Gary Allen Tucker

ad1xt9@r.postjobfree.com 717-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/gary-tucker

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Goal for 2023 and 2024 is to help companies re-achieve a competitive edge, by using experience and skills as an Manufacturing Engineer in multiple industries, along with the ability to effectively mentor teammates. I am a team-focused, engineering professional with demonstrated expertise in improving the production process and increasing profitability.

Key Accomplishments include:

Work Instructions (Developed and Published)

o Hydraulic Valves, all models (Caterpillar Hydraulics) o Engine Valves, Eaton Corporation

o Loaders, John Deere

O Medical device manufacturing – Welch Allyn (electrocardiogram testing equipment and treadmills) components of stress testing kits for hospitals. And nursing home beds for a company in Carlsbad, CA.

● Degree in Math from Marquette University and specialist in Statistics (prior to 2000)

● Collaborated with consultants at Eaton Corporation to solve the quality issue of surface finish of engine valves…Saved Eaton close to $1M annually, Kearney, NE, 2015

o Worked with Lean Team, applying Value Stream Mapping and other Lean tools to organize the engine valve manufacturing line. o Developed work instructions for the maintenance team so they could maximize the use of their coolant and oil systems. o Used Capital Asset Replacement program to replace worn material handling equipment with newly leased forklifts and stackers. o Used Management of Change program to transfer packing machines for engine valves to the appropriate location within the plant.

● Worked with a team from Wuxi, China and provided them work instructions as a visual aid to hydraulic valve production in China.

● Supplier Quality Engineer with 160 suppliers, specifically focusing on corrective and preventative actions in the production of tractors, at JI Case

(Now CNH) in Racine, WI

● More than 10 years working with either ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems

Special Skills:

● Work Measurement

o StopWatch

o Predetermined Time

o Video observation

● Root Cause Analysis (used mainly 5Y and ishikawa Fishbone Diagram)

● Routings

● Bills of Material

● Line Balancing

● SAP

● AUTOCAD (started with the 2D version and last worked with the 3D version at Western Industries in Watertown, WI in 2017)

● Pareto Analysis (used at Harley Davidson, Buehl division on seat porosity project) 1994

● SPC (Freudenberg-NOK in Ligonier, IN (1999)

● MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project) throughout my career ● Project Engineer/Manager (as shown above)

● GD&T (was trained on (3) different occasions), starting with Lowel Foster. Bachelor of Science Degree, Mathematics, Marquette University PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JGS Technical Solutions LLC, Milwaukee, WI, 10/21 to 11/23 (Management Consulting) Collaborated with (2) other engineers to bring the consulting business up to date.**

(See attached addendum)

● Evaluated current website design and made any necessary changes

● Registered as LLC

● Completed Marketing Research

● Checked profile on LinkedIn

● Checked team status on LinkedIn

HCLA/Geometric America, Troy; MI (Remote) 8/21 to 10/21 Supplier Collaboration Engineer, Worked on assigned projects for Caterpillar Corporation in Decatur, IL, Morton, IL. and Aurora, IL. Collaborated with (3) different suppliers. Progress severely affected by Covid 19

JGS Technical Solutions LLC, Milwaukee, WI, 7/18 to 5/20 (Management Consulting) Partnered with (3) other engineers to develop consulting business** (See attached addendum)

WELCH ALLYN (Mortara), Milwaukee, WI, 4/18 to 06/18 Contract Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing and Kitting of Stress Testing Kits for hospitals. Main focus on electrocardiogram testing equipment and treadmills. Wrote protocols and created work instructions.

JOHN DEERE, Horicon, WI, 12/17 to 4/18

Contract Manufacturing Engineer Turf Cutting Equipment Manufacturer --- Successfully found the root cause for existing downtime, that was incorrectly being charged to the Maintenance Department. (This made it unnecessary to purchase another automated conveyor system, saving John Deere thousands of dollars.) WESTERN INDUSTRIES, Watertown, WI 6/17 to 8/17

Contract Manufacturing Engineer

• Worked with team moving equipment from Watertown, WI to Schiller Park, IL. • Purchased spot welders from various suppliers for the work cell. • Extracted Bill of Materials and Routings from BAAN database and transferred to Excel Spreadsheet as part of required paperwork to move spot welding machin EATON COOPER POWER, Pewaukee, WI, 7/2016 to 10/2016 Contract Manufacturing Engineer

Provide engineering support for Eaton Cooper Power Mexican team who is making the transition from manufacturing to Research and Development. Document control while preparing for ISO 9001:2015 recertification audit. EATON CORPORATION, Kearney, NE, 05/2015 to 12/2015 Contract Project Engineer

