Project Management Product Development

MAJOR DISCIPLINES: Project Management, Engineering Design: Solid Works, AutoCAD & Inventor,

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma-GB, Automation, Tooling, Stamping, Quality

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

6/2013 – Present ATS Advanced Technology Services Peoria, IL 61615

Contract provider of maintenance and tool and die services

Tool and Die Specialist / Supervisor

Direct management of 18 tool makers across 24/7 coverage at an automotive transmission component manufacturer

Responsibility and accountability for complete tool room management serving the needs and priorities of operations, manufacturing, quality, testing, and prototype product development

Stamping data: tonnage up to 600 tons, matl. thickness .004 to .090, SPM 400 – 90, Tolerances .0002”

Developed a tool and die apprenticeship program certified through the United States Depart of Labor, selected candidates for the apprentice program to close and prevent a future skills gap

Championed development of an auto generated metered hit count die PM program

Introduced coating technology to die components increasing die life with a cost benefit of 35%

T &D site startup & assessment specialist for all ATS tool and die site activities in North America

Process mapped die maintenance and standardized procedures for efficiency and consistency

Utilized CMMS for predictive and preventive maintenance, and sustained their timely compliance

Generated monthly metrics tracking downtime to validate improvements and reduced MTBF

9/2012 – 6/2013 Chrysler Corp. Belvidere, IL 61008

Automotive vehicle assembly plant

Production/ Maintenance Supervisor

Managed manpower of 15 operators and 5 skilled trades in the operation and maintenance of the framing and panel assembly equipment for the newly launched Dodge Dart

Responsible for overseeing the system operation of over 200 robots performing resistance welding, laser welding, laser cutting, sealing and material handling task

Area lead for the Quality and Professional Maintenance Pillars of the World Class Manufacturing quality system, Presenter for Focused Improvements-Micro stoppages,

Created Kaizens with savings of nearly $200K with a benefit/cost ratio of 11:1

3/2008 - 6/2012 R.G.RAY Corp. Arlington Heights, IL 60004

World leading manufacturer of engineered clamps for the heavy equipment, automotive, and marine industry

Manufacturing / Automation Engineer - Advanced Technical Support Engineer-

Developed concept, presented, designed and complete project management for the construction and integration of Pick-n-Place automation that reduced labor, and material cost, while also improving product quality and increasing equipment capacity with potential savings of over $1,000,000 per year,

Project manager for transfer tool automation that led to winning a 2M EAU global contract

Investigated and justified new capital budgets & cost reduction opportunities involving laser marking and automation

Product Engineering launch management handling PPAP’s & APQP’s for automotive D3’s and JOEM’s

Managed transfer of equipment and processes under my responsibility to cost competitive locations

Internal and external quality issue resolution including face to face customer response and support.

Lead Auditor representing corporation during TS 16949, ISO 9001 certification audits

1/2006 - 3/2008 D & R Technology Carol Stream, IL 60188

Manufacturers of Switches and Sensors for the automotive industry

Quality Engineer / Training Coordinator-

Managed scheduling, training and staffing of 24/7 Quality & FA department

Resolved supplier quality issues and corrective action responses

TS 16949 Auditor, Sort management, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Documentation

Senior Manufacturing Engineer-

Lean Cell Design, Tooling Design and ERP documentation for new product launches

Boosted throughput in power and free automation system by 30% improved FTTQ by 3%

Complete manufacturing responsibility for multi-million dollar equipment generating over

$25 million dollars in annual sales

Procured and engineered major automation equipment incorporating laser and vision technologies

Manufacturing Lead in establishing operations in Mexico and Korea

2000-2005 B & C Tool Co. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Designers and builders of tools, dies, test equipment and automated assembly machines, for the automotive, electronic, telecommunications, medical and consumer product industries

Vice President / Co-owner

Charged with plant operations, budgeting, sales, engineering, quality, and human resources

Developed new accounts and worked closely with customers and vendors to seek opportunities consistent with our core competencies. Landed an average of 2-3 new accounts per year, building the businesses gross sales to over one million dollars.

Heading the quality area successfully met quality standards for mil spec work, with control of documentation and quality standards, submitted PPAP documentation for automotive suppliers

Awarded supplier certification as a government contractor

In the human resource arena, adjusted human resources as needed according to forecast and work load. Managed sensitive personal issues, coached professional and technically skilled employees, heralded both good and bad communications to employees and sustained their motivation. Trained employees in multiple roles to control risk, obsolescence and maintain contingency strategies.

Design and Controls Engineer-

Programmed and wired PLC’s, sensors and vision components

Designed tooling, from high speed progressive dies of thin gage material to heavy gage 5/32” secondary operation dies, compound and draws dies, machine fixturing, gages and test equipment. Evaluated and implemented CAD/CAM software packages such as Smartcam and BobCadCAM.

Tool and Die Maker-

Tool and die journeyman, using all tool room equipment including wire EDM and CNC mills

PROFESSIONAL

ORGANIZATIONS: Past chairman and active member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Past board member Tool & Manufacturing Association -Technical Committee

Follower of various industrial groups on Facebook and Linkedin

EDUCATION: Northeastern Illinois University – B.S. Management

Wright College – Mechanical Engineering Technology A.A.S.

Wright College- Industrial Vocational Education A.A.S

Tool and Die Institute – Graduate Journeyman Tool Maker

Lane Technical High School – Graduate

CERTIFICATIONS: Purdue University- DFSS & Lean GB Certification

SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer

Lead Auditor -TS-16949

STS- Safety Trained Supervisor - Board of Certified Safety Professionals

FORD - Quality Training

DELPHI - Lean Methods in Manufacturing

CMRP Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional- certification 2016

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