Matthew C. Mihna

*** ***** ****** ****** *******, WI 54901

920-***-**** ac88gg@r.postjobfree.com

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

As a Process and Manufacturing Engineer professional, I have experience with design, costing, process improvement and a successful track record on reducing in house cost, overhead and quality improvement. Currently working with the metal fabrication and metal industry for over 18 years. Main concentration on management, safety, quality and on-time delivery. Additional knowledge with tube bending, powder coating, maintenance and manufacturing. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tube Fabrication & Color Oshkosh, WI 2010 to Current A 15+ year old company providing tube bending-bulk saw cutting, welding and powder coating. Production Manager-Engineer

*Oversee all manufacturing process and flow, production schedule, material needs and quality.

*Quote tube bending, processes, welding, powder coating, sheet metal, assemblies.

*Produce work orders, drawings, BOM, production routings, inspection sheets, AutoCAD 2019.

*Programming, inspection with CMM, samples, prototypes, fixtures, tooling, and design review.

*Incorporate process systems, mapping, flowcharts, for ECN’s, NCMR’s, RGA’s, and PPAP. Arrowhead Conveyor Corporation Oshkosh, WI (Argus Technical) 2009 to 2010 Arrowhead is the dominant force in fabrication and applications in the material handling world. Production Planner

*Determining what parts will be made in house, outsourced or a purchased component.

*Solving problems, with any prints, routings, travelers, or BOM that are released to the floor.

*Controlling cycle counts, reorder points, MRP, obsolete stock, material and part locations.

*Creating new parts, BOM, routings, prints, flat drawings and full scales for all production parts.

*Knowledge with VISUAL system, converting of prints, AutoCAD 2010 and Inventor 2008.

*Completion and documentation of all ECN’s, work order releases, and purchase orders. EDL Packaging Engineers Green Bay, WI (Argus Technical) 2008 to 2009 EDL is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of shrink/tight wrap bundling machinery and equipment for end of line packaging systems.

Production Control Manager

*Management of electrical, mechanical parts and supplies for production.

*Maintain a master schedule of parts, fabrication, assembly and shipping dates.

*Guide team leaders on scheduling, direction and what the next priorities are.

*Proficient in MAS200 and Business Works to maintain parts, PO, work orders and BOMs.

*Work collectively with suppliers for lead-times, economic order quantities and cost reductions.

*Responsible for all purchased parts, fabricated parts, location in stores and run quantities. National School Lines Omro, WI 2003 to 2008

A 30+ year old company that provides school furniture for children K thru 12, with a sister company that produces, designs and powder coats the product to be self sufficient. Manufacturing-Process Engineer

*Produce work orders, drawings, BOM, production routings, inspection sheets.

*Define process systems, mapping, flowcharts, for ECN’s, NCMR’s, RGA’s, PPAP, and APQP.

*Work with suppliers/customers/vendors, some purchasing, negotiate pricing.

*New product releases, project management, process redesign, continuous improvements.

*Installed a 400ft, 3 stage powder coating line. Dramatically cut cost, shipping, and lead-times by 50%.

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Muza Metal Products Oshkosh, WI 2000 to 2002

A sheet metal company with a heavy focus on fabrication of panels, cabinets and enclosures. Employs over 125 workers, with state of the art machinery, and a wide variety of in house processes and capabilities.

Project/Process Engineer

*Process development, produce routings, BOM’s, inspection sheets, data entry.

*Make engineering files, produce working drawings, and assist operators during production.

*Compose programs and files for CNC tube benders, and Amada Laser cutting machine.

*Design tooling/fixtures for all processes, drilling, welding, forming and tube/punch press.

*Assist maintenance with machining fixtures, changeovers and overall plant maintenance.

*Thru time studies and cycle times, reduced bender and press setups by 30%.

*Produce prototypes for evaluation and quality improvements.

*Continue to improve processes, through Kaizans and 6-Sigma, in a team environment. Miller Electric Manufacturing Company Appleton, WI 1999 A large multi-million dollar company that fabricates and designs welding equipment, supplies and metal fastening machines. Welders, cutting equipment, TIG/MIG/SMAW for small and heavy duty applications.

Plant Engineering

*Facilities layout, plant design using AutoCAD.

*Point of use materials, time studies, problem solving, and trouble shooting.

*Increased safety during machine setups, and reduced large press setup times by 20%.

*Ordered parts, track, conveyor and safety equipment.

*Identify equipment needs and opportunities with lean manufacturing improvements. EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI

Bachelors of Science Manufacturing Engineering 1999 Communications and Manufacturing Management

Six Sigma Green Belt Cerification 2014

Total Quality Management-Current Studies

Yale Forklift Trainer Certification 2004

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS

*Society of Manufacturing Engineers

*Men's Golf League Hortonville, 1999-Present

*National Rifle Association

*American Numismatic Association

*National Model Railroad Association

*Near East Neighborhood Oshkosh

*Neighborhood Watch Block Captain

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