AARON MAYS
BYRAM, MS *****
*******@*****.***
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
DYNAMIC, MULTIFUNCIONAL ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL WITH EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF QUALITY, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENTAL LEADERSHIP, AND COMPUTER AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES. HIGHLY DEVELOPED SKILL SET IN PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, GUIDANCE, HIRING AND SUPPORT IN THE TRAINING OF ENGINEERS, TECHNICIANS, AND SUPPORT STAFF. PROFICIENT IN COACHING AND MENTORING EMPLOYEES, BUILDING TEAMS, ENCOURAGING EMPLOYEE GROWTH, AND IMPLEMENTING PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AS NEEDED.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
● Strategic & Tactical Planning ● Creativity and Innovation ● Complex Data Interpretation
● CAD Design● ERP ● Risk Management● PLC proficient ● CMMS proficient ● HMI proficient ● Strategic Leadership ● Program Management ● Troubleshooting Skills ●Oral and Written Communication ● Supervision and Leadership ● Project Management ● Lean Six Sigma proficent ● Working in Teams ●SAP Certified ●Microsoft Office Certified ●C++ proficient ●A+ proficient ●Cisco proficient ● OSHA Safety Certified● Continuous Improvement Certified ● GDT proficient ●Quality proficient●Melting, Casting proficient●Electric Arc Furnace Regulation proficiency● NEC proficient ● Project management methodology ● Traffic Engineering proficient ● Process Reliability proficient
EDUCATION:
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ, Master Business Administration
Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering
United States Air Force Technical School, Sheppard Air Force Base, TX,
Avionics and Electrical
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MULTICRAFT INTERNATIONAL, Pelahatchie, MS
Material Manager July 2019- March 2020
High-volume automotive manufacturing environment
Responsible for management of materials needed for Manufacturing Efficiency and schedules.
Key Accomplishments:
PLC proficient for purchasing
CNC proficient for teamwork support
Internal Audits QS/ISO 9000 (Plexus).
Understand warranty claims and determine incident for purchasing rate
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Yates Services, LLC Canton, MS
Industrial Electrician November 2015 – June 2019:
Highly customer focused Industrial Electrician providing maintenance at the Nissan automotive manufacturing facility repair and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment according to specifications and instructions as well as read diagrams, sketches, advanced blueprints and operation manuals. Create and install parts for tools and plant equipment as well as test circuits in order to check for defects. Inspect and clean equipment and troubleshoot, repair and replace faulty equipment.
Run wiring and hook-up disconnects. Install, repair and/or replace switches, push buttons, and transformers.
Support flexible shift work assignments
Project management
City of Jackson Infrastructure Management, Jackson, MS
Traffic Engineering Coordinator October 2014-November 2016:
Review and inspect the work of the staff in Parking Meter, Paved Streets, Traffic, and Bridges and Drainage. Inspect the Contractors work to be sure they are in compliance with City Ordinances. This includes safety sign manufacturing, driveways, curbs, ditches and sidewalks in City right-of-way; answer questions and complaints that are received through the Action Line; meet with the general public and employees to resolve problems that will impede traffic; recommend action to correct deficiencies; complete field inspections on city and private contractor’s work to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances on right-of-way; coordinate sections activities with team members; attends and coordinates trainings within the division; make recommendation for corrective actions; conduct follow-up inspections on corrective measures; recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; write work orders for work in 311 system.
● Teamwork
● Safety 1st
Project Management
Keeps manager informed of progress
Performs performance appraisals.
Maintains effective communication with all employees and keeps them informed.
OSHA compliant inspection
Assist with assigning and monitoring projects and scheduling of work
Respond and recommend methods related to all Regulatory Agencies
Assist with managing data to outline Traffic diagrams to make the department more efficient
Research and implement Software & Hardware for Traffic controls
Assist with the development and utilization of the City works 311 System
Recommend Goals and Development of Policy Procedures
Recommend methods in accordance with the budget
Work with Employees to correct deficiencies within the division
Report on the quality of the work performed by employees
Communicates with all sections managed by the Infrastructure Management Division
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UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, Jackson, MS
Revenue Recovery Quality Supervisor August 1989-Present:
Internal Package Level Details (IPLD) supervisor; Total Quality management; Lean Six Sigma techniques and tools oversaw the system usage from the head-end, computer technical support to user-end of manual scanners. Coordinated auditors in detailed billing issues.
