PROFILE

I am a successful, hands-on leader with *0 years of experience in Engineering/Maintenance. Responsible for the implementation of many improvement projects throughout these years. I have been directly involved in the start-up of four facilities in course of these 30 years of experience. Fifteen years managing projects / process changes, practical problem solving for tier 1 automotive suppliers.

HIGHLIGHTS

Excellent track record with process improvements and successful project launches

Extensive experience with lean manufacturing processes and Kaizen events

Minimized waste and reduced costs through various manufacturing and facility projects

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, SolidWorks and SAP

Proficient in PLC Controls (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Yaskawa, Toyopuc ), Electrical Power and Applications, Fluid Power, Welding, Machining, Print Reading and Gauging, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Preventive Maintenance, Lockout/Tagout Training and Inspection, QA Fundamentals, Root Cause Analysis. Certified in PFEMA’s and DFEMA’s.

Extensively trained in Practical Problem-Solving Mythology

OSHA 10 -Hour Construction Safety and Health Certified for Project Management

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

TOPY America April 20th 2021-Present

Maintenance Control Engineer

•Responsible for Purchase orders and Emergency order request.

•New machinery PM’s and Critical spares

•Debugging new machinery and follow up with machine builders.

•Run off all new equipment.

•Make sure that machine builders are following machine standards.

•Make sure that machine builders are follow all Safety standards set forth by the company.

•Trouble shoot PLC’s programs to assure production needs are met.

•Responsible for keeping project on task and making sure we hit all critical timelines.

•All new program changes and updates to new line

AEROTEK/Toyota/TMMK Dec 3rd 2018-March 31st2020

Stamping PE Controls Engineer

Updating of all line electrical drawing.

Helping to troubleshoot serious breakdowns

Design and implement continuous improvement ideas

Help with the upgrades to all current equipment

Responsible for all Ringy’s for the purchase or upgrades of existing equipment in the CTR area.

Metalsa Structural Products, Elizabeth town, KY January 2015 – December 2018

Manufacturing Project Management/Process Engineer

Responsible for the purchase, signoff, design and installation of all new equipment

Responsible for the design reviews of all new equipment before implementation

Practical Problem Solving to find permanent solutions for down time

Justification of funds for new projects

Implementation of process documents for Servo-presses

Implementation of optimization programs for the Schuler presses

Implementation of all process improvements for the Plant

Certified in PFEMA and DFEMA for new project launches.

Extensively involved in CAR for the Upcoming product launches

Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, Hopkinsville, KY June 2010 – November 2014

Maintenance Supervisor/Engineering

•Responsible for leading a team of 9 Maintenance Technicians

•Implemented a apprentice programs for future maintenance positions

•Primary support for Engineering and related projects

•Responsible for developing and designing new equipment

•Responsible for programming and troubleshooting Siemens controllers

•Responsible for developing schedules based on work orders, preventive maintenance objectives, and customer requirements

•Responsible for determining and ordering machinery and parts as needed and maintaining spare parts inventory

•Responsible for all related environmental and safety programs and procedures.

NSK Steering Systems, Dyersburg, TN May 2008 – June 2010

Maintenance Lead/Engineering Support

•Responsible for leading a team of 4 Maintenance Technicians in day-to-day projects

•Directed Maintenance Technicians on process improvements driven by production metrics

•Responsible for developing and designing new equipment

•Responsible for programming Omron and Mitsubishi controllers

•Responsible for developing schedules based on work orders, preventive maintenance objectives, and customer requirements

•Responsible for determining and ordering machinery and parts as needed and maintaining spare parts inventory

Briggs & Stratton, Newbern, TN July 2005 – May 2008

Maintenance Supervisor/ Engineering Support

Responsible for leading a team of 12 Maintenance Technicians

Key contributor during plant start-up including new production line implementation

Planned and ordered materials for new and ongoing projects

Wrote and implemented Preventive Maintenance programs for machinery

Responsible for troubleshooting various equipment throughout the plant

Responsible for Allen Bradley PLC’s and Controls

Responsible for troubleshooting pneumatics and hydraulics

Enforced all safety guidelines for the area

Pella Corporation, Murray, KY November 2000 – July 2005

Maintenance/Engineering Support

Championed kaizen events to improve productivity through developing processes and designing layouts

•Responsible for designing and implementing Poka-yoke for various operations

•Responsible for implementing and setting up automated equipment

•Responsible for research and development of all new tool and die projects

•Responsible for designing and fabricating equipment improvements

•Responsible for performing day-to-day preventive maintenance and general repairs to various production machines.

Briggs & Stratton, Murray, KY January 1986 – May 2000

Production Supervisor/Maintenance Technician

Responsible for leading a team of 32 technicians, and 150 hourly employees

Supervised various machining and assembly areas

Responsible for time and attendance tracking

Responsible for tracking productivity, scrap, and support costs

Developed rework/reclaim program which saved $250,000

Supervised maintenance of equipment and monitored downtime

Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi PLC’s and Controls

Experience with troubleshooting pneumatics and hydraulics

Responsible for performing day-to-day preventive maintenance and general repairs to various Production machines,

Cylinder Die Cast machines, Sump machines, Head machines, and Rod machines

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Murray State University

•Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

•Siemens industrial controls training

•Schuler Servo Press Optimization Training.

•AutoCad

•SolidWorks

•Catia

•OSHA-10 Construction Safety and Health, certification

•Allen Bradley

•Omron

•Toyopuc

•Yaskawa

•Mitsubishi

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