Engineer Manufacturing

GEORGE T. STANDRIDGE

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Iva, SC 29655

762-***-**** cell

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August 2014 to present

EASi Nissan, Canton, MS – Automotive manufacturer

Tool and Chassis Engineering (contract)– Responsible for equipment and tooling modifications needed to integrate new automotive model into existing assembly line. Identify mechanical and electrical controls changes that are needed to accommodate new model without impacting the existing product. Generate specifications for RFQs and establish time lines to complete projects. Maintain communications with vendors and plant personnel to insure smooth transition.

April 2014 TO July 2016

Electrolux, Anderson, SC – Manufacturer of consumer refrigeration products.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Responsible for automated thermoforming and extrusion equipment used in manufacturing consumer refrigeration products. Installation and start-up of new equipment. Identification and application of technologies to raise the performance of existing equipment in order to reduce scrap, improve productivity, and eliminate down time. Drive process changes and equipment improvements to ensure product quality and maximize profitability. Develop requirements for maintenance and overhaul of existing equipment. Provide mechanical and electrical troubleshooting assistance as needed to support maintenance staff. PLC and HMI programming (Allen Bradley products) as needed to support manufacturing operations. Supervision and training of department junior engineers and maintenance technicians.

JANUARY 2013 TO April 2014

TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE, Hartwell, GA – Manufacturer of automotive ride control products.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Responsible for the specification, acquisition, installation and start-up of welding equipment used to manufacture automotive ride control products for all North America ride control manufacturing facilities. Identification and application of technologies to raise the performance of existing weld and test equipment in order to reduce scrap and improve productivity. Develop and implement Welding best methods for North American ride Control facilities. Develop requirements for maintenance and overhaul of existing equipment.

SEPTEMBER 2011 TO JANUARY 2013

CASE NEW HOLLAND, Wichita, KS – Manufacturer of construction equipment.

Welding Manufacturing Engineer Responsible for the acquisition, installation and start-up of equipment used to manufacture track and tire skid steer loaders used in the construction and agriculture industries. Implementation and support of equipment and process upgrades to increase productivity, minimize scrap, and improve quality using Lean Manufacturing and World Class Manufacturing methodology. Modification of equipment and process as needed to support engineering changes to existing product.

JANUARY 2008 TO SEPTEMBER 2011

SEJONG of ALABAMA, Ft. Deposit, AL and SEJONG of GEORGIA, LaGrange, GA – Tier 1 manufacturer of automotive exhaust systems for Hyundai and Kia.

Engineering Manager Manage Engineering and Maintenance personnel to ensure equipment readiness and maximize productivity. Modification of equipment as needed to support engineering changes to existing product and the introduction of new product. Drive process changes and equipment improvements to ensure product quality and maximize profitability. Startup of the LaGrange facility including physical plant refurbishment and installation and start-up of production equipment. Provide training for maintenance personnel on equipment and welding process.

JULY 2006 TO JANUARY 2008

WELDING TECHNOLOGIES INC., Gainesville, GA – Provide specialized welding repair for the power and petro-chemical industries.

Electrical Engineering Manager Electrical design, development, and construction of equipment used for specialized welding repair in the power and petro-chemical industries. Extensive field evaluation of equipment to ensure continuous development of equipment for reliability and durability. Manage in-house and field technicians to ensure equipment readiness and technical knowledge.

OCTOBER 2004 TO JULY 2006

SEJONG of ALABAMA, Ft. Deposit, AL - Manufacturer of automotive exhaust systems.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Startup of manufacturing facility to supply automotive exhaust systems to Hyundai. Responsible for the acquisition, installation and start-up of equipment as well as physical plant facilities such as environmental systems, compressed air, electrical distribution, and lighting. Electrical design as well as programmable controller and operator interface programming needed to support manufacturing operations. Provide training for maintenance personnel and operators.

SEPTEMBER 1999 TO OCTOBER 2004

TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE, Smithville, TN - Manufacturer of automotive exhaust systems.

Senior Process Engineer / Six Sigma Black Belt Responsible for the acquisition, installation and start-up of equipment used to manufacture automotive emission systems. Implementation and support of equipment and process upgrades to increase productivity, minimize scrap, and improve quality using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodology. Implemented capital projects to increase physical plant efficiency resulting in lower operating costs and improved reliability. Electrical design as well as programmable controller and operator interface programming needed to support manufacturing operations.

JANUARY 1995 TO SEPTEMBER 1999

JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC., Automotive Systems Group, Athens, TN - Manufacturer of automotive seating components.

Electrical Engineer / Welding Engineer Responsible for the specification, acceptance, and maintenance of automated work cells used in the manufacture of automotive seating components, as well as supervision of first response maintenance personnel associated with automated and robotic work cells. Mechanical and electrical design to support manufacturing operations. Programmable controller and operator interface programming needed to support process and equipment modifications. Development and modification of resistance weld schedules for stand alone and networked work cells. Program robotic work cells and associated equipment. Develop procedures and processes to ensure compliance with Ford, Chrysler, and GM welding specifications.

SEPTEMBER 1991 TO JANUARY 1995

CLAYTON STATE COLLEGE, School of Technology, Morrow, GA – Community college with two year program leading to an Associate of Applied Science in electronics and electromechanical technology.

Instructor Classroom and laboratory instruction in subjects including robotics, industrial controls, programmable controllers, rotating machines, pneumatics and hydraulics, technical mathematics, ac theory, dc theory, and semiconductor theory.

SEPTEMBER 1987 TO APRIL 1992

YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, Newnan, GA - Manufacturers of recreational vehicles.

Manufacturing Engineer/Welding Department Supervisor Startup of manufacturing facility and welding department. Responsible for the installation and acceptance of robotic and manual welding cells used for manufacturing tubular golf car frames. Continuous improvement of welding processes resulting in more effective use of company resources. Design and modification of weld fixtures and equipment to support model changes and new product. Process and weld training for production and maintenance personnel.

UNITED STATES NAVY, Charleston, SC

Engineering Watch Supervisor/Reactor Operator/Electronics Technician

Operated and maintained naval nuclear propulsion plant:

-Participated in nuclear refueling overhaul.

-Responsible for maintenance, repair, and quality control of reactor controls equipment.

-Installed and aligned electronic equipment related to both primary and secondary plants.

-Received commendations for expertise in numerous maintenance and upgrade operations.

EDUCATION

Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Georgia.

Bachelor of Science. Major in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society - Member

PROFESSIONAL and TECHNICAL TRAINING

-Six Sigma Black Belt training and certification with Tenneco Automotive and Six Sigma Consultants.

-Lean Manufacturing training at University of Michigan College of Engineering, Center for Professional Development.

-Factory training course at Motoman West Carrollton, Ohio on the ERC controller and industrial robot.

-Factory training course at OTC Osaka, Japan on the Almega series arc welding robot.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - Member

A.W.S (American Welding Society) – Member

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