Keith Barnes
Prospect, KY *****
Email: *******@*****.***
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