Michael Willey
Results-oriented engineering professional with over 7 years of
experience manufacturing, production and quality control.
Additionally, a production management professional with over 5
years’ experience in large, fast-paced, multi-line facilities.
Proven track record of achieving sustained improvements in
quality, cost and delivery functions. Proven track record in
developing high quality consumer products, guiding compliance
testing across multiple facilities, and implementing highly
effective continuous improvement strategies. Inventive,
resourceful, and proven ability to thrive in a hands on
engineering environment. Aggressively undertakes and resolves
critical issues while utilizing principles and techniques from
quality programs such as Lean, Kaizen, and others. Adept at
training and developing high performance teams that
consistently attain targeted objectives. Ensures that projects are
successfully completed on time and within budget.
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Office, Excel, Power point, Lotus, CAD, Solid works
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Proficient in Sparc, Oracle and Halogen programs
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Thorough knowledge of safety standards and compliance
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Thorough knowledge of quality standards and systems
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Knowledge of testing techniques and methodologies
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In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen techniques
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Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning,
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resource allocation and human resources
CORE COMPETENCIES
Problem analysis and Resolution
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Planning and Organizing
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Communication skills
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Judgment and Decision-making/Stress Tolerance
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Teamwork & Conflict Management
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CAREER TRACK
Toyota Boshoku
Manufacturing/Process Engineer
2013-2014
Developed and executed production schedules based on business
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demands
Maximized effectiveness of production team, equipment and materials
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to produce multi-line products within planned schedules while reducing
costs
Managed high volume manufacturing of more than 100+ parts per
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month
Effectively lead, coached and developed a large work team to
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accomplish operational objectives.
Identified, diagnosed and resolved operational, manufacturing and
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maintenance problems within deadlines.
Planned work flow, manage multiple priorities and meet daily
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production targets while consistently reducing downtime.
Developed new procedures and processes to improve production
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accuracy.
Set up health and safety audit procedures and improve safety
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efficiencies.
Competently utilized Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC and related
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process improvement techniques to ensure the most cost-effective
manufacturing process.
Established and maintain acceptable quality levels for all assigned
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products.
Interpreted and develop reports including standard operating
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procedures.
Efficiently set and controlled operational budgets
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Martin Materials Inc.
Tier 2 to GM & Ford
Manufacturing Engineer
2011-2013
Supervised, managed and developed all engineers including HR
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related topics such as employment relations, hiring and promotions
Identified major opportunities to improve Operational Equipment
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Effectiveness (OEE); initiated action to resolve recurring problems
within quality.
Provided Engineering support for PTI production operations
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Accepted responsibility for all PTI program timelines and engineering
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tasks
Interfaced with Maintenance, Quality, Tool shop, Administration, and
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Production departments
Monitored and reported on project timeline (forecast vs. actual) with
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updates to clients and PTI management
Provided Contracts dept. engineering timely and accurate information
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supportive of quotes and proposals for clients
Ensured Engineering department's compliance with PTI Internal
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Quality systems and ISO 9001 and AS9100C Quality Management
Systems (QMS) procedures.
Participated in semi-annual audits and annual 3rd party certifications
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audits
Identified and instituted ways to improve manufacturing operations
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through Lean techniques, automation or other means
Instituted new customer feedback measures and developed recursive
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programs to ensure customer satisfaction
USAF (United States Air Force) F.E. Warren A.F.B
Mechanical Engineering
2007-2011
Performed engineering analysis (stress, FEA, fatigue) and apply
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problem-solving methods to support new product development and/or
sustaining production of existing designs.
Applied Geometric Dimensions & Tolerance (GD&T) to facilitate
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inspection and manufacturing.
Reviewed designs for completeness and proper application of
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engineering principles.
Wrote test plans and test reports in support of new programs.
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Interacted with customers to clarify design intent and technical
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requirements.
Maintained accurate, orderly project records, including design and test
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data, customer specifications, and directives.
Directed designers and drafters in design concepts and optimization
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Provided direction and assisted in the qualification test programs.
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Performed internal and external audits of testing and production
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activities
Team Lead for Corrective Action Boards Hardware Nonconformance
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Dispositions
Reviewed Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Approval of
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Engineering Drawings & Specification
EDUCATION
Owasso High School, Owasso, OK
BS Mech. Engineering, COA, Cheyenne, WY
REFERENCES
Available upon request