Manufacturing Engineer Six Sigma

FRED KUHLMAN

765-***-**** ***********@*******.***

A conscientious and dynamic Continuous Improvement Manager able to assume overall accountability for Safety, Quality, Cost, Profitability, and Delivery for products and processes. Familiar with directly interacting with all levels of internal departments including product managers, suppliers, customers, and executive management. Capable of maintaining quality through all processes and react to quality issues with corrective action plans. Expertise in utilizing and implementing lean concepts to drive process improvements by utilizing data analysis and project management.

Project Management

Corporate Compliance

Training & Mentoring

Continuous Process Improvement

Documentation & Presentations

Communication Skills

Data Analysis & Metrics

Change Management

Interpersonal Skills

Professional Experience

ASI CONSULTING GROUP, Kokomo, IN

Consultant – Master Blackbelt (2015 - Present)

Teach Transactional Six Sigma, Design for Six Sigma, and problem-solving projects for a major manufacturer.

Initiate lean business process improvement resulting in cost avoidance of over $450M.

ALLEGION, Carmel, IN

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Leader (2013 - 2015)

Coordinated new product development activities evidenced by successful launch of six electronic lock products.

Oversaw technical capability evaluation of suppliers across China, Mexico, and the United States.

Established best practices for electronic manufacturing resulting in 99% reduction of top warranty cause.

Providing continuous training and mentorship pertaining to manufacturing processes for electronic products.

ASI CONSULTING GROUP, Kokomo, IN

Consultant Master Blackbelt (2013)

Taught Design for Six Sigma and Root Cause Analysis as well coaching clients to apply associated methods.

DELPHI, Kokomo, IN

Staff Research Engineer – Global Display Technology Leader (2007 - 2012)

Led 20-person team of electronic display sourcing, research and development, and product development experts.

Developed sourcing strategy, new technology roadmaps, and fostered partnerships with key suppliers including a major global partner serving to develop next generation display technology.

Invented 18 new display technologies with all patents granted.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Global Design for Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement Champion (2000 - 2007)

Responsible for implementing training, certification, and project completion plans leading to over $80M in savings over a three year span.

Managed five direct reports and ensured 100% of global manufacturing engineers were certified as Greenbelts.

Spearheaded Six Sigma Laser Welding development design leading to capital avoidance of $1M per assembly line. Won IQPC “DFSS Project of the Year 2008”.

Achieved personal certifications including Master Blackbelt for Robust Engineering and Operational Excellence, Design for Six Sigma Blackbelt, Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt, and Shainin Red X Journeyman.

Administered coaching and mentoring for over 200 DFSS and continuous improvement projects.

Previous Professional Experience

DELCO ELECTRONICS/GM – Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Kokomo, IN (1994 – 2000)

DELCO ELECTRONICS/GM – Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Kokomo, IN (1989 – 1993)

DELCO ELECTRONICS/GM – Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Kokomo, IN (1984 – 1989)

DELCO ELECTRONICS/GM – Manufacturing Engineer, Kokomo, IN (1983 – 1984)

DELCO ELECTRONICS/GM – Associate Manufacturing Engineer, Kokomo, IN (1982 – 1983)

Education

Master of Science: Manufacturing Management – Kettering University, Flint, MI (1996)

Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering – Kettering University, Flint, MI (1982)

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