MARK GILES
*** ******, *.*. ***** Rapids, MI ****8
Residence 616-***-**** . Mobile 616-***-**** . *********@*******.***
ENGINEERING / TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL
Extensive experience as an engineer with strong analytical, diagnostic, and
troubleshooting skills; able to identify problems and implement successful
solutions. Extremely cost conscious with the demonstrated ability to
exceed expectations, improve quality, and decrease costs while maintaining
high standards for accuracy and safety. Extensive project management
experience; with the skill to deliver projects on time and within assigned
budget.
~Core Competencies~
Electrical Safety and Arc Fault Analysis / Project Design & Management /
Continuous Improvement / Root Cause Analysis / Process & Product
Deviation Investigation / Electrical & Mechanical Systems Installation &
Maintenance / Energy Efficiency Programs / Cost & Productivity Analysis /
Plant Processes & Layout / Plant Engineering & Supervision / Work
Analysis and Optimization / Machine Cycle Time Reduction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bosch. Kentwood, MI. (04/12 - 10/13)
Facilities Engineer/Group Leader
. Managed and responsible for facility systems through coordination with
contractors, vendors, and facility staff. Performed facility maintenance
activities and testing to ensure correct facility system operations.
. Coordinated and planed facility construction and equipment installation
projects.
. Developed and coordinated the design of mechanical and electrical systems
for facilities projects.
. Monitored contractor performance and provided feedback on areas requiring
attention.
. Ensured that all NFPA, OSHA, and other federal, state, and local rules,
regulations, codes, regulatory specifications, policies, and procedures
were followed.
. Engineered and coordinated installation of electrical improvements that
resulted in $180K cost savings.
Perrigo. Allegan, MI. (09/10 - 07/31/11 Temporary
contract assignment)
Continuous Improvement Engineer
. Evaluated product quality through deviation trend analysis ensuring
products and processes were consistently being produced within their
quality attributes.
. Prepared investigations and incident/deviation reports to develop
corrective actions as necessary for all product and process issues to
ensure the timely completion of all investigations and corrective
actions.
. Used analytical tools to evaluate process trends for developing and
recommended process improvements.
Home based business. Grand Rapids, MI. (05/08 - 09/10)
. Manufacturing items for wholesale distributor for worldwide sales.
. Design and develop unique manufactured items for various product
categories.
L-3 Communications. Grand Rapids, MI. (04/02 - 05/08)
Facilities Engineer/Supervisor
. Responsible for the overall efficient operation of all plant
infrastructures, including, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, boilers, fire
and security alarm systems and all essential supporting equipment.
. Managed multiple large capital projects for timely completion within
assigned budgets.
. Developed and implemented preventative maintenance program that saved
$85,000 in repair costs in the first year for HVAC equipment and
increasing equipment reliability.
. Developed and conducted technical training courses in plant equipment and
safety.
. Developed high efficiency energy management system that realized a 27%
reduction in energy usage.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (cont)
Siemens Dematic. Grand Rapids, MI. (10/00 - 04/02)
Staff Industrial Engineer
. Responsible for plant layout and capital equipment procurement and
installation.
. Responsible for work force utilization and design layout of equipment
and processes.
. Reconfigured plant floor-space resulting in significant improvement of
throughput and process flow and smaller assembly footprint for
electrical control panel assembly.
. Developed ergonomics program that reduced incidence of injuries by 47%
within one year.
Allied Finishing. Grand Rapids, MI. (11/99 - 10/00)
Facility Engineering Manager/Process Engineer
. Responsible for overall safety and reliability of building
infrastructure, including electrical and mechanical equipment
maintenance, security and fire monitoring systems.
. Developed utilization of cycle timing control to improve machine
capacity.
. Developed methods for increasing plating efficiency and reducing
incidence of ergonomic injuries by 61%.
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ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Federal Aviation
Administration, Kalamazoo, MI
Maintenance Mechanic
Installed/maintained complex navigational and infrastructure
support systems Maintained High-Voltage (>12kv) substation
switchgear and power/control cable.
Installed and maintained electrical control panels, sensor systems,
equipment/building grounding systems and devices.
Maintained electrical distribution/power-conditioning systems,
emergency generators.
Installed and maintained HVAC equipment and other critical
environmental equipment systems.
EDUCATION
M.S.E Manufacturing Engineering - GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
B.S.E Major: Production Technology Minor: Economics - WESTERN
MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
A.A.S. Industrial Electricity Technology - KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Coast Guard / Honorable Discharge
Machinery Technician (E-5)