Production Engineer Assembly Line

Rob McGregor

Production Engineer

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Summary

Experienced Production Engineer with over 29 years in the industry. Proficient in production, engineering, and manufacturing, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and implement changes to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Proven track record of success in optimizing production processes. Looking for a new challenge in a manufacturing environment where I can contribute to the company’s success. Work Experience

Production Engineer

ABB

Sep 2015 - Apr 2024 · 8 yrs. 8 mos.

1250 Brown Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326

• Designed and maintained factory layout and building layout o Robot assembly line to produce four robot models IRB 2600, 4600, 6700 and 1600 with robotic fastener secures

o Assembly cell to produce the IRB 360 flex picker using a robot to build, test and pack the robot o Omnicore controller assembly line

o System test cells

• Worked with vendors on required tools, fixtures and test equipment for the assembly line

• Developed and maintained assembly procedures, work instructions and production drawings

• Supported product structures, update processes and material routing

• Developed and maintained workstation tools and equipment, 6S development, tool calibration schedules and required spare parts

• Improved production efficiency and quality with no fault forward Manufacturing Engineer

General Motors

Nov 2011 - Sep 2015 · 3 yrs. 11 mos.

30001 Van Dyke Ave, Warren, MI 48093

• Managed design reviews and open issues with vendors, created SOR documents for tooling and automation, conducted tooling buyoffs at vendors and plants, reported project timing and cost to management.

o Spring Hill assembly plant

Body chassis marriage system – AGVs, Tool trays and secure tooling Glass Cells – Relocated and Kitted existing cells and lift assists for new product Sunroof tools – Sunroof load and flushing tools

o Lansing Grand River assembly plant

Body chassis marriage system – Tool trays

o Lansing Delta Township assembly plant

Body chassis marriage system – Tool trays

Project Engineer

KUKA Systems

Oct 1998 - Aug 2011 · 12 yrs. 11 mos.

6600 Center Drive Sterling Heights, MI 48312

• Project Engineer – Aerospace – 07/2006 – 07/2011 Managed design reviews and open issues with customers and vendors, created requirements documents for tooling and automation, conducted factory acceptance tests, reported project timing and cost to management.

o F35 Integrated assembly line (IAL)

Located vendors and managed all automation for the assembly line. Automated guided vehicles (AGV’s), overhead bridge crane systems, vertical reciprocating conveyors and fire suppression systems. Named assembly plant of the year by Assembly Magazine. o Automated robotic drill cell

Located vendors and managed fastener feeder system, vacuum system and fire suppression system

Processed fasteners for feeder system and designed cell layout

• Project Engineer / Senior Designer – Automotive – 10/1998 – 07/2006 Trim chassis final (TCF) department

o Decking systems (Body chassis marriage) for GM, Ford and Chrysler o Automated guided vehicles (AGV’s) Chassis nesting tooling and vehicle design o Assembly tooling (Load assists, fastener secure tooling, overhead rail systems) o Glass cells (Robotic with manual backup) windshield, backlite and side glass Designer

Modern Technology Corporation

Aug 1995 - Oct 1998 · 3 yrs. 3 mos.

• Design and Detail – Automotive

• Assembly tooling and testing tooling

o DURR Automation, Wixom, MI. (Contracted thru Modern Tech)

• Paint, cleaning and automation systems

o Motorama Engineering, Farmington, MI. (Contracted thru Modern Tech)

• General assembly and testing tooling

Skills

AutoCAD, SAP products, Microsoft Office, lean manufacturing, no fault forward, design, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, innovation, time management and quality assurance Education

• Athens High School

• Oakland Community College

Certificates and Training

• IRB 1600 Robot Manipulator Design and Customization Training ABB Robotics, Shanghai, China - Issued Oct 2018

• IRB 360 Robot Manipulator Design and Customization Training ABB Robotics AB, Vasteras, Sweden - Issued Feb 2018

• IRB 6700 Robot Manipulator Design and Customization Training ABB Robotics AB, Vasteras, Sweden - Issued Jun 2017

• IRB 4600 Robot Manipulator Design and Customization Training ABB Robotics AB, Vasteras, Sweden - Issued Feb 2017

• IRB 2600 Robot Manipulator Design and Customization Training ABB Robotics AB, Vasteras, Sweden - Issued Mar 2016

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