Engineer Design, Logistics Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer. Planning
Resume:
Paul Cape
Fountain Inn SC 29644
acq94c@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/in/PCape
SUMMARY
Paul is an experienced Manufacturing and design Engineer with an extensive Quality Assurance background. He has specialized in Start-up facilities, line side Parts delivery using PFEP, Warehouse racking design, assembly line design and layout using AutoCAD as well as Instruction writing and visual graphic creation to aid in assembly processes. Paul is extremely familiar with every step in the manufacturing process and is adept at working with all phases and needs of production. He is experienced in working with other departments in identifying and correcting defects through a self-developed ‘defect-tracking’ system and even worked with other Engineers to develop / design better gauges / calibration processes / tools. Paul has worked as the point person on Quality Inspection and tracking, reducing, eliminating defects. Paul is adept at working with all levels of team-member as well as leadership. Paul also holds a Passport and can travel up to 90%.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Associate of Science & Business degree from Southern Wesleyan University
May, 2009
Six Sigma Green Belt certified,
8 Step Disciplined Problem Solving Course Greenville Technical College
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Greenville Technical College.
Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma, One-piece-flow, pull systems/kanban, Standard Work, Identification of the 7 Wastes, Cell Design, Problem Solving, SMED, Poka-Yoke, and Visual Controls.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Software – AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Project, MCS (Material Control System), all aspects of operation writing for assembly instructions and defining the process of assembly of these parts fell under my responsibilities. Very proficient in Adobe Photo shop and Vis-Moc, which he uses to create quality clear graphics for assembler to better assist them in an assembly process.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
08/19/2013 – 06/30/2015Xytel, Inc. Roebuck, SC
SolidWorks Design Engineer
Design and construct Pilot Plant or commercial scale units that will allow to manufacture bulk API’s and intermediates in accordance with cGMP and ICH Q7A guidelines
Engineer expert at SolidWorks and AutoCAD who draws pilot plant layouts in 3D using P&IDs and PFDs using AutoCAD and helping the project managers on pilot plant projects.
04/2013 – 08/16/2013 Masterack, Inc. Atlanta, GA
Design Engineer (Contract)
Supporting a team environment that is responsible for product design, creation of detail drawings using SolidWorks
Maintaining engineering specifications, project coordination and completion of all design record elements
Management system documentation and implementation.
09/2012 – 02/2013 Caterpillar, Inc. Newberry, SC
Contract Manufacturing Logistics Engineer CAT Newberry Electric Power
Responsible for maintaining the AutoCAD layout for line side Logistics racks and POU presentation. Handled NPI future state layout plans for new assembly lines and stall build areas.
Used PFEP files.
Worked with other logistic engineers placing parts in racks and bins by size and weight utilizing weight data to design an ergonomically friendly work space for assemblers.
Job required the usage and knowledge of CAT prints and print reading, AutoCAD work as well as creating simple and complex Excel files.
Worked with vendors and request-for-quotes from contractors when new offices or racking is needed.
04/2011 – 09/2012 Caterpillar, Inc. Morton, IL / Fountain Inn, SC
Contract Manufacturing Engineer ILS (Solutions Development)
Set up and design new business for Caterpillar facilities around the world using microsoft project to ensure projects finish on time and within budget.
Designed assembly processes for new and existing manufacturing facilities and setting up warehouses for the logistic division.
Created AutoCAD designs help increase velocity and cut cost all with ergonomics and safety in mind.
Used 5S and 6-Sigma methodologies.
Travel up to 90%: France, Mexico, Texas, Illinois, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Kansas, North Dakota, and Brazil on projects.
04/2008 – 04/2010 Caterpillar, Inc. Fountain Inn, SC
Marine Center Manufacturing Specialist
Coordinated activities relating to defect reduction and prevention, improving velocity and the special knowledge detail and understanding of process engineering procedures and processes through Class A initiatives.
Proficient in all Caterpillar Assembly Planning applications such as AIS, paperless AOC, MCS, CAPP+, SAP and defining the processes of assembly as well as, improving graphics, participating in FMEA projects and assisting engineers in the design of NPI products.
Helped in the development of “go-no-go” or Check gauges.
Worked with engineers on the design of gauges for torque tooling.
Created blue prints of gauges using Solid Works.
Worked extensively with auto air pressure gauges.
2006 – 04/2008 Caterpillar, Inc. Fountain Inn, SC
Planning Engineer & Change Coordinator
This position covers all parts of the engine manufacturing assembly area, including Serious Nucleus, Main Line, cold test, trim line, hot test harness, hot test cells, after test deharness, paint, final trim and shipping.
Worked engineering changes as they came to from the engineering department
Edited work instructions to match changes
Detailed, wrote or changed assembly instruction to meet new design changes
Assigned new parts into system as needed using SAP
Changed graphic details to better aid assemblers in the assembly process using 3D tools and Photoshop techniques
Worked closely with associates on the floor to better existing work instructions to prevent defects, cut cost and increase production
1996 – 04/2006 Caterpillar, Inc. Fountain Inn, SC
Assembly Technician
Built and Installed Pistons to engine block
Worked all stations from start of line to end of Main assembly line.
Quality Inspection at mainline assembly. Pre-Cold Test
Created a spreadsheet of defects by station and area codes and presented them to their respected supervisors/team leaders to be addressed and corrected.
Utilized dial gauges, gap gauges (dial and digital), mil gauges, voltage spike gauge, etc…
Achievements
Improved velocity and quality through several projects dealing with warranty claims and assembly issues found through analyzing leak test results. As a result of these changes, he saved Caterpillar $256,715
Designed line side assembly sub cells Victoria Texas Excavator Plant
Redesigned small parts repack stations to increase volume and better Ergonomics.
Designed warehouse racking, inbound and outbound material flow and PFEP for Fargo ND Re-man
Participated in solution for acquiring an offsite warehouse for Little Rock AR Motor Grader facility
Participated on Six Sigma paint protection Greenville, SC Engine Plant 100-day project to eliminate using bolts to attach plates to protected areas of the engine by using die cuts. An estimated cost saving from repairs due to cross threading of bolts of more than $75,000 a year. This was my Green Belt Project
Management member of a Quick win Task Force in 2008 to improve velocity and reduce cost for the Marine Center of Excellence saving the company $1,350,700 in 2008. I played an instrumental role in changing all old print based graphics to the 3D format when this technology was made available to CAT Greenville.
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