton, GA ***28
************@*****.***
Experienced Project Manager
SUMMARY
A driven, results-focused leader with extensive experience in, project management, and technical leadership. Adept in building strong, high-performance teams, and in implementing organizational change. Significant knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Design Engineering methodologies.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Employee Engagement
Capital Project Management
Quality Assurance Management
Organizational Development
Lean Manufacturing
Equipment Design
Management Coaching
Work Place Safety
Labor Cost Reductions
Team Effectiveness
Change Leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Project Manager - PROJECTECH
April 2015 -Present
Atlanta, GA
Responsibilities:
Project Technical Manager for the design, installation and start-up of new product lines.
Executive leadership coaching and mentoring of start-up team members and high-potential junior managers.
Coordination and execution of all program team members’ action plans for team deliverables. Directly accountable for the performance of all team members and managed performance against committed targets.
Managed all aspects of execution including risk mitigation, schedule management, cost control and communication and coordination with all stakeholders including Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Operations, OEM and the community.
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
Recruit employees; assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
Accomplishments:
Lead the engineering design of XXXX equipment and coordinated the start-up of XXXX on time.
Plan and manage critical XXXX upgrades and implementation of new XXXX processes on time and under budget.
Project Manager for a $XXXXX capital project including the engineering, fabrication, and installation of XXXXXX start-up.
Global Profiles October 2014 – Present
Engineering Consultant Conyers, GA
Responsibilities:
Interact with clients to define tasks to be performed.
Design product(s) according to customer requests and technical feasibility.
Provide consultation to clients and negotiate changes in contract(s) as necessary.
Ensure work is completed to specification and quality required, on time and within budget.
Perform variety of senior level engineering tasks broad in nature and related to the management of product design, risk reduction and implementation.
Provide Engineering oversight to ensure best practices and provide assistance with product profit potential.
Communication with manufacturers in China.
Packaging Design to satisfy specifications from companies such as Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Target, Wal-Mart and Sally Beauty
Supply.
Accomplishments:
Lead the engineering design of XXXX equipment and coordinated the start-up of XXXX on time.
Plan and manage critical XXXX upgrades and implementation of new XXXX processes on time and under budget.
Project Manager for a $XXXXX capital project including the engineering, fabrication, and installation of XXXXXX start-up
Tug Technologies January 2013 – October 2014
Electrical Engineer II Kennesaw, GA
Responsibilities:
Create electrical schematics to document current and new production units
Design and build prototype harnesses to reduce “on-line” modifications as well as supporting new product designs
Transform engineering sketches and notes into functioning harness drawings and schematics
Source various electrical components for integration into mobile or trailer-mounted equipment
Design circuits based on required components and load ratings. This includes support component such as relays, switches, fuses, wire sizes, etc.
Troubleshoot issues on production units promptly and efficiently
Gather and analyze test data to determine if a design meets functional and performance specifications
Manage design projects from start to finish
Manage multiple tasks simultaneously while keeping within scheduling limitations
Successfully implemented Starter protection System on GT35 Tractor for on time delivery to Southwest Airlines
Successful implementation of custom tractor options for Delta Airlines, Turkish Ground Services and Defense Logistics Agency
Accomplishments:
Lead the engineering design of XXXX equipment and coordinated the start-up of XXXX on time.
Plan and manage critical XXXX upgrades and implementation of new XXXX processes on time and under budget.
Wesley International (Contract Position) May 2012-September 2012
Electrical Systems Engineer Scottsdale, GA
Responsibilities:
Hands on design and optimization of mechanical components for Electric Utility Vehicles and Material Handling Equipment
Testing and validation of new designs including Finite Element analysis for structural fatigue and vibration (Solid Works)
Analysis and specification of electromotive components such as traction motors, motor controllers, contactors, battery chargers, etc.
Re-wired electrical vehicles to include the correct battery discharge indicator output (Root Cause Analysis)
Standardized and communized electrical wire harnesses for 4 (four) different electrical vehicles (Cost Reduction)
Develop manufacturing drawings in accordance with applicable standards. Develop preliminary sketches, layout, assembly and detail drawings using 2D/3D CAD software (Solid Works)
Maintain documentation control of 3D,2D files using check-in/out PDM system
Knowledge of ANSI and ASTM standards with respect to the design, fabrication and testing of material handling products and equipment
Develop, troubleshoot, and improve manufacturing procedures and processes in pre-production and production environments
Perform cost reduction activities for parts and production methods to meet competitive sales and marketing requirements
Review design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
Troubleshooting Curtis Controller to re-configure settings to desired company specifications (PLC Programming)
Provide design change solutions and field upgrade kits for existing products
Provide technical support to manufacturing
Accomplishments:
Lead the engineering design of XXXX equipment and coordinated the start-up of XXXX on time.
