LAN SEATON

850-***-**** (Milton, FL) ad3e2c@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A results-driven, innovative Manufacturing Engineer with an extensive track record for leading Continuous Improvement efforts to optimize and improve manufacturing processes with Lean Six Sigma tools. Technical Team Leader with over 15 years of aerospace, industrial, and commercial manufacturing experience delivering solutions that meet or exceed expectations. Core Competencies:

Electro-Mechanical Assembly

Turbo-Generator work

IPC-A-610, ANSI J-STD-001

ISO9001, AS9100, & AS9102

Valve/Indicator Assy & Test

Tool and Gage Design

Lean Manufacturing (DMAIC)

Continuous Improvement (CI)

Process Optimization

Soldering, Brazing, Welding

MRP Systems (SAP, Deltek +)

Root Cause / Corrective Action

Inspection / Control Plans

Cable Harness Assembly

CCA / SMT Assembly

Heat Treat & Plating

Six Sigma - Green Belt

Supplier Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Textron Land & Marine (Contract), Slidell, LA 2020-2021 Manufacturing Engineer, LCAC Hovercraft.

Developed work instructions for installation of all nameplates for all labeled components throughout each hovercraft.

Developed data extraction programs to extract nameplate part numbers by type (hydraulic, safety, electrical, etc).

Sorted nameplates by compartment space.

Provided instructions to place nameplates in applicable locations in each applicable compartment.

Worked with design engineers to clarify prints when necessary, technicians to insure instructions were meaningful & with procurement to expedite nameplate shortages. Carpenter Technologies, Dynamet Division, Clearwater, FL 2018-2019 Quality Engineer, Extruded Bar and Coils.

Responsibilities included AMS2750 pyrometry surveys (Temperature Uniformity Surveys & System Accuracy Tests) to insure titanium met metallurgical requirements. Additional focus on corrective actions, and improving quality requirements in work instructions utilizing leadership and interpersonal skills for implementation.

Implement manufacturing process plan updates to improve processes.

Coordinate release, revisions, and training for all work instructions on site.

Develop new processes for new equipment including LECO hydrogen determinators and Mitutoyo roundness measuring systems. Spec out new processing equipment & CapEx's.

Provide corrective action responses to customer and ISO9001 audits, and lead efforts to implement process improvements resulting from these findings.

Lead re-certification efforts for furnaces and inspection equipment. HARRIS CORPORATION (Contract), Panama City, FL 2018 Manufacturing Engineer, Minesweeper (Gas Turbine powered Hydrofoil). Conducted Root Cause/Corrective Actions, Reviewed and dispositioned non-conformances.

Identified hydraulic pump replacement options.

Worked with supplier to identify root cause and corrective actions for a 3000 amp rectifier.

Routing development and Acceptance Test support for refurbishment.

Systems used: Deltek-Costpoint, Solid Works.

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, Clearwater, FL 2014 – 2017 Quality Engineer, Missile Guidance Systems

Led Quality Improvement Initiatives as a Program Quality Engineer for THAAD missile guidance system by directing Process changes to improve the product.

Developed monthly performance metrics for mission computer and navigation modules directing focus on correcting repeat problems through Pareto analysis.

Led multi-disciplined teams to implement process improvements for supplier machining, and in- house Assembly processes. (Mission Computer)

Reviewed and improved quality PO flow-downs to suppliers for all program production orders by clarifying databases.

Improved customer satisfaction by resolving manufacturing problems, and interfacing with suppliers, customer and DCMA personnel.

Led development of verify-prior-to-use initiative, reducing Out-of-Tolerance Notifications by 85%.

Reduced supplier defects by 90% by clarifying print requirements and supplier training.

Systems used: SAP, Catia, Smarteam, E-Factory, Docushare, Net Inspect, Agilent. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION (Contract), Riviera Beach, FL 2013 Quality Engineer, Remote Control Submarines

Led quality functions to ensure compliance to USN contractual requirements on eight mine-hunting submarines (RMMV’s) through various stages of upgrades and testing.

Coordinated with cross-functional groups to ensure identification of problems, identification of root cause and implementation of preventive corrective actions.

Identified failure modes for key drivers leading process improvements on RMMV program.

Systems used: SAP, Catia, Smarteam, Solumina.

PALL AEROPOWER CORPORATION, New Port Richey, FL 2006 – 2012 Manufacturing / Quality Engineer, Fluid Filtration Systems Worked with suppliers, customers, and in-house stakeholders to ensure full and timely compliance of filtration products to customer and manufacturers’ requirements in support of QMS utilizing Lean Tools like DMAIC (Typically via AS9100, PO, spec., and print flow downs.)

Developed new tooling & processes to improve yields on switches, indicators, and filters.

Coordinated supplier, process, gauging, control plan, and print changes necessary for compliance.

Collaborated with suppliers, DSQR’s, designers, and manufacturing staff to ensure drawing, product, and PO compliance.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Technology, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY Bachelor of Science, Nautical Science, United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY Lieutenant, US Naval Reserve (Inactive)

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