Engineer Maintenance

Billy Ray Hovis

*** ***** ****** * **********, NC 28021 P hone: 704-***-****

acga22@r.postjobfree.com

A Manufacturing and Controls Engineering Professional in the industrial and manufacturing arena. As a result

of 25 plus years experience in the manufacturing environment I have had the opportunity to see and take part in

variety of manufacturing and automated assembly processes. With large corporations such as Eaton, Timken,

AMP and Saft America, I’ve gained extensive knowledge of different types of manufacturing techniques

including Lean Manufacturing and 5S project management. As a Manufacturing and Controls Engineer I have a

proven background of productivity and quality improvement projects resulting in increased efficiencies and

reduced waste, all contributing to the bottom line profitability of the corporation.

C ORE COMPETENCIES:

Hands on, Hard Working 18 Years High Speed Automation Experience

Highly Motivated Quality Minded

Time and Resource Optimization Multi-Task Management Skills

Creative Problem Solving Process Improvement Coordinator

Team and Leadership Oriented Professional and Courteous

COMPUTER AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:

PLC Programmer High Speed Automation Electrical Trouble Shooting

Allen Bradley PLC & Drives Cognex Vision Systems AutoCAD

Mitsubishi PLC & Drives ABB Robotics EPLAN

GE Fanuc PLC & Drives Yamaha Robotics All Microsoft Apps

Siemens PLC Programming Keyence Vision & Sensors Lock-Out Tag-Out Certified

TRAI NING/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS

Allen Bradley PLC Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives & Deadlines

GE Fanuc PLC Safety Team and First Responder Coordinator

Mitsubishi PLC Lean Manufacturing Techniques Training

Cognex Vision School Team Leadership Training

5S Workplace Organization Basic Supervision and Department Management

ISO 9000 and 14000 Training Project Management Training

Continuous Improvement First Aid and CPR Certified

E DUCATION

Masters of International Business- Gardner Webb University, 2006, (3.4 GPA)

Bachelors of Science in Business Administration- Gardner Webb University, 2003 (3.6 GPA)

Associates of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering- Cleveland Community College, 1992 (3.3 GPA)

VOLUNTEER WORK

• The National MS Society,

• The National Cancer Foundation, Livestrong, Lance Armstrong Cancer Foundation

• The Local and International Habitat for Humanity

• Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.

• An avid bicyclist for over 12 years and participated in many charity events.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERI ENCE

DyAG Automation, C harlotte, NC 11/2012- Current

O perations Manager-Charlotte Office

• Worked as needed as a Controls Engineer on the Michelin Project

• Coordination of Sales and procuring new business in the Charlotte area

• Manage the Engineering group in Charlotte

• Overseeing the day to day operation of the Charlotte Office

Curtiss Wright Flight Systems, Shelby, North Carolina 6/2011- 11/2012

Electrical Maintenance Technician

• Specialized in Electrical trouble shooting automated CNC machines

• Facilities Maintenance for interplant maintenance HVAC and emergency services

• Worked in various departments all over the plant to keep lines running at an optimal level

FAS CONTROLS, (Now Kendiron formerly Fasco), Old Airport Road, Shelby, North Carolina 3/2011-6/2011

Electrical Maintenance Technician

• Specialized in Electrical trouble shooting on automated assembly lines

• Facilities Maintenance for interplant maintenance HVAC and emergency services

• Worked in various departments all over the plant to keep lines running at an optimal level

• Coordinated with every department to keep the plant running smoothly

SAFT AMERICA, SPECIAL BATTERIES GROUP, Valdese, North Carolina 4/2010-7/2010

Manufacturing Engineer, Contract Engineer, Special Project

• Responsible for the increased productivity of two (2) troubled production lines

• Organized and Motivated a Team of Engineers and Maintenance Personnel for increased productivity

• Implemented changes and corrective actions with the assembly process

• Increased Productivity from 40% to 70% machine efficiency for a 30% improvement

• Managed and Completed a 30K project under budget and in less time than projected

CATALER NORTH AMERICA, Lincolnton, North Carolina 2007-2009

Controls Engineer

• Responsible for the PLC programming duties for the manufacturing area

• Trained Maintenance Personnel on the Mitsubishi PLC platform

• Worked with the Maintenance Team daily to troubleshoot complex issues with electrical controls on

the manufacturing lines to keep production at the optimal level

• Interacted with Process and Quality Engineers for continuous improvement projects

CHAMPION LABORATORIES, Now Fram, York, South Carolina

2005-2007

Manufacturing Engineer

• Manager of the Electrical Maintenance Department

• Envisioned, Designed and Installed process improvement projects plant wide

• Trained and supervised Electrical staff

• Managed multiple large scale projects to improve productivity and waste reduction

• PLC Programming with GE Fanuc and Allen Bradley PLC platforms

• Worked with Quality Engineers for GM corrective action response issues

(Eaton Corp. Kings Mt. 1987-1992), (AMP, Gastonia, 1992-1996), (Timken Corp, 1996-2005)

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