John Mclaughlin

Manufacturing Engineer III - Welding

Rio Rancho, NM

acoweq@r.postjobfree.com - 217-***-****

Manufacturing Engineer with 15 years experience possessing solid knowledge of the practical application

of engineering science and technology. Proven ability to manage multiple projects while meeting critical

deadlines. Commands a strong focus on customer relations utilizing acquired experience working with five

product lines and Six Sigma/Caterpillar Production System (CPS) programs.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Engineer III

Welding - May 2010 to Present

Caterpillar Inc. Little Rock AR/Santa FE NM

• Designed and developed manufacturing processes for New Product Introduction (NPI) and current product

• Managed numerous projects simultaneously within budgetary restrictions

• Resolved part and assembly discrepancies

• Designed carts, frames, facility lay out using PRO-E and AutoCAD

• Collaborated with engineers and project managers regarding design parameters for client projects

• Prepared accurate specifications for purchase of materials and equipment for purchasing department

• Set-up, reviewed and processed Engineering Changes for production release.

• Assessed and re-designed facility plans based on sales requirements and revised business model

• Tested and monitored manufacturing safety, leading to safer manufacturing processes.

• Root Cause analysis and process improvement development

• Wrote field repair procedures for dealers

Caterpillar University Master Trainer

Shared Services - Mossville, IL - July 2009 to May 2010

Set-up of Labs and developed training documentation for Cat University

• Master weld trainer for contingency training and CPS train the trainer training

• Coordinated 3 weld training facilities on schedules, materials and personal protective equipment

Manufacturing Engineer

Weld Tech - Decatur, IL - April 2008 to February 2009

Designed and developed manufacturing processes for the 795 large mining truck NPI

• Process owner for the 797 large mining truck

• Implemented tooling, improved process times and quality of prime product

• Root cause corrective actions

• Defects per unit reduction 25% by working with structures group to change parts design based from root

cause actions.

Weld Instructor

Caterpillar Inc - Decatur, IL - April 2007 to February 2008

Weld instructor for all product lines motor graders, wheel tractor scrapers, large mining trucks and quarry trucks

• Administered all weld assessments for potential hires

• Worked with several community college weld programs to cater to Caterpillar training model

• Served as a representative from Caterpillar to local high schools on career development

Lead Laborer

Laborers Union - Lafayette, IL - May 1998 to April 2007

Installed underground utilities

• Developed and laid out heavy traffic highways

• Helped build and construct waste water treatment plants

• Layout and installation of utilities and roads/lots for housing development

Caterpillar Inc - Lafayette, IL - March 1994 to June 1996

Fabricated power modules which housed gen-sets

• Welded, cut, machined, and hooked up of all electronics that run the gen-sets

• Test fired all modules

• Wrote field repair procedures on failed product

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills

* Project Management

* Quality Control

* Process Improvement

* Operations Research

* Engineering Software including, but not limited to SolidWorks, ProE, AutoCAD

* Engineering Background with focus on Fabrication

* Strong Verbal & Presentation Skills

* Implementation of Training Programs

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