Serve as Project Manager for multiple Lean projects of engine valve manufacturer while leading and collaborating effectively with outside consultants, managers, supervisors, and floor operators. Generate work instructions for special hollow valve application and filtration systems supporting engine valve production. Serve as primary coordinator for complete cleaning and parts replacement for automated oil and coolant filtration systems. Coordinate relocation and full installation of an automated valve packing machine. Conduct quality audits for TS16949 Quality Management System. Train, instruct, and mentor other engineers. JOHN DEERE, Moline, IL September 2014 to January 2015 Contract Industrial Engineer,

Provided manufacturing engineering for John Deere Seeding, supporting hanging and masking of shot blasting and powder coating system for seeding equipment. JOHN DEERE, Horicon, WI May 2014 to June 2014

Updated Operational Method Sheets (OMS) daily using SAP and JT Model files with digital camera. Conducted industrial engineering for John Deere including evaluation of Current Manufacturing Method (CMM) for small tractor assembly line and mentoring of replacement engineers to deliver projects in line with short-term completion targets. Techni mate, Lake Geneva, WI, 3/2013 to 5/2014

Partner (self-employed),

Functioned as consultant, in alliance with Process Quality Associates (PQA) in London, ON, Canada, to assist in generating potential clients for quality management system consulting for PQA.

JOHN DEERE – DAVENPORT WORKS, Davenport, IA, 6/2012 to 3/2013 Contract Industrial Engineer,

Participated in the Quality Blitz team responsible for optimizing productivity, quality, and safety for stations of large loader assembly lines. Maximized effectiveness of work instructions using Pro-E models and SAP.

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Rock Island, IL, 4/2011 to 5/2012 Contract Process Planner,

Planned process for manufacturing armor components of military vehicles. Implemented processes including 2D and 3D laser cutting, multi-axis vertical and horizontal machining centers, welding, plating, and painting. Estimated new parts manufacturing costs using Costimator. Wrote tool orders for both Numerical Control

(NC) programs and tool design. Developed Bills of Material (BOM) and routings using customized SAP systems.

BAE SYSTEMS, York, PA, 1/2009 to 7/2009

Contract Floor Support Engineer,

Performed troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues preventing truck line movement. Efficiently conducted safety and operational audits as well as Six Sigma analysis.

Increased assembly efficiency by 50% through effective collaboration with diversified team of mechanics, weld shop and supplier quality engineers CATERPILLAR HYDRAULICS JOLIET, IL, 12/2006 to 12/2008 Contract Manufacturing Engineer,

Served as Manufacturing Engineer, documenting hydraulic valve manufacturing process for eight different product lines for use in teaching employees in Wuxi, China. Implemented manufacturing processes including CNC machining, hand lapping, stem-fitting, assembly, test, paint, and pack.

• Participated in Kaizen-based Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) to improve productivity, efficiency, safety, and ergonomics of assembly cell operations within a four-day period.

• Earned contract extension and 5% pay raise in ’07 to assist in Phase 2 of the project with transmission valves and other families of products.

• Led team of eight Manufacturing Engineers in validating and signing off on Standard Work Documents, resulting in completion rate increase from 5% to 70% in less than two weeks.

**Addendum—--JGS Technical Solutions LLC Management by Gary Tucker

*Spearheaded the conceptualization and establishment of JGS Technical Solutions LLC, a startup comprising four seasoned engineers, aimed at providing innovative solutions to production, safety, quality, and design challenges for client companies.

● Developed and executed a comprehensive business plan outlining the company's mission, vision, and strategic goals.

● Led the planning and coordination of regular team meetings to align on objectives, allocate tasks, and address challenges, fostering a collaborative and goal-oriented work environment.

● Took charge of creating the company's online presence by designing and launching a professional website, effectively showcasing the company's capabilities and expertise.

● Collaborated with team members to identify potential clients and establish partnerships, laying the foundation for future business relationships. ● Despite challenges faced in getting the business off the ground, gained valuable experience in entrepreneurship, project management, and team collaboration. Key Achievements:

● Developed a robust business plan that served as a blueprint for the company's operations.

● Successfully created and launched the company's website, enhancing its online visibility.

● Facilitated productive planning meetings, ensuring effective communication and alignment within the team.

Although JGS Technical Solutions faced challenges that prevented full-scale operations during this period, the experience gained has enriched my skills in strategic planning, project management, and entrepreneurship. l

*(Addendum for JGS Technical Solutions LLC)

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