Engineer Manufacturing
Resume:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Over ** years of successful experience in manufacturing and quality engineering.
Verifiable strengths in designing and improving processes and work procedures in support of Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) initiatives.
Extensive Experience in Lean Manufacturing and various ISO Standards and Root Cause Analysis.
Able to adapt to constant changing environments.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals.
Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, and capacity modeling.
Experience working on Design using software like AutoCAD and Solid Works
Extensive Experience with Project Management and handling Cross- Functional Teams.
EXPERIENCE:
Sep 2013 – Present Manufacturing Engineer II – IMI Precision Engineering, Farmington, CT
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (kaizen) that enhance efficiency, yields, quality, delivery, adaptability and profitability of manufacturing operations
oImpact to contribution margin – 20% lbr hr reduction, 24% inventory carrying cost reduction, improved flow of product through layout configuration changes, enhanced business processes
oImpact to customer experience - 48% lead time reduction, 10% improvement in on-time delivery
Lead Lean initiatives in support of manufacturing and business process improvements
oReduced internal costs of products by greater than 70% (std lbr reduction, improved efficiency)
Manage vendor relationships for tooling suppliers and implement solutions to improve safety, quality, and productivity
Design/develop workstations, test instructions, and manufacturing tooling/fixtures for new and legacy products
Develop and manage capacity models to maximize personnel and equipment utilization
Implemented AutoCAD software in production and system implementations within the plant facility which
oincludes schematics and blueprints.
Coordinate with manufacturing production team to identify problem areas in the manufacturing process
oand help to create and provide solutions by utilizing root cause analysis methods
Nov 2010 – Sep 2013 Manufacturing Engineer – Covidien, Inc., North Haven, CT
Direct manufacturing and maintenance personnel to set-up, troubleshoot and repair automated suture equipment
Provide expertise in specification, procurement, build, documentation, validation and personnel training on automated manufacturing equipment
Collaborate with various functional groups to develop automated equipment specifications and review equipment designs
Analyze OEE and statistical data for process and equipment improvement potential
Manage projects from inception to completion including project charters, CER’s to obtain project funding, project timeline, and required internal and external resources
Lead reviews on product field returns with QA personnel to determine root cause and drive corrective action through manufacturing
Feb 2010 – Nov 2010 Quality Engineer – Winsted Precision Ball (Shaffler), Winsted, CT
Perform Gage R&R and correlation studies
Develop FAIR / PPAP documentation per customer requirements
Perform internal audits requirements for Aerospace customers such as: PWA, GEAE, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce
Assist with training of the employees in regard to the Quality System
Lead internal quality audits for various aerospace customers (military and commercial)
Review industry specification procedures in accordance with AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO3290, and Nadcap requirements
Jan 2008 – Feb 2010 Design and Testing Engineering – Otis Elevator, Bloomfield, CT
Create documentation for product performance specifications and test plans
Investigate root cause and implement mistake proofing systems
Created Ropes Holdback Device specifications, performance requirements and safety factors
Utilized ACE tools and developed standard work for various processes
EDUCATION:
Central Connecticut State University: Bachelor of Science; Manufacturing Engineering Technology New Britain, CT
SOFTWARE SKILLS: Pro/E, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, SAP, Microsoft Applications, DocuWare, Visio.
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