JOHN GOERTZ *** South Beverly Wichita, Kansas ****8
adl3cj@r.postjobfree.com
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Career Profile
Manufacturing Engineer with 30 years of hands-on experience with Fortune 500 manufacturing companies. Consistent contributions in increasing productivity, quality, cost effectiveness and profitability. Communicate effectively with people at all levels including engineers, design, tooling, process, fabrication, assembly personnel, and quality departments to ensure product quality and producibility. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Computer literate in SAP, Catia V5 & V6(6000 hrs), PDM, CAPP, SmarTeam, Corridor, Solumina G6, 3Dvia, ERP, Enovia, Delmia, MES, IVT, EID/REDARS, EDIMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Internet.
Work History
Butler Aerospace
Wichita, Kansas (remote work)
Manufacturing Engineer – Contractor May 2020 to Dec 2020
Planning support for VC25-B(new Air Force One). Created new plans and perform mod on Boeing 747 aircraft. Used MESCI planning system, REDARS, AeroPlan and other Boeing systems.
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS Wichita, Kansas
Project Management/Industrial Engineer - Contractor Dec 2018 to Present
Supports the integrated product teams and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects, primarily composite fabrication and assembly. Utilizes analytical skills for capacity analysis, tool and equipment utilization. Develops and provide time standards for labor, tooling, equipment and facilities. Develops process steps to create/fab parts and assemblies.
TRIUMPH GROUP AEROSPACE STRUCTURES
Red Oak, Texas Tulsa, Oklahoma
Manufacturing Engineer - Contractor Mar. 2018 to Dec 2018
Incorporating new engineering by redlining and updating Master planning and BOM’s. Supporting Bombardier 7000 Wing wire harnesses and all provisions relating to. Using SAP, Catia/Enovia V5 and Bombardier drawings and specifications.
Shop support on Gulfstream 280 Wing for structure and systems installation. Using SAP, Catia/Enovia V5 and MES. Team contributor for PFMEA project. New hire sheetmetal mechanic instructor.
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS Wichita, Kansas
Manufacturing Engineer - Contractor Nov. 2017 to Jan. 2018
Implemented changes by revising/updating work instructions for all Boeing products. Using
SAP, Catia V5, Boeing drawings and specifications.
SAP Variant configuration
Analyze Engineering drawings, CATIA models, OEM parts list, standard specs and data relating to configuration
GKN AEROSPACE
St. Louis, Missouri
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Composite - Contractor Mar. 2017 to Nov 2017
Direct support of the manufacturing process with technical knowledge of composite for part fabrication, assembly and tooling. Provide Manufacturing Engineering expertise to operations in a composite production environment.
Responsible for technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production. Resolve issues pertaining to vendor schedule and/or quality.
Responsible for the implementation of tooling and or production planning, from original concept through to production.
Demonstrated proficiency in managing the integration and deployment of APQP methods and tools to ensure right first time product quality in a composite manufacturing environment.
Ability to drive transition efforts, assess risks and think strategically about optimal, cost effective solutions for transition methods and processes.
Generate Manufacturing Plans for Composite lay-ups and Paint processing
TEXTRON AVIATION
Wichita, Kansas
Experimental Engineer - Manufacturing - Contractor Feb. 2016 to Nov. 2016
Coordinating with cross-functional areas of Experimental New Product Development to ensure a successful build schedule. Meet all phases of the aircraft build, ensuring success to aircraft type certification and customer delivery.
Provide shop support for detail parts/assembly
Responsible for ensuring all engineering is process planned to support successful build and
testing of experimental aircraft.
Ensure procurement of all components from the engineering bill of material, and confirm
availability in order to meet the build schedule.
GULFSTREAM
Savannah, Georgia
Manufacturing Engineer II/Industrial Engineer - Contractor Jun. 2014 to Dec. 2015
Provide product support by reviewing and implementing all new engineering releases and AOG’s for all Gulfstream products. Using Smart Team, Catia V5, Corridor, Solumina G6 and SAP.
Conduct research and investigation for part request
Support AOG request
Set up and verify BOM to order parts
Determine Make or Buy items
Determine where/how to make parts. (machine, form, route, drill, etc)
Create new part numbers in ERP systems
Inventory reduction and Cost Saving projects
Supply Chain Management (Purchasing and Scheduling) for refurb/mod products
Provide shop support for part/assembly request
BOMBARDIER – LEARJET
Wichita, Kansas
Methods Engineer - Contractor Oct. 2010 to Dec. 2013
Provided support for the Learjet 85 composite airplane program. Developed SAP process using 3DVIA, Catia V5 and EDIMS(Learjet drawing system). Worked closely with Mexico and Canada Method agents.
Collaborate with Bombardier Mexico site for composite detail fabrication and fuselage assembly for L85
Coordinate with logistics, tooling and operations personnel
Composite and Sheetmetal fabrication planning
Provide shop support
Created process for implementing SAP for Wichita site
THE BOEING COMPANY - Charleston Charleston, SC
Manufacturing Engineer - Contractor May 2009 to Oct. 2010
Shop Support ME responsible for maintaining shop support request by redlining production orders. Dealing with details, composite, systems, wiring, assemblies and structure plans. Researching and verifying with the use of Engineering drawings (Catia V5) and specs.
Provide Engineering support/shop support for the Boeing 787
Implement troubleshooting and problem solving skills to contribute to efficient processes and produce the best possible product.
Maintain Systems and Composite structure plans
Created work instructions for production fabrications
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT Wichita, Kansas
Manufacturing Engineer/Industrial Engineer - Contractor Mar. 2009 to May 2009
Engineer responsible for the research and development of chair frames and leather procurement as well as the manufacturing tools and processes used to produce them.
Responsible for system changes for material substitutions and processes
Collaborate effectively with operations, quality control, tooling and engineering to plan and overcome complex manufacturing challenges and optimize operational efficiencies
Provide engineering support for leather procurement
Verify costs and savings potential on internal processes
Coordinate and pursue engineering approvals, burn & FAA specs
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS Wichita, Kansas
Manufacturing Engineer May 2006 to Jan. 2009
Project ME responsible for the research and development of the various aircraft systems, structures and components as well as the manufacturing tools and processes used to produce them.
Responsible for setting up build plans for insulation blankets
Provide engineering support for the Boeing 787
Implement strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills to contribute to efficient processes and produce the best possible product
Analyze engineering design documents to establish manufacturing methods and processes to manufacture a component or assembly
Led team for SAP conversion (Subject Matter Expert)
RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT COMPANY Wichita, Kansas
Manufacturing Planner Mar 1989 to May. 2006
Manufacturing planning experience that supports the development of maintenance of manufacturing and fabrication.
Created and implemented effective lean production processes for machine shop for CNC and conventional machines
Responsible for increasing productivity through combined work steps, removing non-value added tasks, adding automation and the development of effective work practices
Supported experimental composites, sheetmetal and machine shop
Other positions held at Raytheon include the following: Assembly mechanic, Machinist (conventional and CNC operator), Set-man and first part inspector for machine shop and Crew Chief for machine shop (lead 15 employees).