MICHAEL J. BARON
909-***-**** ********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/michael-baron-4b4949160/
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
A Senior Manufacturing Engineer with diversified experience in machine tooling and machining requirements. Accomplished in statistical process control, just-in-time and lean manufacturing to include Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. Known for being a team player, resourceful problem-solver, excellent communicator, and skilled at cost estimating designed to improve efficiencies.
Process team leader
Machine setup and processes
Drawing and blueprint analysis for design review: ASME Y14.5.1M
Electronic assembly methodology: J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610
Proficient at AutoCAD, and Solid Works
Microsoft Office applications: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio
Product design and development through process validation and quality feedback with corrective action
WORK EXPERIENCE
Baron Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 4/1/18- Present
Manufacturing Consultant
Process analysis utilizing lean principles for manufacturing efficiency.
Lean machine/assembly cell formation for better throughput optimization.
Capital equipment recommendation along with justification.
VACCO INDUSTRIES, South El Monte, CA 10/22/12 – 4/1/18
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible for the process of manifolds, valves and filters for commercial and military applications.
Established machine processes for routers that included both conventional and CNC machine.
Improved production efficiency 15% by re-distributing product line fabrication.
Provided assembly instructions and assembly method improvements by 25%.
Material Review Board Engineer for analyzing and disposition of nonconformance on detail parts and assembly issues.
Performed root cause investigation on detail parts and assemblies.
Outside quality engineer to oversee and monitor outside machined parts and processes.
ESTERLINE POWER SYSTEMS BUENA PARK, CA 7/26/06 – 9/30/12
Senior Operation Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible for the process routers of printed circuit boards and integration into the top assembly units.
Analyzed and determined actual production costs for a variety of projects.
Determined tooling needs for new projects and created related manufacturing plans.
Nonconformance analysis on machine and assembly parts for disposition and corrective action.
MANDEVILLE MECHANICAL, CORONA, CA
Engineering Consultant Senior Manufacturing Engineer 3 /27/ 03 - 7/01/06
Engineering consultant for new equipment and machinery setup and training shop personnel in their use.
Advised on and justified new equipment which improved efficiency by 30%.
Setup machining cells which provided a faster through-put time by 15%.
Expedited material flow and production, which increased production by 25%.
LEACH INTERNATIONAL, BUENA PARK, CA 9/16/01 - 1 / 24 / 03
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Established tooling, processing, labor and machinery requirements from product specifications and blueprints.
Implemented needed design changes with engineering department which met or exceeded deadlines by up to 15%.
Developed bill of materials, routers, and process plans from specifications and drawings.
Performed root cause investigation on detail and assembly issues establishing corrective actions.
MGE UPS SYSTEMS, Costa Mesa, CA 9/8/00-9/10/01
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Manager
Responsible for creating documentation on in-house and outside manufacturing processes for
a smoother and more efficient end product.
Wrote and revised manufacturing routers for new and existing detail and assembly parts along with their related manufacturing process plans.
Implemented new manufacturing plans for process and production.
Revised inefficient manufacturing processes which increased production by 25%.
Reviewed and revised tooling requirements which resulted in a 35% faster flow of parts through the product line process.
BF GOODRICH AEROSPACE, TOLO DIVISION, Irvine, CA 11/10/97-9/01/00
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Responsible for creating in-house and outside manufacturing process plans for detail parts and assembly of metal, plastic and composite components.
Determined tooling needs for new projects and created related manufacturing plans.
Created and implemented new manufacturing plans, which increased production by 25%.
Reviewed and revised tooling requirements which resulted in a 35% faster flow of parts through the product line process.
Performed root cause investigation on detail and assembly issues and established corrective action.
EDUCATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, Long Beach, CA
Bachelor of Science- Engineering, Industrial Technology Manufacturing Option