Manufacturing Engineer Engineering

Richard E. Borne

Katy, TX ***** 832-***-****

*.*****@***.***

Innovative Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer

Enable Cost-Saving Measures to Improve Organizational Efficiency and Production

Accomplished Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer with comprehensive experience developing manufacturing requirements, supporting the manufacturing floor, developing standard data and labor standards, and implementing lean process flows and concepts. Organized and precise regarding Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering skills. Known as a “Hands On” Engineer. Core competencies in:

Lean Principles Process Flows Labor Management & Scheduling Production Improvement

COMPUTER SKILLS:

AutoCAD Release 2010; Solidworks, Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Power Point; VISIO; EASE (estimating software for developing estimating templates).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Axiom Space, Webster, TX January 2022 – June 2024

Sr. Industrial/Sr. Staff Engineer

Researched multiple hand-tooling suppliers and tool management systems.

Developed a Tool Handling Process Procedure.

Worked with the facilities team to develop multiple assembly process flows based on current product footprints and sequencing scenarios.

Analyzed Engineered BOM’s and developed Manufacturing BOM’s.

Reviewed BOM’s to help develop manufacturing proper sub-assemblies.

Reviewed assembly BOM’s for designed hardware to develop tool kits for integration.

Worked with assembly technicians to determine the appropriate assembly tools needed for the integration process.

Worked with electrical technicians to determine the necessary tools needed to assemble the necessary harnesses and cables for testing and integration.

Endurance Lift Solutions (Sold by Superior Energy Services-11/15/19), Waller, TX April 2017 – April 2020

Manufacturing Engineer/Quality Manager

Lead facility projects to improve process flows and throughputs.

Work with outside contractors in setting up multiple CNC machines.

Reviewed raw material mill specifications (MTR) for proper Chemical & Mechanical properties before approving for production.

Manage QC Inspector group.

Created assembly work instructions for final products.

Review existing QC Procedures for ISO and API compliance. Update where necessary.

Review & update/create inspection documentation to current product design.

Work with Design Engineering to update machine/assembly drawing to current industry standards.

Coordinate NDE Testing for all welded components.

Develop and review QC Metrics of scrap material.

CPI (Enpro Industries Company), Stafford, TX September 2015 – October 2016

Manufacturing Engineer

Develop labor standards for the blending components to compress into bushings.

Implement labor saving processes for the mold blending process.

Organize and 5S process flow area to improve material flow and increase safety.

Develop proper WIP material quantities to improve space efficiency.

Implement Poke Yoke tools to reduce assembly issues.

Evaluate inventory quantities to reduce floor storage issues.

Designed simple assembly fixtures using Solidworks.

Developed Kanban restocking process.

Developed FIFO material flow process.

Developed work instructions for divider block assemblies.

Cameron (Drilling Systems Manufacturing), Houston, TX November 2012 – June 2015

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Specialist

Managed, monitored & improved manufacturing processes for AC Motor fabrication/assembly/manufacturing.

Developed Value Stream Maps for AC Motor Assembly shop.

Redesigned floor layout & process flow of the motor shop to improve throughput using AutoCAD.

Implemented multiple Lean Green Belt cost saving projects. ($75K -$100K Annual Savings)

Implemented alternate cost saving manufacturing processes. ($2M Annual Savings)

Implemented multiple labor saving tools & fixtures for the assembly processes. (25-30% Reduction in Man Hours)

Assisted manufacturing management with manufacturing processes.

Dyna Drill (Smith Int./Schlumberger Company), Houston, TX September 2010 – November 2012

Process/Manufacturing Engineer

Managed, monitored and improved manufacturing processes for Stator and Rotor manufacturing.

Developed Lean principles throughout factory (single piece flow, 5S).

Developed and implemented setup work instructions for milling processes for rotor products.

Organized machine tooling based on 5S principles.

Adjusted & implemented process layout changes to better utilize “Single Piece Flow” methodology.

Led a joint team of Engineers in dispositioning non-conforming products on a daily basis.

Developed process flows using Lean and Single Piece Flow methodologies for a new manufacturing facility in Katy, Texas.

Drew out multiple product line process flows in AutoCAD for a new facility in Katy, Texas.

Worked with the Architectural Design team in finalizing the new facility in Katy, Texas.

Developed labor standards to better determine proper labor resource requirements.

Contributed in multiple project teams concerning current and future processes.

Developed equipment specifications for the purchase of new assembly equipment.

VAM Drilling (Contract Position through Aerotek), Houston, Texas October 2008 – March 2010

Project Engineer

Managed the successful implementation of various Capital Expenditure Envelop Projects (<65K).

Analyzed lighting levels & recommended the installation of improved lights increasing the light levels from 3 Fc to 45 Fc in the warehouse.

Managed the replacement of two dust collection systems in the Hard Banding operation.

Managed the repair & installation of security perimeter lighting throughout the facility.

Performed Risk Assessment of Hydraulic Systems throughout the facility & developed a documentation package indicating all areas of risk.

Developed quality tracking documentation (project definition, work structure, risk assessment, budget, process analysis, etc.) to present to upper management for the nomination of future capital projects.

Coordinated the submittal process for project nomination of 2010 Capital Expenditure projects in excess of $300,000.

