Engineer Project Manager

DON J. “CHIP” PARKHURST

***** ******** *****, ***** *****, CA 91709-3165

Residence: 909-***-**** • Cell: 909-***-**** • acqbyi@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL PROFILE

Experienced manufacturing engineer with over 200 product starts in eight countries. Wide process and assembly knowledge.

The ability to interface with a multidisciplinary team or function un-assisted. The ability to quickly analyze manufacturing systems, identify non-value added activities, and implement changes without alienating production staff.

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Production Planning / Management

Manufacturing Engineering

Plant Layout / Maintenance

Technology Transfer

Industrial Engineering

Project Management

Safety Engineering

Labor Control/Manpower Planning

TQM / Quality Assurance

Six Sigma

Research & Development

Lean Manufacturing

Process Control

ISO 9000 and 14835

Regulatory Compliance

EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND / ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Saleen Automotive, Inc. Corona, CA, Manufacturer and modifier of high performance automobiles. Aug 2014 to present Manufacturing Engineer-

•Create work instructions to provide training documents and to maintain consistent and repeatable processes.

•Reorganize manufacturing records to ease finding information and audit accuracy.

•Review part designs for commonality and manufacturability.

Biosense Webster, Irwindale, CA, Manufacturer of heart catheters. July- Nov 2013

Project Manager (Contract position, Morgan and Grey Staffing)

•Provide dedicated management skills to oversee the transfer of manufacturing of medical grade, extruded components from one facility to another. Ensure all documentation is in place to satisfy FDA scrutiny, coordinate the transfer of data and parts to confirm project entities.

Summer Infant, Inc, Moonsocket, RI- Manufacturer and distributor of non-consumable infant products. Feb-Nov 2012

Manufacturing Project Manager (new position for the company) Stationed out of Riverside, CA, Distribution Center

•Responsible for productivity and production improvement projects with three west coast injection and secondary assembly molders.

•Reduced hard costs by 13% and brought products back into BOM standards. Refined tooling and labor methods.

Alvarado Manufacturing, Chino, CA- Manufacturer of security turnstiles. Jun-Oct 2011 Manufacturing Engineer (1099 contract position)

•Implemented visual manufacturing assembly system to meet company plan. Documented assembly sequence. Utilized LEAN techniques to eliminated non-value added movements, and set up staging to support assembly sequence.

ITT/Gould Pumps, Inc-Industry, CA- Vertical Pump Manufacturer May-Dec 2010

Manufacturing Engineer (Contract Position, Peak Technical Services, Irvine, CA)

•Brought in to add necessary staff resources to implement physical aspects of LEAN manufacturing. Based on company directive, define scopes of work, select and interview contractors, review and award bids, and track work to completion.

•All work was done without interfering with ongoing production, within budget and on time.

BELL SOLID STATE THERMOELECTRICS, Inc (BSST)-Irwindale, CA Aug 2008 to May 2010 Thermoelectric research, development, and Applications Company. Senior Manufacturing Engineer (New position for the company)

•Redesigned a prototype thermoelectric cooling device for cost effective manufacture. Eliminated 40% of the parts and reduced assembly time by 50%.

•Implemented mid-stage production requirement changes successfully.

•Supervised production of first 2500 pieces with less than 1% throw off and 100% delivery compliance.

BECKMAN COULTER, INC-Fullerton, CA- Manufacturer of medical test equipment. Revenues of $2.44B, Nov 2006-Aug 2008

Senior Technical Operations Engineer (contract position, Adecco Staffing, Irvine, CA)

•Supported production by the timely analysis of non conforming materials per ISO 14835 and maintaining a constant communication link with vendors.

•Validated changes in manufacturing and processes that effected form, fit, or function per Best Manufacturing Practices.

•Successfully implemented LEAN manufacturing practices within a team environment.

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, INC-Quincy, MA- International supplier and distributor of medical supplies

Consulting Industrial Engineer (contract position, VALIDANT CONSULTING, San Francisco, CA)

•Successfully implemented changes in material, traffic flow, and check points to prevent controlled materials from inadvertently being released for shipment.

•Effectively communicated management practices which where hindering FDA compliance.

•Supervised contractors installing barriers, fencing, floor marking, and card key access readers.

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EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND / ACCOMPLISHMENTS cont’d

AQUARIUS BRANDS, INC (formerly Agricultural Product, Inc) - Ontario, CA May-2001–June 2006

Major name in extruded commercial water handling and drip irrigation products. Revenues of $22M, 250 employees.

Engineering Manager

•Engineering, quality control and maintenance staff of 9 individuals. Ranked second most effective manager by subordinates in company survey. Annual budget of $200,000.

•Implemented real time, laser measurement system to determine extrusion process capabilities and optimize material usage. Justified reduction of standard scrap rate factor in costing model.

•Within the quality department I developed testing protocols for new polymers and specific customer requirements. Implemented ISO methodology to measure trends and predict potential areas for improvement.

PowerTECH Components-Santa Ana, CA Manufacturer of custom Injection mold/ heat control interface cables. May-Sept 2000 Manufacturing Engineering Consultant (contract position)

•Expanded production area from 5000 to 10000 sq-ft by expanding into the adjacent unit. Created new layout, supervised contactors installing necessary utilities, and designed and built work stations to facilitate cable assembly/materials.

•Accomplished the project within the 3 months time line and for less than the $50,000 budget.

MATTEL, INC. - El Segundo, CA World's number one toy designer and manufacturer. Revenues of $4B Mar 1984- Apr 1999

Project Manager-Vendor Operations (1998 – 1999)

•Communicated design aesthetics, requirements and time lines to Asian vendor base on more than 300 products per year

•Provided up-front engineering input for manufacturability/cost reductions

•Participated in design teams to maintain project cost and schedule

Plant Engineering Representative (PER) (1986 – 1998)

•Acted as liaison between design and development and company held Asian manufacturing facilities.

•Supported more than 200 new product lines.

•Provided on-site engineering staff replacement as required.

Awards and recognition;

Worldwide Excellence Award as part of the Hot Wheels Basic Car team.

President’s Award “for innovative performance.”

Operations Technical Support Engineer (1984 – 1986)

•Successful member of in-house group of consulting engineers. On call, as needed, to provide engineering support anywhere, anytime.

•Participated in the building or conversion of 4 new Asian manufacturing plants.

MATTEL TOYS, INC, Plant #4, City of Industry, CA 1983 - 1984

Company held toy manufacturing facility with $3M in revenues, 500 employees

Production Engineer (1984)

•Performed engineering inspection and dimensional corrections, “debug” and piloting of all molded, component and packaging items.

•Responsible for the production start of new toys meeting all assembly, scrap, quality, and safety requirements.

•Met goal of reducing line throw off to less than 2% within 2 weeks of production start.

Industrial Engineer (1983)

•Provided initial labor standards by using classic time motion study techniques.

•Calculated line balance and station designs.

•Cost Reduction Award for annual savings of $70,000.

EDUCATION

MBA, Executive Business Administration, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA (concurrent work/study program)

BSME, Mechanical Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Industrial Time/Motion Study Engineer in Training Certificate Harassment Training and Prevention LEAN Manufacturing

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY

Software: Microsoft Office, AutoCad, Solid Works, MiniTab 16

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