Manufacturing Engineer Product Development

MCGREGOR J. ROBERTSON

**** *. ******* ****** • Chandler, Arizona 85225

480-***-**** • *****************@*****.***

Experienced, driven, results oriented Manager/Engineer with a broad experience base looking for a challenging role where I can use my skills to make a difference in the performance of the company. Comprehensive knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes. Management experience with exceptional employee developmental skills. Multi-talented team member with program management, CNC, product development, process improvement and research experience. Creative and passionate with a positive attitude towards work and friendly attitude towards colleagues. Utilization of EVM and directing IPT to meet schedule and cost initiatives.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 2008

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Earned Value Management (EVM) – Cost & Control Schedule – Proficient in AutoCAD – Rhinoceros3-D – CATIA – Pro-E – SolidEDGE – Solid Works – NX – Teamcenter – Gerber Omega Composer – Adobe Photoshop – Robot Programming – ArtCAM – Striker – Gerber CutWorks – PLM Systems – MES Costpoint – TipQA – Sync Manufacturing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NORTHROP GRUMMAN, Chandler, Arizona • November 2019-Present • Aerospace and defense technology company

Operations Manager Integration & Test/Principal Manufacturing Engineer (Secret Clearance):

Oversees and manages all operational aspects of manufacturing and production areas, responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, and continuous improvement.

Provides leadership direction of Integrated Program Teams (IPT) for design, process development, production, operations, engineering, test and Quality Assurance functions.

Utilizes Earned Value Management (EVM) to present status on cost, schedule and performance for all projects within the area; assesses issues and develops mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals.

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Program Manager for multiple sites.

Use of PFMEA to assess risk to all products.

Direct customer interaction at Program Management level.

Experience with Space Programs and supporting customer needs.

Develops manufacturing processes by studying manufacturing project requirements: researching, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.

Develops and maintains detailed digital work instructions for assigned products/processes.

Dispositions discrepant hardware, drives root cause investigation and corrective action.

Implement methods to improve productivity, lean manufacturing.

Day to day support of manufacturing personnel.

Determine requirements for tools/fixtures.

RIGID INDUSTRIES, Gilbert, Arizona • April 2017-August 2019 • LED Lighting, high performance leader in LED Off-Road Light Bars

Manufacturing Engineer Manager/Manufacturing Engineer:

Manage the transition of Production to Mexico. Introduce robotic epoxy applications into new products.

Cost savings of current products and legacy products. Working closely with quality, purchasing, marketing, operations and engineering departments.

Provide solutions to manufacturing problems and continuously improving efficiency.

Assist in the design phases of new product development, pilot builds, and work instructions, engineering documentation review, training and cost analysis.

Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials.

PRICE INDUSTRIES INC, Casa Grande, Arizona • June 2011-April 2017 • Leading manufacturer of Air Distribution Products for the HVAC industry.

Manufacturing Engineer/Project Design Engineer:

Responsibilities include introducing new products and machines into manufacturing. Research new developments & innovations. Consider cost, effectiveness & safety of new design.

Drawing using 2D & 3D CAD.

Writing & training of standardize work instructions. Generate, update & maintain Bill of Materials.

Program updates & Engineering Changes.

Maintenance of Engineering Documentation.

Support & provide product quotes as needed.

Generation of Submittal Drawings.

Review of special proposals.

Design fixtures for Process Improvement.

Programming of CNC & Laser Machines.

Actively support manufacturing in any problems with BOM.

Coordinate various engineering projects to include design, installation & validation of capital equipment.

Implementation of Lean principles, 5s & departmental ISO auditing.

ESOLES CUSTOM FOOTBEDS, ES2 LLC, Chandler, Arizona • January 2010-January 2012 • Private company manufacturing custom footbeds with dealers throughout the U.S., Australia, China, Europe, & South America.

CAD/CAM Designer/Production Supervisor:

Produce custom orthotics using 3-D foot analysis technology.

Utilized customized CAD/CAM. 5-axis machining, 3-D prototyping and CNC routing to produce fully custom insoles.

Supervised manufacturing & quality control.

Programmed, operated & maintenance of CNC machine.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 2008

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