STEWART & STEVENSON/OILFIELD PRODUCTS DIVISION, Houston, TX November 2006 – August 2008

Industrial Engineer Manager

Managed five (5) Industrial Engineers: 2 Full Time and 3 Contract

Designed “Single Piece Flow Line” processes from “Stall Build” processes using AutoCAD.

Developed Sequence of Events for Lean Single Piece Flow Lines

Designed appropriate Kanban sizes with quantities needed to meet TAKT time.

Determined the necessary manpower requirements to meet daily and weekly build schedules.

Jointly developed a 5S Audit Program which included 5S/Lean Training (via. PC and/or Power Point presentation)

Conducted Weekly 5S Flow Line Station Audits

Designed Single Piece Flow Lines using standard 5S/Lean Principles: ”Do more with less.” and “A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place”.

Developed White Boards to display daily process information

Developed Shadow Boards to house necessary work station tools.

Developed Multi-Level Manufacturing BOM’s.

Developed a Material Drop Sequence Process based on the Flow Line TAKT time.

SUNTRON Corp., Sugar Land, Texas July 2000 – November 2006

Industrial Engineer

Developed Process Maps showing IPK assemblies and resource requirements to accomplish the customer demand capacity.

Designed Mixed Model assembly lines (Feeder and Main Lines) using Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Implemented Lean process flows in a manufacturing environment.

Determined Bin sizes and min/max quantities for line side material replenishment.

Developed Product Synchronization of a Mixed Model assembly area to determine the appropriate process relationships.

Developed assembly labor standards for various electro-mechanical assembly products.

Developed Current & Future Value Stream State Maps for several of the assembly products to determine process constraints.

Analyzed and determined the throughput capacity of the PCB rework/repair department and implemented layout improvements.

Lead the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the assembly and test areas.

Developed Labor Templates for estimating possible future production.

Lead the development of layouts and process flows for new customers using AutoCAD.

STEWART & STEVENSON/Tactical Vehicle Systems (Currently BAE Systems), Sealy, TX March 1993 – July 2000

Facility Engineer (Maintenance Department) (1998 – 2000)

Assisted in the start-up and operation of the factory as a whole.

Implemented new Maintenance Planning software (MP2-Datastream).

Prepared old Maintenance Planning software for update.

Developed new tooling and fixtures for plant wide operations.

Involved in the planning and execution of special projects.

Helped coordinate and supervise office & plant renovations/improvements, from developing layouts, scheduling contractors to supervising work.

Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer (E-Coat Paint System) (1995 – 1998)

Proposed the necessary equipment to increase throughput in the E-Coat Painting System.

Provided direct Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering support to the E-Coat painting area.

Improved paint usage quantities per each truck variant.

Developed E-Coat System capacity.

Developed efficient material flow for paint areas.

Proposed alternative paint processes.

Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer (Mainline Assembly) (1993 – 1995)

Updated and sustained work instruction books online.

Generated rework instructions to update trucks that were already built but changed according to an Engineering Change Request (ECR).

Requested changes to Design Engineering on parts modifications to improve manufacturability and reduce cost.

Helped coordinate the layout of the assembly line from the start-up phase of the factory using AutoCAD.

Developed labor standards for the assembly line stations.

Coordinated the implementation of labor saving and ergonomic equipment on the assembly line.

Solved floor and inventory capacity issues.

Determined appropriate packaging requirements and container quantities.

Solved material flow issues.

Helped implement SPC plan across assembly stations.

Assisted in the development of SPC "Detailed Process Control Plan" for assembly stations.

Determined necessary labor resource requirements.

AMISTAD OFFSHORE INDUSTRIES/BENDIX HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS, Del Rio, Texas 1992 - 1993

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Supported the transfer of product lines from other Bendix factories to Mexico.

COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION, Houston, Texas 1987 -1991

Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer

Supported/maintained manufacturing floor including new and existing products.

DANIEL INDUSTRIES, Houston, Texas 1981 -1987

Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer

Supported manufacturing floor by being involved with machining, assembly, testing and fabrication.

EDUCATION

A.A.S. Manufacturing Engineering Technology-Manufacturing, Houston Community College System, Houston, Texas (AAS Degree)

University of Houston, Studied Mechanical Engineering, Houston, TX (No Degree)

Texas A&M University, Studied Mechanical Engineering College Station, TX (No Degree)

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

“Stepping Up To Supervision” Training Jan.-Feb. 2008

Six Sigma Green Belt training – 2004/2005

Six Sigma Green Belt training - 2014 2001

TL9000 and Customer Complaint – Overview Training

Mistake Proofing class for Lean Certification

“Introduction to Capacity Planning” class

2000

“Using Capacity Planning” class –Value Stream Mapping Workshop

AS400 Query Training

Lean Manufacturing Training Class

Lean Line Design Training Class

1995-1999

Maintenance Planning Software Training: MP2 5.0 Essentials (Datastream)

Fundamentals of PLC/SLC using AI Software Training (Rockwell Automation)

Maintenance & Trouble Shooting PLC-5 System Training (Rockwell Automation)

Paint, Coatings & Corrosion Prevention Technology Seminar University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee

BASF E-Coat Training School - BASF Coatings & Inks Division, Southfield, Michigan

MTM (Methods Time Measurement) Certification

ISO 9000 Training

Compaq Training and Certifications

Supervisor/Manager Training

MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) Certification

MRP (Materials Resource Planning) Training

TQC (Total Quality Commitment) Training

Ergonomics training by Dr. M. M. Ayoub

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