Engineer Manufacturing
Resume:
Dennis W. Cox Resume_CoxDennisW
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
cell 228-***-**** *********@*********.***
EDUCATION
Dec 1986 B. S. Mechanical Engineering Mississippi State
University
May 1979 B. S. Chemical Engineering Mississippi State
University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July 2011 - Nov 2012
Ideal Technical Services Contract Engineering
Continental Motors, Inc Mobile, Alabama
Piston Aircraft Engine Manufacturer
Manufacturing Engineer
Process Planning for new manufacturing cell for aircraft engine.
Incorporated lean concepts and 5S. Documented layout, process operations,
process steps, work instructions with verifications, modified engine build
stand, trained assemblers
May 2011 - July 2011
Precision Resources Contract Engineering
Caterpillar, Inc East Peoria, Illinois
Construction Heavy Equipment manufacturer; transmission manufacturing plant
(KK)
Manufacturing Engineer
Process Planning for transmission assembly using CAPP+ and Pinpoint
software, added quality checks and graphics to prevent defects for 70% of
assemblies
Mar 2010 - Sept 2010
Ideal Technical Services Contract Engineering
Teledyne Continental Motors Mobile, Alabama
Piston Aircraft Engine manufacturer
Manufacturing Engineer
Launched Manufacturing cell for Electronic Control Unit assembly. Completed
all phases of project from concept, feasibility, Process Development,
Process Flow, Control Plan, Routings, equipment selection, try-out,
operator training and PPAP, designed assembly tool and fixture, with error
proofing and lean manufacturing principles
Mar 2008 - Dec 2008
Aries Group Contract Engineering
E-Z-Go Augusta, Georgia
Builder of Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles
Manufacturing Engineer
Contributed to successful startup of final assembly line, which combined
golf car and utility vehicle assembly areas. Completed team assignments to
include determining material requirements, scaled station layouts, line
balancing, fabricating material racks and developing move plan. Executed
move plan for 1/3 of assembly stations.
Jan 2007- Mar 2008
Aries Group Contract Engineering
Synerject, LLC Newport News, Virginia
ISO 9000 supplier of small engine fuel system components and assemblies
Manufacturing Engineer Consultant
Provided engineering support for startup of transferred assembly cell to
include equipment troubleshooting and tuning ultrasonic welding equipment
Designed assembly fixtures using Solidworks, implemented riveting and
soldering, cell startup for legacy products, and supervision for meeting
production schedule. Provided daily production support and troubleshooting
of production and test equipment. Completed 8Ds
Sept 2005 - Dec 2006
Oxford International Contract Engineering
Stewart Warner South Wind Troy, Indiana
ISO 9000 supplier of aircraft plate-fin heat exchangers
Manufacturing Engineer Consultant
Completed process improvement involving TIG welding and machining, Designed
fixtures and gauges for GD&T designs using AutoCad and SolidWorks, Improved
problem part from 100% reject rate to 100% acceptance. Trained operators,
modified assembly process, modified machining operation, established work
methods and instructions, added layout operations
Jan 2005 - April 2005
Stanadyne - Precision Products & Technology Jacksonville, North Carolina
TS16949 supplier of diesel engine injector pumps and nozzles
Manufacturing Engineer
Supervised machine builder efforts in completing automated assembly and
test machine for new product fuel injector; analyzed data and directed
machine changes to minimize reject rate; devised runoff plan
June 2001 - April 2003
Mercury Products Corporation Itasca, Illinois
QS 9000 supplier of metal products and stampings
Manufacturing Engineer/Estimator
Quoted products (stamped assemblies), launched new products, determined
process steps, routings and bill of materials, verified component and
material orders, completed time studies,
Nov 1997 - May 2001
North American Spring & Stamping Elk Grove Village, Illinois
QS9000 supplier of automotive components (springs, stampings, and
assemblies)
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Project Management of new products (stampings and assemblies) from
quotation to startup. Includes process development and documentation, time
studies, plant layout using AutoCAD,1st Article Inspections, improved
quality control plans, reduced scrap rate and improved efficiency. Quoted
large assembly operation and determined labor requirements. Completed PPAP
documents as required to include process and vendor capability studies
May 1995 - June 1996
Allied Signal Braking Systems Lynn Haven, Florida
Supplier of braking friction material
Launch Engineer
Completed two multi-million dollar launches for high volume manufacturing
of brake pads for light trucks and SUV's project feasibility, process
development, tooling design, fabrication and tryout, equipment
installations, PPAP / 1st Article Inspections
Nov 1993 - May 1995
Prestolite Wire Corporation Tifton, Georgia
OEM Automotive supplier of ignition cable products (spark plug wiring)
Process Engineer
Launched $130,000 capital project in lean manufacturing cell for new
products, Designed assembly fixtures, and crimp tooling. Process
development, project design, equipment procurement, plant layout, cell
startup, operator training, and continuous improvement
Aug 1989 - Nov 1993
Walker Mfg Co Aberdeen, Mississippi
Supplier of Aftermarket and OEM exhaust systems.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Leader of Advanced Quality Planning Team. Completed three capital projects
from $100,000 to $900,000 with 2-year payback. Project management,
equipment selection and runoff, modified routings
June 1988 - August 1989
TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Louisville, Mississippi
OEM supplier of Occupant Restraint Systems (Air Bags and Seat Belts)
Mechanical Engineer
Designed PLC controlled pneumatic operated equipment using AUTOCAD.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
1979 - 1984 United States Marine Corps
First Lieutenant Engineer Officer
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