Richard Suckow
Oelwein, Iowa 50662
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with opportunities to learn and progress, seeking
long-term employment with a diverse company that lets me utilize my
excellent knowledge of manufacturing and engineering.
EXPERIENCE
GMT CORPORATION - Waverly, Iowa Jan 2012 - Present
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
. Provide support in new product launches for machining.
. Complete PFMEA's for new product launches.
. Analyze and improve machining methods
. Initiate Lean Principles to machining centers.
Engineered Products Company - Waterloo, Iowa Nov 2011 -
Jan 2012
Filter Minder
Process Engineer
. Develop assembly processes for new product lines.
. Review current processes and remove non-value added steps.
. Complete PFMEA's for new product lines.
. Evaluate Ergonomics and Safety evaluations.
. Work with Manufacturing Engineer to procure new tooling for new
product lines.
John Deere Waterloo Works - Waterloo, Iowa May
2008 - Oct 2011
Manufacturing Engineer
. Coordinate employee-initiative cost-reduction programs
. Analyze and improve assembly-line methods
. Make acquisitions for new equipment to increase productivity
. Initiated new tooling concepts and worked with designs to develop
tools
. Implemented corrective actions for discrepant parts
. Develop tool application, debugging processes and continuous process
improvement.
. Procure new/revised tooling as required.
. Cost reduction by eliminating non value added processes.
. Equipment installation and facilities change/impact.
. Provide support in new product launches.
Rockwell Collins - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jan. 2001- May2008
Senior Industrial Engineer for Logistics
. Responsible for new layouts to maximize workspace for increased
efficiency.
. Develop and analyze workflow, facility redesign using AutoCAD 2000
software.
. Responsible for hardware/software of departments SKU system.
. Knowledgeable to SAP.
. Safety Coordinator for the Logistics Safety Team.
. Complete cost analysis for the purchase of new equipment.
. Manage the preventative maintenance contracts for Logistics
department.
. Coordinate projects with Facilities & Maintenance and outside
contractors relating to floor layouts, procedures and new
equipment.
. Develop and manage department's Capital Expenditure Process.
Blount Inc. Owatonna, Minnesota
Supervisor
July 2000- Dec 2000
. Managed 30 to 35 employees in Initial Process, Machining, Welding,
and Assembly departments of a heavy equipment manufacturing plant.
. Develop a plan to meet production goals for each department.
. Responsible for quality, on time delivery, safety, cost reduction
and departmental budgets.
. Work with maintenance and engineering departments to assure
continuos improvement.
EDUCATION
BA in Industrial Technology, University of Northern Iowa
May 2000
COMPUTER SKILLS
AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Word Perfect, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint,
Project 98, Lotus Notes