Engineer Air Force

Todd R. Dietrich

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Manufacturing Engineer

Project Management Quality Adherence Production Operations

Solutions-oriented professional with proven success designing and introducing new solutions into fast-paced manufacturing environments to ensure continuous improvement of all process lines. Successful in partnering with management, engineering and customers to define needs, deploy new processes and tools, and facilitate the production of quality-driven products. A process-oriented leader whose ability to consistently streamline production operations has resulted in significant cost savings, increased efficiency and improved throughput. Outstanding communication, leadership, training and mentoring skills. Interfaces effectively with union leaders, management, clients and team members of all levels and multi-cultural backgrounds. Combines excellent technical, analytical and engineering qualifications with achievements in delivering projects on-time and within budget. Loyal, diligent professional with strong work ethic, drive and ambition.

Core Competencies

Ergonomic Assessments & Studies

Processes & Procedures Design

Quality Control & Auditing

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Analysis & Resolution

Change Management

Project Planning & Monitoring

Training & Mentoring

Standards Adherence

Customer Relations

Professional Experience

CB&I – Shreveport, LA 2016-2017

Plate Department Manager

Recruited to manage day-to-day operations and to ensure production schedules were completed in a timely manner while also ensuring Quality of all pipe fittings produced in the department were of the highest standards.

Plan, coordinate and oversee 20 personnel in the production of large pipe fittings ranging from 8” to 42” in diameter. Oversaw the interaction and flow of fittings thru different stages of production ranging from welding to X-Ray, Grinding to Machining to proper length and bevel angle. Achieved and maintained a 100% on time delivery with a 5% ahead of schedule delivery. Improving the departments delivery rate by 7% over the previous year’s rating. Ensured all Job Safety Analysis’s were up-to-date and specifically followed by all production specialties. Reduced shop expendable’s usage by a margin of 5%. Key Achievements:

Introduced weekly team meetings to enhance team concepts and employee satisfaction.

Reduced number of Safety Incidents by 20% using training and identifying safety hazards.

LATHAM POOL PRODUCTS – Bossier City, LA 2015-2016

Production Manager

Recruited to manage day-to-day operations and to ensure appropriate construction and on-time production of swimming pool liners and pool covers.

Plan, coordinate and oversee 56 personnel in RF and Hot air sealing of all pool liners using hot air and Radio Frequency welding in adherence to corporate quality standards. Used line balancing techniques to increase liner production by 15% in a single season. Developed and manufactured new webbing fixture that rerouted the webbing more efficiently and prevented the operators from being entangled in the webbing while sewing together pool covers. This new fixture increased cover production by 20%. Reported the daily labor variance to corporate headquarters. Achieved and maintained a 116% labor variance. Achieved and maintained a 100% on time delivery with a 15% ahead of schedule delivery. An improvement of 20% over the previous year’s delivery rating. Key Achievements:

Introduced weekly team meetings to enhance team concepts and employee satisfaction.

Successfully updated and documented Work Instructions

VALVEWORKS USA – Bossier City, LA 2013-2015

Plant Quality Director/Process Engineer

Ensured all Departments adhere to all API 6A and Q1 standards by controlling the accuracy of all documents so that company products were of the highest quality produced.

Oversaw the interaction and flow of each department as related to production and quality.

Ensured all work instructions were up-to-date and specifically followed by all production departments.

Performed daily Forms Audits of all the controlled forms used on a daily basis within the Valveworks’ facility to ensure accuracy of all information for traceability according to API 6A and Q1 standards.

Developed and fabricated the new high pressure valve testing system to ensure valve pressure checks were accomplished in accordance with API 6A and Valveworks’ quality system. These testing units replaced the hand written document thereby preventing any errors and also doubled the amount of valves that are tested on a daily basis.

EXPLO SYSTEMS, INC. – Minden, LA 2006-2013

Process/Plant Engineer

Responsible for plant layout and repair for the M117 bomb Demil operation after catastrophic fire. Brought plant online 3 months ahead of schedule.

Performed FME&A’s & PHA’s for M117 Bomb Demilitarization, TNT reclamation and Explosives crushing process.

Performed Engineering surveys for Explosive Demil Plant layout.

Developed and wrote Standard Operating Procedures for all M117 bomb Demil processes, TNT reclamation processes, Explosives crushing processes, Composition B melting and flaking processes.

