Engineer Senior Manufacturing, Supervisor Manufacturing, Team Leader

Kenneth L Cushing

Address: PO Box ***, Marion, CT 06444-0518, USA

Phone: 00+ 1+203-***-****

Email: *******@***.***

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER/MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR/SENIOR ASSEMBLY ENGINEER/MANUFACTURING TEAM LEADER/TRAINER

Results-oriented and analytical manufacturing engineering professional offering extensive experience in supervising manufacturing facilities (precision, diagnostic, and aviation equipment), manufacturing engineering, and process reengineering. Proven record of working for over 30 years with the same organization while achieving career advancements. Equipped with certification in Industrial Electricity and fully qualified as a Construction Electrician, coupled with various industry-specific certifications and training, including Continuous Improvement/Lean Practitioner, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Value Stream Mapping. Track record of evaluating production standards and product quantity to determine manpower requirements and daily production rates. Proficient in providing technical support and facilitating continuous improvements by understanding non-conformance issues while providing corrective actions in manufacturing and electronic assembly methods. Appreciated on numerous counts by the management for working efficiently in a team while supporting overall business objectives of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth through continuous improvement in productivity of operations. Mechanical expert with exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, displaying outstanding ability to provide accurate solutions for manufacturing optimization. Currently seeking an opportunity to obtain challenging position within a reputed organization while leveraging acquired expertise and achieving mutual benefits.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Production Scheduling and Optimization Production Process Management Process Reengineering Root Cause Corrective Action Non-Conformance Issue Management Pre-quality Assurance and Inspection Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Capacity Planning Key performance indicator (KPI) Implementation and Evaluation New Product Development Digital Work Instructions Design Engineering and Manufacturing Compliance Procedures

KEY SKILLS

Manufacturing Supervision – Resourceful individual with extensive experience in repairing, assembling, and manufacturing production lines. Working on failure analysis, accordingly devising and implementing process control techniques and procedures within manufacturing environments. Ensuring implementation of effective production methods by collaborating with configuration control and design engineering pertaining to product tooling. Hands-on experience in enhancing quality and cost-reduction techniques by analyzing manufacturing process flows on a continuous basis.

Business Process Reengineering and Continuous Process Improvement – Lean Six Sigma practitioner with a track record of implementing process reengineering initiatives, including change management and Lean revolution. Instituting dynamic processes and controls while continuously developing procedures to ensure process optimization with optimal quality, efficiency, and resource utilization

Root Cause Analysis and Customized Solutions – Highly skilled in resolving issues and handling incidents by effectively engaging with resolver groups and clear accountability. Determining the root cause of service disruptions, following major incidents, and providing apposite recommendations to remediate, mitigate, transfer, and accept the risks.

QSHE and Policy Adherence – Successful in creating and supporting a quality culture across sites by driving compliance activities around the company’s product range. Effectively communicating with the clients and regulatory authorities on HSE requirements as well as guiding and encouraging project teams towards achieving project objectives.

Effective Leadership, Training, Mentoring, and Team Management – Showcasing exceptional situational leadership while supervising teams. Highly competent in establishing and developing an energetic team to deliver better business results. Facilitating collaborative working environment within the team to improve accountability and maximize production. Developing employee skills through assignment and delegation of tasks, performance evaluation, and providing apposite feedback.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS/PROJECTS

Played an integral role in reducing cycle time for a particular job; increased productivity from 3 to 4 pieces/hour to 10 to 12/hour, while training testers and writing operating instructions, resulting in receiving an achievement award.

Proactively assisted in transitioning a multimillion dollar production line from MA to CT by training operators as well as implementing production schedule to meet production requirements.

Successfully minimized low yield problems and brought the yields from 63/65% back-up to 85/90%.

Conducted root cause analysis/corrective action and identified major defects causing failures in process; corrected issues at beginning of contract to prevent major recall.

Assisted in transitioning a production line from NJ to CT and setting-up production system; trained Gyro College authorities on effectively screening job applicants to determine capabilities and hand/eye coordination.

Instrumental in receiving various recognition rewards for job maximum performance in various departments of production.

Conducted root cause/corrective action, thus identified and resolved issues causing “R” term shift during test procedures.

Meticulously involved in identifying issues that were stopping product line in another department at fill operation, enabling smooth shipment of products from department to destination.

Successfully corrected a welding issue that was causing a 40% reject rate as well as gyro teardown; rectified issue and reduced reject rate from 40% to 3%.

CAREER HISTORY

Currently Seeking New Career and Employment Opportunities

Senior Manufacturing Engineer United Technology Corporation, UTAS, Cheshire, CT (Formally Goodrich Corp.)

