Manager Engineering
Resume:
JEFFREY P. PASIECZNIK
*** ***** ****** *****, **** 44839
OBJECTIVE: To secure a position as a Continuous Improvement / Engineering Manager in a facility
that offers challenges and responsibilities that utilize my skills, experience and
educational qualifications.
EDUCATION: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO Buffalo, New York
Bachelors of Science 1995, double major in Industrial Engineering / Ergonomic
Engineering and Exercise Science, Graduate Studies in Industrial Engineering / Human
Factors
EXPERIENCE:
2013 - Present Whirlpool Corporation Clyde, Ohio
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible for leading improvement initiatives and new product launches for high
volume washing machine cabinet fabrication, 22,000 units per day. Conducted ten
Kaizen events centered around quick changeover, TPM, ergonomics, cost and quality.
Improved cabinet line changeover time from twelve hours to one and a half hours and
OEE from 88% to 93%. Implemented a robotic spot welding cell and fixture design to
make 47 welds in under 3 minutes. Other project details included: Equipment set-up and
debug; layout and staffing requirements, PPAP, accountable for quality, cost and delivery
targets.
2005 - 2012 R.W. BECKETT CORPORATION North Ridgeville, Ohio
Continuous Improvement Manager
Major responsibilities include development and implementation of a lean vision (road
map) throughout the entire organization. Managed five manufacturing, quality, safety and
industrial engineers. Major milestones include: Developed and implemented world class
cellular assembly system from the ground up without disrupting a customer; 25%
productivity improvement; Trained entire organization on lean tools and principles;
shorten lead times and develop heijunka for internal suppliers; Implement supplier and
customer improvement initiatives, kanban replenishment and lead time reduction.
Created a culture of continuous improvement; conducted over 200 Kaizen events.
Managed a three year period of zero OSHA recordable occurrences. Implemented an
electronics manufacturing, ESD controlled facility. Equipment included: Sequence
inserter, wave soldering, transformer winding, assembly, lead forming, wire harness
manufacturing (cutting, stripping, wrapping and terminating), potting and finished
goods test systems. Conducted training and improvement initiatives in our electronics
manufacturing facility in China.
2002 – 2004 ARMSTRONG AIR CONDITIONING, A Lennox International Company.
Bellevue, Ohio
Continuous Improvement / Engineering Manager
Focused on implementing and teaching the Toyota Production System in a 750-
associate ISO 9001 HVAC company. Acted as an internal Lean consultant. Managed 10
continuous improvement: process, mechanical, electrical, industrial, quality and tooling
engineers. Managed all aspects of engineering projects: budgeting, product design, cost /
benefit analysis, capacity studies and selection of vendors. Major focus on sheet metal
fabrication: Quick change over, development of sequencing and scheduling rules for
automatic / coil fed presses and slear (slitter and shear) operations. Created cells
combining NC punch presses and brake presses to optimize flow of WIP. Active in the
development and launch of SAP. Major contributor in the development of procedures
and certification of ISO 9001. Created metrics for operations designed to impact cost,
quality, OTD, productivity, safety and 5’s on a daily basis. Trained all salaried and
hourly (UAW) associates in the tools and concepts of the Toyota Production System
through Kaizen events. Conducted 12 days of Kaizen events per month. Focusing on
lead-time reduction, productivity and materials management. Implemented standard work
for all operations. Redefined the engineering change and product development processes.
Managed automation, set-up reduction, tooling, quality systems and assembly projects.
Set up all purchased and fabricated parts on Kanban resulting in an increase of inventory
turns from 15 – 50, floor space reduction of 49% and a lead time reduction through the
value stream from 78 days to 20 days.
• 25% productivity improvement throughout the facility in 20 months
• 49% savings in floor space
• Instilled the values of managing for daily improvement
1997 - 2002 GENERAL MOTORS / GUIDE CORPORATION Anderson, Indiana
Corporate Lean Manager
Managed Lean initiatives throughout three plants. Focused on waste elimination,
overall flow through the value stream and assembly / process optimization. Lead a team
of Problem Resolution Engineers utilizing Lean, Six Sigma and Shanin techniques.
