Management Manager

Michael XU Ph.D., MBA

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Goal-driven leader with comprehensive expertise in industrial and mechanical engineering. With

international experience. Recognized for building cross-functional teams to develop innovative products,

driving performance improvements included supply chain management across organizations while

introducing cutting-edge systems to leverage the industry position of a company.

2 Technical skills

Lean Manufacturing/5S/Kaizen/Kan-Ban Auto-CAD, Inventor, CADKEY

Six Sigma MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access

Project Management MS Project / Gantt Chart

Team Building ERP systems (Visual ERP,MAS200,KBM, Epic

Advanced Product Quality Planning and Control Plan (APQP) QWI (quality work instruction)

Mechanical Engineering BOM, routings, ECN

Industrial Engineering CNC Programming

Quality Assurance (ISO 9001:2008) Additive Manufacturing/3D Printer (EOS)

SolidWorks, Pro-E FEA

3 Professional Experience

Mechanical Engineer, APS Technology, Inc., Wallingford, CT (February, 2013 – January,

2015)

A leading provider of off-the-shelf and custom MWD / LWD, drilling performance and vibration

management products for oil and gas drilling.

• Designing and developing mechanical equipment for harsh environments

• Ensure that drawings, specifications, and procedures are complete, current, and appropriate for their

purpose, and are released to other departments in a timely and orderly manner

• Providing training and guidance and instruction to others as required

• Supervise lab technicians and outside labs for product development

• Created new models for new 3D Printer/Additive Manufacturing (EOS), implemented layout, wrote

work instruction, trained and certified operators

• Monitor metallurgical/corrosion lab. Develop, implement and monitor continuous improvement

projects for materials and coatings those involving extreme abrasion, corrosion and erosion

• Review and approve new materials included Non Magnetic Stainless Steel (NMSS)

Quality Manager, New England Miniature Ball Corp., Norfolk, CT (April, 2012 – January,

2013)

Precision ball manufacturer, specializes in the manufacture of miniature precision and semi-precision balls

for various industries and applications including, bearings, ballscrews, pumps and pens.

• Management representative of the company, chairperson of material review board, chairperson of

safety committee

• Develop, implement and monitor continuous improvement projects for production and for meeting

customer requirements

• Approve new process and/or products and documentation

• Monitor quality statistics and provide reported results to management

• Inspect incoming raw and semi-finished materials

• Maintain calibration system for measurement gauges and laboratory equipment

• Handle customer complaints by performing corrective actions and root cause analysis on issues and

maintain effective communication with Sales department

• Monitor delivery and quality performances of suppliers

• Assist production in control of outside processes

• Design tools and machine parts by using SolidWorks

• Ensure the requirements per ISO 9001:2008 included Quality Management System Manual and

Policies, document and record management, internal auditing, corrective and preventive action and

vendor assessment.

Project Manager, Cly-Del Manufacturing Co, Waterbury, CT (Aug., 2010 – Jan. 26, 2012)

Metal goods manufacturer, specializing in precision high volume drawn shells, metal stamping, eyelets and

ferrules.

• Managed capital project budget of $2M with 8 professional employees as functional team

• Supervised and coordinated all the activities of projects, new business development,

technology/materials evaluation/advising, subcontract management, resource management, customer

relations, leading integrated project teams, schedule and cost development

• Designed tools and machine parts by using SolidWorks

Engineering Manager, Carten Controls, Inc., Cheshire, CT (Sept., 2008 – Feb. 26, 2010)

A global leader in the manufacture of high purity bellows and diaphragm valves earmarked for critical gas

and liquid delivery systems.

• Managed department budget of $1M with direct supervision of 2 engineers

• Implemented new management information system that that tracked engineering, sales, production

and quality, reduced cost by $50K yearly

• Selected and developed vendors in US and international

• Managed the daily activities of the Engineering Department. Direct new product designs through

prototype and R&D testing. Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, plans and

schedule changes

• Managed product quality issues

• Managed and maintained management information systems and ERP system

• Reviewed and final approved all documentation required to release products to production included

BOM’s, routings, detailed drawings, assembly & test procedures and QWI (quality work instruction)

• Provided technical support for sales, distributors and end user customers

• Traveled to key customer and vendors (US and international)

• Designed new products by using Pro-E

Development Engineer, Mahle Engine Components USA, Inc., Russellville, AR (May, 2005 – Aug.

2008)

A diversified global manufacturing and technology company leading international manufacturers of high

quality components for the automotive engine industry.

• Quoted prototype and new production products

• Created prototype and new production routings, release/change process drawings

• Implemented Kaizen, APQP (Advanced product quality planning and control plan), and product /

process improvements

• Negotiated vendor pricing, service requirements, and criteria for equipment

• Implemented best manufacturing practices included cycle time reduction and lean manufacturing

• Performed tools and fixtures design

• Created new programs for new CNC machines. Implemented layout, wrote work instruction, trained

and certified operators

• Created new programs for modified CNC machines. Trained and certified operators

• Created new programs for lobes grinding machine (both Schaudt and Landis)

• Oversaw current suppliers / developed new suppliers

• Traveled to vendors

4 Education / Certifications

2 MBA, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR (May, 2014)

Project Management Certification, 21 LeanLine AG, Freiburg, Germany

Postdoctoral in Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, IL

Postdoctoral in Thayer Engineering School, Dartmouth College, NH

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai,

China

Secret Clearance (Argonne National Laboratory)

Personal Information: United States Citizen

Fluent in English and Chinese

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