Manufacturing Engineer Lean

Louis McKinney

Industrial/Lean Manufacturing Engineer Red Lion, PA 17356 ******@*****.*** 717-***-****

Vast experience in various sectors of the automotive manufacturing industry including problem solving, troubleshooting, process improvements, flow analysis, six sigma and lean manufacturing methodologies.

Willing to relocate to: Southeastern or Southwestern United States - - Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Stratosphere Quality LLC

October, 2023 to Present

Team Lead Inspector

Train, mentor, and oversee employees for the inspection and rework of component parts for Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Moreover, my hands-on experience with assembly work equips me with a keen understanding of the importance of precision and accuracy in component assembly. This understanding translates directly into my role as a Team Lead Inspector, where I ensure that each part meets the stringent quality standards set by Harley-Davidson.

As a mentor and trainer, my experience with assembly work enables me to provide practical guidance and share best practices with my team members. I can offer valuable pointers on assembly techniques, quality control measures, and troubleshooting strategies, empowering my colleagues to excel in their roles.

Sr Manufacturing Engineer Comprehensive Logistics Co, LLC – York, PA October 2022 to October 2023

Manage multiple engineering projects that support plant operations. The projects range from process improvements to development and installation of new tooling

Represent CLI in a professional manner with customers and suppliers at all levels of their organization

Active leader in problem-solving analysis and developing irreversible corrective actions of quality issues

Teach, lead and continuously improve all areas of the business

Responsible to lead line balancing and process changes for current and future operations Interface with all aspects of operations including quality, materials and maintenance Ability to be flexible

Understand CLI operations (sequencing / sub assembly, shipping and receiving) Interface with CLI plant liaisons daily regarding any issues

Follow and improve the CLI business systems

Ability to work well in a team environment and have a positive attitude Effectively interact with, lead and develop people

Work very closely with other engineers to ensure continuity Customer focused

Able to work with and effectively communicate with operators on the floor as well as CLI management

Security Guard

Allied Universal – York, PA January 2022 to October 2022

Obtain information from outbound tractors and trailers Enter information into the computer

Monitor security and safety on the premises

Warehouse Worker, Kitter

McKesson Pharmaceuticals - Harrisburg, PA October 2020 to March 2021

Construct cardboard boxes, Kit, Pack products for shipment

Warehouse Worker

Lowe's Home Improvement - York, PA March 2020 to October 2020

Unload trucks, Sort products, Distribute products to various departments

Tactical Engineer (Contractor) Harley-Davidson, Inc - York, PA January 2019 to April 2019

Troubleshoot and solve manufacturing issues in production work cells

Provide documentation and train manufacturing personnel for process change implementation and resolution of manufacturing issues

Propose and implement improvements for several manufacturing processes Mentor new engineering personnel

Sr Industrial Engineer (Contractor)

Mack Truck, Inc - Macungie, PA August 2017 to December 2017

Develop process flow charts and action logs, for a newly created engineering function, to address manufacturing issues in the areas of electrical, pneumatic and fuel delivery Investigate recurring production issues which lead to vehicle failures in the field

Determine if production vehicles are manufactured to the approved drawings; and if not, determine if it is possible to produce the product to the drawing requirements

Create, train and deliver one-point lessons to production for cases when the product can be manufactured to the existing drawings

When manufacturing cannot obtain acceptable results in accordance with drawings, develop and perform trial runs on production trucks to validate proposed method changes, eliminating the possibility of future potential failures

Provide documentation and train manufacturing personnel for process change implementation Monitor and validate successful implementation of process changes to the production lines

Sr Industrial Engineer (Contractor)

BAE Systems - York, PA April 2016 to June 2017

Perform time and motion studies of new product introduction

Develop work instructions from drawings and technical manuals to produce combat armored vehicles Lead and direct the implementation of new manufacturing process improvements into production involving material, tooling, methods and manpower requirements

Analyze engineering designs for impact on manufacturing processes, methods, and procedures for cost reduction, quality improvements, and improved efficiency as they apply to new product designs Plan and facilitate project team activities and communications with all affected departments for successful new process introductions

Ensure producibility considerations are incorporated into engineering designs Research, develop, improve and document manufacturing processes, methods and systems for products, facilities, fixtures, tooling, equipment and/or materials

Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement activities such as kaizen events, structured problem solving and use of DMAIC principles

Utilize lean principles for waste recognition and elimination (5S, value stream mapping, etc.)

Ensure technical outcomes are consistent with established engineering principles and practices and that customer and company technical, system, performance, and quality requirements are met

Utilize project management skills to provide senior management with recommendations and updates regarding project timing, status and resource requirements

Develop and write technical documentation and revise existing documentation

Sr Industrialization Engineer Alstom Transport - Hornell, NY September 2015 to April 2016

Lead the cultural change necessary to establish effective and efficient manufacturing processes

Develop line design for demand flow of fabricated and assembled products Identify tooling requirements and requisition purchase of hardware Create and execute Action Tracker for different products

Purchase workstation equipment to support efficient flow of the production process Redesign processing and methods to support flow of product

Identify necessary operator training and arrange for individual qualification to perform the required tasks

Organize parts presentation to support smooth operational flow

Utilize lean principles for waste recognition and elimination (5S, value stream mapping, etc.)

