Ronald J. Hamel
Derry, NH *****
Cell# 603-***-****
Email: **********@***.***
OBJECTIVE
To secure a responsible career position where I can fully utilize my
experience while contributing to the success of my employer.
CAPABILITIES
* Over ten years of management experience within manufacturing.
* Strong New Product Introduction and Manufacturing Support experience.
* Experience in evaluating, setup, and control of manufacturing
processes.
* Working experience in quoting and purchasing of materials.
* Knowledge of IPC 610 standards.
* Experience in implementation of ISO 9001:2000 process and procedures.
* Knowledge in the manufacturing, test, and repair of printed circuit
boards.
* Ability to write assembly methods for electronics and mechanical
assemblies, cables and harnesses,
* Knowledge of SPC, JIT, TQM, Lean Manufacturing, and Kaizan programs.
* Ability to structure BOM's, and develop assembly, test, QC, and repair
documentation.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Designed and implemented an adjustment procedure that would help aid
and train field support personnel. Cost savings: $1M per/yr.
* Traveled to various repair and manufacturing sites worldwide to
implement manufacturing/repair processes, as well as, training of
personnel.
WORK HISTORY
9/10 - 1/14 Purchasing Manager
Accent Technologies: North Andover, MA
Contract Manufacturing house that builds SMT boards, Cables,
Harnesses, & Box Build.
* Vendor Negotiation, Product Development, Inventory Control, Receiving
of incoming material, Forecasting, Planning / Planner,
Building and maintaining BOM.
* Responsible for the purchase all electronic components.
* Prepare purchase orders and requests for quotes.
* Hands-on experience in coordinating and negotiating with suppliers in
order to ensure fair pricing.
* Highly skilled in planning, organizing and procuring merchandise.
* Able to optimize inventory to support production requirements and meet
target inventory levels and turn rates.
* Kit customer orders for production.
* Maintain stock room with inventory for consignment and turnkey repeat
orders.
6/08 - 9/10 Mfg Engineer
Gibraltar Mfg: Lawrence, MA
Contract Manufacturing house that builds SMT boards, Cables, Harnesses,
& Box Build.
* Work closely with customers and vendors regarding new & existing
products.
* Responsible for creating, and control of all documentation used for
product process.
* Supported PCB's (SMT & Thru-Hole), Cables, Electro/Mech Assy, etc.
* Design and generate process routings, work procedures, and Bill of
Materials (BOM).
* Identify required tooling and supply labor estimates for process
routings as well as managing associated capital assets.
* Develop manufacturing processes that will reduce costs as well as
assembly and test cycle time.
* Develop detailed assembly instructions and manufacturing process
procedures.
12/02 - 4/08 Engineering Manager
Accent Technologies: North Andover, MA
Contract Manufacturing house that builds SMT boards, Cables,
Harnesses, & Box Build.
* Responsible for documentation department and all functions such as,
ECO's, BOM, customer folders,
* Work closely with customers regarding new product introduction
* Supported PCB's (SMT & Thru-Hole), Cables, Electro/Mech Assy, etc.
* Identify required tooling and supply labor estimates for process
routings as well as managing associated capital assets.
* Responsible for creating, and control of all documentation used for
product process.
* Develop detailed assembly instructions and manufacturing process
procedures.
10/00 - 10/02 Production Manager
Cleveland Motion Controls: Billerica, MA
Manufacturer of brush and brushless servo drive motors.
* Responsible for the daily production operations of the company and all
its components.
* Responsible for staff adherence and improvement using Lean
Manufacturing principles.
* Recommend optimal production solutions and equipment needs.
* Work with management team to implement new or revise current products
and procedures: labeling, packaging, costing.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Lead and promote safety, organize safety meetings and ensure safety
rules are enforced.
* Review monthly sales figures and quarterly P&L.
1997-10/00 Quality Engineer
Magmotor, Corp.: Worcester, MA
Manufacturer of brush and brushless servo drive motors.
* Duties include the development, implementation, and control of ECN's,
MRB and Mfg. process, along with the development of all
documentation.
* Responsible for the implementation, and maintaining of ISO 9001:2000.
* Work with Sales regarding customer application requirements for new
and existing products.
* Responsible for outsourcing sub-assemblies that would go into final
products.
* Participate in internal QMS audits and compliance activities.
* Responsible for all incoming material inspection and dealings with
outside vendors..
* Experience in SPC and Lean Manufacturing.
1994 - 1997 Mfg. Supervisor
Leeman Labs: Hudson, NH
* Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety
Analysis (JSAs).
* Train and coach production line employees.
* Conduct employee performance reviews.
* Responsible for electro/mechanical, PCB's and cable assembly, as well
as, testing, and repair of product for
all analytical systems.
1992 - 1994 Customer Service/Sales Eng.
Westrex International: Boston, MA
* Responsible for total customer support on all POS (Point of Sale)
systems, PC's, and printers.
* Also performed site installations, repairs, and helped customers with
software/hardware issues.
* Performed customer service and inside sales functions, such as, phone
support, order entry, quotes,
status on repairs and or new orders.
1989 - 1991 Product Support Engineer
Wang Labs, Inc.: Lowell, MA
* Supported worldwide manufacturing and repair sites on all PC's,
monitors, printers, and PCB's.
* Responsible for creating ECO's, BOM's, test, repair, and quality
procedures.
* Supported all manufacturing sites regarding build, test, repair and,
materials.
* Supported all customer complaints.
* Responsible for approval and setup of all 3rd party repair vendors.
1986 - 1989 New Products Engineer
1980 - 1986 Manufacturing Supervisor II
1978 - 1980 Technical Group Leader
1971 - 1978 Mfg. Electronics Technician
EDUCATION
1964 - 1968 Greater Lawrence Voke Tech: West Andover,
MA
Electronics
1971 - 1975 University of Lowell: Lowell, MA
A.S. - Electronics