Dominic Manicone

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Mechanical Engineer offering three years of automotive manufacturing experience within engine quality control. Proven ability to test engine components, validate specifications, and investigate problematic issues that may arise within the assembly of the engine. Proficient user of numerous measurement instruments and systems, skilled user of CAD programs, and well versed in the study and application of metrology. Capable in overseeing, managing, and directing laboratory activities and laboratory team members.

Professional Experience:

Mechanical Engineer – Hyundai Motor Manufacturing of Alabama, 6/13 to Present

Recruited to validate and test mechanical, electrical, and design components for a leading auto manufacturer. Worked on the Engine Supplier Quality Control team to ensure quality engine parts and components were used to assemble three types of engines.

Recorded, documented, and reported testing data obtained during routine or random verifications and checks.

Provided and implemented quality improvement ideas to improve upon the testing laboratory.

Performed comparison studies between various installation methods performed by Hyundai team members to provide the most efficient and part sensitive assembly methods possible. Extensive research and testing was provided on troublesome assembly line part installation and assembly methods of the engine.

Discovery of out of specification or defective parts is handled accordingly. Consultation and collaboration with team members and management is crucial to determine the part suspect range. The localized defective parts are quarantined and taken out of the production line sequence to neutralize the threat of the contaminated parts being installed in the engines.

Assisted in quality defect sorts to locate, quarantine, and fix any problematic parts that may have made it into engines.

Maintained and managed ES/MS laboratory to ensure proper testing procedures and methods were performed.

Directed Hyundai team member in their daily testing responsibilities. Guided and taught new procedures and methods.

Facilitated improvement activities in areas of cost reduction and supplier part quality with the end result of improving profitability and quality.

Purchasing of lab testing materials or testing equipment parts was performed when needed. Equipment calibration and servicing is also scheduled to maintain the lifetime and reliability of the equipment.

Attended continuous education courses including ASM International Study of Metrology and Ziess Calypso Programming.

Member of internal Hyundai audit team to aid in OSHA policy and procedure conformity.

Owner/Operator –– Manicone Landscaping, 4/08 to 5/13

Owned and operated a landscaping company servicing several neighborhood communities throughout the Atlanta Metro area.

Maintained a service period of grass maintenance, bush and shrub trimming, weed control, seasonal coloring and flower installation, pine straw application, and fertilization.

Technical Skills:

Computer – SolidWorks, MATLAB, Zeiss Calypso, Keyence Image Dimensioning Software, MS Office

Manufacturing – Welding (MIG, TIG, Stick), CNC Operations & Programming, GD&T, ESPEC Temperature Chambers, INSTRON Tensile Tester, Bearing Crush Height Tester, Struers metrology and hardness equipment, Hardness testers (Vickers, Rockwell, and Brinell)

Education:

Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, GA

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, 5/13

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