Manager Manufacturing Engineer

Al Kizyma **** Parklane, Clay, Mi. ***** 810-***-****(c) ********@*******.***

Operations Manager / Manufacturing Engineer / Business Developer / Leader

Advanced Manufacturing - CNC Applications - ERP Deployment - Technology Leadership

Over 30 years of leadership, management & engineering experience applied across aerospace, automotive, defense, & commercial industries. Advanced manufacturing engineer and operations leader with a passion for implementing new technologies to optimize operational effectiveness and efficiency. Extensive experience with precision machined components & tooling for aerospace & automotive coupled with full P&L responsibility, operations, business development, sales, program management, design, engineering, & manufacturing. In depth knowledge and experience with ERP systems operation and implementation for manufacturing. Experienced leader working in and implementing ISO9001 & AS9100 Quality Management Systems & processes.

Qualifications Overview

Profit-conscious, results-driven professional offering sound experience in the areas of Business Development, Sales, Program Management, Design, Engineering, Manufacturing & Finance.

Solid technical background with a deep understanding of engineering principles and practices, committed to solving complex problems and finding workable solutions that benefit all stakeholders.

Confident and competitive decision-maker focuses on building trust, confidence and cooperative spirit with all interests, disciplines and authority levels.

Organizational change agent willing to take risks to facilitate change in culture and operations.

Additional Education, Skills, and Training:

Design for Six Sigma

DoD Experience

Earned Value Management

Situational Leadership

PPAP / DFMEA

Design of Experiments

ISO9001 / AS9100 QMS

Statistical Analysis

Financial Analysis

Statistical Process Control

Project Management

5 Axis CNC Programing

CNC Machinist

CATIA V5 Design & Mfg.

Microsoft Office Suite

Die Casting

GD&T

Heat Treating

VB.NET

Supplier Development

Change Management

ERP Deployment

Estimating

Sales

Career Highlights

General Manager – Machin-A-Mation an ExOne Company (March15-Jan 17)

Managed operations & developed business that manufactured precision machined components for aerospace, sensor, defense and machine tool industries. Managed all aspects of the operation including full P&L responsibility. Implemented ERP system throughout the operation to enable data management & computerized controls.

Developed new customers & business relationships to drive new business opportunities

Initially saved 200k in capital investment due to incorrect technology focus.

Forecasted, developed & managed 2.4 m annual budget

Implemented operational controls to help improve quality & operational effectiveness

Recruited new workforce to implement & grow a new culture of quality & efficiency

Worked with employees and designed new processes & procedure to optimize manufacturing

Business Development / Program Manager – Beaver Aerospace & Defense (Apr14-March15)

Business development towards the growth and diversification of military and commercial flight hardware. Program management of complex flight control hardware encompassing purchasing, budget, scheduling, engineering, processing, problem solving, and conflict resolution.

Proposed new process and won 300k of new business with existing customer.

Program lead for flight component hardware with key supplier managing schedule & budget.

New Customer development winning 500k dollars of new business.

Researched and developed novel manufacturing processes to solve difficult manufacturing challenges

Provided solid technical expertise during the RFP process, building confidence & trust with the customer

Director of Operations & CNC Development – HGS Aerospace (Sep12-Nov13)

Organized and managed operations to manufacture precision tools and platforms for Boeing Aircraft

Developed and implemented process centric operation to standardize and optimize manufacturing

Built and advanced CNC operations enabling high precision and high speed machining capabilities

Reorganized fabrication department facilitating level 1 welding capability and superior quality

Worked closely with quality to implement AS9100 Quality Management System

CNC Manufacturing Engineer – Hampson Aerospace / Global Tooling Systems (Aug10-Aug 12)

Implemented CATIA V5 advanced machining technologies toward the manufacture of complex aerospace tooling.

Developing 5axis machining strategies to optimize operations, capability, & quality

5 Axis machine tool application development utilizing VB.NET, XAML, & Microsoft.NET framework

Provide manufacturing support in terms of processing, design for manufacture, tooling and fixturing.

Dedicated towards the implementation of new technologies to promote lean processes & continuous improvement

5 Axis CNC Specialist / Consultant – Replicative Technologies LLC. (Nov 08-Aug 10)

Provided consulting, design, processing, programming, and custom application development focused on machining complex surfaces as applied in precision aerospace tooling.

Developed custom 5 Axis postprocessors for a variety of 5 Axis machine tools

Delivered 5 Axis machining strategies enabling high speed machining

Provided processing and programming for 5 Axis machine tools

Program Manager / Finance Analyst – Chrysler Engineering (1999-Nov 08)

Managed a broad scope of programs focused on implementing new vehicle and manufacturing technologies to promote innovation, optimize efficiency and improve quality.

DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) trained in lean process optimization and product development

Led design reviews, managed program targets, resolved conflicts and coordinated supplier deliverables

Managed and Coordinated hybrid & fuel cell technology and vehicle systems for vehicle prototype builds

Led cross-functional team to provide cost, feasibility, & reliability comparisons of laser based welding systems

President / Manager – Camaction Inc. (1990-1999)

Organized and managed company providing computer based engineering, design and manufacturing services for automotive and aerospace tooling and fixtures. The business specialized in computer aided tool & fixture design, tool-path generation, and 3-5 axis precision CNC machining of large scale work

Formulated initial business plan, secured financing, solicited and secured work, executed start-up

Planned, implemented, optimized, and maintained all operational and technical aspects of the business

Implemented high speed CNC machining technologies to boost efficiencies

Achieved 10x annual revenue growth from 75k to 800k+ in eight years

Operations Manager - Kates Company (1988-1990)

Managed, organized, and optimized company that manufactured, assembled, and tested high precision flow control valves. Introduced new manufacturing & assembly strategies founded on lean processes & thinking. Implemented new high precision multi-axis CNC machining technologies which enhanced process integration, reduced work in process, maximized throughput, & improved quality

Planned and executed turnaround plan encompassing move from Chicago to Detroit

Re-engineered manufacturing and assembly workflow and processes

Lean process implementation resulted in a 60% workforce reduction

Two years post move, profitability reached the highest level in the company’s 40 year history

Education and Certifications

WALSH COLLEGE, Troy, MI

Master of Business Administration; Finance

LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, Southfield, MI

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing; Minor: Computer Science

SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS, Dearborn, MI

Certified Manufacturing Engineer; CMfgE

Foreign Language

Ukrainian; conversational, reading, & writing

Affiliations

Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Delta Mu Delta Honor Society, National Ski Patrol

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