Benjamin J. Binoniemi, M.S.
*** **** ******* **. ***** Rivers, MI 49093
517-***-**** ************@*****.***
Manufacturing and Quality Engineer
Process refinements and quality improvements from a statistical analysis and hands-on approach
Accomplishments and Skills
Quality Control: Addressed defect analysis with solutions based on priority
Statistical Analysis: Developed process improvements backed by statistically significant data
Operations Research: Cultivated solutions based on linear programming or operations research
Product Improvement: Saved 50% on consumables by reducing the materials required.
Presentations: Generated Outlook presentations to explain complex processes or projects
Drafting: Produced both 2D drawings and 3D models of prototype concepts
Project Management: Directed multiple budgets to repair, maintain, or build production tooling
Process Improvement: Targeted improvements to existing equipment to produce a quality product
Software Proficiency: Capable applications of Catia V6, Mintab, MS Office Suite,
Continuous Improvement: Promoted concepts developed in graduate school for industry application
Professional Experience
Asama Coldwater Manufacturing Coldwater, MI May 2012 to March 2017
Engineer Multi-role engineering position focused on balancing many tasks. Driven by a quality first concern, consistently focused on process and quality improvements. Hands-on approach developed from going to the spot and investigating to uncover the root cause. Blending education with applications to produce a cost-effect solution. Created new tool designs complete with drawings and models. Advocated my department in cross-functional meetings. Delivered concerns to generate correct budgets for new model projects and renewals.
Syndicate Systems Middlebury, IN February 2005 to December 2012
Area Leader Guided both skilled and unskilled labor to produce quality production in a JIT environment. Utilized cellular manufacturing to resolve part and assembly discrepancies. Developed and organized records for increased efficiency. Developed process improvements based on quality requirements. Deliberated with engineering to implement design parameters for client projects.
Education
Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI May 2015
Master of Science: Manufacturing Engineering: Advanced coursework: Manufacturing Engineering, Statistical Analysis, Quality Engineering, Additional coursework: Linear Programming, Simulations, Capital Budgeting, Operations Research and Continuous Improvement Thesis: Defended, presented, and published results on statistically valid cost effect approach to advanced foundry sand testing
References: Available upon request