PAUL NARANJO

**** **** **.**. ****** WA.*****

CELL PHONE 509-***-****

E-MAIL- ac28o8@r.postjobfree.com

September 2014 – Present /AIM Aerospace / Renton WA.

Lean Manufacturing Specialist

Lead and champion all lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities.

Lead and facilitate all AIM continuous improvement activities, and Kaizen Events.

Create and present lean training modules.

Responsible for documentation, tracking, and metric reporting for all Continuous Improvement events and activities in the AIM BMS system.

Designed and changed the floor layout the CNC machining department to improve product and process flow.

Conducted time and motion studies and analysis. Designed a PowerPoint presentation to illustrate and report on all value non value elements and implemented action plans to eliminate all non-value added process elements which resulted in a reduction in manufacturing cycle time from 25 to 20 days.

Designed and implemented a mixed model moving line in Final Assembly.

Worked with Manufacturing on cost reduction and Quality enhancement projects.

November 2013 – February 2014 / Insitu / Stevenson WA.

Internal Process Auditor / 3 Month Contract Positon

Conduct and report AS9100C Internal systems and process audits.

Per company approved schedule, develop audit plan, audit checklist, create a report with findings which also include non-conformances, and required corrective actions. Debrief audit report to management.

September 2012- March 2013 / Concordia Coffee Co. / Bellevue WA.

Quality/ Manufacturing Engineer / 6 Month Contract Position

Established operational and manufacturing ISO quality system for FAI inspection, receiving, in process, and finished goods.

Improved manufacturing processes using Lean Manufacturing principals.

On the sustaining manufacturing quality team supporting current products by identifying, prioritizing, and developing quality improvements and cost reductions.

2011- 2012 / JAE- Oregon / Tualatin OR.

Manufacturing Engineer

Provided manufacturing engineering support of progressive stamping tooling and manufacturing of plated wire contact pin, socket, and electrical connectors to worldwide aerospace and automotive industry customers.

Develop and implement standard work processes and procedures for improving all phases of the progressive stamping presses, and die maintenance.

Improve machine performance and efficiencies and press utilization. Using six-sigma tools for improving machine process capabilities.

Improve current tooling and die designs and performance.

Design and development of process poke-yoke tooling and fixturing to improve part process. Inspection and quality.

Assist in all manufacturing phases of progressive stamping to improve the overall performance of the stamping department in order to support the increased 2012 sales increase and demand.

Improved manufacturing processes and equipment of high speed progressive stamping and precision forming of electrical contact pins for automotive harness assemblies.

Established a SMED process standardizing all of the stamping presses with positive die "V-blocks" and locating pins, quick release pneumatic clamping systems, standardized die heights and clearances, and a TPM program. I drove the task of determining the process capability studies on numerous machines and manual processes and made the necessary changes that improved the output, quality, consistency of the parts produced. Those activities and actions resulted in a 15% improvement in production and a reduction machine related downtime

also worked with die maintenance personnel via- Kaizen event on tooling design and maintenance repair issues and improvements.

2010-2011 / Vaupell Molding and Tooling / Seattle WA.

Project Manager 747-8i

Managed the NPI tooling design, build, production, FAI/FAC&A approval and deliveries of Boeing’s new 747-8i molded interior components.

Worked with Boeing Engineering for optimum tooling and part design.

Worked with Boeing Engineering with the development of new product design DFMEA planning, procedures and test methods for interior parts.

Reviewed, modified, and approved final part drawings for release.

Worked directly with Boeing Engineers in the final development design, and approval process re-tooling of Boeing's new 747-8i interior cabin platform FAI, FACA approval and initial pilot-run part deliveries of molded Ultem material interior parts, stow-bins, trims, air grilles, light fixtures, window reveals and the sub-assemblies. I managed the cross-functional process team, providing team with weekly project updates on supplier parts, tooling status, process and quality control plans.

Also was responsible for the design and implementation of assembly processes, procedures, and fixtures for sub-assemblies. I have extensive experience with the EAR, ELR, SCAR, ECR, ECN system and process.

