Yuriy Levit

** ******* **** ******** *****, Illinois 60047

acw2wp@r.postjobfree.com 847-***-****(h) 224-***-****(c)

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a challenging position as a Manufacturing Engineering in environment where my overall management and technical background, along with the leadership and decision making capabilities, will be combined to render the most benefit to the company.

SUMMARY:

Twenty plus years of Manufacturing experience in a variety of Business domains. Results-producing career spanning, demonstrating year-over-year improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost functions.

Strong and decisive operations leader with excellent analytical, organizational, team building and planning skills. Maintain uncompromising focus on high quality standards and bottom-line profit improvements. Ability to implement Lean Manufacturing philosophy.

Core knowledge and skill areas include:

Manufacturing experience in a variety of Business domains which include Automotive, Pump & Valve, Industrial Machinery, Truck & Transportation (non-automotive), Heavy Vehicles / Construction Equipment, Consumer Products, Marine, Appliances industries.

Versatility and a mind open to new ideas, with the ability to cope with pressure.

Lean Manufacturing Implementations

Continuous Improvement Processes

Maintain Tool Kanban System

Data analysis and Time study

Ergonomics

Manufacturing Quality

Process Development

Exceptional knowledge of Machine Tool programming and program modification

Amazing ability to troubleshoot all processing problems, fixtures, tooling and machine issues

Mentoring/Coaching CNC personal

Fast-learner, well organized & ability to multitask to meet deadlines.

An integral member to any business seeking to secure lasting growth through innovation and reliability.

Excellent attention to details

Remarkable ability to grasp blue prints, design and establish procedures for machine tool equipment

Communicate effectively with the manufacturing engineers, development engineering, plant personnel, and individuals outside the company

TECHICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Windows NT 4.0/ 95/98/ 2000/ XP, Vista

Software: SmartCam, MasterCam, MS Office, AutoCad, PC-DMIS, Optimation

Hardware: Mori-Seiki, Hitachi-Seiki, Saielo, Brother, Warner-Swasey, Haas, Mazak, KIA, Takisawa, Toyoda, Okuma-Hova

Daewoo turning center, Cincinnati-Milacron and various type of dedicating equipment and measurement tools

Controls: Fanuc, Yasnac, Mazatrol

Languages: G-code, M-code, Macro (parametric), Visual Basic.

Data Bases: MS Access97/2000.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

4/2013-present, Xylem Inc, Morton Grove, IL

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Providing the Manufacturing Facilities with support resources to maintain and document existing processes.

Analyzing existing production facilities, equipment and performance to provide recommendations for needed capacity, efficiency, customer service, quality of safety.

Promote and oversee production cost reduction ideas using lean methodology and focused on improved processes using state–of–the-art” technologies. Leading process related projects from inception to full implementation.

Facilitating continuous improvement Kaizens throughout the location. Utilizing Lean tool expertise (5S, Standard Work, SMED, Material Flow, etc.) to drive continuous improvements

Creating and modifying CNC programs, design tooling as necessary and establish standards/time studies and routings for production requirements.

Coordinating new product release from Product Engineering to Manufacturing, including sourcing to other manufacturing sites.

Perform make vs. buy investigations and value analysis studies for cost improvement or cost avoidance.

Representing Manufacturing Engineering in technical review analysis, providing process expertise and guidance on best practices to support manufacturing at Morton Grove and at sub-suppliers

Creating Operation Method Sheets, validating accuracy of all documentation and ensuring that all manufacturing processes are in place and all training was completed. Resolving issues through robust problem-solving processes. Providing technical leadership, training and support to manufacturing teams as well as to peers. Responsible for creating and modifying setup sheets and drawings, using AutoCad and Pro-E. Responsible for creating and verifying ECR and ECN. Operating CMM machine, using PC-DMIS software. Working closely with maintenance department to coordinate machine repairs.

Maintaining current knowledge of new products and applications through self-study, hands-on testing and customer visits.

6/2009-4/2013, Acme Alliance Die Casting, Northbrook, IL

CNC Engineer

Reported to the Value Stream Facilitator and is a strategic partner in manufacturing operations with responsibility for leading and overseeing a Machining floor personal to achieve required business results. Insured all machined products in the Value Stream are manufactured with the highest level of quality in safe and timely manner that will meet or exceed customer expectations.

