Dean Sherman
Dayton, OH ***** 937-***-**** adi5mw@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/in/dean-sherman
Manufacturing Engineer
Proven, results-oriented Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in new product introduction, quality control and inspection in the aerospace industry. Demonstrated skills in configuring hardware programs for commercial, military and land-based engines using 3D printed, machined bar, and formed sheet metal components. Collaborated with internal teams to estimate and design new products and improve existing systems aligned with quality standards. Six Sigma and Green Belt certified.
Core Competencies
Manufacturing Engineering CMM Inspection (Romer & Sheffield) Supplier Management
Lean Manufacturing Cost Estimation Project Coordination
Program Management Continuous Improvements Machining Processes
Blueprint 3D model interpretation Problem Resolution Fixture Design
Professional Experience
GE Aviation (Dayton Elano), Beavercreek, OH 06 1997 – 06 2020
Manufacturing Engineer, Dayton-Elano Site - 11 2013 - 06 2020
Collaborated with design engineering to deliver products that were aligned with manufacturing quality and cost standards. Focus was on lean manufacturing from the initial design concepts through production.
Managed multiple engine programs for configuration hardware product lines from the development stages through production
Calculated overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures resulting in analysis that led to improved workflow efficiencies, on time deliveries, and within project budget
Conducted weekly meetings with Suppliers to provide updates on project schedules, specifications and quality
Developed streamlined manufacturing process, which optimized productivity leading to reduced labor hours and material savings
Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve legacy manufacturing methods
Engineering Technician, Dayton-Elano, 05 2005 - 11 2013
Collaborated with engineers in new product introduction phases to develop and verify design changes.
Created planning, loaded Bills of Material, first article inspections, and ordered tooling for the manufacturing process
Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and lean procedures
Inspection Supervisor, Dayton-Elano, 06 1997 - 05 2005
Scheduled workflow through the Layout department including internal work and OV work
Lead CMM inspectors and tooling warehouse personnel
Inspected and certified tooling and hardware using various CMM's
oRomer (Certified to calibrate Romer Arm)
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oSheffield
oBrown and Sharpe
oMitutoyo
Scheduled calibrations and certification for all CMM's for Elano site wide
Secured Green Belt Certification in 1999
Created and maintained calibration and inspection records for entire tooling inventory
CNC Machinist, 05 1996 - 06 1997
Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications to ensure quality products.
Program, set up and run CNC lathes for production hardware
Additional Experience
Carbide Probes Inc. – Beavercreek, OH
CNC Machine Operator
Accountable for CNC programming, setup and production for Swiss type CNC screw machines.
Designed and built specialty tooling using 2D CAD programs for the product line
Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications
Technical Skills
Oracle ERP, Unigraphics, Blue Print Reading, GD&T, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Education
Engineering Mechanics (45 credit hours) - Sinclair Community College - Dayton, OH
Training
Six Sigma green Belt Certification - Evendale, Ohio GE Aviation
Jet Engines and Propulsion Systems for Engineers – Evendale, Ohio GE Aviation
Geometric Dimensioning and tolerancing – Sinclair Community College
Romer CMM operation and calibration – Romer Inc, Dearborn MI
Manufacturing Supervision – Wright State University
Machine Trades - Greene County Career Center - Xenia, OH