Engineering Professional

CHAUNCY LEON JORDAN

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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

A leadership position in manufacturing engineering with responsibilities including product and process development, process improvement and problem resolution in the manufacturing environment.

EXPERIENCE

Kasai North America, Inc.; Madison, MS

Manager - Engineering, April 2014 – Present

Responsible for the effective planning, directing, and coordinating of activities in the Manufacturing Engineering department with areas including process design, process planning, problem resolution through root cause analysis and continuous process improvement. Actively identify and develop new processes, procedures, and materials to enhance and improve production processes. Coordinate/ Lead cross functional department and plant activities to ensure smooth operation and maximum efficiency. Lead team of engineers responsible for countermeasure implementation to resolve concerns in the manufacturing environment. Actively participate in the development and realization of strategic plans, organizational development, capital and operating budgets, and achievement of corporate goals.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Established Cross Functional Team approach to successfully achieve plant KPI’s for Scrap reduction and Quality Improvements.

Facilitate training activities to teach ME’s, QE’s and Supervisors basic problem solving skills.

Developed Standard for Poke Yoke Implementation to support Zero PPM initiative.

Led focused activities to reduce in-plant process scrap by over 50%.

Awarded Top QC Story KPS North America Competition.

Represented Kasai North America in Annual Global Competition in Japan. Nissan North America, Inc.; Canton, MS

Manager - Engineering, December 2006 – March 2014

Managed a staff of engineers responsible for the support to the Trim and Chassis Manufacturing Plant. Provided engineering support to assist manufacturing with current and new production lines and processes. Provided support to address issues and concerns related to Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery. Led and supported design change implementation of warranty improvements as well as cost reduction proposals. Managed team and schedules for Minor Model Product Changes including requirements for process, equipment, materials, and tooling. Developed manpower plans to include development of engineers for career advancement and achievement of company objectives. Product Engineer, June 2003 – December 2006

Managed new and current model development of Front End Module Systems of five vehicle models. Evaluated product design, development of process equipment and tooling, management of supplier parts quality and problem resolution of manufacturing and warranty concerns. Served as Lead Exterior Trim and Chassis engineer with responsibility for supporting the development and training needs of the department, as well as daily support for developing robust countermeasures for concerns related to Nissan key performance indicators in TDR, AVES and Warranty (GCAR). Chauncy L. Jordan, Page 2

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Led successful trial and launch of various minor model changes for X61A and L42A platforms from 08MY to 11MY.

J.D Power Highest Initial Quality Award for Mid-size sedan 2009 – Team Award.

Successfully Achieved AVES Quality Score for L42A Sedan FY08 and FY09.

Generation 8 V-Pilot Graduate.

Conducted tolerance stack-up of FEM and body components to justify the need for control points on each part in order to meet quality targets.

Conducted statistical analysis of FEM assembly process to recommend and implement process changes to improve assembly capability and control.

Developed the basic manufacturing plan for 2010MY X61D. OTHER ENGINEERING/MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE

Marconi, LaGrange, GA

Product Development Supervisor, February 2000 – June 2003 Managed the overall effectiveness and organizational structure of the product development department. The department prepared and coordinated manufacturing and design requirements from concept to full release of new products. Key deliverables included prototype products for design validation testing and customer review.

Marconi, LaGrange, GA

Product Engineer, July 1999 – February 2000

Introduced new and derivative products into the assembly process. Documented and maintained ISO procedures, department layout, and continuous process improvement to improve Quality, Productivity, On Time Delivery and Product Cost.

Marconi (Formerly Reltec Corporation), Greenville, MS Project Engineer, August 1996 – July 1999

Served as process implementation team leader for Demand Flow Technology implementation. Led a team with requirements to develop product synchronization’s, process maps, sequence of events and various calculations to include operational cycle time or Takt time, total product cycle time and resource requirements.

MTD - Modern Line Products, Indianola, MS

Project Engineer, December 1994 - August 1996

Engineer for assembly area with responsibilities and duties that included continuous process improvement, time studies and line balancing, material handling/flow, safety and quality control. EDUCATION

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology, December 1994 Program of Study included course work in Industrial Production and Manufacturing, Management, Electronics, Time and Motion, and Safety.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Demand Flow Technology & Business Strategy Workshop, September 1996 Advanced Mixed-Model Workshop, November 1996

Lean Manufacturing Executive Course, March 1995

Mississippi Army National Guard, September 1988 – September 1999

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