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MICHAEL DANIELS

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Indianapolis, In 46218

317-***-**** actsan@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A Proven Senior Level Manager with strong Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Leadership, and

Teambuilding Skills. Utilize excellent problem solving and project managing skills to move products from

blueprint to launch and beyond, and to manage all phases of Engineering. Possess ISO 14001, ISO 9001, TS

16949 Lead Quality Auditor, and Technical Writer certifications. Six Sigma Greenbelt. An engineering

professional who is published and has received numerous recognitions, as well as serving as an expert

resource outside of the company. Currently manage a staff (Direct Reports) of 19. Able to tackle long term

strategic plans while simultaneously balancing short term tactical opportunities and building a culture of

innovation and continuous improvement. Bringing focused leadership, able to not only create great gains, but

also to sustain them!

Areas of Expertise:

Problem Solving/Analysis (6Sigma, 7Epsilon) Rapid Production Issue Resolution

Ergonomics/ Kinesiology Continuous Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing (SMED, Kaizon, VSM, TS16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

OEE, 5S, MUDA )

Project Management

Technology: MS Office, AutoCAD, Vis Mockup, SolidWorks, Unigraphics, ProEngineer, Minitab,

Communicator, Witness, Publisher, Photoshop, PageMaker, Illustrator, Image Ready and Infinity

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NAVISTAR CORPORATION, Indianapolis, Indiana.

(PurePower Technologies subsidiary)

Manager of Engineering 2012 to Present

Direct all Engineering activities at this site (Plant Engineering, Product Development Engineering, Manufacturing

Engineering, Industrial Engineering). Lead High level projects. Also manage Machining Department & Tooling

Dept. Manage budgets, Product design and modification, machine installations, Plant Layout and Production flow,

Product Launch, Engineering Resource allocation, developing subordinates,19 direct reports.

Conceived of, developed and directed the implementation of a Rapid Prototyping Program, providing us

with an additional customer base.

Conceived of, Implemented and directed a continuous improvement initiative that netted $5 million in

savings in 6 months.

Managed a machining area that went two consecutive months with zero defects in plant and at customer.

Conduct training classes for Engineers; Focus, Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement

Introduced 3D scanning and 3D printing technology to the plant

Procured funding to increase research and development by 100%

Developed three subordinates to get promoted in three years

Manufacturing Engineering Manager 2011 to 2012

Managed the Manufacturing Engineering Dept, which included five (5) Manufacturing Engineers as direct reports.

Responsible for defect problem solving, plant line leveling, implementation of Lean Manufacturing

Led team that achieved recertifications to TS-16949, QS-9001 & QS-14001 at our facility.

Brought machining dept through APQP, PPAP and to production level requirements by the customer.

Masterminded methodology to increase machining production by 100% without adding manpower

Manufacturing Technology Development Engineer 2008 to 2011

Senior Manufacturing Engineer 1998 to 2008

Manufacturing Engineer 1989 to 1998

Oversee development engineering of new products coming on line. Manage continuous process improvement.

Served as a Product Engineer and Process Engineer for various products. Eng Team leader, Quality Engineering

Successfully led team that brought new International Maxxforce 6.4L block crankcase engine program

online for 2007 MY (Model Year); 92.3 million dollar per annum project.

Assigned as product engineer of the International 6.0L Engine Block. Reduced defects on product by

52% within six months.

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Conceived of, developed, and implemented scientific method of job design (CAJD), which eliminated

modifications and adaptations for the human interface with machinery after installation.

Increased throughput and reduced manpower by redesigning the entire line and the product utilizing

DFM (Design for Manufacturing) on the product, and Lean Manufacturing techniques on the line.

Rescued the T-444 E product line to reduce defects by 73% and reduce labor costs by 50%.

FORT WAYNE FOUNDRY CORPORATION, Columbia City, Indiana 1988 1989

Project Engineer

Worked in Plant Engineering; Performed troubleshooting for mechanical aspects of equipment, plant layout,

production flow, and continuous process improvements. Brought in new technologies, new equipment

installations, and research and development.

Reduced monetary expenditures by $615,000 annually in the finishing department.

Created and developed a new saw guidance system that reduced defects on products. ( A 50%

improvement over the incumbent system)

Developed a hand grinder in collaboration with Dotco Corporations design engineering dept that

outlasted their current model by 550%. Dotco adopted the new design and dropped their former design.

Collaborated with Lennox Corporation to develop a superior sawblade for the finishing dept.

GENERAL MOTORS POWERTRAIN DIVISION, Bedford, Indiana 1984 1988

Departmental Supervisor of Processing

Managed processing operations on the Oldsmobile 5.0L Intake Manifold for all shifts. Wrote process

documentations, maintained shipping schedules, performed troubleshooting for mechanicals on equipment, and

also served as departmental computer trainer.

Reduced processing defects from 15% to 2%

Reduced customer defects from 4.0% to 1.5%.

EDUCATION

BS, Industrial Technology, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Greensboro, North Carolina, Concentration: Manufacturing Systems,

Graduated with Honors (Cum Laude), Member, National Deans List

Chosen Whos Who in American Colleges and Universities

PUBLICATION

Article in Industrial Engineering Ergonomic News, Subject: Ergonomic Design Methodology

PRESENTATIONS

Symposium Speaker: Motor Vehicles Manufacturing Association Symposium, 1993, Detroit, Michigan

Subject: Ergonomics in Industry

Symposium Speaker: American Foundrymens Society Ergonomics Conference, 1995, Millwaukee, Wisconsin

Subject: Ergonomic Program Implementation

TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS, AFFILIATIONS

Six Sigma Green Belt

ISO 14001/ ISO 9001 / TS16949 Internal Lead Quality Auditor Certified

Technical Writing Instructor Certified

TQM (Total Quality Management) Trained; Including Kaizen, Atarimae Hinshitsu, Kansei, Miryokuteki Hinshitsu

QS-9000 Requirement Trained: FMEA, PPAP, APQP & Control Plans

Specialization in Ergonomics, Kinesiology, Robot Kinematics, Mistake Proofing, Design of Experiments,

Manufacturing Systems Design and Lean Manufacturing.

Awarded Center for Leadership Development Award, Professionals in Industry, 2003

Candidate, 1996 International Whos Who of Professionals

Chosen, 1995 Whos Who in Science and Engineering in America

Past and/or Current Member of: the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical

Engineers, the Institute of Industrial Engineers (Past Officer)

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