Major focus on the optimization and automation of injection molding and assembly
processes.
Industrial Engineering Laboratory Manager
Integral part in the development of the Guide Operating System (Toyota Production
System). Conducted Kaizen workshops to optimize processes and layouts for current and
future products. Designed and procured automated equipment utilizing lean concepts.
Conducted product design reviews to provide insight on designing for manufacturability.
Implemented the use of Kanban and supermarkets. Development of database and
tracking system for quality and process engineering Six Sigma projects. Development
and training of the engineering staff in the concepts and tools of the Toyota Production
System. Acted as a change agent through all levels of the corporation through the
transition to Lean. Worked well with the operations and engineering groups in
eliminating waste and reducing lead times. Member of the material flow team. Member
of the review of technology committee. Implementation of ergonomic guidelines and
standards for the corporation in parallel with the UAW, GM, OSHA agreement.
• $5.5M in direct labor savings
• $4.5M in inventory savings
• 63% savings in floor space
Manufacturing Supervisor: Supervised 60 hourly UAW associates and 10 technical
salaried associates.
• Multi-color plastic injection molding operation (technicians, troubleshooters
and job setters)
• GMT 800 assembly departments
Manufacturing Engineer
Designed and balanced assembly cell and assembly line layouts for ease and efficiency
in a QS 9000 facility. Designed operator / control interfaces to enhance physical and
cognitive performance. Modified new and existing product designs to optimize the
manufacturing process. Tool, fixture and equipment design. Supported manufacturing
and industrial engineering in process and layout to maximize quality and gross potential.
Used AutoCAD to modify plant layouts and develop equipment / workstation designs.
Conducted ergonomic analysis and incorporated adjustability in workstations. Developed
standards and designs for various material handling systems. Chairperson of Ergonomic
Committee and owner of the New of Technology committee. Acted as liaison between
UAW and Management to validate and implement ergonomic concerns. Computerized
all Safety Modules for ease of access to procedures, safety talks, workers surveys and
action plans. Organized and scheduled all safety training for 3500 employees..
General Motors Training: Practical Ergonomics Training, NAO Advanced
Ergonomic Training, Situational Leadership Training, Hazwopper Training, Incident
Commander Training, Electrician Safety Training. Fall Hazard for Engineers Training
1996 - 1997 FISHER PRICE East Aurora, New York
Industrial Design Consultant
Application of physical, cognitive, and behavioral Human Factors characteristics in the
design of various children’s products manufactured by Fisher Price. Developed seating
based on population specific anthropometric data and lumbar disc compressive forces for
various stroller models and parent / child computer interfaces. Conducted studies to
determine orientation and recognition of icons for a child / parent pager and base unit.
1995 - 1996 GENERAL MOTORS, DELPHI HARRISON THERMAL SYSTEMS Lockport,
New York
Ergonomic Analyst (Intern)
w Ergonomic analysis and workstation / equipment design at various thermal systems
production lines, focus on low back injury, lifting mechanics, carpal tunnel syndrome
and other cumulative trauma disorders. Quality assurance studies on factors
associated with braze consistency of various condenser models.
SKILLS:
w Project management
w TPS and Lean Cell Development
w Change agent
w Equipment, workstation and product design
w Advocate of people and teamwork
w Biomechanical analysis
w Assembly
w Injection Molding: plastics, thermoplastics and urethanes
w Sheet metal fabrication
Computer skills: Microsoft Office, SAP, AutoCAD, Fox Pro, MiniTab and Ergomost
AFFILIATIONS: Member of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, NCAA Division I soccer player,
University at Buffalo Exercise Science and Rugby Clubs, Boy Scouts of America - Eagle
Scout, Deans List five semesters, Financed 100% of college education.
REFERENCES: Available upon request
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