Engineer Lean Manufacturing
Resume:
Jason C. Tate
La Mirada, CA ***** 714-***-**** 714-***-**** **********@*****.***
R&D Engineer / Fabricator / Tool Designer
Accomplished R&D engineering professional with management background, broad technical knowledge/judgement, and proven ability to drive bottom-line performance in developing products/processes and manufacturing. Extensive knowledge of reading and interpreting engineering drawings, and designing jigs, fixtures, and all types of tooling from prototyped products.
Areas of Expertise
Tooling Design
Welding Robot Work Cells
CNC Press Brakes
Precision Measuring Devises
Hydraulic Press Machines
Windows 7 and MS Office
Metal Fabricator
Proficient in Interpreting Engineering Drawings
CNC Tube Benders
Wire Feed & GTAW Welding
Conventional Mill and Lathe
CNC Machine Centers
Expediting
6S Principles
Lean Manufacturing
CNC Laser and Plasmas
Heavy Equipment Operator
Experience Highlights
ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS, Los Alamitos, CA, April 2017 – May 2018
Welder / Fabricator Technician
Supported the weld engineering department on the NASA’S SLS and ULA Space Programs in evaluating, developing, planning, coordinating and improving manufacturing processes with emphasis on tooling and equipment upgrades and special projects. Furnished operational guidance to manufacturing technicians on new processes and tooling setups. Practice 6S and Lean Manufacturing Principles.
Key Accomplishments:
Peroformed and expedited all PQR’s and engineering weld experiments throughout the shop and all test laboratories
Interpreted and evaluated complex engineering, tooling, and equipment drawings and recommended changes when needed to optimize production
Metal fitting and fabrication
Set up all weld development test
Developed and implemented best practices throughout the shop
Developed written desk top standards and machine start up procedures for all shop personal to follow
Tooling evaluation upon first receipt
Weld tooling setup and tooling maintenance
Worked with buyers to procure materials and outside services
Ordered and maintained all shop consumables
Troubleshooting equipment
Performed all maintenance on all equipment including the calibration of welding machines
Established inert gas (Argon) back purging systems for GTAW
Conducts and participates in lean manufacturing activities, including 6S and Kaizen Principles
MAGNAFLOW PERFORMANCE, Oceanside, CA, December 2012 - October 2016
R&D / Prototyper / Fabricator
Researched, designed, and evaluated various types of high-performance automotive and motorcycle exhaust products as well as fabricated various types of assembly jigs and fixtures from new prototyped components. Provided first article production sample components for production. Operated 3-axis CNC milling machines (HASS/Mazak), including all tooling setups and tear downs. Practice 6S and Lean Manufacturing Principles.
Key Accomplishments:
Named Special Projects Coordinator and oversaw high-profile projects.
Developed manufacturing travelers for each product, including shop drawings, bill of materials, hardware kit, installation instructions, and packaging of product.
Recommended improvements on production procedures and machine upgrades.
GIBSON PERFORMANCE, Corona, CA, October 2010 - June 2011
Production Supervisor
Maintained workflow by monitoring steps of the process in the R&D department. Observed control points and equipment, and monitored personnel and resources while cost reductions were implemented.
Key Accomplishments:
Maintained safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources.
Created and revised systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, recordkeeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements.
Met weekly and monthly production quotas for our customers.
Maintained Inventory from raw materials and hardware to product on hand.
VANCE & HINES PERFORMANCE, Santé Fe Springs, CA, June 2011 - October 2012
R&D/MSD Engineer
Read and interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to design and develop machines for production. Machined all stamping form die sets and assembly jigs and fixtures. Performed repairs on all production machines, such as CNC benders, CNC robot welders, CNC mills & lathes, cold saws, and presses. Conferred with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
Key Accomplishment:
Managed all aspects of developing and fabricating key work areas, including the QC Inspection and Bending Departments.
EDELBROCK COROPORATION, Torrance, CA, November 1993 - October 2010
R&D Engineer/Product Designer/Tooling Manager
Developed, coordinated, and monitored all aspects of production of high-performance automotive products, including tubular headers, mufflers, full cat-back systems, and suspension components. Completed fabrication of all assembly jigs and fixtures from new prototyped components. Efficiently operated all production machines, including Conventional Mills and Lathes, CNC Mill Centers, CNC Tube Benders, CNC Laser Cutters, Robotic Welders, and Plasma Cutters.
Key Accomplishments:
Designed the developed the header product line for the company for 17 years.
Met rigorous deadlines to produce new products to the automotive market before our competitors.
Achieved a “Best Product Award” at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas in 2005 with a suspension product.
Developed and oversaw an emergency response team.
NORTHROP CORPORATION, Hawthrone, CA, August 1986 - February 1993
Aircraft Division
Engaged in the design, development and manufacture of aircraft, missiles, spacecraft, their propulsion, navigation and guidance systems, and other aeronautical and astronautical systems and their components and worked with outside vendors.
Key Accomplishment:
Maintained quality system documentation including material control records.
Determined if proposed projects will result in safe aircraft and parts.
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