March 2014 - Present

Jan 2011 – Feb 2014

Accountable for providing manufacturing support for gyroscope production lines while performing failure analysis and handling production line defects.

Trained production associates as well as working closely with the supervisors to resolve daily manufacturing issues.

Worked in conjunction with the Environmental, Health, and Safety department to ensure adherence with OSHA, UTC, and DEP standards.

Involved in conducting Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) on all incoming field returns from external customers.

Successfully maintained and improved existing production lines as follows;

oMaintained and updated processes as well as ensured that production associates were certified on G6 gyroscope test, final assembly, and sub-assembly product lines.

oProvided required training to technicians on proper assembly procedures.

oParticipated in Scrap, Rework, and Variance (SRV) efforts and eliminated R-Term failures on 379 model gyroscope, thus saving $50K+ yearly.

oInvolved in Bromo fluid cost reduction team, resulting in a $25K+ yearly savings.

oConsolidated to create green spaces due to business changes as well as provided technical support to Rate, G6, and G5 gyroscope sub-assembly.

oMaintained all equipment preventative maintenance records while performing failure analysis and disposition of all production rejects.

oApplied Lean manufacturing principles to streamline production processes, reduce waste, and cycle time.

oParticipated in CI events for G6, G5, and Rate as well as several 6S events.

oManaged and maintained X-Ray imaging equipment in Multisensor product line; also provided support and training on easy operation of UID printers.

oTrained manufacturing engineers on G6 and Multisensor production lines.

Manufacturing Engineer Goodrich Corporation, Cheshire, CT (Formally BAE/Allied Signal)

Jul 2006 – Dec 2010

Involved in facility consolidation and start-up operations while providing continuous support in production lines:

Successfully transitioned Multisensor line from New Jersey to Cheshire, CT in conjunction with the team members.

Provided required training to engineers and operators on Cheshire processes as well as reviewed and updated Operating Instructions (OIs)

Served as an instructor at Gyro College; facilitated required training related to Multisensor production line.

Trained testers and operators on X-Ray imaging equipment.

Manufacturing Engineer/Supervisor British Aerospace Engineering (BAE)/ Allied Signal Aerospace Inc., Cheshire, CT (Formally Northrop Grumman)

Nov 1996 – Jun 2006

Effectively transitioned G6 product lines (Gimbal, Final, and Test) from Northrop Grumman, MA to Cheshire, CT.

Developed new and improved tooling system while completing production roll out of G6 production lines.

Performed manufacturing engineer duties for newly established production lines, including baseline processes, identifying hidden factories, correcting/streamlining processes, setting new labor standards, and training production associates.

Supervised G6 Gimbal and final production lines for 5 years along with over 60 subordinates.

Assumed responsibility of generating approximately $500K to $1.2M production on a monthly basis.

EARLIER CAREER

RPD Functional Tester/Assembler Northrop Grumman, Norwood, MA, USA

Trained testers and improved process yields, substituted for supervisors in their absence.

Trained new testers and Engineers in G6 product line.

Analyzed/tested and set final specifications on gyroscope assemblies.

Performed evaluations on both in-line and field return failures.

Participated on self-directed work teams to identify and solve problem areas and improve efficiency.

Teamed with Design Engineers to improve cycle times on test processes.

Received Praise Award for job performance.

Apr 1983 – Oct 1996

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Business Management Casco Bay College, Portland, Maine (Attended), USA

Jun 1978

Construction Electrician (Seabee) United States Navy, USA

Basic Electricity/Electronics - 1973/Construction Electrical School - 1974

Jun 1973 – Oct 1973

Industrial Electricity Certificate Vocational School, Biddeford, Maine, USA

Sep 1970 – Jun 1972

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Certifications/Courses

Continuous Improvement/Lean Practitioner Training

Lean Manufacturing and Greenbelt Certification

'PRIME' Kaizen Event Certification

Hazardous Waste Management Certification

IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 Solder Certifications

Behavioral Event Interviewing Certification

5S and 6S (5 Sigma and 6 Sigma) Certification

Total Quality Management Certification

Import/Export Controls Online Certification

Intellectual Property Training Online Certification

Classroom Instructor Certification

Value Stream Mapping (40 Hours In-house Training)

Radiation Safety Trainer (Industrial X-Ray Imaging) Certification

Trained Skillet Exposure

Systems Application Products (SAP)

Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE)

PERSONAL DETAILS

Marital Status: Single

Nationality: American (US)

References available on request

Drivers’ License: USA (CT)

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