Brian K. Fulkman

**** ********* **., *******, ** 16143

Cell 724-***-****

acukxo@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position in an Engineering environment in which my 30 years of experience in the manufacturing industry would be beneficial.

Experience

Manufacturing Engineering Manager April 2007 to present

Ellwood City Forge Ellwood City, PA

Locate and install new/used equipment for machine shop floor.

Manage Capital/Major Repair projects for current budgeted year.

Manage projects using CCPM concepts.

Work on process improvements on shop floor.

Work with outside contractors on project completions.

Write purchase requisitions for all purchases for machine shop.

Member of plant safety committee.

Review carbide life for all plant equipment.

Engineering Manager October 2003 to April 2007

Star Extruded Shapes Canfield, OH

*Quoted new production parts for aluminum extrusion fabrication and assembly plants.

*Managed engineering department.

*Managed tool builds from outside vendors.

*Worked on process improvements on shop floor.

Program Manager - Contract July 2003 to September 2003

Anchor Manufacturing Cleveland, OH

*Managed new part and tooling programs from product launch through PPAP for tier 1 stamping plant.

*Developed FMEA's and process flows for PPAP process.

*Initiated APQP process for awarded work per QS-9000 requirements.

Program Manager - Contract October 2002 to July 2003

Marada Industries Westminster, MD

*Managed new part and tooling programs from product launch through PPAP for tier 1 stamping plant.

*Developed FMEA's and process flows for PPAP process.

*Initiated APQP process for awarded work per QS-9000 requirements.

Program Manager April 2001 to October 2002

Hamlin Steel Akron, OH

*Managed new part and tooling programs from product launch through PPAP.

*Developed FMEA's and process flows for PPAP process.

*Initiated APQP process for awarded work per QS-9000 requirements.

*Quoted new production parts for Tier 2 automotive supplier stamping plant.

Engineering/Program Manager May 1998 to October 2003

Plastech Newton Falls, OH

*Quoted new production parts for Tier 1 automotive/heavy truck supplier stamping plant.

*Managed new part and tooling programs from product launch through PPAP.

*Developed FMEA's and process flows for PPAP process.

*Initiated APQP process for awarded work per QS-9000 requirements.

*Programmed and maintained 4 robotic welders for the Ford Econoline front and rear bumpers.

*Worked on process improvements on shop floor.

*Solicit contractors and suppliers for bids on equipment and machine rebuilds.

*Work with contractors on equipment installation.

*Managed new part and tooling programs from product launch through PPAP.

*Supervised estimating and manufacturing Engineering departments.

*Developed and implemented Lean Manufacturing in 3 Cleveland area stamping plants.

*Managed the hitch plate assembly tool build for the Ford Explorer Sport.

*Managed a 10 million-dollar GM truck crossmember tooling transfer.

*Provided Engineering support for the Ford truck bed-extender program.

*Reduced die change over times by 50%, by establishing quick die change methods.

*Reduced die storage area by 50%, utilizing 5S systems.

*Provided Engineering support on a 20 million-dollar Ford Econoline bumper tooling transfer.

Project/Manufacturing Engineer April 1990 to May 1998

Bliss Technologies Newton Falls, OH

*Quoted new production parts for Tier 1 and 2 automotive/heavy truck supplier stamping plant.

*Managed new part and tooling programs from product launch through PPAP.

*Developed FMEA's and process flows for PPAP process.

*Initiated APQP process for awarded work per QS-9000 requirements.

*Worked on process improvements on shop floor.

*Managed a 1 million-dollar tool build for a new Freightliner truck bumper.

*Trained new operators on the CNC striker systems software.

*Reduced scrap rate by 10%, by the renesting of parts.

*Reduced set-up time for the CNC Turret and Plasma machines.

Machine Operator June 1983 to April 1990

Steelite, Inc. Wheatland, PA

*Ironworker operator.

*Roll form machine operator.

*Brake press operator.

*Certified 10-Ton overhead crane and forktruck operator.

*Fabricate to blue print specifications.

*Sheet metal assembler.

*Roll forming line laborer.

Education

B.S.A.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology June 1996

Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH

Associate, Automotive and Diesel Technology November 1984

New Castle School of Trades Pulaski, PA

References

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