Robert Metcalf 502-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Project Engineer/Program Manager/SQE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MetFinancial LLC, Louisville, KY August 2017- Current Vice-President/Sales Manager Life/Health Insurance

Handling launch of new products in the industry and growing a team of agents with one objective to help assist the consumers.

Training individuals on how to adhere to the Kentucky state statues. Magna Eagle Bend LLC, Clinton, TN August 2016- June 2017 Program Manager R&D and new launch manager

Handling Launching newly developed technologies (Laser Cladding Cell, White Light Scanning Cell

Implementing Cost Improvement Ideas for Laser Lines, Datamyte implementation and Cycle time reduction.

Overseeing projects that need engineering assistance. Exedy America Corporation, Knoxville, TN April 2014- July 2016 SQE-Supplier Quality Engineer/ Program Manager X69-GM)

Handling all tier 2 suppliers for X40 program (GM).

Making sure all suppliers adhere to quality standards and that their processes are robust. I am also following APQP process to ensure everything is documented and tracked.

Managing GM and Jattco program and making sure APQP is handled and timing is on track for good on time launch.

Paramont Manufacturing, Abingdon, VA Nov.2012- Mar.2014 Design Engineer- Program Manager (CONTRACT)

In Charge of Managing Volvo and Blue Bird.

Designing new molds, scheduling, CIR, PPAP etc.

AGC Auto Glass, Elizabethtown, Kentucky June 2012- Nov.2012 Tooling Engineer- Specialist (CONTRACT)

In Charge of designing all new tooling for Press mold windshields.

Designing first time tooling in the states, Reason to go from gravity bend to press mold tools is because of tight surface tolerances for HUD (Heads Up display) TEMA Toyota Corp, Erlanger, Kentucky January 2012- March 2012 Project Engineer- Specialist (CONTRACT)

In Charge of all North American VP line areas

Oversee all new launches and model changes

Evaluated modifications, Kaizens and make schedules to reflect changes Icon Metal forming, Corydon, Indiana May 2010-October 2011

Program Manager (CONTRACT)

In charge of APQP, FMEA Team, Capital Budget, Tooling and Quoting

Oversaw all new programs and transfers of internal tooling and equipment as well as ECI changes

Oversaw installation of new 1000 ton progressive press, relocation of existing 2500 transfer press into new plant layout, weld machines and assembly equipment

Ran trials with plant and suppliers to make sure line met desired cycle times

Made sure part was built to correct specifications and tolerances

Made sure production line met all OSHA safety requirements

GM, Chrysler, Ford, BMW and Nissan are my current OEM’s Hitachi Cable Indiana, Inc., New Albany, Indiana May 2008-May 2010 Design Engineer (CONTRACT)

In charge of design of all 3D and 2D for Brake hose division

Prototype builds and run-offs and validation of new assembly lines and equipment. Also made sure part was built to correct specifications and tolerances

Ran trials with plant and suppliers to make sure line met desired cycle times

Made sure part was built to correct specifications and tolerances

Made sure production line met all OSHA safety requirements INOAC Automotive, LLC. Springfield, Kentucky December 2006-May 2008

Technical Engineer (CONTRACT)

In charge of Foam tooling, Cut n Sew and Injection Tooling

Make Patterns and Markers for Interior Headrest/Armrest

Assisted in new 1500 ton press installation and validation

Quoting tooling and times for manufacturing

Responsible for all Packaging for US plant and Mexico

Ran trials with plant and suppliers to make sure line met desired cycle times

Made sure part was built to correct specifications and tolerances

Made sure production line met all OSHA safety requirements Beach Mold and Tool, New Albany, Indiana January 2006-December 2006 Account Manager/Program Manager (CONTRACT)

In charge of eight major accounts (22 million annually) Automotive and Commercial

Responsibilities include engineering, quality, sales, accounting, production, packaging and customer service

Coordinated installation of 3 injection mold presses for medical clean room

Handled the relocation of presses to internal facilities in North Carolina and Mexico

Managed eight employees

Murakami Manufacturing, Campbellsville, KY February 2002-January 2006 Program Engineering Specialist/Preparation Specialist

Oversaw Pre-production Preparation for Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai and Chrysler

Coordinating all Design, Tooling and Manufacturing with our parent company in Japan

Assisting in all Engineering matters in and out of our plant (outsourcing)

Lived in Japan for one year to train with Japanese Engineers and Customers

Assisted in the move of three production assembly lines and equipment

Mold machines and paint line was moved to US from Japan

Ran trials with plant and suppliers to make sure line met desired cycle times

Made sure part was built to correct specifications and tolerances

Made sure production line met all OSHA safety requirements Valeo-Sylvania

Valeo-Sylvania, Seymour, IN

Lead Designer/Project Engineer May 1998-February 2002

Oversaw four designers in Paris, France for a project to return to U.S. and then on to Mexico for production

Worked on Mitsubishi 2001 ST22, WJ/Chrysler headlamp and Intrepid fog lamp

Feasibility for packaging and government approval

Styling studies for customers’ satisfaction and approval

Ran trials with plant and suppliers to make sure line met desired cycle times

Made sure part was built to correct specifications and tolerances

Made sure production line met all OSHA safety requirements Aerobotics, Euless, Texas July 1996-May 1998

Tool Designer/Designer

Design, drafting and tooling of production parts, mill fixtures, composite tooling, duct fixtures and electrical wire harnesses

Designed within close tolerances

Worked with various Aerospace Manufacturers: Boeing, Seattle, Lockheed Georgia, Boeing Wichita, Aerostructures, Cessna and Bell Helicopter Electrocom Automation, Arlington, Texas May 1989-July 1996 Drafter/Technician

Worked with engineer drafting barcode machines for U.S. Government

Worked on RDTS stations for San Diego, California

Worked with cable and electrical wire harnesses

EDUCATION

10,000 hours Catia, V4, Catia V5 Training only

Pro E training 3D/2D

Proficient in several software applications

Certificates: Drafting, 3D Wire Frame, 3D Basic Surfacing, 3D Advanced Surfacing and 3D Solids, Gerber Training

Working knowledge of CNC milling, sheet metal, electrical packaging, plastics, molds, fixtures, quality, cut and sew, foaming, assembly equipment and manufacturing specs

University of Texas at Arlington, Mechanical Engineering

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