Christopher A. Melton

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Monticello IL, 61856

217-***-****

acbgee@r.postjobfree.com

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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