Plan and manage critical XXXX upgrades and implementation of new XXXX processes on time and under budget.
FELLFAB June 2011-April 2012
Product Engineer/Development Engineer Atlanta, GA
Responsibilities:
Designed and developed, manually (for Fist Articles) and/or electronically (for Production), patterns using the Investronica system for repeat orders and new designs
Designed and developed manual patterns and digitize if required
Calculated pattern dimensions, determined pattern orientations (nesting) and made adjustments as required
Developed and maintained markers as required
Developed and maintained Bill of Materials (BOM)
Created and assigned part numbers in SYACC
Determined cost estimates for new RFQ’s and Engineering changes
Evaluated, approved/rejected and processed Engineering Change Requests (ECR’s)
Maintained engineering documentation and records (e.g. Customer and Company product specifications, drawing master file, product test plans, and specification revisions issued internally and externally)
Modified and/or made improvements to existing drawings on repeat orders
Created new drawings from supplies samples, drawings, or sketches using AutoCAD or other approved software as agreed with Customer for new product development
Ensured drawings are accurate, detailed and met manufacturing capabilities
Set up Drawing Master Log and maintained record of current revision level
Provided backup support for Boeing, including the printing and organization of drawings and kit assemblies
Managed, coordinated and communicated sample build requirements and timing to Pattern Development Technician and Production department as required/appropriate
Developed, communicated and maintained Engineering First Article Drawings, BOM (including parts, material, quantity’s and labor) and parts list
Worked closely with and clarified requirements to Production department, if production labor and production processes were to be used to produce advanced sample or FA’s
Investigated approved Test Labs
Provided shop floor Product Engineering Support
Worked closely with Quality Department for testing and certification requirements to meet AS9100 Quality System Standard
Worked closely with Purchasing to source new or substitute materials for designs
Worked closely with Sales to provide onsite customer support and to assist in identifying new product design opportunities
Participated in “Contract Bid and Contract Award” meetings
Initiated and led “Value Engineering” cost reduction opportunities for design and materials
Proposed labor reduction opportunities to Production department and Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering
Accomplishments:
Lead the engineering design of XXXX equipment and coordinated the start-up of XXXX on time.
Plan and manage critical XXXX upgrades and implementation of new XXXX processes on time and under budget.
ALPLA June 2008-June 2011
Product Design Engineer McDonough, GA4
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the creation and development of new plastic packaging systems and drawings
Created bottle designs using NX5 and NX6 CAD Programs under consideration of technical feasibility, design aspects and customer specified requirements
Completed 2D technical drawings including all relevant dimensions and tolerances.
Successfully conducted design meetings to satisfy global customers including L’Oreal, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, Clorox, Dean Foods, Med Instill etc.
Managed integrity of CAD database
International Travel
Worked internally with Packaging Managers and Process experts and externally with global customers to create technical feasible designs.
Required to work independently, as a satellite to Alpla Corporate Design, in a global team environment with input from a variety of sources including customers, Project Managers, and Process experts
Accomplishments:
Lead the engineering design of XXXX equipment and coordinated the start-up of XXXX on time.
Plan and manage critical XXXX upgrades and implementation of new XXXX processes on time and under budget.
Dixie Aerospace September 2005- May 2008
Design Engineer Forest Park, GA
Responsibilities:
Designed commercial aircraft aftermarket parts by reverse engineering
Created 3D CAD models and dimensional data reports from reverse engineering data using Solid Works
Created manufacturing drawings of aftermarket parts from dimensional reports, material analysis, and available technical data
Created and managed data packages to be submitted to the FAA for PMA approval.
Recognized and specified manufacturing methods to suppliers
Managed several reverse engineering projects simultaneously to meet project completion deadlines
ANSI 14.5 dimension and geometric tolerance standards
Effectively presented aircraft systems information and responded to questions from groups of managers, and inside/outside sales team
Accomplishments:
Lead the engineering design of XXXX equipment and coordinated the start-up of XXXX on time.
Plan and manage critical XXXX upgrades and implementation of new XXXX processes on time and under budget.
University of Phoenix March 2005-September 2005
Student Admissions Counselor Atlanta, GA
A-National Limousine and Transportation Company August 2003-January 2005
Sales and Marketing Director Atlanta, GA
Calvary Revival Christian Academy August 2002-June 2003
Chemistry/Physics/Algebra 1 Instructor Norfolk, VA
General Motors Corporation May 2001-August 2001
Design/Electrical Engineering Intern Warren, MI
Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America January 2001-May2001
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering CO-OP Georgetown, KY
EDUCATION
B.S. in Electrical Engineering - 2002
Hampton University, Hampton VA
EDUCATION
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