TIM DEVRIES Paint Process Engineering

PROFESSIONAL

BACKGROUND:

I am a highly skilled professional Field Service Engineer that draws on proven capabilities in field service engineering and end-user training. I have over 10 years of experience with maintaining and troubleshooting of automation equipment and robots. My background includes over twenty (20) years of experience with automotive coatings. My background includes: Designing Coating Systems for the processing of solvent-borne, waterborne, and powder paints. Project Management of multiple automation projects. Project engineering for multiple automation upgrades to paint shops.

RELEVANT

EXPERIENCE:

DURR Systems Inc., Southfield, MI

2017-2019

Project Manager-

FCA BRAP- Feather Duster ad Blow-off Zone

KIA motors- Robot/equipment upgrades

Rivan -Paint Shop Automation Assessments

Responsible for supporting a project in relation to managing and leading individual bid packs from pre-award to final closeout.

Responsible for the successful management of bid packs or medium sized projects to deliver on time, within the budget and / or initial subcontract price through strong leadership.

Detail development and monitoring of bid pack project schedule in conjunction with the master project schedules and purchasing

Directs program activities pertaining to assembly equipment and coordinates activities of personnel responsible for the design, construction, and implementation of assembly systems; while managing several projects simultaneously

Ensure that the project scope of work is fully understood by the project team

Construct project timelines, monitor and manager those timelines to achieve all delivery milestones

Coordinate client information (e.g., project scope) with other departments

Coordinate invoicing of vendors and of the client with project accounting

Prepare client change orders

Development of cost reports and monthly updates

Preparation of cost reports and monthly updates

Monitor site activities for schedule compliance, costs and health and safety

Attend and facilitate project coordination meetings

Clarification and finalization of the bid documents

Chair and / or support project meetings

Prepare monthly project progress updates for the customer as required

Project cash flow projections

Risk management identify, manage and control project risks

Provide mentoring to associate project managers and graduate trainees

Conduct internal project closeout meeting, generate and distribute closeout report

Closeout the project with the customer and obtain final payment

Manage / approve warranty requests from the customer

Design Systems Inc., Farmington Hills, MI

2013-2017

Project Engineer/Automation- WTAP, JNAP, BVAP, Karma

Project Manager- WTAP

Working in a construction/manufacturing environment in automotive paint process engineering and design.

Infrastructure upgrades of the Chrysler WTAP, JNAP, and BVAP Paint Shops.

Greenfield project of the Karma/Fisker Paint Shop.

Paint Shop Automation assessment project for SF Motors.

Working daily with FCA Paint Ops Specialists, Plant engineers/management, Contractors, and Suppliers.

Automation paint/process engineering.

Experienced knowledge of process equipment including; Phosphate, E-coat, Powder, Basecoat, Clearcoat, Sealer, Compressed air systems, Chilled water systems, Paint Circ and air supply house.

Sizing, design, layout and flow calculation for process equipment pumps and piping, supply and exhaust ductwork

Develop cost estimates for equipment and engineering

Reviewing Health Assessments

Bid Document Development

Writing SOW’s (Scope of Work)

FCA PILM & BOIG Specification Manual Knowledge

WCM, TMS, and EEM

AutoCAD

Engineering/Project Management of the following Projects:

1.Feather Duster Zones with robots

2.Blow Offs Zones

3.Installation of Durr Ecobell2 on BC robots.

4.Cat Track replacement

5.Durr Bell Machine VME motion controls upgrade

6.Dense Phase Powder Prime

7.ABB Robot bearing replacement

8.Installation of new Fanuc P-250 in the Powder booth.

9.Installation of new Fanuc P-250/P-700 at BVAP

10.Re-engineering of the Solvent Recovery Systems and installation

11.ABB Engine Compartment Robot 5500 w/Durr Ecobell2 installation

12.Pneumatic Panel installation in BC Robot zone

13.Air Showers installation

14.Durr Bell Machine re-conditioning

15.Powder Booth Upgrades- Automation upgrades

16.Powder bell Machine OH Replacement

SOW (Scope of Work) written, Bid/SOW Clarifications, and Engineering Review

1.Automation- Engine Compartment Robot replacement

2.Spraybooths- LacTech Piggable upgrades, Cat track Clamps, Solvent Recovery

3.Pneumatic Panels- Panels and hosing for the BC Robot Bell zones

4.Bell Machines- Upgrades to the four (4) Durr Bell Machine zones

5.Powder Booth Upgrades- Automation upgrades

6.Air Showers- Energy savings through the installation of fan driven units

7.Robot Arms- ABB Robot Arm refurbishment to extend unit life

8.Powder ASH- Refurbishment of the ASH (Air Supply House)

9.Powder Bell Machine OH Replacement

10.Bell/Bell- Gun to Bell installation on Robots.

