Tracy Owens

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Charlotte, NC 28278

Mobile Phone: 980-***-****

E-mail: ady7d7@r.postjobfree.com

Dynamic professional with proven record of performance, seeking challenging Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering positions with a growth-oriented organization.

EDUCATION

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of North Carolina Charlotte, May 2004

A.S. Mechanical Engineering, York Technical College, May 2000

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

10/2019-4/2023 3M/Scott Safety

Maintenance Dept./Tool & Die Maker Dept. Planner(Manager)

Managed multiple department direct reports. (e.g. Hiring, Time & Attendance, Daily Routines/Priorities, Work Orders, & PMs.

Implemented Autonomous Maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance(TPM) & Overall Equipment Efficiency(OEE) programs.

Improved process efficiency via Standardization.

Composed a program to enhance each department’s technical skill set.

Established a Spare Parts Management/Tool Crib.

Lead for the Maintenance Dept./Tool & Die Maker Dept. conversion of our ERP system into a new SAP system.

Assisted with Facility Engineering Obligations. (e.g. Sustained the Facility through the entire COVID pandemic without shutting down the facility/No lost production time; EHS/Quality/ISO Audits; Contractors; Landscaping; Janitorial; Security; Machine Accruements/Capital Projects/AFE etc.)

Sustained each department’s safety compliance per EHS instructions.

3/2015-10/2019 3M/Scott Safety

Manufacturing Engineer II

Developed and implemented PM checklist, tools required/troubleshooting files, and Control Plans for production equipment.

Designed & fabricated special tooling/fixtures as required.

Collected quotes, submitted capital Approval Financial Expenditures(AFE), purchase requisitions, and oversaw contractors through installation and completion of projects.

Assisted with the development of PFMEA for products.

Assisted with the revisions, implementation, and tracking of our Work Order system.

Created, prioritized, & adhered to: Work Orders, Standard Operation Sheets(SOP), Engineering Correction Notices(ECN), Corrective Action Request(CAR) for Quality, U-Acts/World Incident Management System(WIMS) for safety and environmental compliance.

Served as the point person in coordinating Manufacturing Engineering task for three production departments: Air Purification Room, Supplied Breathing Air Systems, & Thermal Imaging Cameras.

Attended daily office and production board meetings to identify improvement opportunities, and to interface with managers, supervisors, team leads, and operators.

Adhered to and monitored the work environment to make sure all is in accordance with 3M specifications and safety rules.

5/2011-3/2015 Keywell LLC

Facility Engineer

Developed technical specifications/requisitions for mechanical equipment design, fabrication, procurement, plant layout, etc.

Focused on the processing and recycling of titanium and nickel alloys.

Managed Property Conservation, Storm Water Inspections, & Air Emissions

Worked with vendors and contractors to resolve manufacturing problems.

Facilitated preventive maintenance procedures and repair of production equipment through Lean and Six Sigma tools such as Total Productive Maintenance(TPM) to improve equipment reliability.

Experienced in ISO 9000 standards.

6/2004-5/2011 Cooper/Apex Tool Group

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Analyzed equipment for current technology, to achieve world-class standards for quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Managed projects more than 1.5million dollars

Lead continuous improvement, lean, and 5S projects focused on productivity and quality enhancements based on current and future manufacturing requirements.

Improved robot tending labor productivity for an annual savings of $150,000.

Increased die shop labor productivity by 20% via Value Stream Mapping and Standard Work Kaizen events.

Reduced scrap from 10%-5% for an annual savings of $150,000

Part of an Energy Kaizen that resulted in over $300,000 of savings.

Prepared manufacturing feasibility reviews and cost estimates in support of the formal quotation process.

Improved our boiler/autoclave process for $30,000 via a Process Improvement Task Team(PITT) event.

Maintained an annual peak shaving of $470,000 from the company generators via PMs, fuel consumption, KW monitoring, software analysis, and troubleshooting.

5/1997-1/2002 Marshall Air Systems, Inc.

Jr. Design Engineer

Assisted in the development of prototype equipment, conducted tests, and evaluated designs based upon findings. Used CAD software for three-dimensional modeling and sheet metal forming to create overall exhaust system layouts, presentations drawings, and owner’s manual illustrations. Created bill of materials, packing list, checklist, and owner’s manuals.

Traveled to job sites to analyze equipment, collect data and information, interact with plant personnel, and gain experience valuable in design considerations.

Generated over $600,000 in sales by designing and developing a steam evaporator system for a major fast-food chain. Managed the process from pilot to manufacturing stage. Facilitated installations in over 60 store locations.

Assisted the CEO with the procurement of a $700,000 state of the art laser system used in sheet metal precision cutting.

Hired as a TIG production welder.

1/1996-12/1997 Thermal Engineering

MIG & TIG Welder

Assembled and welded stainless steel grills and broilers on a fast-paced assembly line.

Trained new employees in the welding process & technique.

9/1994-12/1996 Gulbrandsen

Maintenance Technician & Stick Welder

Troubleshot and diagnosed pneumatic equipment and systems to promote optimal equipment operation in a dangerous chemical plant environment.

Performed preventive maintenance for HVAC equipment.

1990-1996 US Navy Reserve

Sea Bee(CB)-Construction Heavy Equipment Operator

Licensed to operate Graders, Forklifts, Bulldozers, Front-end Loaders, Track Hoes, Bobcats, and Semi-trucks.

Appointed physical readiness test coordinator.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY / CERTIFICATIONS

Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream, SMED, SCRUM, & Green Belt skills(DMAIC).

Pro E (Wildfire), Minitab, Microsoft Office, Teams, Project, Access, SharePoint Excel, Word, & PowerPoint proficient.

Utilized CMMS, Power BI, SAP, & BAAN(ERP System) software.

Sheet Metal Fabrication/Welding-Welder/Machine Shop skills.

HVAC knowledge(ASHRAE).

Forklift Certification.

Ansul Fire Piping Certification.

ISO 9001 Compliant

OSHA Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Lock Out/Tag Out, Hot Work, & Electrical Safety(NFPA 70E) Certifications.

Propane Certification(NFPA 58).

EPA Certification, DOT, Air Emissions/Tier I, II, III & Form R knowledge.

Local Emergency Protection Committee(LEPC) member.

Ergonomic/Safety Committee member.

CPR/First Responder Certifications.

Communicates effectively, both orally and written(Toast Master member/Yr2015)

Hands-on Mechanical Engineer.

INTERESTS

Church On The Street(COTS) Volunteer, Family/Kids, Tennis, Fishing, & Outdoor life.

REFERENCES

Provided upon request.

LinkedIn member www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-owens-08470124

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