Familiar with APQP.

GENERAL MOTORS ASSEMBLY PLANT – Shreveport, LA 2005-2006

Production Supervisor

Recruited to manage day-to-day operations of Paint Department to ensure appropriate and on-time production of components for the Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon and H3 Hummer automobiles.

Plan, coordinate and oversee 23 union personnel in appropriately sealing automotive seams in adherence to corporate and JD Powers' quality standards. Introduce new methods and procedures into the production environment to increase quality and throughput. Train and mentor personnel on new procedures and corporate standards. Analyze and enforce safety, environmental and contractual regulations. Analyze and resolve all quality, performance and change management issues. Key Achievements:

Collaborated with Engineering department to plan and implement new ultra light sealer into the production environment. Conducted production trials, documented results, and delivered presentations to management.

Introduced weekly team meetings to enhance team concepts and employee satisfaction.

Successfully updated and documented Standard Operating Sheets (SOS) and Job Element Sheets (JES).

SPECIALTY VEHICLE ENGINEERING – Shreveport, LA 2004-2005

Project Engineer / Industrial Engineer / Acting Manufacturing Engineer

Selected and given cross-functional responsibilities for this supplier of automotive components to General Motors.

Provided strategic and tactical leadership to ensure to on-time production of sunroofs, and Extreme Packages for all 3 cab styles for the GMT355 and GMT345Street Program package programs, consisting of Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon and H3 Hummer automobiles. Designed, modified and implemented new fixtures and standards to enhance production operations. Analyzed and evaluated issues to determine root causes. Conducted site surveys at prospective supplier plants to establish plant capability. Maintained engineering files on product lines. Trained and mentored employees on new processes and tools for all GMT355 and GMT 345 programs.

Directed the production and launch of all product lines for the GMT355 Midbox Program. Coordinated the integration of midbox onto the GMT355 commercial fleet. Established and enhanced relationships with suppliers. Defined and updated PFMEA and FEMA, control plans, and work instruction documents for program.

Given additional responsibility as Part Acceptance Program Coordinator for the GMT355 Colorado Extreme, GMT355 Colorado/Canyon Sunroof and Hummer 3 Street Edition programs. Evaluated and ensured all supplier parts and components were in adherence to chemical and hazardous standards. Entered and updated parts data into the Global Quality Tracking System (GQTS). Selected as International Material Data Systems (IMDS) Coordinator accountable for ensuring all parts were in adherence to international regulations. Interfaced with international suppliers to resolve all discrepancies and issues.

Chosen as Industrial Engineer and Plant Environmental Manager for the entire plant. Conducted time studies to validate processes, plant layout studies to increase production and space usage, and environmental audits to ensure adherence to Federal and Local EPA standards. Designed production cells and introduced lean concepts into existing production environment. Benchmarked sister plants for establishment of Best Practices. Monitored overall safety procedures to ensure adherence to OSHA guidelines. ISO / TS 16949 Internal Auditor accountable for planning and executing management and process reviews throughout the plant. Key Achievements:

Selected as Lead Engineer recognized for the successful and flawless launch of the GMT355 Midbox Program, consisting 5 product lines for the GM Commercial Fleet Program.

Credited with establishing quality guidelines for all GMT355 and GMT345 programs.

Created Production Assist Documents (PADs) to ensure appropriate assembly of products.

Recognized for recommending 81 continuous improvement strategies, resulting in capturing more than $1.3M in cost savings within 9 months.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE – 1981-2003

Sergeant / Phase Dock Chief – Barksdale AFB, LA Advanced to Phase Dock Chief to direct team in manufacturing, operating, installing and repairing mechanical systems, fixtures and tools onboard B52 aircrafts.

Key Achievements:

Championed the deployment of new process for Aircraft Inspection and Maintenance, resulting in $1M in yearly cost savings.

Led the design of new cowling support fixture, utilizing AutoCAD Ltd, minimizing cowling wash, inspection and repair timeframe by 2 days and reducing associated costs yearly costs by $39K.

Directed the design of product and system layout, detailed drawings and schematics of new aircraft hanger.

Education and Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology

Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, IL (2001)

Associate of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Community College of the Air Force – Minot Air Force Base, ND (1995)

Technology Proficiencies

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Lotus Notes, MS Windows

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