Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Resume:
CALEB T. ARMSTRONG
**** ******* ** • Jackson MS *9209 • Cell: 601-***-**** • Email: *****.*.*********@*****.***
Recognized throughout my career as being a visionary leader with in-depth knowledge of the business of Production and Manufacturing Management
Technological competencies include:
Microsoft – Project – Word – Excel – Power Point & Access
Sigma XL – Statistical Analysis Software for Lean
Visio – Professional Flow Chart & Diagram Layout Software
Some CAD and SOLIDWORKS (3D Modeling) experience
Professional Experience
VANTEC-HITACHI Transport System – Canton, MS June 2016 – Present
Supply Chain Logistics Management
Engineering Logistics Manager (Contract)
Directs and coordinates program activities providing engineering logistics that ensures effective support for manufacturing services of products, systems and equipment. Analyzes contractual commitments, customer’s specifications, design changes and other data to plan and develop logistic program activities from conceptual stage through cycle life of product.
VICKSMETAL – Vicksburg, MS January 2016 – June 2016
Electric Magnetic Steel Manufacturer
Production Operations Manager (Contract)
Responsible for production and delivery of magnetic steel cores used in manufacturing power transformers
Manage two production shifts of 65 associates including engineers, supervisors and operators
Plan and control all aspects of the manufacturing business while ensuring quality and reducing scrap
ION Geophysical – New Orleans, LA September 2007 – December 2015
Oil & Gas Industry- Manufacturer of Seismic Array Systems
Sr. Operations Product Manager (Seismic Array Systems)
Manage the deployment processes in manufacturing Marine Seismic Array Systems.
Evaluate project time-line as it relates to customer’s schedule of delivery.
Work with team in addressing the critical issues associated with a timely delivery.
Identify and prevent potential problems through Project Analysis Evaluations.
Manage inventory levels in ensuring lead times are met in accomplishing production goals.
Utilize Lean Sigma Methods and cost savings approach in launching new projects.
Facilitate between Design Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Quality and
Outsourcing departments in producing quality products.
Perform audit of outsourced suppliers in making sure they adhere to ISO and Lean Standards.
UNIPRES Southeast – Morton, MS January 2007 – September 2007
Automotive Industry-NISSAN Supplier (Structural Components)
Sr. Manufacturing Lean Sigma Coordinator
Applied Lean principles associated with production of Structural Chassis for NISSAN ALTIMA.
Performed Time Studies in acquiring data in improving production efficiency.
Submitted recommendations and implemented continuous improvements and cost savings.
Evaluated complete plant floor layout utilizing 5S Activity and implemented changes.
Utilized 8D Problem Solving Method in establishing Root Cause of failures.
Orchestrated Kaizen Blitz activity
Completed UNIPRES Method of Lean Manufacturing Training
Craft-Co Enterprises Inc – Morton, MS August 1998 – December 2006
Automotive Industry-Chrysler, FORD and General Motors Supplier (Electro-Mechanical Switches)
Project Manager
Analyzed and evaluated the cost and implementation of bringing in new business.
Created and Implemented a project plan in transferring existing business in an efficient manner.
Performed quotations and made presentations to potential new customers.
Work with other company disciplines in assuring business transfer and implementation was on schedule.
Implemented production process improvements once business was established
Applied Lean Manufacturing Principles and Techniques
Coordinate the transfer of new business in excess of 1.5 million dollars in gross amount
Raytheon Space & Airborne System – Forest, MS June 1986 – August 1998
Defense Industry (Radar Communication Systems)
Manufacturing Production Manager
Production Manager on Sentinel Radar System (AN/MPQ-64)
Performed root cause analysis providing written and verbal reports.
Advised and counseled Production Manager on project direction.
Lead task teams in addressing all potential issues that might jeopardize delivery
Trained and supported lower level Test Engineers.
Performed System Buy-Off Presentation to Customer (DCAS) Representatives
Production Manager
Managed Production for the ADCAP Torpedo System Level Testing Area
Managed Production for the Guidance and Control and After-body unit area
Held weekly Production Meetings with upper management on monthly commitments.
Provide and evaluated area performance efficiency charts.
Responsible for a three shift manufacturing production area
Manufacturing Test Engineer
Test Engineer on Circuit Cards related to the Position Location Reporting Units.
Performed root cause analysis providing written reports.
Performing Scheduled Preventative Maintenance
Experienced with PLC Programming, Oscilloscopes, Digital Multi-meters, and various other Electronic
Trouble-shooting Equipment
Training
UNIPRES Southeast
Lean Manufacturing System Training
Shop Floor Control (GEMBA KANRI)
5S Activity
Standards & Kaizen
Documentation Procedures
Standard of Operations Analysis
GEMBA KANRI Applications
ION GEO-PHYSICAL
Certified Lean Sigma Green Belt (10-09-09)
Education
Masters of Science – Industrial Technology – Jackson State University
Bachelors of Science – Electronics Engineering Technology – Jackson State University
Associates of Science – Electronics Engineering Technology – Phillips College
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