Manager Engineer
Resume:
ERIC WALNEUSKI
P H ONE: ( 6 5 0 ) 3 0 2 - 3 8 9 3 • E - MAIL: EWALNEUSKI@Y AHOO.C OM EDUCATION
**** – 2004 California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA
Mechanical Engineer - Bachelor of Science conferred Spring 2004; Major GPA: 3.5 American Society for Quality
Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence (2012)
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (2013)
Textron University
Building Leadership Capabilities (2013)
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2015 – March 2017 Quartus Engineering Inc. San Diego, CA Manufacturing and Engineering Manager (9 direct reports)
Developed info structure to increase capabilities for engineering design team to deliver complete mechanical, optical and electro-mechanical systems in prototype & low rate production quantities. Implemented staff management system for multi-project resource visibility.
Supported prototype design and managed assembly and test of 20+ complex opto-mechanical systems, including demonstration of FDA level documentation, delivered ahead of schedule and on budget.
Managed integration of 3 facilities into single new building including design & supervision of fabrication of 5,000sqft 10k cleanroom.
Hired first technicians, purchasing, and receiving personnel to handle assembly, inventory and supply chain management. Setup and integrated MRP system and Supplier Scorecard rating system.
Quality Management Representative; mentored Quality Manager for implementation of ISO 9001:2015 and successful re-certification for ISO 9001:2008 without any non-conformances.
Supported and reviewed proposals for T&M and FFP programs with hardware deliverables. Created proposal templates to improve management visibility and review. February 2009 – April 2015 MillenWorks (a Textron Company) Tustin, CA Manager of Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, & Shop (8 direct reports)
Program manager of Build to Print fabrication and machining projects from proposal through delivery, and supported a broad range of proposals from <$10K to $10M+. Increased shop revenue from $100k to $500k within 2 years of becoming manager. Managed 8 direct reports and had oversight of all manufacturing operations including machine shop, welding, and sheet metal fabrication.
Implemented ISO/Quality procedural workflow to improve employee understanding and use of company procedures. Maintain ISO 9001:2008 certification and manage audits and continuous improvement efforts.
Developed assembly processes, tooling, documentation, UID system, OMSs and production lines as well as managed testing and production of complex development and production programs.
Test director for ground-up prototype vehicle requirements validation within an accelerated schedule as well as oversight of custom SIL utilization and safety for a variety of prototype characterization, endurance, and proof load tests.
Support multiple automotive (ICE & HEV), military and integrated safety critical system projects by overseeing engineering design, stress analysis, system integration, requirements validation and low volume or prototype product realization. Systems include the use of composite structures including fiberglass, carbon, aluminum, plastic, steel, etc.
September 2007 – February 2009 Southwestern Performance Technologies Inc. Santa Ana, CA Lead Design & Development Engineer / Project Manager
Designed and managed assembly of a custom “supercar” for production from the ground up.
Lead development & design of all aspects of vehicle including; suspension design, engine systems, transmission shift mechanisms, heat exchangers, casting patterns, carbon body molds, aluminum honeycomb panel design, fuel cell design, windscreens...etc.
Programmed all machined parts in Mastercam X for Haas VF4 CNC Mill and supervised machinist.
Procured material, laser, EDM, and water jet cut, sheet metal forming, coatings, and off the shelf parts.
Supervised shop technicians to create fixtures and welded assemblies from laser cut tubing and plates. January 2005 – September 2007 Saleen, Inc. Irvine, CA Production Sub-Assembly Manager/S7 Production Assistant/Design & Development Engineer
Managed Sub-Assembly team of 8 technicians to supply production line. Including daily progress reports.
Developed documentation for multiple vehicle lines and maintained through changes. Including but not limited to:
- Developing structure for new vehicle Bill of Materials for production.
- High and low volume production line design and part placement.
- Production process compliance documentation for assembly technician check-off and inspection.
- Part tracking documentation for purchasing and production line delivery.
- Quality control documentation internally and externally.
Designed and/or re-engineered parts (CAD models / Drafting) for all vehicle lines when necessary to improve fitment, alter design/tolerances/coatings for manufacturing, reduce costs, increase efficiency, or update documentation. Resulting efficiency increase on custom (S7) vehicle line from 1 to 3 vehicles per month.
Created quality inspection documentation and carried out final inspection of completed Saleen S7 vehicle.
Revised engineering part change process and new release documentation to reduce data entry time by over 25%.
Developed production quality carbon-composite bodywork from CAD design and tool creation to final inspection documentation including supervision of repairs, structural and/or cosmetic. TECHNOLOGICAL PROFICIENCIES
Advanced Studies: RADY Business Courses: Coaching & Mentoring, Project Management: Leadership for Turbulent Times
SPIE: Optical Materials, Fab, and Testing for the Optical Engineer Calico: ISO9001:2008 Auditor Training
ASQ: FMEA Training
Program Experience: Microsoft Excel, Word, Visual Basic Macros, PowerPoint, Project & Visio; JobBoss MRP, Mastercam X2, ANSYS 13.0, Matlab, Simulink, iGrafx, Quickbooks Drafting Experience: SolidWorks 2013, Unigraphics NX4, AutoDesk Inventor v7, AutoCAD 2000 Other Interests: Mountain & Road Cycling / Racing, Snowboarding, Off-road racing, Martial Arts REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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