Manufacturing Engineer

Robert W. Bullard

*** ******* ****** (Apt. *) Chittenango, NY 13037 315-***-**** ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Deadline driven and skilled Manufacturing Engineer with over 8 years career experience. Possesses a multitude of skills including process improvement design and implementation, and production optimization with a focus on cost reduction and optimum thru put. Demonstrates excellence in team building and leadership, training, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills.

Specialized Training

ISO 9001:2015 compliancy standards knowledge and implementation.

Preventative maintenance and calibration.

R&D for new products and projects including routing creation, tooling, and fixture designing.

Processing ECN’s, production routing improvements, and BOM revisions.

Production/resource planning and optimization.

Estimating, Quote Risk Assessment, GD&T, FMEA, and process control planning.

Data analysis and interpretation.

Continuous improvement principles including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, KAIZEN, Kan Ban Systems, etc.

Organizational and Work Experience

Cross Creek Nursery Manlius, NY 13104

Landscaping/Hardscaping

August 2020– Present

Ram Fabricating LLC. Syracuse, NY 13206

Sales Engineer

November 2018 – July 2020

oSuccessfully established secure business relations with new and existing customers by offering new design concepts, procedures, and techniques for cost reduction, functionality improvement, and better manufacturability.

oKey player in ensuring continual improvement and proper execution of Ram Fabricating’s ERP system.

oPrepared and delivered Engineering support to all departments including product design, machinability, and cost reduction.

oCombined technical knowledge of the product with strong interpersonal skills to ensure customer standards and quality expectations were met.

oProvided cost estimates and quote packages to all customers, ensuring both company standards and specifications were understood by all departments and production teams.

oDeveloped and ensured customer confidence by providing opportunities for cost reduction, manufacturability, and technical information.

oManaged cost, risk assessment, and time constraints for new and existing products.

oEstablished customer interface for new and existing objectives including FTA’s and REACH/ROHS directives.

Process Engineer

November 2017 – October 2018

oManaged workflow across all departments using Theory of Constraint principles for optimal throughput quality standards from direct training with consultant.

oPioneered Research and Development of new projects and processes including Fixture and tooling design.

oCoordinated Installation of new equipment for optimal workflow and safety.

oProduced continual assessment and evaluation of processes, tooling, and equipment to ensure efficiency, safety, and company quality compliance.

oCreated advanced process control documentation and operating instructions for new and existing products, work cells, and equipment.

oAdvised quality department on proper corrective actions for customer rejections using Root Cause Analysis principles.

oIdentified, organized, and lead teams to resolve product and production issues.

Production Engineer

August 2013 – November 2017

oDetermined and eliminated root cause for internal and external defects.

oManaged fixture and gauge calibration, ensuring proper compliance to ISO 9001 standards.

oEnsured continual improvement by successfully utilizing KAIZEN and Six Sigma principles.

oDesigned and maintained custom tooling capable of manufacturing unique tubular parts at high volumes with superior quality.

oProvided on-the-job training to departmental personnel including operators, interns, and engineers; including blue print reading classes for new hires.

oChampioned fixture, gauging, and tooling organization using 5S principles received from direct training with consultant.

Process Technician

August 2012 – August 2013

oImproved processes to meet and exceed job performance requirements.

oSupported corrective action efforts and escape analysis.

oSupported Engineering, production, quality, and materials management to support the operating and profit performance objectives of the business.

oDeveloped and implemented safe and effective manufacturing processes.

Selected Accomplishments

oAccepted job shadowing for Vice President position between November 2017 and March 2019 working directly with Company owner and President at two separate manufacturing facilities while maintaining all Process/Sales Engineer responsibilities at Ram Fabricating LLC,

oEstablished new processes for archiving calibration records, documentation, and quote risk assessment to successfully comply with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

oReceived Internal Audit certificate in 2019 from accredited ISO 9001 Auditor.

oPioneered and established new business relationships with HVAC industry leaders yielding over 20% in new sales between 2014 and 2020.

oAccepted temporary role of lead Quality Engineer between January and June of 2014 and exceeded customer’s satisfaction by reducing monthly rejects by over 50%.

oSuccessfully incorporated 5S standard in multiple work cells by creating proper gauge and tooling documentation, ensuring sustainability and traceability (before and after photos can be provided upon request).

oKey player in transferring customer information, contacts, routings, process times, drawings, and work documents to a new ERP system between November 2013 and March 2014.

oReceived certificate of completion for job shop scheduling and production in 2013.

Professional Competencies

Combined 8+ years experience with Solid Works, V-tube (Tube bending software), Made 2 Manage and Tracker (ERP System), DesignPro 5, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). CMM measurement a

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Chemistry (2009)

Environmental Chemistry, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Syracuse, NY USA

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