Mentor new engineering personnel

Sr Industrial Engineer (Contractor)

BAE Systems - York, PA June 2014 to September 2015

Conduct time and motion studies documenting current state conditions

Lead and direct the implementation of new manufacturing process improvements into production involving material, tooling, methods and manpower requirements

Analyze engineering designs for impact on manufacturing processes, methods, and procedures for cost reduction, quality improvements, and improved efficiency as they apply to new product designs Plan and facilitate project team activities and communications with all affected departments for successful new process introductions

Ensure producibility considerations are incorporated into engineering designs Research, develop, improve and document manufacturing processes, methods and systems for products, facilities, fixtures, tooling, equipment and/or materials

Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement activities such as kaizen events, structured problem solving and use of DMAIC principles

Utilize lean principles for waste recognition and elimination (5S, value stream mapping, etc.)

Ensure technical outcomes are consistent with established engineering principles and practices and that customer and company technical, system, performance, and quality requirements are met

Utilize project management skills to provide senior management with recommendations and updates regarding project timing, status and resource requirements

Develop and write technical documentation and make revisions to existing documentation

Sr Industrial Engineer (Contractor)

Link-Belt Construction Equipment - Lexington, KY October 2012 to April 2014

Document and evaluate current state manufacturing operations utilizing time and motion studies

Identify areas of waste and propose improvements in current methods and systems Develop photographic work instructions for training and performance of complex assembly processes Participate in the resolution of repeating manufacturing discrepancies and implement process changes to prevent recurrence

Conduct time and motion studies of mixed model flow lines Re-layout and line balance assembly operations to improve throughput

Sr Manufacturing Engineer (Contractor)

GEA Refrigeration - York, PA August 2012 to September 2012

Perform time and motion studies of warehouse operations to obtain information for change justification

Recommend warehouse improvements to increase efficiency of operations

Re-layout warehouse area and propose new warehouse equipment to improve aesthetics and ease of layout modification to support existing and new products storage requirements Supply cost justification for improvements to the facility

Methods & Process Engineer (Contractor)

General Electric Transportation - Erie, PA June 2011 to June 2012

Develop process documentation and job instructions for the shop floor

Ensure that processes contribute to a safe work environment and incorporate environmental objectives

Identify new process technologies and share best practices to improve product manufacturing

Utilize lean manufacturing principles to improve process effectiveness and efficiency Coordinate engineering and manufacturing efforts during launch of new products Assess process capability versus design requirements

Own process planning and manufacturing methods, process control and yield, development and maintenance of manufacturing methods, process routings and work instructions Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues

Develop and execute objectives to achieve short- and long-term business goals Lead the PFEMA process for analyzing manufacturing operations

Industrial Engineer (Contractor) Carpenter Technology - Reading, PA November 2010 to February 2011

Collect, compile and analyze data of production operations performance for use in the 7-year capitalization spending plan

Conduct time and motion studies of production operations for capital throughput Identify current production bottlenecks and provide solutions for improvement Establish engineered standard rates for capacity planning in support of increasing sales

Sr. Process Engineer (Contractor)

BAE Systems - York, PA

January 2009 to July 2009

Troubleshoot and provide resolution to manufacturing issues for the upgrade of Bradley Fighting vehicles Participate in black belt projects to determine root cause and effective resolution of long-term unresolved manufacturing issues

Reduce assembly takt times through identification and elimination of production bottlenecks

Revise work instructions to incorporate process improvements

Perform time and motion studies of Bradley Vehicles to establish current state conditions Identify and support tooling requirements: including initial requests, justification, concept approval and implementation

Analyze and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications for production applications

Evaluate work center layout effectiveness and perform material flow analysis

Industrial Engineer (Contractor)

ESAB Welding and Cutting Products - Hanover, PA April 2007 to December 2008

Perform time and motion studies of three electrode production lines to establish current state conditions

Identify and implement process improvements and cost reductions to produce welding wire, electrodes and flux (includes wire cutting, press operations, wet and dry mixing of flux, baking and packaging electrode area), (wire drawing and rewinding - wire area)

Obtain data for operations current state used for the initial planning phases in preparation for the implementation of lean manufacturing

Troubleshoot production issues that create downtime

Propose and implement processes that result in improved productivity

Education

B.S. in Industrial Engineering

Pennsylvania State University – State College, PA

Skills

•Background in project management, process improvements, work measurement, material flow and resource planning, value engineering, facility layout, line balancing, cellular manufacturing, ergonomics and safety issues, cost reduction and quality improvements Implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles including visual control, kanban, 5S systems, kaizen events, problem solving techniques, fish bone diagram and flow charting, standard and flexible work forces and continuous improvement Management experience in the areas of manufacturing, production and inventory control, engineering, project management and quality Skill in word processing (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power Point, MS Project) Skill in ERP Skill in AUTO CAD Utilization of DMAIC principles for troubleshooting and problem-solving issues (10+ years)

•CI

•Lean Manufacturing

•Lean

•Six Sigma

•Process Engineering

•Value Stream Mapping

•Project Planning

•SAP

•Process Improvement

•ISO 9001

•Supply Chain

•Data Analysis

•Quality Management

•Visio

•GD&T

•Mechanical knowledge

•Cost accounting

•Industrial engineering

•Project Leadership

•Root cause analysis

•Analysis skills

•Process mapping

•Production Management

•CAD

•Product Development

•Process management

•Quality systems

•Lean management

Certifications and Licenses

Six Sigma Greenbelt

September 2005 to Present

Lean Manufacturing Green Belt

Assessments

Mechanical knowledge — Highly Proficient

April 2021

Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes

Full results: Highly Proficient

Manufacturing: Quality inspection — Expert

January 2020

Making precise measurements, reading prints, and making pass/fail decisions. Full results: Expert

Supervisory skills: Interpersonal skills — Proficient

January 2021

Fostering a collaborative environment and conducting difficult conversations Full results: Proficient

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