Mike Mirzadeh

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CARRER PROFILE

Successful manufacturing/NPI engineering leader who develops organizations to operational excellence through continuous Improvement program initiatives and deployments. Offers high caliber leadership qualifications in Operations, New Product Design/Introduction, Continuous Improvements, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Safety. Accustomed to and effective in making high stakes decisions and overcoming complex business challenges. A true consensus-builder who gets things done!

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

International implementation leader of lean, six sigma, project management, and continuous process improvement.

Proven ability to motivate all staff levels from floor personnel to Chief Executives.

Ability to help other business leaders achieves their area goals by ensuring projects are aligned with the strategic needs of the business and support their objectives.

Utilization of Lean tools (Continuous Flow, Pull, Visual Management, 5S, Standard work, Set up Reduction), to plan lab/ production facilities and equipment layout.

Defined goals and objectives by observing the current state (Identify waste, Eliminate and prevent recurrence), developing future state, and implementation of gap closure activity.

Core Competencies:

NPI from design to introduction

Lean/ Six Sigma/Kaizen Tools

AS9100 quality Management

CNC, shear press, bending, welding,

forming, Stamping, soldering techniques, SMT, Thru Hole, Welding process, pick and place machines, and injection molding machines.

Knowledge on Supply Chain

Process. MRP.

Project Management

New Product Introduction

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

Improved NPI assembly process by 45% designing and implementing new hydraulic system.

Saved $200K by re-sequencing operation steps for better flow and cycle time and labor reduction.

Improved both capacity and quality by 60% using Lean and six sigma tool to improve parts washing and drying process.

CERTIFICATIONS

Completed ACE(Achieving Competitive Excellence) Training, Six Sigma & LEAN Green Belt,

SAP, Microsoft software ( power point, word, Excel and Visio)

Maynard Operation Sequences Techniques (Most) Certification

EDUCATION

Master degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Texas University, Houston. Texas

Bachelor of Science Industrial Engineering, Lamar University-- Beaumont, Texas

MIKE MIRZADEH

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Engineering 2015–2017

Zodiac Aerospace Systems, Huntington Beach, California

Manufacturer of AirCargo Equipment, AirCateing Equipment and Electrical Inserts.

Analyzed and planning work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, manufacturing methods, and cost analysis systems to promote process and value stream improvements.

Provided support with Planning, Quality, and Design Engineers concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods that meet specifications.

Provided feedback to Engineering to improve product design for ease of manufacturing, optimization of material and labor costs, and weight reduction.

Provided training and assistance to Production Personnel for all facts related to the mechanized of the product ( manufacturing instruction, assembly fixtures, material selection, methods).

Manufacturing Engineering 2012–2015

United Technologies Company – Aerospace Systems, San Diego, California

Manufacturer of Fuel metering and control valves and actuators for industrial gas turbine engines.

Evaluated assembly process for workmanship verses standard work

Developed and maintained manufacturing instructions( assembly, testing) for all products.

Defined and Designed tooling, fixtures and programs used in the manufacturing process.

Worked with engineers and assembly technicians to observe and record assembly process.

Applied lean manufacturing concepts to improve productivity and throughput.

Industrial Engineer 2009-2012

Amonix Incorporated, Seal Beach, California

Amonix designs and manufactures concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) solar power systems.

Utilized Lean tools (Continuous Flow, Pull, Visual Management, 5S, Standard work, Set up reduction) to re-lay out production facilities and equipment that improved efficiency by 45%. WIP reduced by 30%.

Conducted on-site quality assessment of supplier’s facility (UIPI- China), documented results and worked with the suppliers to close all findings. Yield improved by 25%.

Developed suppliers to meet all cost requirements resulting in 20% costs reduction.

Sr. Industrial Engineer 2008-2009

Esterline– Leach International, Buena Park, California

Manufacturer of Aerospace power switching and control components.

Implemented and maintained Statistical Process Control (SPC) of production processes.

Developed and maintained internal manufacturing yield quality metric tracking to include record keeping, database design, and chart/display format display. Forcing accountability to owners to meet the metric resulted in a yield improvement of 20%.

Effectively used all process improvement strategies and techniques including Lean and Six Sigma to minimize waste and maximize economies.

Industrial Engineer, 2006-2008

Applied Medical, Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Manufacturer of surgical tools and equipment.

Applied statistical methods to evaluate manufacturing capabilities.

Trained appropriate site personnel to become self-sufficient, established linkage with the quality assurance department to plan for, develop, and implement part and process validation studies across the product lines.

Developed Lean manufacturing techniques including value stream mapping, cellular manufacturing, set-up time reduction, and overall waste reduction.

Manufacturing Engineer, 2000-2006

GMT Manufacturing Company, Costa Mesa, California

Designer and manufacturer of RF coaxial cable, RF connectors, antenna assemblies, wire harness assemblies and integrated installation kits.

Maintained Approved Supplier List (ASL) to ensure compliance with ISO.

Conducted Data Analysis to track Quality and Supplier Performance

Supported and assisted Quality with document control, reviewed shop travelers to ensure customer requirements are met ensured the latest revision requirements; AS9100 and Customer Corrective Action response requirements.

Worked with and supported process owners to review/improve procedures, working instructions, forms and visual working instructions. Provided training as needed.

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