Engineering Manager, Project Manager, Engineer, Designer

Location:

Raleigh, NC

Posted:

August 16, 2015

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John Quinn

*** ********** *****, ***********, ** 27525

919-***-****

**********@*****.***

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing you in response to your Project Engineer (Flat Glass / Container Glass) position as listed on www.postjobfree.com.

Over the past 14 years I have been served an integral role in several successful projects in the Flat Glass industry. They include:

Design, procurement, and site supervision of 14 Float Bath Furnaces: These turnkey systems are located throughout Asia and Europe. Production parameters are 0.5mm to 25mm thick and 60 to 1200 TPD.

Design, procurement, and site supervision of 7 Float Bath Coating Lines: These turnkey On-line Pyrolytic Chemical Vapor Deposition systems (CVD) produce high Low-E, Reflective, Solar Control, Photovoltaic, and Self Cleaning glass for local markets throughout the United States, Asia and Russia. These were the first coating projects for our company.

Design, procurement, and site supervision of 2 Lehr Coating Lines: These coaters were retrofitted into existing facilities located in the Republic of Dagestan and produce high quality export grade Low-E. They were the first Lehr Coating projects for our company.

Design of 3 Float Facilities: These Float Facilities are located in Mexico, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan and design parameters included everything from sand processing to glass processing.

Design integration of a Bottling Facility into a Float Facility: The first of our company.

I am interested in continuing my career in the glass industry and would like to help you in any way possible. Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I look forward to hearing from you in the future.

Best regards,

John Quinn

170 Sutherland Drive, Franklinton, NC 27525

919-***-****

**********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

A challenging position in the glass industry requiring an experienced team leader with a strong technical background in float bath design and CVD implementation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Southbend, Fuquay-Varina, NC

(global leader in heavy-duty, commercial cooking equipment, $90 million annual revenue)

Feb, 2015 - Present, Product Development Engineer

Dedicated member of a 200 person engineering and production team. Use PTC Creo and Windchill for design and validation. Take designs from concept to reality. Report to Vice President of Engineering.

•Project Leader for development of Commercial Grade Food Steamer. Designed Steam Distribution System, Water Return Plumbing, and Door Gaskets. Worked with Purchasing Department to validate suppliers. Led Model Maker and Testing Personnel in running a multitude of test. Integrated test results into production units. Currently on schedule to produce 1000 units per year.

•Lead Quality Control Department. Checked fits and tolerances in Creo CAD models and drawings. Used stack-up analysis to verify achievable designs. Mark-up drawings for CAD team to update. Confirm drawings are complete to ASTM, AWS, and ANSI standards.

•Perform cost savings analysis on purchased parts, sheet metal, and weld assemblies. Reduced cost on single unit by $300, yearly $300,000 (1000 units).

Stewart Engineers, Wake Forest, NC

(glass manufacturing equipment and float glass technology provider)

2012-Feb 2015, Engineering Manager

Lead entire engineering department that includes Engineers, Designers, Purchasing Personal, Department Managers, and Interns. Hire and terminate as required. Perform employee interviews and provide hiring analysis. Develop Scope of Works and Project Specifications. Issue projects to team members. Provide sketches, mark-ups and ideas to team members for conceptual purposes. Report to President.

•Overhauled the Mechanical Engineering and Design department. Made key hires and terminations that resulted in 50% schedule reductions during first year and 10% each year after.

•Developed and led student intern program with Kettering University (Flint, MI). This program has allowed the company to complete projects faster while reducing labor cost.

•Led team of engineers in advancement of critical float bath components; Canal, Spout, Dross Box, Top Rollers, Bottom Block, Casings and Side Seals. Two float facilities are currently under construction using these new designs.

•Led team of engineers for design of a Lehr Coater. Developed design from the Board of Directors specifications. Worked with industry leading Annealing Lehr providers to design a seamless integration. Equipment included process skids, support steel, transportation devices, coater, and other ancillary equipment.

•Served as project manager for the build of the first two Lehr Coaters. I selected the fabricators, provided consultation to build team, and performed final acceptance testing. These two coaters are currently producing high quality Low-E glass in the Russian Federation.

•Led team of engineers for the design of a full ribbon rail cooler. This over-head design is capable of being inserted from either end in either the wide end or narrow end of a float bath.

•Created technical and financial feasibility reports. Collaborated with preferred suppliers for material selection and fabrication technique. This detailed process, determined if the clients concepts could be made reality.

•Reviewed and Released for Build completed projects ranging from $25,000 to $2,000,000. My eye for details has assured the Board of Directors that projects will be completed properly with no change orders. Had company approval for negotiating and signing contracts.

•Developed accurate project schedules with detailed milestones. Worked with suppliers to determine delivery times of critical components.

•Assigned team members to projects that aided in individual development and still provided efficient solutions. This created an energetic workplace with team members that can fill multiple roles.

•Served as direct point of contact for Site Management and clients. My ability to quickly provide solutions to daily questions, has created lasting relationships with clients from all over the world.

•Provide feedback and mentor employees while conducting Performance Reviews.

2011-2012, Design Manager

Lead Mechanical Design team. Red-line drawings for team members to complete. Monitor design uniformity and completeness. Confirm Pro-E and SolidWorks models are per Company Standards. Track Project status and provide feedback to Board of Directors. Write and inforce company standards. Report to Engineering Manager.

•Designed facility layouts for two independent float lines. Site conditions required integration of everything from sand treatment, to living quarters. These facilities are currently under construction per my design.

•Wrote Standards for Operations and Design. The entire company of 30+ professionals are currently using these Standards.

