Project Engineer

Highlights of Qualification

. *+ years process engineering experience in fast-paced and automotive

manufacturing environment.

. Extensive knowledge on product launch from tool processing& design,

manufacturability assessment, equipment and tooling cost estimation and

commissioning, design changes and transfer, production trial run, to

volume ramp and implementations.

. Comprehensive understanding of FMEA, SPC, DOE, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing,

QS9000/TS16949 and ISO14001.

. Solid working experience with CAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, Project and

Enterprise Project Mgt etc.) and SAP.

. Supervisory experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance and

Production departments.

. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and strong project

management and coordination skills

. PMI member with Project Management Trainings, in the process of achieving

PMP designation.

Education

Master's Degree, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of

Toronto, Canada (2001~ 2003)

Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Taiyuan University of

Technology, China (1994~ 1998)

Career History

Project Engineer (2012-2015) Gerdau Long Steel North

America, Whitby ON

. Coordinated over $20M projects annually from initial planning to closure

on facilities construction expansion, capital equipment, maintenance and

process improvement in 25 material processing plants across NA.

. Initiated and developed 3 years strategic Capital Expenditure Plan

included investment portfolio Analysis, project criticality evaluation

and prioritization, budgets, schedule, and resource estimation to achieve

company's strategic objectives.

. Interfaced with Production, Contractor, Accounting, Procurement, Safety &

Environmental and other internal/external stakeholders to resolve issues

and to achieve targeted scores.

. Reviewed and valuated change requests on scope, budget or schedule and

coordinated approval of change requests.

. Evaluated project scope, schedule, cost estimation and related details

such as Risk Plan, Technical Study, Acquisition Plan, Safety,

Environmental and Maintenance form etc. for successful project

completion.

. Developed project monthly progress report to communicate with upper

management and other related project stakeholders.

. Hosted weekly project update meeting for issue discussion, possible

resolutions, project progress and lessons learned.

. Applied the Key Performance Indicators to measure the project compliance

and identified the root cause of variances to maximize the efficiency and

return of investments.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor (2010-

2012) ASC Signal Corp. Whitby, ON

. Directed ME group in the development and implementation of required

manufacturing policies, procedures, work instructions and standards

assuring all products and services provided meet customer and company

requirements in a cost effective and efficient manner.

. Reviewed current product designs for best method of manufacture to save

cost and reduce lead time.

. Ensured effective new product introduction, equipment and staff

efficiency, and material supply to produce quality products at minimum

cost while maintaining safety and ergonomic standards.

. Acted as project/technical leader to support Production, Supplier

Chain/Logistics, Design Engineering Dept, Supplies and Customers on

required manufacturing/industrial engineering expertise.

. Initiated and completed technical activities leading to cost saving,

products or process improving projects.

. Supervised product trial build on floor, offered technical supports,

initiated and implemented engineering change requests to optimize product

with lessons learned through actual build and created Manufacturing

Process Standard per actual build.

Process Engineer (2004 ~ 2010)

GM Oshawa Facilities, Oshawa ON

. Executed the flexible manufacturing plant launch on equipment and tooling

installation, validation, startup and debug with equipment suppliers,

construction crew and maintenance skilled trades.

. Made cost estimation for machine, equipment, tooling and operation for

optimal utilization.

. Investigated manufacturing feasibility, issued Manufacturing Change

Requests and implemented product design transfer and design change

activities and updated corresponding document for tracking.

. Designed new process, made work flowchart, evaluated lead time to

optimize labor, equipment and tooling utilization.

. Participated in APQP for tool processing & design, performed PFMEA for

system tooling and optimized operator utilization.

. Implemented product design change and transfer activities among Product

development and Launch departments.

. Hosted and attended conference meeting with Design Center, Process House

and Integration Plant to discuss and resolve exist and potential issues

during tool processing, tool design and integration stage.

. Developed, updated and released integrated system zone layout of Body

Framing in the Flexible Plant.

. Conducted ergonomic analysis, decided material flow, line-side delivery

methods and set up part handling methodology.

. Facilitated the Production Trial Run process and attended daily meeting

with PIT (Plant Issues Team) and IRT (Issues Resolution Team) to review

open issues during Launch.

. Made trouble shooting investigations, resolved bottleneck issues, support

quality controls for regular production and new product launch.

. Maintained and updated documents such as Process Control Plan, Process

Flow Diagrams, Operational Instructions, Weld Tool Information Sheet and

Sealer/Adhesive Visual Aids etc., and took in charge to ISO audit.

. Performed non conforming investigation, conducted root-cause analysis,

coordinated repair and rework activities and created corrective action

plans to address those concerns.

. Performed Health & Safety Design Review and ensured related document

completion on time.

. Led technicians on tooling relocation and robot programming to realize

the process / product changes and plant consolidation project.

Production and Maintenance Supervisor (2003)

GM Oshawa & St. Catharine's Facilities, ON

Supervised nearly 40 operators on assembly lines to achieve goals on

quality and throughput.

. Coordinated with other supervisors regarding manpower balancing,

materials distribution, product quality, machines and tooling repair and

maintenance.

. Administered housekeeping and safety according to company's policies and

Ontario Labor Agreements.

. Supervised 30 skilled trades for daily job assignment and Preventive

Maintenance.

. Supported production to achieve shift goals by assigning manpower on

priority basis.

. Perform daily management of Machine and Tool Repair Shop using Maximo and

MSCI systems.

. Cooperated with CAW representatives on Union issues.

. Trained operators for safety procedures and quality standards.

Process Engineer (1998~2000)

Shanghai-GM-Wuling, China

. Supervised equipment validation and startup for new welding assembly line

launch.

. Reviewed and updated process to reduce lead time and improve quality.

. Developed Operational Instructions and made improvement to reduce cycle

time.

. Verified prototype and trial assemblies for quality and functional tests.

. Participated in new body plant equipment receiving, refurbishment and

installation.

. Facilitated the timely and efficient launching process by translating and

updating all documentation regarding process, quality and tooling etc.

References Available Upon Request

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