● Teamwork
● Safety 1st
Keeps manager informed of progress
Supervises personnel; coordinates and assigns their work activities.
Ensures the employee is trained and qualified for their jobs according to the company, statutory
Delegates and performs on-the-Job training
Evaluates subordinates for further training and possible promotion.
Performs performance appraisals.
Maintains effective communication with all employees and keeps them informed
Talk/ with and aid concerns of all levels
MULTICRAFT/TRILLIUM, Madison, MS
Manufacturing Engineer/Quality Engineer January1998- December2003
High-volume automotive manufacturing environment
Responsible for Supervision of Capital Equipment and Tooling Installation; Process Improvements; Evaluating Manufacturing Efficiency; preventive maintenance schedules; Maintaining Control Plans, FMEA,etc.. With QS 9000 and ISO9000; Participated in DFMEA and with R&D department.
Key Accomplishments:
Internal Auditor QS/ISO 9000 (Plexus).
Understand warranty claims and determine incident rates
TS16949 standards knowldedge
Generate data reports for presentations and meetings
PLC proficient
B & E COMMUNICATIONS, Jackson, MS
CAD Design Engineer January1996 - November 1997
Responsibilities included designing and manage all construction projects.
Key Accomplishments:
Supervises all operations ensuring efficient conduct and compliance with the company procedures and safety, environmental protection, and occupational health policies.
Monitors project up/down time
Monitors the condition and maintenance of the equipment and support machinery at all times; oversees repairs.
Decides construction progress.
Observes the conduct and work performance of the crew to ensure safety.
Carries out routine inspections and corrects or reports all hazards.
Insure Safeguards of fire or other emergency.
Ensures preventative maintenance is carried out and performs equipment inspections to ensure readiness for use.
Supervises and tests the installation of casing and blow out prevention equipment.
Monitors the adequacy of operation supplies.
Monitors environmental protection per company standards and governing regulations.
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HUGHES AIRCRAFT / Raytheon, Forest, MS
Manufacturing Engineer / Test Technician January 1993 – January 1996
Duties included testing the design and make-up of torpedoes to assure proper operation.
Worked as the Manufacturing Engineering, & programmer, to plan and improve production procedures, to ensure Navy specifications.
Key Accomplishments:
CNC proficiency
Melting, Casting, or Long Product rolling proficiency
Electric Arc Furnace Regulation proficient
Process Reliability
MILITARY INVOLVEMENT
MISSISSIPPI AIR NATIONAL GUARD, Jackson,
Civil Engineering Squadron Electrical Specialist VI 1988 – 1996
Key Accomplishments:
Honorable Discharge Veteran
Servicemen Merit of Honor
No disabilities, great health.
Nuclear power plant experience
Obtain E-8 rank.
PRIOR PART/TIME AND FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WHILE EMPLOYED WITH UPS:
ITT Technical Institute, Madison, MS
Adjunct instructor 2012 -2013
Responsibilities for providing quality instruction to students
Classes teach:
AC- DC Electronics, Electronics Communication, Microprocessors and Microcontrollers; Electromagnetics and
Solid State Devices.
Key Accomplishments:
•Ability to read and understand drawings of all disciplines
•Effectively demonstrate problem solving, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and countermeasure identification skills relating to multiple systems
•Multi-task able to work with staff, leadership team and instructors to consistently arrive at the most appropriate system or integration of multiple systems for implementation.
• Teach students Advanced trouble shooting support skills.
JACKSON STATE University, Jackson, MS
Computer Engineering Laboratory Coordinator, 2001-2013
Responsible to install, analyze, upgrade, troubleshoot, and repair of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering Lab Equipment. Use communication and leadership skills to tutor students with logic of circuit software and hardware equipment used for design. Provide network support to entire School of Engineering. Coordinate duties with laboratory personnel in the School of Engineering to ensure the appropriate and timely operation of computer facilities and laboratories. Assist with ordering lab and computer equipment parts.
Key Accomplishments:
•Provided development supervision to student workers, focusing on learning opportunities while challenging and supporting diverse group of employees.
• Teach students Advanced trouble shooting support skills.
•Assisted faculty in design of research and ongoing experiments for the purpose of professional development and ongoing learning.
•Advanced computer support skills, A+.
•Certified proficiency using Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
•Advanced excellent technical oral/written communication skills.
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request.