JEFFREY J. BLOOM

Milton, WI • 608-***-**** • ad1xyw@r.postjobfree.com

PASSIONATE GLOBAL DESIGN LAUNCH LEADER

Technical Project Manager • Senior Engineering Manager • Technical Program Manager Innovative Product Design • Technical Problem Solving • Technical Leadership Excellence Promoted Continuous Improvement • World-Class Manufacturing • Designed Successful Products WORK EXPERIENCE (Over 30 years)

United Alloy; Janesville, WI Nov 2021 - Nov 2023

Director Of Plant Engineering

Mentored novice management team through strategic guidance, project assignments, and extensive training to enhance operations and foster successful business growth.

Championed continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing safety risks, enhancing process ergonomics, cutting costs, boosting efficiency or improving quality.

Developed a comprehensive 'Cap X' strategy for world-class manufacturing, expanding the capacity of key operations necessary for substantial business growth.

Advocated strongly for thorough equipment evaluations to determine capabilities, optimal usage patterns, process flow layout, and capacities.

Fostered an environment of accountability and agility, vigilantly monitoring key metrics to ensure swift adjustments in meeting objectives.

Led engineering team in creating welding systems, fixtures, and improved rigging.

Streamlined communication, proposing manufacturing enhancements delivering ROI data.

Directed reports on goals, reviewing potential progress hindrances. SSI Technologies; Janesville, WI June 2021 - Nov 2021 Engineer Manager

Validated lab requirements with real-world limitations, ensuring customer acceptance.

Led Product Development initiatives within Electrical and Mechanical departments.

Provided on-site tech support and design solutions to new and current customers.

Supervised budgeting and resource planning for various Engineering departments.

Implemented cost cuts in current product through new materials and suppliers.

Advanced IR&D in Ultrasonic, MR, Hall, and Variable Reluctance sensors. SSI Technologies; Janesville, WI Nov 2017 - May 2021 Engineer Manager Director

Strategized business plans, enhancing design for manufacturing and profitability.

Oversaw injection molding operations with Horizontal/Vertical Machines (30-80 tons) using materials like Nylon 6/6, PBT, HDPE, PPA/PPS 30% glass filled.

Recruited a team skilled in managing assembly volumes from 100,000 to 3.5 million.

Directed budgeting and resource planning for engineering departments such as Independent Research & Development, Product Development, and Manufacturing.

Global travel, offering superior technical support and design solutions to customers.

Harmonized customer approval of lab validation requirements with practical constraints.

Enabled advanced research in Ultrasonic, MR, Hall Effect Sensors under IR&D department.

Streamlined sourcing and qualification process within the manufacturing department.

Vetted international equipment suppliers from USA, England, Europe, and Spain.

Led product development initiatives across electrical and mechanical domains.

Successfully launched new products while managing current production lines.

Spearheaded Surface Mount Technology operations. SSI Technologies; Janesville, WI Aug 2011 - Oct 2017 Product Engineer Manager

Pioneered global design launches, including electrical testing, mechanical validation, and software development. Successfully launched a high-volume Ultrasonic sensor (3 million/year) in Czech Republic.

Educated Manufacturing and Quality departments on sensor function, tear-down analysis, and failure diagnosis to enhance operational efficiency.

Innovatively designed and launched a new wheel speed sensor for Indian motorcycles without infringing on SSI/Harley Davidson's patent rights.

Directed budgeting and resource planning in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering departments.

Mobilized Managers, offering innovative technical support & design solutions for new clients.

Strengthened supply chain via root cause analysis of OEM assembly plant problems.

Conceptualized and implemented strategies to enhance manufacturing and profitability. SSI Technologies; Janesville, WI April 2011 - July 2011 Senior Product Engineer

Developed Engineering APQP, D/PFMEA, Process flow, conducted root cause analysis, implemented corrective actions, 8D methodology, applied 5-Why technique and Fishbone analysis.

Orchestrated the design phase of integrating an ultrasonic level sensor into a Bosch pump/heater module for their DEF system, leading director-level meetings in Stuttgart and Budejovice, Czech Republic.

Innovated the first ultrasonic standalone diesel emission fluid quality sensor for Volkswagen, leading many director-level meetings at Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, Germany.

Finalized design phase with corrections for successful completion of design and process validation for VR and Active Sensors launch (Eaton Heavy truck transmission).

Pioneered the first ultrasonic diesel emission fluid (DEF) level sensor for BMW, spearheading meetings at BMW in Munich Germany.

Hamlin Electronics; Lake Mills, WI June 2010 - March 2011 Product Engineer

Engineered metal stampings from 0.25"-0.025" thick, including compression limiting inserts.

Sourced rapid prototype designs within a 2-3 week timeframe.

Strategized and implemented Hall Effect sensors' mechanical designs into custom packages.

Leveraged CAD package for the creation and release of precise models and drawings.

Conducted design reviews with key clients for satisfaction and quality assurance.

Utilized MS Project to effectively track programming milestones and progress.

Designed DFMEA's Process flows to enhance new business quotes. Bourns; Janesville, WI Aug 2006 - May 2010

Senior Product Engineer

Utilized various materials like single and 2-part epoxies for wafer dies and PCB's, silicone sealants, high temperature PPS, PBT, nylon materials, and molded wire bondable soft gold.

Innovated stamped terminal designs with various platings like Soft/Hard Gold, Nickel, Palladium, Tin for manual/automated loading into injection mold tools.

Conducted detailed root cause analysis to drive design improvements that reduced scrap rates, lowered costs, and enhanced warranty performance.

Engineered the precise mechanical design of clock spring sensors for all Volkswagen cars and variable steering sensors for European BMWs.

Sourced affordable local and international mold tooling to optimize production budgets.

Led efficiency-improvement team via cost-cutting and scrap reduction strategies.

Collaborated with universities and professors as external technical resources.

Managed engineering tasks from program inception to production phase. Prior Experience: SSI Technologies, Inc, Sr. Product Engineer, Resident Engineer, Product Engineer, Product Engineer/Cad Admn, CAD Designer (NX), Maintenance Technician EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin, Menomonie, WI

Bsc, Industrial Technology

TECHNOLOGIES

AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Inventor, Microsoft Project, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, CATIA

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