Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
Christopher A. Melton
Monticello IL, 61856
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OBJECTIVE To acquire a full-time engineering or project management
position. With my well rounded experience and broad range of
interests, I am interested in various engineering positions.
GENERAL SKILLS
. Programming experience in Excel, Matlab, EES, Maple and Visual Basic.
. Design experience in AutoCAD, Catia, Unigraphics, Work NC, Solid Edge,
Solid Works and ProE.
. Finite element analysis with Cosmos Design Star.
. Machine programming experience in WorkNC, MasterCAM, Excel,
Taurus, Hiedenhein, Centurion, and CamWorks
. General computer skills including Windows, Word, Powerpoint,
Project, Vizio, Minitab, and Working Model.
. Cross functional team leadership.
. Project Management.
. Supervision.
. Strong mechanical aptitude.
EMPLOYMENT
2012-2013 Project Manager, Caterpillar, Decatur, IL
. Bid, forecast and manage capital projects up to $4.7 million.
. Plan and execute projects up to $13.6 million.
. Create and maintain project schedules utilizing Microsoft Project.
. Design new production lines to meet forecasted volumes.
. Lead multifunctional teams to develop and execute plans for new
production lines to meet future capacity requirements.
. Lead multifunctional teams to develop and execute plans for major
facility infrastructure projects.
. Lead multifunctional teams to develop, test and execute plans to
improve manufacturability and high risk safety issues for production.
. Travel outside US to evaluate production lines for relocation.
2010-2013 Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor, Caterpillar, Decatur, IL
. Set goals and requirements for Manufacturing Engineering team.
. Consult with Production Manager to ensure business needs were met.
. Ensure target hours per machine were met.
. Perform projected capacity planning analysis to ensure that the
production processes and man power aligned with projected build
volumes.
. Conduct statistical analysis' using Minitab to ensure production areas
were on track to meet targets.
. Mentor Manufacturing Engineers.
. Forecast Capital and ensure projects were executed on time.
. Participate in interviewing and hiring of new Manufacturing Engineers.
2007-2010 Manufacturing Engineer, Caterpillar, Decatur, IL
. Develop and teach work instructions to production employees.
. Ensure all engineering print bill of material is consumed in work
instructions.
. Ensure work load is properly sequenced and balanced between all
production employees.
. Use 3D models to develop visual aids to coincide with work
instructions to improve safety, quality and velocity.
. Ensure production areas have the proper tooling, fixtures and lifting
devices so they can safely and efficiently complete tasks with the
highest quality.
. Identify high risk safety issues and implement short term and long
term solutions.
. Earned several awards for ergonomic and safety improvements.
. Conduct virtual audits of designs using 3D models and engineering
drawings to ensure manufacturability.
. 6 Sigma Green Belt certified. Learned and applied many Black Belt
techniques.
. Maintain production area layouts in AutoCAD.
. Develop and maintain PFMEA and SFMEA
. Develop processes and equipment to build prototype products.
. Train new Manufacturing Engineers.
. Ensure responsible areas meet OSHA standards, ISO 9001 and MQ12005
certifications.
. Team lead on 6 Sigma Rapid Improvement Workshops/Kaizen Events to
improve safety, quality and efficiency with individual projects having
projected cost savings up to $5.6 million.
. Ensure finished products meet shipping guidelines.
. Schedule inventory lead times for production to minimize inventory
costs.
. Lead manufacturing strategy team to develop new software and processes
for improving quality and efficiency for Manufacturing Engineers.
. Use Visual Basic to develop macros to allow Manufacturing Engineers to
be more efficient and train how to use them.
. Fill in as production supervisor as required.
2002. Machinist, Delta Tooling, Auburn Hills, MI
1993-1998 Body Shop Technician, Stoops Freightliner & Quality
Trailer, Indianapolis, IN
INTERNSHIPS
Summer 2006 Engineer/Assistant Project Manager, Rose-Hulman Ventures,
Terre Haute, IN
. Redesigned a column mount, automatic transmission shift module to meet
test specifications and space limitations while minimizing costs.
. Performed finite element analysis on individual parts and assemblies.
. Facilitated client interaction and presentations.
Summer 2005-2006 Engineering Technician, InnoDAQ Test Solutions, Grand
Rapids, MI
. Modified AutoCAD based electrical drawings.
. Layout and assemble custom cable assemblies and test panels for test
equipment.
. Developed algorithms for measurement analysis of assembly line test
equipment.
. Developed an Excel file to perform heat transfer calculations for
enclosures.
EDUCATION
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN 2004-Nov.
2006
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Dean's List
Teacher's assistant for graduate level CAD/CAM course in Spring 2006.
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 2003-2005
Pre-Engineering Major Dean's List
Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills, MI (part time) 1998-2002
Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Graphics Design Major Dean's List
Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
(part time) 1996-1998
Mechanical Engineering Major Dean's List
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