Pelham, AL *****
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ENGINEERING MANAGER
I am a results-driven professional with experience in manufacturing process design and engineering management. I am an expert in improving operational efficiency through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles. I am adept at communicating concepts in a simple and compelling manner. I have had the opportunity to launch many global projects and am very adaptive to foreign cultures.
AGC AUTOMOTIVE (AP TECHNOGLASS) – Alabaster, AL 10/2013 to 7/2015
Alabaster Operations and Service – Engineering Manager
Manage all glass encapsulation and assembly engineering operations of 3 plants comprising of 7 Thermoplastic and 2 Reaction-Injection presses and 30 assembly lines.
Develop dept skills by creating Engineering training program for glass processing fundamentals.
Create and control engineering department operating budget.
Decrease direct labor costs ~$1.2M annually by implementing lean manufacturing concepts.
Quote manufacturing costs and perform feasibility studies of future-model OEM product concepts.
Reform quoting process to right-size labor, overhead, and material usage quantities.
Use MS Project to lead prototype/launch for OEM customers Honda, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, and GM.
Coordinate direct labor and scrap reduction Kaizen continuous improvement projects. Saved $128k in 2014 and qualified 2 teams for 2014 North American KTA competition.
Establish Design Change process to centralize requests and improve communication amongst depts.
Increase plant capacity by leading design and installation of new 500-ton Thermoplastic injection press
Oversee construction projects to expand facility floor space.
Improve production yield and uptime by implementing closed-loop chilled water system.
GREENTECH AUTOMOTIVE – Tunica, MS 11/2012 to 10/2013
Horn Lake Assembly – Process Engineering & Quality Manager
Lead design and install of all capital tooling for electric vehicle startup facility.
Saved $7.5M in Greenfield investment by reducing site requirements from 400,000 ft2 to 100,000 ft2.
Develop manufacturing quality standards and processes for production.
Develop MTM-UAS work standards for 93 assembly stations.
Manage projects and budgets by analyzing data and anticipating future performance improvements.
Participate in product development process of new Neighborhood Electric Vehicle to ensure proper upfront design work and production ramp up requirements are met.
Perform product engineering field support for European distribution network.
Develop and direct construction of assembly jigs and fixtures for all body and assembly processes.
Develop layouts for Horn Lake brownfield and Tunica greenfield sites for current and future models.
Confer with executive management and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Develop APQP requirements to AIAG standards.
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION Pontiac, MI
2004 to 4/2011
GF6 Global Manufacturing Engineering – Global Industrial Engineer, 6/08 to 4/11
Lead design and implementation of new lean manufacturing systems to reduce sub-assembly lead times and buffer capacities. Managed projects with indirect engineers in 5 global sites (China, Korea, Mexico, Canada, and USA).
Reduced assembly line length 66% by leading global project to deliver non-bulk parts in assembly sequenced to a build schedule. Also resulted in significant reduction of inventory and WIP.
Lead special taskforce charged with developing global part presentation and material delivery standards and hierarchies.
Developed plant layouts and designed workstations using AutoCAD.
Determined direct and indirect manpower requirements for new systems.
Designed material delivery routes, part stores, and point of use racks.
Livonia Powertrain – Lead Industrial Engineer, Lead Supervisor, 1/06 to 6/08
Lead Kaizan continuous improvement projects for engine assembly. Reduced direct headcount 19%.
Supervised CNC & transfer machining department comprising of 20 direct reports.
Evaluated safety concerns with medical personnel as plant ergonomics chairperson.
Won “Spontaneous Combustion Award” for instrumental role in GM-Detroit Diesel AWIM joint venture.
Central Manufacturing Engineering – Industrial Engineer, 1/04 to 1/06
Programmed Visual Basic software to analyze Value Stream Map results and corporate head-counting.
Prepared Harbour industry comparisons and advised strategic opportunities to executive management.
GREAT LAKES MOTOR WORKS Boyne City, MI 1/2002 to 12/2003
Fabrication - Mechanical Engineer
Won Blue Ribbon at Amelia Island Concourse D’Elegance for 1956 Dual Ghia.
Built 1939 Ford Ridler contender for 2004 Detroit Autorama.
LEAR CORPORATION Roscommon, MI 2001 to 12/2001
Roscommon Stamping - Mechanical Engineer
Implemented PM schedule for progressive stamping dies.
Designed and installed automated replenishment system for tool room details.
Technical Publications
“The Authority of VB within EXCEL to Allow Traditional Data to be Manipulated into Practical Reports”, Speaker at 2005 IIE National Conference
“Using Excel Data Analysis to Solve a Three-tier Supply Chain Management Problem"
“Enterprise Modeling of DRP Using EXCEL and ARENA”
Education History
Kettering University (GMI) - Flint, MI
BS Industrial Engineering
Minor in Statistics