Dedicated and result-driven manufacturing engineer with 20+ years of experience.

Knowledgeable, proactive and focused on making an impact on vehicle quality.

Seeking to obtain a manufacturing engineering position that will propagate quality practices and innovation with conformance to product quality and quantity standards.

Skills & Abilities

MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN PROCESSES

oLean Manufacturing principles

oQuality Engineering

oValue Stream Mapping

oAdvanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

oFailure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

oPrint and specification implementation

oData Analysis and summaries

oAutoCAD software

oUnderstanding of dimensional requirements, gauging, measurement practices and GD&T

oWork with QS9000, & ISO14001, standards

Experience

PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIAL CONSULTANTS (PIC),

SOUTHFIELD, MI May 2017-August 2017

STRUCTURAL DESIGN ON SITE AT IICC

Responsible for CAD Design and Development of Structural Steel Components and Details.

Heavy use of Auto Cad for Detailing Trusses, Mezzanines, Steel Reinforcements, and Brackets.

Provide Technical Support to in-house steel fabricators.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

WAYNE, MI March 2013-March 2017

VO Manufacturing engineer (Interior Trim)

New Model Launch Team member focused on final assembly launches, Interior build objectives and product quality (Vehicles: C346/NA Focus, C344/NA C max, D544/Lincoln)

Effectively managed trim coordination build-ups, early prototype fit and finish assessments, scheduled equipment deliveries and initial product testing. Worked with various suppliers and commodities to insure quality result and customer satisfaction. Examples for Soft Trim: carpets, insolation patches, headliners. Hard Trim: IP, floor consoles, door trims, AB&C pillar trims, seats, heat deflectors, steering columns, latches, small mechanisms etc.

Lead suppliers in comprehensive activities stemming from plant issue root cause analysis to complete production issue resolution - LEER, Faurecia, Visteon, Magna, etc.

Updated and maintained process sheets and reviewed line layouts for production effectivity.

Initiated new tooling concepts for improvement of assembly quality and cycle time.

Lead a team of engineers and designers in hand-applied special tooling development to protect process repeatability and product quality improvements.

Developed assembly assistance tools for radio bezel installation, tooling for floor console installation assist, keyed steering column lock/unlock tool, push pin installation tooling).

Responsible for step-by-step procedures for root-cause follow up for production quality issues resolution. Worked with suppliers to resolve delivery timing and quality.

VISTEON/ACH (AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENT HOLDING)

PLYMOUTH, MI October 2000-March 2013

Manufacturing engineer (radiators, heat exchange units/air handling units)

Supported and oversaw manufacturing processes for multiple production lines (final radiator assembly lines, aluminum forming (fins, tubes, core assembly equipment), measured and tracked equipment timing, and analyzed scrap output.

Was actively engaged in manufacturing and assembly of vehicle climate control systems for varies Ford programs (U204, D219).

Resolved daily manufacturing quality control issues through close collaboration with multiple plant departments including Product Development and Quality.

Actively participated and coordinated vehicle launch activities, testing and implementation of new parts (radiators/heater cores/Injection mold parts ).

Designed and improved tooling and gaging fixtures for production.

Prepared equipment specifications for air and hydraulic crimping presses and pressure decay, differential pressure and helium leak testers for assembly lines of AHUs and heat exchange units.

Developed control plans and PFMEA procedures for quality audits and WERS.

Prepared PPAP activities, Process Floor Diagrams, CMMS and other documentations supporting product quality, dimensional compliance and reliability.

Proposed and implemented process improvements in order to reduce cost and production waste (Crimping dies, product handling equipment, and floor racks).

CHRYSLER CORP.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI May 1998 – October 2000

Design engineer (Facility Group)

Performed design of plant additions and reconstruction of stamping shops, including equipment relocation for Sterling Stamping Plant, varies vehicles.

Developed assembly plant layouts using AutoCAD software. Managed layout change management process, human/machine interaction and environmental requirements.

GENERAL MOTORS

WARREN, MI July 1995 – March 1998

Designer (BIW Continues Engineering)

Designed and developed various body parts and structures of midsize vehicles.

Participated in corporate Mark-up events for part and assembly quality compliance.

GM ENGINEERING

LOS ANGELES, CA June 1992 – May 1995

Auto CAD Draft person/Designer (Civil Engineering)

Auto CAD support and drafting (Lots, land surveys, maps, Grading cycles, retaining walls).

Indore work with Land surveying crew, analyze and create CAD data using field survey.

KISHINEV CITY PROJECT CO

KISHINEV, REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA September 1987 – April 1992

CIVIL ENGINEER

Design Street Storm Drains, Centralized Heat Lines and Junction Structures for them..

Validate varies constructions projects, work with General Contrictors.

Education

Master of Science – Civil Engineer Moldova State University 1982-1987

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