Maintenance Engineer

Bruce A. Lazarus

***** ********* ***** – Walled Lake, Michigan 48390 ® 248-***-**** ® ************@*****.***

Results-driven Professional

Driven Effective Results-Oriented Integrity Strong Written & Communication Skills

As a professional that thrives on sound principles and an exceptional work ethic, I have proven myself to be a solution-minded individual who motivates and inspires others by effective communication to take initiative and produce immediate, high-impact results in various professional settings to benefit a high-performance team.

Highlights of Qualifications

Innovated, extensive, and cross-functional knowledge of automotive systems, powertrain systems and Chrysler business operations

Exceptional Technical Education, BS and MSA advanced degrees. Extensive continuous education and training; OSHA, first aid, adv. rescue certification, welding, and other industrial equipment operation.

Ford, Visteon, Chrysler, and Siemens engineering and supervisory experience

Proven expertise & advanced communication skills, collaboration, managing & supervision skills

Program management, manufacturing, & purchasing experience

Experienced with all MS Office software, accredited project writer, project planner, program manager.

QAS, QA, SQA experience and SPQRC board metrics for problem solving of top systemic issues.

Professional Experience

Motor Coach Industries

Production/Maintenance Supervisor Pembina, ND. January 2015-current

Supervised a team of skilled trades on the D line to produce multiple models of world class coaches. This included sub assembly build ups, installation, air lines, electrical wiring. ECM/MUX, control computers, powertrain buildup (Diesels engines, hybrids, CNG, Alison 3000 transmission, Meritor axles). Powertrain run out testing for operating parameter’s prove out. Installation of exterior lighting, trim and final QA inspection for delivery prep to customers. Organized and lead the preparedness meeting to plan and forecast necessary resources for upcoming customer orders to ensure engineering, material and labor resources are in place to meet the project demands. Lead on problem solving SPQRC boards to drive metrics on Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness and Cost. TWI training of employees to insure maximum efficiency coverage. Implement and maintain lean concept through Kaizens throughout all areas of the facility.

Aerospoke

Production work- New Hudson, Michigan 2014-January 2015

Detailed painting of high quality bike wheels, detailed machine parts and assembly of machine components and bike wheels.

Chrysler SHAP II (Bartech engineering services)

Maintenance Supervisor- (Sterling Heights Assembly Plant) Sterling Hts., Michigan 2014-June 2014

Supervisor of maintenance skilled trades to maintain the pretreat and ecoat of BIW (body in white, sheet metal cars) during the initial cleaning, pretreatment, phosphate and ecoat painting of BIW units. This process includes the conveyers, cleaning, painting and baking in the ovens of the base/primary treatment of BIW units. Directing the electrians, pipefitters and millwrights for the daily production run of ~1100 units. This task will utilize the WCM (World Class Manufacturing) methodology SEWO’s. EWO’s, Kazan’s written and projects to support/drive improvements to process and quality. (Tracking of department time/vacations, medical (OSHA) input, information boards for teams (to reduce issues/defects/injury. Direct maintenance with ongoing mechanical issues in entire paint shop.as needed to support the production of the Chrysler 200 2015 model. Attend CSA (Customer Satisfaction Assurance) as needed to drive and improve quality.

Production Supervisor- (Sterling Heights Assembly Plant) Sterling Hts., Michigan 2013-2014

Supervisor of production for 2 color and powder coat paint production lanes of automotive BIWs (with 10 color paint base coating and 1 clear coat) Assigning and directing and work details to ~50+ skilled workers. Coat sanding, alcohol tact off of dirt, powder coating, bake, sand defects, alcohol tact off, base coat(manual and automation (spray bells and robot spray guns), dehydration oven., clear coat automation (spray bells and robot spray guns) and manual spray, oven for final finish. Kazan’s written and projects to support/drive improvements to process and quality. (Tracking of department time/vacations, medical (OSHA) input, information boards for teams (to reduce issues/defects/injury. Direct maintenance with ongoing mechanical issues in the paint shop. Attend CSA (Customer Satisfaction Assurance) for WCM (World Class Manufacturing facility).

Construction and Maintenance Small Business, Michigan 2011-2012

Construction maintenance (residential/commercial), painting, clean up and repairs per orders of customers.