Identified and implemented process improvements through Lean Manufacturing principles, participating in kaizen events. Handled all purchase orders for all machining tools, quality measuring instrument, gages, maintenance equipment. Quoted the new jobs. Created, modified new or existing control plans, flow charts, FMEA, in-process checks and other document preparations required for product manufacture. Implemented and answered all customer corrective actions through customer portal sites for discrepant parts. Involved in operational problem investigations, which affect production and dealing with them in a systematic, timely manner. Worked with design engineer, outsource companies, and our team members to implement poka yoke methods to prevent product being ship to customer out of specification. Collected data measurements from floor personal to run CPk, SPC charts, Minitab’s and Gage R&R for customer PPAP requirements and for internal data usage as well. Established and maintained tool kanban system. Worked closely with the Quality and Sales Marketing departments.

5/2005-6/2009, Anderson Die Casting, Wheeling, IL

CNC Production Supervisor

Was responsible for supervising CNC department activities, including:

Machining production, process improvement, programming CNC machines, problem solving, supervision, coaching, counseling, and disciplining of all machining personnel, promote and insure safe work environment. Also was involved for continuous improvement on machinery and shop floor operations.

Was responsible for organizing and monitoring work flow to ensure maximum utilization of equipment, minimizing machining cost, manpower and materials to attain the highest level of quality and maximum effectiveness and productivity. Completing production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, accomplishing production and shipping goals, establishing priorities. Maintained safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment, and resources, was maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.

Resolved personnel problem by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.

Was responsible for tracking and reporting employee’s attendance. Worked close to Quality Assurance department to meet company standards.

Was a member of safety committee.

Our facilities conform to ISO 14001, QS 9000, TS 16949 quality management systems.

2/1998-5/2005, Aallied Die Casting Co. of IL, Franklin Park, IL

CNC Supervisor/Programmer

Supervision and programming of the entire CNC Department. Programming and set-ups of Mori-Seiki HMC with Fanuc controls, Hitachi-Seiki HMC with Fanuc controls, Brother VMC with Yasnac control, Saielo VHC and Mori-Seiki, KIA turning centers. Ability to write programs that will machine complex parts to very close tolerances on various machining centers. Experience with Macro, sub programs and some parametric programming knowledge. Basic knowledge of the conversational programming on Mori-Seiki machines.

Working closely with Machining Manager and other department personal to improve quality, and production.

Training CNC personal. Establishing work, set-up, start-up and down instructions for CNC machines. Maintain Production and Quality Control paperwork. Ability to manage and coordinate personnel and activities within a department comprised of diverse tasks and demanding schedules. Troubleshooting programs, fixtures and implementation of corrective action. Tool inventory and department supplies. Assist other departments as necessary to maintain production requirements.

8/1996-2/1998, Fluid Management, Inc., Wheeling, IL

CNC Programmer/CNC Machinist

Was responsible for set- up, programming and operating CNC vertical machining centers. Programmed 3 Axis tool paths for Fanuc and Yasnac controllers, using G-code.

Familiar with Mazatrol control. Set up and tear down on a daily basis.

Responsible for inspecting all completed work to ensure quality.

Responsible for keeping work area clean and maintaining a safe work environment.

Perform preventive maintenance on machines and clean machines

Transfer, upload and edit CNC programs

Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

3/1996-8/1996, WBM, Inc., Elk Grove Village, IL

CNC Machinist

Running, operating, programming and setting up CNC machines, changing inserts and making offsets to fabricate metal and non-metal parts using HAAS vertical machining centers.

Responsible for part inspections and quality.

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems and be able to keep machines running.

8/1991-12/1994, Precision Machining Company, Odessa, Ukraine

CNC Operator

Operated CNC and other conventional machines and fabrication of Mechanical parts for the machine improvement projects.

Knowledge metric system and ability read blueprints.

Understanding of the concepts of geometry and trigonometry as applied to machining and automated milling equipment, fabrication and tooling.

Done other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

1987-1991, Odessa State Polytechnic Institute, Odessa, Ukraine

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Focal Inc.- Certified in Client/Server Development with Visual Basic.

Mori-Seiki USA, Inc.- Certified in operator training course on machining centers.

CNC Concepts, Inc.- Certified in completed video course for CNC programming machining centers.

Camtech, Inc.- Certified in SmartCam Production Milling Training.

ShopWare, Inc. -Cerified in MasterCam-Mill.

REFERENCES:

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