Steven J. Speer

**** ******* ******* ****. ******, Texas 78727

Phone: 512-***-****

E-Mail: adcjk4@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Professional of manufacturing, engineering and management in the markets of Class 2/3 Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs) and Digital/Automated Lighting. Seeking Manufacturing, Product, Process, or Project Engineering position with focus on design for manufacturing/serviceability, exceptional quality and efficient execution. Experienced in Oracle Agile PLM, Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP, Creo, and Microsoft Office/Project/Visio. Knowledgeable and trained in milling, lathing, casting, metal bending and injection molding practices as well as metrology, torque standards, hardware and tooling. Results-driven team player with excellent organizational and communication skills. Practiced in Six Sigma and process improvements. Relevant Work Experience

Everi Holdings, Inc. Austin, TX April 2014-Present

Project Engineer III (June 2019-Present)

Management of large scale hardware development projects (EGMs)

Orchestrate collaboration of all internal and external teams to ensure successful project results

Create and maintain project schedules throughout project inception and execution

Responsible for project cost estimations and adherence to budget

Coordinate engineering development with vendors for outsourced proprietary products

Manufacturing Engineer III (October 2016-June 2019)

Responsible for all manufacturing processes, tooling, and work flow at Everi production facility.

Create ECOs/MCOs and oversee all approval processes as related to manufacturing; specifically BOM structures, Make/Buy decisions, and order configuration settings.

Analyze efficiencies by planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.

Coordinate new product development, launch and sustainability by closely working with Hardware Engineering, Program Management, Procurement, Production Control and QA teams.

Develop DFM & DFS product solutions both internally and with vendors.

Manufacturing Technician IV (November 2014-October 2016)

Responsible for all operations at Everi Manufacturing Facility’s Spares and Servers Dept.

Testing of mechanical and electrical components for Class 2/3 EGMs

Creation of testing standards, jigs, documentation and proper component repair processes

Departmental Cost Avoidance figures for 2015 increased 79% from previous year

Assembler, Aerotek Inc. (April 2014-November 2014)

Assemble and test all EGM models currently in Production Status High End Systems, Inc. Austin, Texas August 2007-January 2014

Tester - End of Line

Master assembler. Tested, troubleshot and quality inspected all products for six production lines

Managed operations and assembly crews

Designed production jigs that insured accuracy and consistency for builds

Rework or machine production parts of aluminum, steel or plastic as needed

Established wire routing configurations for products

Responsible for proper hardware selection and usage

Successfully launched six new products into production

Set up production lines for four new products

Other Work Experience

Store Manager, Radio Shack, Inc. Austin, Texas June 2004-August 2007

Managed successful Radio Shack store in the greater Austin area

Achieved consistent profit margins every month

Lead Guitarist, Various Bands March 2001-November 2009

The Britt Lloyd Band (June 2007-November 2009)

Recorded two full-length albums released by Smith Entertainment

Released three singles that broke the Top 50 countdown on the Texas Music Char

Americana act performed across Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico

87 Octane (September 2005-May 2007)

Locked & Loaded (January 2003-September 2005)

Whiskey Bent (March 2001-January 2003)

Education

MS, Master of Science in Technology Management Graduated August 2018

Technology Management Major-Manufacturing Management Specialization, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas. GPA 3.90

BST, Bachelor of Science in Technology Graduated May 2013

Industrial Technology-Manufacturing Technology Major, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas. TSU GPA 3.64

AAS, Associate of Applied Science Graduated May 2004

Sound Technology Major, South Plains College, Levelland, Texas. GPA 3.66 AAA, Associate of Applied Arts Graduated May 2004

Commercial Music Major, South Plains College, Levelland, Texas. GPA 3.66 Honors, Organizations and Volunteer Work

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Member

Boy Scouts of America- Cub Scouts- Tiger Den Leader- Pack 90, Den 8

Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas State University

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