11.Tack-off Machine installation

12.Oven & RTO – Upgrades of paint ovens

EXEL (Sames, Kremlin)Plymouth, MI

2011-2013

Automation Installation Engineer

Utilized technical skills, product knowledge, and project management experience to support the project through Mod-build, installation, start-up and production support.

Fanuc Robot Integration.

Robot and Bell maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.

Setup, programming, troubleshooting and repairing of automation paint systems and equipment.

Hands on training of customer personnel.

Worked independently, interfacing with Project Manager as required.

Implemented and modified automation processes and spray application parameters.

Optimized the integration of application equipment, specifically bell atomizers and fluid delivery equipment for projects.

Directed activities and managed outside contractors at the customer site.

Procured supplies, tooling, parts, and associated installation equipment.

Provided prompt, professional and courteous solutions to customer problems. Troubleshooting problems and secured any needed parts or equipment.

Updates engineering documentation, prints and/or schematics (layout, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic,). Returned (As-builds) to Engineering.

Paint System specific training of Customer personnel.

Integration/interface of new equipment into Customers processes.

Supported installation of robots and automation systems by providing technical assistance.

Testing or functional verification of all major components.

Troubleshooting and/or debug of technical problems.

Assisted in process improvement.

Communicated and interfaced directly with Customer and Engineering Groups.

Completed documentation and reports.

Taught, modified, and fine-tuned automation processes and programs.

Documented and submitted NCR’s (Non-Conformance Report) on substandard products.

Traveled to Customer sites throughout USA and International.

Fanuc Robotics, Rochester Hills, MI

2010-2011

Paint Process Engineer

Designed and implemented the robot processes and sprays application parameters.

Installed, launched, and optimized the programs at customer sites.

Develop robot programs offline using the Paint PRO CAD program.

Performed process system verification testing at modular build.

Use offline simulation tools for system design or advanced robot programming.

Performed spray testing in the laboratory to determine the optimal application settings.

Provided advanced process engineering support for difficult applications and field troubleshooting for identified process and application equipment problems.

Performed process engineering analysis and feasibility studies of paint automation equipment.

Provided project and customer troubleshooting and support to existing installations.

Optimized the integration of application equipment, specifically bell atomizers and fluid delivery equipment for projects.

Ensured equipment was installed and configured optimally during modular builds and field installation.

Provided training to Engineers and Customers on application equipment and process.

Provided project support to verify and ensure that application equipment is performing as inspected.

Provided recommendations for application equipment improvements to enhance performance and reduce cost.

Ability to record and interpret paint quality data such as film builds, defects, and color/quality.

BASF Corp., Southfield, MI

1995-2008

Paint Applications Technician

Designed and managed an On-site Panel Priming Program with a cost savings to BASF Corp. of over 500k annually.

Paint application and Process control trouble shooting.

Electrostatic coatings applications, including: Bell, REA, Sames, Binks, Durr, etc.

Applications computer programming, including: Fanuc, Spraymation, Artomation etc.

Dealt with Suppliers to upgrade electrostatic application equipment.

An Applications expert with sound problem solving skills. Chosen as a BASF Rep. to work with multiple Customers and Suppliers.

Process control and design with an inclination towards cost reduction and the lowering of man-hours need to complete the process.

Represented BASF during the launch of new products and systems at Ford, GM, and Chrysler production sites.

Performed installations, repairs, and preventive maintenance on application equipment, robots, booths, and ovens. Maintained and documented metrology on all equipment.

Performed internal and external audits of products and systems.

Worked on new product development, submission, and launch utilizing customer specifications and needs.

Site expert for applications of powder coatings.

Customer trials of new products and processes.

Shipping, receiving, and ordering of products and supplies in accordance with RCRA requirements.

A member of the Site Safety committee.

Plant support of new Electro-coat tanks.

Managed an oven rack cleaning program designed to reduce defects on finished parts.

Applications Tech III-Applications

Powder/Liquid paint Applications, Electrostatic Applications, Color Standards Applications, Process control, Cost savings programs,

Inventory control, Customer Service, Designed and Managed an on-site Panel Priming Program

Lab Tech II-Electro Coat

Development, Submissions, Applications, Formulation, DOE, Coating, Testing, Tech Service, E-coat Rep. Vacation relief

Lab Tech-GM Product Engineering

Clearcoat Submissions, DOE, Applications, Powder, Testing, Formulation

Lab Tech- Industrial-Commercial Vehicles

Heavy Trans, Submissions, DOE, Applications, Testing, and Plastics

EDUCATION:

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor of Science (4 credits needed)

Major: Polymers and Coating Technology

Computer

MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Paint PRO

VAX

Paintworks

Lotus Notes

Quest,

ELMS

SAP

DOE

Lab Pro

Color Care

X-Rite

MS Project

AutoCAD

Document Control

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