MVS Royal Oak, Michigan 2010-2011

Supervisor/Special Projects Engineer

Supervised skilled maintenance/production workers in a manufacturing facility running 3 shift a day 7 days a week performing ICOP press of Stainless steel hex caps, cold forming, machining, assembly of various size wheel nuts, for OEM manufacturers.

Developed the plans for lean manufacturing; 5's, eliminate the 7 waste and help the company

Maintain a competitive advantage over the competition in the fastener related business

Siemens Houston, Texas 2008-2010

Commissioner/Final Software Calibrator & Quality Control

Director of crane operator & field team. Land 140' blades for rotor assembly, Lead tech. for tower construction/erection, 3 piece towers; base mid & top tower sections. Fly100 ton nacelle & 66 ton rotor assembly.

Experience in all areas of logistics of 2.3 mega-watt energy tower: deliveries, site planning & preparation, construction & commissioning

Current position commissioner - loading software, calibration of blades, check & verify of electrical components bringing wind turbine on line/operational to generate power to electrical grid

Performed Quality control inspections of the completed wind turbine assemblies

Chrysler PROC (Kelly engineering services) Detroit, Michigan 2005-2008

Design & Release Engineer

Responsible for all seals on Durango, Aspen vehicles. Warranty tracking managing resolution of

Design, assembly and cost

Conduct trial PER [Production Engineering Runs] of new parts at the assembly plants to implement improvements to installation, function & design

Present to management executive summaries and Pareto graphs. Interact with suppliers, COC, purchasing, vehicle development and design aids for design changes & improvements

Technical analysis of problems to root cause failure & formulate corrective action. Continual MCM initiate to generate savings

Suburban Infiniti Novi, Michigan 2003-2005

Sales & Leasing Consulting

Technical expert on complete functions on high and luxury vehicles

Eastern District top eight sales executive

Ford Motor Company Livonia, Michigan 1981-2003

Supervisor Production Operations

Supervised 60 technical employees in manufacturing plant (Aluminum die cast of alternator cases

And windshield wiper motor castings). Managed program timing & support, many operations running 24/7. Motivated employees to apply & extend their best efforts

Exceeded management's objectives & expectations. Created & tracked projects to completion

{92% approval rate) saving company -$750,000

Infrastructure Planner

Provide face-to-face consultation and with technical advisory service to consumer laptop and tower PC hardware and software in a Windows environment, directly and over the phone as well as technology purchases

Team lead for high end CAE/ IT systems for 24/7 operations, Engine & Trans, design locations.

Managed internal/external suppliers for releasing, cost, timing of IT projects. Adhered to schedule

Of new infrastructure implementation

Facilities Lead & Computer Systems Analyst

Facilities and infrastructure planning for the remodeling project at the Livonia Transmission Plant included the network layout/planning ordering the office automation/networking equipment and supervising the installation with various Ford skilled labors and outside contractors

Managed internal/external suppliers for releasing, cost, timing of IT projects. Adhered to schedule

Of new infrastructure implementation

Responsible for 12 sites in Mexico as far as maintaining their office automation equipment. Visited the plant multiple times a year to direct the planning of the bulldozing of the outdated computer and networking equipment. Also directed the implementation/loading of the new software releases, patches and upgrades as required

Engineering Information Coordinator & Designer

Coordinated the records retention program for the Transmission facility in Livonia Michigan.

Managed 20 evaluation vehicles for the durability engineering department, writing weekly quality reports that were submitted to the Vice President of Ford Motor Company

Project planning for various new vehicle launches

Worked in the Transmission CAD/CAM group doing design work as time allowed from other tasks

Transmission Detailer/Designer

Detailed and designed various automatic transmission components for the Livonia Transmission plant, (clutch plates, torque converters, Input/output shafts, etc)

Designed using the Computer Vision CAD/CAM hardware system

Education

MSA - Masters of Science in Administration - Central Michigan University

BSCS - Bachelors of Science, Computer Systems - Lawrence Technical University

Power Technology Diploma- Michigan Institute of Aeronautical Technology (Wind/Gas turbines)

Driven Effective Results-Oriented Integrity Strategic Strong Written & Communication Skills

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