Engineer Manufacturing

Felix George

*** ******* ****** ( Bolingbrook, IL 60440 ( *******@***.*** ( 630-972-

9572

Senior Manufacturing Engineer/ Process Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer with extensive domestic and global experience

developing manufacturing process and sustaining systems to reduce

manufacturing costs with introduction of Lean Manufacturing Principles(

Kanban, Just-In-Time, Single Piece Flow, TPM, Demand Flow, 5S, Kaizen,

Standard Work and SMED), with the goal of increasing capacity and

productivity. Responsible for shipments of quality parts and products while

meeting or exceeding Key Performance Indicators.

> Developed specifications for robotic water jet technology to replace 20

operators on a traditional assembly line resulting in annual labor

savings of $1,200,000 on a two shift operation.

> Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training - Chicago Deming Association -Six

Sigma Masters Program, Naperville, IL

> Purchased capital equipment and machinery for production. Review

vendors' requests for company owned tool repair at vendors facilities

for plastic injection molding, aluminum die casting & punch press

tooling. Review suppliers tooling requests for new and existing company

owned tooling. Evaluate suppliers' capabilities to participate in bids

to supply quality products.

> Leading, facilitating and executing projects to deliver significant

cost savings by deploying lean methodologies.

> Served as a Lean expert to build process improvement knowledge within

the manufacturing organization.

> Conducted onsite vendor/supplier audits to verify vendor capability and

productivity levels to meet ISO-9000 Company established metrics.

Analyze Supplier production process.

> Experience in Sheet Metal Fabrication: Press Brakes forming & tooling,

machine tool & die shop operations, arc & resistance welding, cnc

turret punch press operations.

> Train and mentor teams to drive improvement initiatives across the

organization.

> Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with

management, vendors, clients, and staff in fast-paced environments.

> Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Applications: Word, PowerPoint, Works and Excel. Experience using ERP

production system (SAP).

> Monitor production results, identify and resolve quality and

productivity issues: take corrective actions.

> Prepare visual factory, standard work, and written documentation for

new processes and technology.

Professional Experience

Siemens Industry - Buffalo Grove, IL

2010-2014

Building Technology Division -Electronics Manufacturer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Key Achievements:

. Provided hands-on, in-depth knowledge of lean and continuous

improvement methodologies in the manufacturing environment.

. Lead and implemented the practical application of the full range of

lean methods on the plant floor, achieving direct labor savings of

over $220K per year over three years.

. Serving as the Lean expert to build process improvement knowledge

within the manufacturing organization.

Quantum Foods LLC - Bolingbrook, IL 2009-

2010

Meat and Poultry Processor

Engineering Consultant (2009-2010)

Key Achievements:

. Developed design specifications for a Robotic Water Jet Cutting System

for portioning meat per USDA standards.

. Provide technical support to waste water treatment plant (WWTP) and

monitor pollution emissions for annual reports to ensure IEPA

compliance to the environment.

. Facility Engineering Projects: Detention ponds, mezzanines

construction, parking lots, boiler installations, permit applications

from governmental agencies.

Federal Signal Corporation - University Park, IL

1990-2009

Worldwide manufacturer of emergency vehicle lights, sirens and security

systems

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (1995-2009)

Collaborate with Design Engineering, Maintenance, Accounting, Marketing,

Purchasing, and Tool & Parts Vendors. Prepare AFEs (Authorization for

Expenditure) and capital budget expenditures for new product launch or

sustaining manufacturing systems to assure customer expectations of all

manufactured product lines. Adopt 5S and Lean Manufacturing techniques for

process improvements thru Kaizen events. Process Engineering Change Notices

(ECN). Process parts routers and documentations.

Key Achievements:

. Convert new product designs into cost justifiable manufacturing

process.

. Implemented Department of Defense compliance packaging and labeling

standards for product shipments.

. Contributed to Global Business by developing manufacturing equipment

specifications for a wholly-owned financial enterprise in China.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer/Production Supervisor (1994-1995)

Responsible for the supervision of a new product launch and development of

the manufacturing process, including training and supervising of production

personnel.

Key Achievements:

. Developed self-directed work teams which enabled reduced learning

cycle time of the product, increased productivity and higher quality

levels.

. Initiated Kanban production in the assembly workcells, enabling a

significant reduction in inventory costs.

Manufacturing Engineer (1990-1993)

Develop new production workcells run by the Kanban systems for parts

replenishment to support a JIT production system. Provided technical

assistance to the production operations regarding the timely resolution of

technical problems encountered on a daily basis.

Key Achievements:

. Converted inefficient paced production lines into self-contained

workcells in response to customers request for shorter delivery

times.

. Introduced ergonomic principles in the procurement of all the

tools and equipment to address systemic operator injuries.

GTE Communications Systems - Northlake, IL

Manufacturer of telephone transmission equipment

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods and plant layout for

electro-mechanical assemblies.

Coordinate manufacturing launch for new and revised products. Determine and

troubleshoot root causes for quality and productivity issues.

Analyze product designs for best method of manufacture in the Sheet Metal

Fabrication department. Develop and implement process improvements for

cost reductions.

Education

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee,

WI

A.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ

Technical Skills

. Proficient in Lean Manufacturing, Strong Mechanical aptitude in

stamping, welding and assembly processes.

. Internal Auditor ISO9000. Ability to work well under compressed time

constraints.

. Capable of extracting drawings from AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

. Well versed in Kanban production systems. Process Cost Estimating.

. Experienced in RFID compliance military labeling.

. USDA manufacturing standards.

Community Service

Member, Lions Club International, Bolingbrook, IL

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