Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, MBA (General Business), MS (PHYS)

DAVID J. THOMAS

Sanford, NC *****

419-***-**** *****************@*****.***

ENGINEERING / MANAGEMENT / DEAN / INSTRUCTOR

Dynamic, personable administrator/educator with over 25 years hands-on industry experience putting mathematics and engineering theory into practice within fluid, real-world environments. Outstanding interpersonal skills. Natural communicator and motivator – able to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely to people from diverse backgrounds and skill levels. Nurtures productive, long-term relationships with students, faculty, colleagues, and clients. Detail-oriented, with broad understanding of current manufacturing operations, maintenance, and quality assurance practices. Exceptionally strong work ethic. Team player and leader, passionate about learning and personal progress.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STANT USA Corp – Romeo, Michigan 2013 - Present

Tier 1 Supplier of Fuel Fill Assemblies/Systems

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Provide all aspects of process and documentation support throughout various new product launches, both domestic and international.

Selected Contributions:

Team up with OEM’s, Prod. Eng., Operations, and Maintenance, to design, layout, and coordinate details/timing of multiple processes and associated launch tasks.

Create/update related PFMEA, Process Flow, Changeover Instruction, and Check-sheet documentation.

Provide capital/tooling budgets, procure new equipment and upgrade existing machines for both dedicated and cross-functional product lines.

ITT TECH. INST. – Troy/Clinton Twp., MI, OWENS CC – Findlay, OH, 2007 - 2012

Technical college environments for two and four-year programs.

Associate Dean/Instructor

Managed all academic-related activity. Instructed/tutored all math and science-related courses.

Selected Contributions:

Developed accessible teaching approach to math/science fundamentals and theory.

Emphasized fundamentals, applicability to daily life, and test-taking confidence.

Earned reputation for patience, and approachability by students.

CUMMINS FILTRATION, INCORPORATED – Findlay, Ohio 2005 - 2007

Tier 1 automotive supplier of in-line fuel filtration systems.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Directed daily technical and maintenance support to Operations. Led new business process design, installation, start-up and system debugging. Supervised 12 process support engineers, 25-member maintenance staff, and 6 mold shop personnel.

Selected Contributions:

Improved equipment uptime while reducing support staff headcount.

Boosted profitability via significantly reduced scrap levels.

Achieved monthly L/OH budgets for the first time in over 18-month period.

Developed relationships with all company departments and outside contractors.

Fostered constant employee training, high morale, and a “can-do” team spirit.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY/VISTEON – Monroe, Michigan 1993 - 2005

Superintendent of Maintenance, Operations, and Quality

Spearheaded maintenance, quality assurance and operations throughout 1.2 million sq. ft. stamping, springs/stabilizer bars, catalytic converter, and steel wheel production facility. Supervised 8-10 salaried supervisors and 300 hourly department personnel. Managed overall weekend plant operations as part of 24/7 production schedule. Maintained total L/OH responsibility over maintenance and operation assignments. Controlled gauging and layout.

Reported directly to executive Plant Operating Committee.

Selected Contributions:

Converted entire steel wheels batch process operation over to in-line assembly feed.

Reduced daily scrap average from 6% to less than 1% while increasing available floor space.

Launched new machining center, and established critical part inventories.

Led equipment transfer, installation, start-up, and debugging.

Learned hundreds of Operations and Maintenance employee skill sets.

Trained UAW personnel to use new processes and technical equipment.

Contributed to multiple FTPM corporate team awards.

Earned consistent, merit-based promotions and bonuses.

Earlier Career Summary (’83 – ’93): Experience includes Manufacturing/Project Engineer, and Maintenance and Facilities Manager – Monroe Paper Co., Monroe, MI, and Gelman Sciences, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration

Baker College, Flint, Michigan

Master of Science (completed courses toward)

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan

Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Associate of Science – Pre-Engineering

St. Clair County Community College, Port Huron, Michigan

Member - ASME

DAVID J. THOMAS

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