David J. Laity

Doylestown, Pennsylvania ***** 215-***-**** ad2j62@r.postjobfree.com

Over 30 years of technical expertise in engineering and manufacturing environments.

Skilled in testing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems.

EXPERIENCE

EF Precision Group, Willow Grove, PA July 2019 – November 2023

Manufacturing Manager

Managed a $5M business starting on the ground floor and in 18 months, managing the client’s business as a sole source supplier.

Worked with the clients engineering team to create a production process for three components of a wireless battery charging system.

Assign and monitor workflow of 10 direct reports, assemblers and test technicians.

Created three work cells utilizing 2-bin Kanban system.

Ensure all workflow traveler documentation is properly recorded and managed any updates.

Managed hiring temp employees and permanent employees.

Ensure the availability of proper working tools, equipment and necessary supplies.

Inspect each product assembled and hold each assembler accountable to adhere to the process and ensure all quality standards have been met.

Empire Abrasive Equipment, Langhorne PA June 2016 – July - 2019

$30 million manufacturer of Media blasting cabinets and automated systems.

Supervision – Cabinet Department

o Assign and monitor workflow for 8 direct reports for 1st and 2nd shift operations, address and resolve operation issues.

oResponsible for the assembly of consumable/spare parts for daily customer orders.

oImplemented a 2-cell system for the cabinet assembly process which increased production by 25%.

oCreated subassembly cells with 2-bin part Kan ban system.

oWorking with manufacturing engineering to make better production tools to track workflow and workorder completion.

oWork and coach assemblers to adhere to corrective action plans for quality requirements and customer expectations.

oInspect each product assembled in the Cabinet department and hold each assembler accountable to adhering to the process and ensure all quality standards have been met.

Two Technologies Inc., Horsham, PA

$6 million manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and industrial terminals

Manufacturing Product Supervisor February 2006 – June 2016

Supervision

oAssign and monitor workflow for 15 direct reports; address and resolve operation issues.

oMember of team tasked with creating and implementing new assembly and testing procedures in support of continuous improvement initiatives.

oDeveloped assembly processes and test procedures for three new product launches.

oDevelop and implement action plans based upon analysis of first pass yield and failure data.

oOversee repair department activities to ensure manufacturing processes are followed and customers’ needs are fulfilled. Troubleshoot and repair failed units at board and component levels, replacing smt components as needed.

oOperate and maintain Quad Pick & Place machines as needed.

Lean Manufacturing

oImplementing lean best practices including 5S and Kanban.

Compliance

oMaintain reference manuals and self-audit operating procedures in support of ISO-9001 certification.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc., Fort Washington, PA

$800 million semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer.

Senior Electronic Technician April 1983 – January 2006

R&D Senior Electronic Technician

oWorked with electrical, mechanical and software engineers building new designs.

oBuilt prototype circuit boards, electromechanical assemblies and life cycle fixtures.

oPerformed initial power up and debug on complex proof of concept machines equipped with vision control, multiple cutting edge servo systems and stepper motor axes.

oPerformed troubleshooting at both subassembly and component levels.

oProvided training to manufacturing for assembly and testing of new hardware designs.

Manufacturing Engineering Senior Electronic Technician: Created assembly and test procedures for final product in newly developed flow line production. Assisted floor technicians in repair of problem machinery. Aided engineers in documenting quality issues and implementing in-house and vendor corrective actions.

Group Leader of Electronic Technicians: Tested and repaired P.C. boards and assemblies to component level utilizing automated test equipment and test fixtures.

EDUCATION

Bucks County Community College: Electrical Engineering Technology and Business Management

LeTourneau University: 40 credits, Electrical Engineering Technology

Penno Technical Institute: Associate Degree

Villanova University: Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate

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