Engineer Injection Molding
Resume:
Duane E. Jones
Rochester, New York 14622
e-mail: ********@***.***
Delphi Corporation
PO Box 20366
M/S 146.HEN.575
Rochester, New York 14602-0366
e-mail: *****.*****@******.***
Objective
Being a member of a team to develop new technology that leads to societal benefits.
Professional experiences
May 2013 - Present
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Powertrain Systems, Delphi Corporation
Responsibilities include specifying and overseeing installation of wash machine hardware to support the new GDi Fuel Pump Production line. Oversaw completion of equipment build, installation and start-up at production site in Shanghai, China. Working globally with team members in Europe, Asia and North America.
September 2006 – May 2013
Sr. Product Engineer – Powertrain Systems, Delphi Corporation
Responsibilities include supporting the development of the Fuel Delivery Unit and balance of reformer to the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Reformer. Design, testing and implementation of the fuel and support system. Interfacing with lab facility in developing testing, reviewing results and making decisions based upon analysis. Familiar with brazing process and hydrogen furnace operation. Analyzing data using excel software to observe errant behaviors in machine performance. Working with the team to obtain performance targets of equipment.
March 2004 – August 2006
Strategic Sourcing Leader – Global Supply Management, Delphi Corporation
Responsibilities include supporting the Bearings, and Wire Harnesses and Circuit Protection teams in identifying cost savings opportunities, the cost management process and identification of suppliers for long term agreements. Activities include working with the divisional buyers and support systems to identify cost savings opportunities and implement them; working with the commodity leader in creation of strategy documents on commodity subgroups and suppliers.
October 2001 – March 2004
Intellectual Property Liaison – Delphi Safety & Interior Systems, Delphi Corporation
Responsibilities include receiving and maintaining intellectual property (IP) documentation. Facilitate review board meetings in Troy, Michigan and Vandalia, Ohio for IP documents. Acting as interface between legal counsel and Delphi employees. Key assignment to identify opportunities and assist in reducing the IP expenses by 50%.
March 1998 – October 2001
Technology Planner – Delphi Interior Systems, Delphi Automotive Systems
Responsibilities include representing Delphi Interior as Technology Planner, facilitated Visioning Activity Team, supported business planning process as it related to Advanced Development. Worked with planners on the corporate level as an interface between marketing and engineering activities.
June 1993 –
March 1998
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Delphi Interior and Lighting Systems, GMC; Troy, Mi Engineering Center
Responsibilities included supporting Advanced Development Activity in injection molding development activities. Provide analysis of tools through C-Mold software package. Provided support to Columbus Facility in SPC software implementation for Superplug project. Provided support of gas-assisted technology implementation.
Manufacturing Engineer - Inland Fisher Guide Div., GMC; Syracuse, NY facility.
January 1988 – Junes 1993
Assigned to Process Engineering with responsibility for ABS and Polypropylene materials and adhesives. Provided technical support on the manufacturing floor, worked with suppliers, generated specifications, initiated cost reduction activities, generated process specifications. Briefly oversaw Reliability Lab during plant closing period.Education
1995 - 1999
1982 - 1986
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, New York
Masters of Science in Engineering Sciences - Technology Management. Graduated in May 1999 with GPA of 3.82/4.0. Achieved degree with video and live courses through the General Motors Technical Education Program. Courses involved statistics, quality control and management practices for various engineering activities.
Clarkson University
Potsdam, New York
Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering. Graduated in May 1986 with GPA of 2.97/4.00.
Computer Skills
Proficient in most Microsoft based technology including Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. Beginning knowledge of Access. Past experiences with C-Mold (now Moldflow) and Unigraphics. Adept at various Delphi software applications.
Additional professional activities
Chairman of General Motors Injection Molding Analysis Group for 1995 and 1998. IMAG Representative to the General Motors CAE Focus Group from 1995-1998.
Community activities
Webster HS Marching Band – Visual Caption Head (Apr 2011 – present)
Athens High School Marching Band (Assistant Marching Band Director, Visual Coordinator, Drill Design/Instruction 1994-2006)
AKA Color Guard (Director, Designer and Instructor 1996-2006)
Lakeshoremen Drum and Bugle Corps (Performer, Instructor, Designer: 2004 - 2006)
Rochester Crusaders Senior Drum and Bugle Corps (1990 - 1997, 2000)
References
Available upon request.
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