Sherman Robinson Manufacturing Engineer

acxwlj@r.postjobfree.com 773-***-**** Chicago, IL 60652

Entrepreneurial, innovative engineer with extensive process improvement and project lead experience within the manufacturing industry. Analytical professional skilled in implementing processes and procedures to increase efficiencies, operator productivity, and profitability. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across business lines and senior management to drive positive change to meet company objectives. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, Solidworks, AutoCAD, JobBoss, UniPoint, and JDE. Areas of Expertise include:

Process Improvements

R & D Projects

Lean Manufacturing

Internal Auditing

Equipment Support

Project Management

Technical Expertise

Training & Leadership

Problem Resolution

Experience & Notable Contributions

US GEARS – AXLETECH Chicago, IL 2015 to Present

A manufacturer and supplier of differential and transmission components within the military defense market.

Manufacturing Engineer

Identified and suggested improvements to the flow of materials through the creation and analysis of value stream maps and process boards. Collaborated with senior management to successfully implement a new assembly line, playing a key role in training, tooling, layout, routings, BOMs, fixtures, material flow, and lean improvements. Managed a team of 5 operators while creating and processing engineering drawings and maintaining the tooling sheet database.

Key Accomplishments:

Served as lead engineer on a $3M equipment purchase including machine layout, tooling, and material/operator flow.

Reduced material flow by 20% by revising plant layout and relocating of over 50 machines to adapt to lean standards.

Utilized time studies to implement new processes and procedures resulting in a 60% increase to operator productivity.

NORMAN FILTER COMPANY Chicago, IL 2012 to 2015

A manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic filter housings, elements, and filtration systems within the aerospace industry.

Manufacturing Engineer

Identified, implemented, and oversaw process improvements including tooling sheet, welding record, and R&D databases while maintaining oversight of welders and operators on critical operations and conducting internal audits on manufacturing processes. Participated in R&D projects on new products, procedures, PFMEAs, and method of design in addition to managing project objectives and timeframes through milestone and SDRL report creation. Instrumental in the design of tooling, tooling fixtures, heat sinks, and adapters for production.

Key Accomplishments:

Developed and implemented new scheduling procedure and CNC settings to decrease lead times by 25%.

Identified over $200K in annual savings by bringing outsourced processes in house.

Acted as lead throughout design and execution of process improvements to in-house and outsourced manufacturing.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, minor in Mathematics

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO Chicago, IL 2012

Certified in AS 9100, Rev. C and ISO 9001:2008

Certified Internal Auditor