MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Merle Sievers

Career Summary: Accomplished engineer with proven expertise developing efficient manufacturing processes, statistical process control and tool design. Skilled at leading highly productive teams, managing complex projects and creative problem solving. Certified member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. LEAD ENGINEER:

• Supervised production and quality engineers for the manufacturing of electro-mechanical assemblies.

• Created and presented monthly and weekly cost and schedule reports to management.

• Achieved strong customer relationships to determine and implement design changes and resolve failures. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER:

• Enhanced product quality by monitoring manufacturing using SPC, X-bar/Sigma and Pareto charts.

• Achieved customer requirements through test and analysis of electro-mechanical devices.

• Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance quality and reduce cost.

• Oversaw design and building of tools and fixtures.

• Traveled domestically and internationally to support to customers and vendors.

• Extensive use of PC programs: Word, Excel, Power Point, Solid Works. INSTRUCTIONAL AND COMMUNICATION:

• Instructed international clients on process set-up, production build and troubleshooting techniques.

• Implemented operator and inspector training to produce a quality product.

• Wrote failure analysis reports for customer approval.

• Worked with vendors and domestic/international customers to resolve technical issues. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER Acara Solutions / L3Harris Burnsville, MN 2019 – 2020 Supported the production line and created new/original work instruction for aircraft simulator electrical and mechanical modules. Applied Kaizen principles to manufacturing processes. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER Aerotek / B/E Aerospace Tucson, AZ 2012 – 2015 Member of the Material Review Team. Assessed nonconforming material received from suppliers and provided disposition of these materials. Created rework travelers and engineering change requests. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER Aerotek / Northrop Grumman Sierra Vista, AZ 2009 – 2011 Revised and created standard repair procedures, test procedures and documents to support UAV (unmanned air vehicle) and flight stations. Worked with design and software engineers to implement modifications. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER JIT Staffing / B/E Aerospace Tucson, AZ 2007 – 2008 Supported aircraft interior design, fabrication and modification of manufacturing operations. Provided input for processes, procedures, production aids and assembly fixtures. Production floor and assembly support relating to drawing interpretation, change notices, rework, manufacturing instructions and product specifications. PRINCIPAL MANUFACTURING ENGINEER Raytheon Tucson, AZ 1969 – 2006 Created instructions and graphics to support three product lines. Supported production floor to build and test hardware and tooling. Collaborated with design and quality engineers to resolve issues with electronic and mechanical assemblies, missile airframe interiors/exteriors. Modified factory layout for lean manufacturing and just-in-time processes. Performed dual roles as manufacturing/supplier engineer. Utilized the SAP system. PRINCIPAL MANUFACTURING ENGINEER Alliant Techsystems (now Raytheon) Mukilteo, WA PRINCIPAL PRODUCTION ENGINEER Alliant Techsystems Minneapolis, MN SENIOR PRODUCTION ENGINEER Honeywell/Alliant Techsystems Minneapolis, MN Brown College: Associates Degree in Engineering Technology Continued Education Classes: Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing, Value Engineering, Problem Solving, Cause and Effect, Raytheon Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control, Lean Design Manufacturing. Tucson, AZ • adr6xz@r.postjobfree.com • 520-***-****

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