THOMAS K. PRUSE

*** ******* ****** **** *****, FL 32444 850-***-**** acx7f4@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL (1996).

Overview:

Manufacturing Engineer / Black Belt with DOD, HVAC, Compressed Air, and Quality Engineering experience. Exceptional knowledge of: Lean Manufacturing, Process Flow Documentation, Plant Startup, Cell Layout, Unit testing, Overhaul, and New Product Introduction. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Exelis Inc. / Harris Corporation: Panama City, FL (2009 – 2016) Manufacturing Engineer, Mine defense systems

Selected Achievements

Improved the MK-105 overhaul by creating a standard inspection process (combination router and work instruction), with a standard bill of material replacement kit.

Assisted co-workers with Green Belt, lean, and 5S+1 training.

Wrote depot level work instructions, test procedures, and submitted engineering changes.

Created cell layouts, submitted bid estimates, and project timelines. Aircel, LLC / The Donaldson Company: Maryville, TN (2008 – 2009) Project Coordinator, Manufacturing Engineer.

Selected Achievements

Decreased production line size by 50% and process time from 48 hours to 2 hours.

Minimized refrigerant costs by 50%.

Directed the design release of long lead parts, P&ID, frames, general arrangements, and electrical layouts.

The Trane Company, Springhill LA, Clarksville TN, Panama City, FL (1998 – 2008) Manufacturing Engineer, Technician Manager, Quality Engineer Selected Achievements

Integral member of the unit design, plant expansion, equipment procurement, installation, production startup, and quality data collection for the Precedent 3 to 10 ton HVAC units.

Manufacturing Engineer over: indoor fan, proof test, control box (electromechanical and solid state circuit board), unit evacuation, unit charge, rework, and final run test.

Technician Manager overseeing employee reviews, pay increases, and assignments.

Quality Engineer for 13 SEER unit design and R410A refrigerant changeover. I was responsible for the quality plans, metrics, presentations, and achieving the goals.

Preformed supplier audits on parts provider or upon correction action requirements. The Lucas Industries Inc. Rushford MN (1996 –1998) Automotive Quality Engineer

Selected Achievements

Part capability SPC and monitoring systems.

Issuing CARs to suppliers and responding to CARs. Familiar with 5 phase corrective action plan, and 8D.

PPAP submittals.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Six Sigma Black Belt, Microsoft Office Software, AutoCAD, Visual Basic, Minitab, PLC Ladder Logic, Web Design, Visio, Cost-point, Basic Spanish Proficiency.

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