•Served role of PTC Windchill Workgroup Manager. Integrated Windchill with Creo, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD to eliminate the risk of accidental or malicious file deletion.

•Developed company file numbering and naming procedure. My standardization has made it easy to find files created by other team members.

•Developed Standard Parts Library on Windchill. Set standard for numbering, naming, and saving. Having a library of standard parts, has reduced design time by at least 30%.

•Interfaced with suppliers and clients to establish requirements and expectations. Issue Request for Quotes, Purchase Orders, and Change Orders.

•Researched ANSI, AWS, ISO, and industry-approved ways to design. Incorporated these into the Company Standards.

Stewart Engineers, Flat Rock, MI

2007-2011, International Project Manager

Provide site management for crew size of up to 100 professionals - including Installers, Electricians, Mechanics, Riggers, and Laborers. Requirement of 30% international travel – average trip duration 3 weeks, longest stint of 4 months.

•Traveled to sites throughout rural China for installation and commissioning of glass coating equipment for the On-line Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Process. Project size $10 to $20 million.

•Retrofitted two existing float baths to accept a SiCO Single Flow Under Coater and a Tin Multi-flow Top Coaters. Installation process occurred while the facility was 100% operational. No loss of production occurred as a result of my leadership.

•Installed Coating equipment into two new float facilities. Under my leadership, our coating equipment was ready to run ahead of schedule and before heat-up.

•Able to achieve high quality results while being the only person with English as a primary language onsite and in village of 2 million people. I served as sole representation for the company on the construction sites.

•Translated drawings and specifications for site workers with no English or design experience.

•Developed and maintained project schedules using Microsoft Project. Scheduled site personnel to minimize scheduling conflicts. Monitored progress and issue progress reports.

•Obtained quotations from local contractors for additional site work. Select contractor and coordinate schedule.

•Perform Quality Control. Inspect installation and compare with design intent. Assure the client is getting US quality and safety standards.

•Developed detailed punch list. Issue open items to appropriate contractor.

•Consult with Home Office, Local Labor, International Sub-contractors, Government Officials, and Project Owners for efficient project development.

2003-2007, Lead Designer

Design equipment to be used for the On-line Pyrolytic Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) coatings on flat (float) glass. Maintain past designs of Float Baths and implement changes for future use. Use engineering software (Pro-E, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) to create and modify equipment designs.

•Worked extensively on the SiCO coater development from the first generation - onward. Built prototypes and performed research and development. Upon completion, this design has since been used on multiple projects for a high quality color suppression layer on Low-E coatings and as a standalone solution for reflective coating.

•Validated suppliers and fabricators. I located fabricators with capable equipment but little knowledge of the glass industry. After working hand-in-hand for multiple projects, these fabricators are now world leaders for glass industry solutions.

•Performed Final Acceptance Testing and signed off on all equipment before it left the domestic shops for international water. Developed “Go/No-Go” testing procedures for critical components. Worked with certified weld inspectors to determine a worry-free way to inspect equipment that will be housing toxic chemicals.

•Checked and signed off on co-workers designs. I performed stack-up analysis, checked ANSI, AWS, and ISO conformance.

•Created designs containing structural weldments, sheet metal, machined, and purchased parts. Main assemblies of over 20,000 parts.

•Documented product development. Issued Request for Quotes, Purchase Orders, and Change Orders. Provided estimates for time, material, and performance.

Stewart Engineers, Allen Park, MI

2001-2003, Mechanical Draftsman

Design Equipment used for flat (float) glass manufacturing. Use AutoCAD to modify and create 2D drawings. Generate Bill of Materials for production use.

•Maintained drawings of all float bath equipment from the Canal to the Dross Box and everything in between.

•Took from red-line to reality.

•Identified problems and propose solutions.

•Communicated with management for design improvements to be used in working design.

•Researched the availability and price comparison of potential solutions.

Kasco Inc, Huntington Woods, MI

1998-2001, Construction Laborer

(general contracting and construction management, $20 million annual revenue)

Provide support for Site Superintendents and skilled trades on hospital, church, bank, and residential projects. Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities.

•Performed Demolition, Fire-proofing, Rough Carpentry (wood and metal), and Finish Carpentry.

•Installed Drywall, Suspended Ceilings, Metal Door Frames, Irrigation, Roofing (flat and shingle).

•Working knowledge of commercial, industrial, and residential construction.

EDUCATION

Henry Ford Community College Dearborn, Michigan

Associate in Applied Science, Architectural and Construction Technology (Graduated 2004)

Phi Theta Kappa

Wayne State University Detroit, Michigan

Mechanical Engineering

FORMAL TRAINING AND INDUSTRY SKILLS

SolidWorks, Creo 3.0, PTC Windchill, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Mechanical, Inventor, Adobe Suite, Infor XA Database, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, PDM Database Management, GD&T, Computer-aided Rendering, Myers Briggs, Team-Building, Asbestos Removal, Fire-proofing

Parts Library Creation, Tolerance Stack up Analysis, Verbal Communication, Technical Writing, Network Administration, Reverse Engineering, Research and Development, Product Development, Purchasing, Supplier Relations, Client Relations, Project Management, Site Supervision, International Business, Project Planning

John Quinn

170 Sutherland Drive, Franklinton, NC 27525

919-***-****

**********@*****.***

REFERENCES

Robert Ballinger

Technical Manager

Gallo Glass, Modesto, CA

Previously of Stewart Engineers, Inc., and Guardian Industries

Phone: 614-***-****

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

David Barbieri, PE, PMP