Bay Run North, Chesterfield, MI *****

586-***-****

adgxyo@r.postjobfree.com

TODD D. SCHARDT

PROFILE SUMMARY

Reliable and dynamic engineering professional with exemplary records of accomplishing mechanical and software-based time for client satisfaction. Proficient and relevant experience in engineering industry with more than 20 years served as a Lead Process Engineer. Advanced knowledge of gear operations, material requirements, tooling designs as well as heat treat operations. Expertise in various constructive techniques and adaptability to execute projects even within tight budgets.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Analytical thinking with systematic approach towards identifying a root cause.

Ability to handle gear operations and material equipment with proficiency.

Advanced Management skills for user-orientation and project management.

Processing constructive techniques with system specific requirements.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Manufacturing

Wayne State University Graduate School of Engineering, Detroit, MI

May 2011 – Present

Associate of Applied Science in Quality System Technology

Macomb Community College, Warren, MI

May 2006 – June 2011

Bachelor of Science in Computer Aided Design

Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Aug 1993 – Apr 1998

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production Staff

Flex-N-Gate, Warren, MI July 2020 – Sept 2020

Perform routine cell actives to complete hood assemblies for FCA product lines.

Inspected components in cell for quality control issues.

Kept records of torque values and applicable serial numbers.

Performed wash techniques as needed to support production.

Process Engineer

Equitable Engineering, Troy, MI May 2019 – Mar 2020

Provided design modification on existing equipment to incorporate lean and ergonomics concepts, to improve productivity and reduced the risk of job-related injuries.

Executed revised process engineering for splines, couplings, milled and other related projects while developing tools to handle shop operations.

Assisted product development and mentored new staff for improvements in the processing.

Specialized in developing production tools and CNC programs. Managed continuous and timely improvements, while interacting with vendors for additional support.

Skills

CAD Modeling

Engineer

Reska Spline Gage, Roseville, MI Dec 2018 – May 2019

Catered and proficiently managed revised gage decisions for various engineering industries.

Investigated ignition event and developed new procedure to remove explosive hazard in shared vent header.

Strategically handled internal development structures, while revising profile pathways for EDM.

Effective communication and collaboration with vendors and clients to administrate company functions.

Performed work such as equipment sizing, line sizing turnarounds which involves conventional engineering practice but also includes a variety of complex features.

Skills

PPAP

Software Engineer

Ash Gear and Supply, Novi, MI July 2016 – Aug 2018

Systematically acknowledged support software programming needs and maintained data testing for streamlining operations.

Orchestrated data safe system for file securities while meeting user expectations and completing necessary design cycles.

Skills

C++, C, C#

HTML

Java

Visual Basic

Advanced Visual Studio

Advanced Manufacturing Lead Engineer

GM Powertrain, Pontiac, MI Aug 2014 – Oct 2015

Assisted in the negotiations and purchasing of new supplies, repair and troubleshooting of machines, and designed solutions for day-to-day operations.

Programmed and developed OEM design intentions for the sliding camshaft systems used on 45T, 50T, 675T light truck and SUV engines.

Reviewed and communicated with vendors as needed to support health completion of the program. Conducted and managed RFQs with purchase orders to support cost savings.

Scheduling weekly conferences with vendors, managing product line for integration as well as performed lite inspection of vendor products.

Evaluated metrics to find root cause of double hole/scrap, analysis used to implement solutions and measured effectiveness of solutions on double hole/scrap production and cost.

Process Engineer

Triumph Gear Systems Macomb, Macomb, MI Feb 2007 – Nov 2013

Created, developed, revised and checked production releases of processing for aerospace gears, assemblies and milled components.

Resolved documentation issues with specifications, blue prints and vendors between employers and customers

Effectively created internet-based index for specifications

Managed documented work instructions and applied interpersonal skills while dealing with customers

Process Engineer

BMT Aerospace Caratron Industries, Fraser, MI Dec 2001 – Nov 2006

Ensured that engineering department fulfilled the requirements of customer’s contracts

Performed following operations of lathe, mill, grind, gear cut, gear grind, heat treat, non-destructive testing, plating, part marking, production releases of work order changes, incorporated specification changes as necessary

Managed an inter-department liaison to Purchasing, Contracts, and Quality and MIS departments

Process Engineer

ACR Industries, Macomb, MI Aug 1998 – Nov 2001

Simplified new product development and manufacture by designing, developing and implementing product and tooling standardization

Led efforts to develop an overall plant-wide mass balance to calculate yield and quantify losses

Executed Root Cause Failure Analysis on process rupture disc failures in order to reduce annual frequency

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor

St. Clair County Community College, Port Huron, MI Sept 2013 – Aug 2014

Taught two classes for the course Introduction to Mold Design and Introduction to Jig and Fixture design at the main campus.

Systematically taught computing skills of CAD such as Solidworks, Catia V5, Inventor and AutoCAD.

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