Project Mgr, Mfg Engineering, Process Development, Technical Writing

Tyler D. Hoffman

Spartanburg, SC ***** 864-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerdhoffman ***********@*****.***

Engineering Project Manager

Drive Strategic Performance. Optimize Operational Excellence.

Hands-on Engineering Manager and results-driven liaison with broad range of experience in state-of-the-art industrial manufacturing environments. Loyal, forward-thinking manager with keen problem-solving skills, international experience, and solid performance record. Strong background in project management, Lean principles, process engineering, and automotive / industrial manufacturing. Effective communicator and trusted team member. Demonstrated success implementing processes that increase productivity and improve quality, while emphasizing safety.

Core competencies in:

Process Development Technical Writing Lean Manufacturing Troubleshooting

Professional Experience

TIMKEN, Tyger River Plant, Union, SC

Project Manager / Manufacturing Analyst 2007 2015

Directed tasks of team members across project life cycles. Analyzed tasks within projects to ensure successful completion within budgets and in timely manner.

Improved productivity by reducing outsourcing cost 25% and product travel 60%. Completely restructured several departments with CAD layouts to include Lean flow, 5S, and visual management.

Led continuous improvement projects with U.S. rail product transfer and process within plants, implementing hard-turn operations for stock removal, reducing cycle times 20% and improving size capability 33%.

Increased machine reliability 15% 25% and increased productivity ranging 10% 30% by leading 10+ projects to rebuild / retrofit grinding, turning, and machining assets with various vendors through quoting, approval, documentation, installation, and startup phases.

Converted spherical inner ring grinding machine to roller grind asset, consistently achieving world-class tolerances and resulting in earning multi-million-dollar business with international wind-energy company.

Implemented asset rebuild / replacement program, reducing downtime and saving company $10K $25K / year.

Project Manager / Manufacturing Analyst, Large Bore Group 2003 2007

Supported 6 plants globally through project life cycles. Analyzed project tasks to ensure successful completion in a timely manner and within budgets.

Served on team of 6 8 engineers, managing machine acquisitions for Wuxi, China plant startup and machine acquisition. Developed and evaluated specifications for machine purchases from US and Chinese machine manufacturers. Oversaw installation.

Developed spare parts plan, minimizing downtime for future international operations.

Improved cycle times 15% 20% by developing cross-axis grinding process and procedures for spherical races.

Established machine rebuild plan for 350K-square-foot plant to rate various machines with 25 to 40-year age range, as rebuild / retrofit candidates based on age, load, downtime, alternative operations, condition, and size range, improving asset reliability 15% 20%.

Additional Related Experience

INGERSOLL RAND / TORRINGTON COMPANY

Research and Development / Project Specialist, Ring Grinding, Norcross, GA

Assistant Supervisor / Technician, Watertown / Waterbury, CT

Military Service

UNITED STATES NAVY 1985 1991

Machinists Mate (MM2 / SS / E-5)

Held positions of Engineering Systems Maintenance Mechanic, Equipment Operator, and Working Supervisor while stationed aboard nuclear submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752).

Managed overall performance of air compressors, hydraulic systems, air conditioning / refrigeration units, and various other submarine auxiliary systems and equipment.

Achieved adherence to strict quality assurance specifications while tasked as Submarine Quality Assurance Inspector.

Education / Professional Development

Completed wide range of formal coursework, including Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Statistical Process Control, Quality Management Principles, Kaizen Principles, Interaction Management, Timken / Torrington Company

Proficient with MS Office applications – Excel, Word, MS-Project, Powerpoint

Submarine-qualified Machinist’s Mate 2nd class PO with technical skills developed through training and hands-on environment, United States Navy

Trade Secrets

Defined processes during joint project with US Navy and General Dynamics Electric Boat to develop ultra-quiet bearings for submarines

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