Keith Barnes

Prospect, KY *****

270-***-****

Email: acrapj@r.postjobfree.com

Highlights:

Work with Design and Tooling Engineers on new Part Concepts and Tool Designs

Follow from Concept to Production all phases of the tool design and Process

Attend tool Trials during first and all tryouts until tool is production ready

Assist and teach Production Floor Associates on proper Process and Set Ups to meet Quality Standards

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Manufacturing Engineer

August 2013 – Present

Faurecia of Louisville

Molding Manager /Tooling Engineer

March 2013 – August 2013

McKechnie Vehicle Components

Nicholasville, KY

Molding Supervisor

August 2011 – March 2013

FPI, Franklin, KY.

November 2010 – August 2011

Consulting for Multiple Companies

June 2011 – July 2011, China Trip Consulting for Amazon.com.

Process/Tooling Engineer

November 2008 – October 2010

Berry Plastics

Rigid Closed Top Mfg.

Supervise Mold Repair Shop

Process Engineer

June 2001 – October 2008

Siegel-Robert

Automotive and Parts Mfg

Sample new molds, Troubleshoot existing and new molds processing issue’s. Work with Tooling Engineers on Tooling Issue's and New Tool Design, Follow new tools from concept to production, Supervise Mold Shop. Set up new tool processes. Run DOE’s when needed. Work with Quality on dimensional and visual print call out. Perform Root Cause Analysis when needed.

Field Service Tech

September 2000 - April 2001

Daiichi Jitsugyo (Niigata) Itasca, Il.

Set up new electric and hydraulic Niigata Injection Molding Machines and repair.

Sr. Processing Engineer

August 1998 - September 2000

The Hanson Group, Ltd. Mayfield, Ky.

Sample all new tools

Sample all incoming existing tools

Perform DOE's on tools to determine best process

Troubleshoot processing problems

Schedule tool changes and Supervise Mold Tech's

Investigate new equipment

Processing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

February 1996 - August 1998

Hi-Tech Mold & Tool Pittsfield, Ma.

Automate operations in molding and assembly. Process Development (Sampling, DOE’s) of new and existing tools and maximize efficiency of production. Assisting in setting up Preventitive Maintenance Schedules. Work with customers to make production cost effective.

Electrical Assembly Technician

June 1995 - September 1995

Husky Machine Builders Pittsfield, Ma

Working as an electrical assembler. Working with Electrical Engineering to optimize efficiency in production.

EDUCATION

Certifications

M&C Advanced Processes Ann Arbor, MI

Launsby Technical DOE Training Mayfield, KY

SPC Class Mayfield, KY

Parker Hannifin Hydraulic Training Pittsfield, MA

Reed/Prentice Technical Training East Longmeadow, MA

Van Dorn Technical School

SKILLS

DOE

Intermediate

SPC

Intermediate

Robotics Design & Set Up

Intermediate

Hydraulic and Electrical Troubleshooting

Expert

New Tool Sampling and Testing

Expert

Process Troubleshooting Expert

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