2008-2009 / Life Port Interiors / Woodland WA.

Production Manager/Process Engineer

Hired specifically for the planning and delivery of the company’s largest military contract to date.

Contract was completed on time and under budget.

Strategic planning of departmental goals and deliverables supporting the company business plan and goals.

Trained armor and aircraft cabinetry personnel and support staff in lean manufacturing principals / tools.

Refined the labor reporting system in ERP, by creating work-centers, process-routings, with supporting written and pictorial work-instructions.

Developing annual operating and labor budgets.

Interviewing, staffing and resource planning of department to meet manufacturing demands.

Deliverables were a 40% reduction in labor hours, 30% increase in productivity, and a 20% reduction in defects resulting in a 1.2 million dollar savings over a six-month period.

Fully responsible for the moving and facility design and layout of the LifePort Armor Manufacturing to a new facility. Single-handedly diagnosed the existing manufacturing practices and methods, then using the VSM principals and tools,sucessfully

transformed the entire manufacturing operation from a custom one off job shop, to a mass production lean manufacturing system which resulted in a significant reduction in labor costs, and improved Quality.

2006-2008 Leatherman Tool Group / Portland OR.

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Recruited to assist with new product development, design, and existing process improvements.

Responsible for the development of new product design DFMEA planning, procedures and test methods.

Worked directly with sales and marketing to develop and/or improve existing products based on market research and (VOC) customer feedback.

Reviewed, modified, and approved final part drawings for release.

Managed cross-functional process teams, providing team with weekly project updates on supplier parts, tooling status, process and quality control plans.

Constructed and issued through the ECN system, production routings, work instructions, bill of materials for newly released products.

Responsible for identifying, and procurement of machinery and equipment to support the manufacturing of new products and/or process improvements.

Conducted external supplier audits and certifications.

Results were a complete redesign of Leatherman Tools cutlery product line, and the introduction of the “Leatherman Skeletool” which sold nearly 500.000 units in its first year.

Served as a New Products Sr. Manufacturing Engineer. Worked with Internal Mechanical designers and Engineers, to develop and manufacture the successful Leatherman

"Skeletool" Product.

2001-2006 Buck Knives Inc. / Post Falls ID.

New Product Manufacturing Engineer / Project Manager

Worked directly with sales and marketing to develop new products based on market research and VOC feedback.

Responsible for the final design approval and release of new products.

Responsible for the budgeting, final costing, and P&L margins of new products.

Presented project updates and final release package to Corporate Executive group for capital approval.

Managing of 12-15 domestic and sourced new products annually.

Provide manufacturing engineering support of all overseas sourced products, which required

scheduled trips to China and Taiwan.

Selecting and qualifying external vendors and suppliers.

Managing and tracking of internal and external supplier lead-times to insure “on-time” deliveries of products to market.

1975-2001 Buck Knives Inc. / El Cajon CA.

Production Manager

Strategic planning of departmental goals supporting the company 5 yr. business plan.

Trained personnel and support staff in lean manufacturing principals and its tools.

Developing annual operating and labor budgets.

Interviewing, staffing and resource planning of department to meet manufacturing demands.

Responsible for purchasing CNC equipment for increased quality and manufacturing capacities.

Responsible for the manufacturing of 25% ($11-12 million) of the company’s annual product sales.

EDUCATION / TRAINING BACKGROUND

Castle Park High School- Chula Vista CA. 1972- 1974

International Quality Technologies, San Diego CA. /Quality Awakening (1992) /Trainer Certification (1993)

Palomar College, San Marcos, CA. / Mechanical Drawing /Auto-cad (1998-2000)

EMS Consulting Group San Diego CA. / Lean Manufacturing Certification (2000)

Ascent Center for Technical Training, Spokane WA. / AutoCAD Training update (2005)

Hawk Ridge Systems Spokane WA/ Portland OR. / Solidworks Essentials-Parts and Assemblies (2005-2007

TLG Learning, Bellevue WA. / Excel level - 2 (2016)

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