Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical
Resume:
T. Andrew Carter
*** ***** *** **. ********* Ky *0004 ● 502-***-**** ● ********@*****.***
objective
Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in the field of Engineering and Project/Program Management, allowing me to utilize my intensive experience and technical skills.
WORK HISTORY
Orbis Corporation Bardstown, KY July 2022 – Oct 2024
Manufacturing Engineer/New Projects Manager
Capital Projects Mgt for New Plastic Recycling System
Design and install new equipment, process improvements
New Assembly work cell design and implementation
All related manufacturing eng duties
Cross Tec Inc Bardstown, KY July 2021- Sept 2021
Mechanical Engineer/ Design+
Mechanical AUTOCAD Design and CNC Programming
Part Nesting for CNC Laser
NELSON COUNTY SCHOOLS/KY DEPT of ED Bardstown, KY Dec 2016-Jun 2021
Computer Design Drafting Instructor Area Technical Center
Teach high school students Computer Design Drafting (Arch and Mechanical)
Plan and implement lessons, collaborate with colleagues
Club sponsor for Skills USA
LB MANUFACTURING Springfield, KY Feb 2016-Dec 2016
Project/Process Engineer
Evaluate and improve production rates and create process plans
Collaborate with equipment vendors to design and develop new equipment using AUTOCAD
Design and control Preventative Maintenance program
Obtain quotes and purchase orders for new equipment and processes
Manage new projects from design to implementation
WILBERT PLASTICS SERVICES INC. Lebanon, KY June 2015-Nov 2015 (Contract position)
Quality Control Engineer
Tier 1/Tier 2 manufacturer for Ford
Control role to correct extensive Quality issues including but not limited to creation of new quality plans, writing quality plans and manuals, beginning of implementation of a new QMS.
Assignment terminated prior to completion of implementation
TOYOTA BOSHOKU AMERICA Bardstown, KY Oct 2013 -May 2015
New Launch Manager/Quality Engineer/Quality Control
Performance of PPAP’s
Setting up new suppliers, performing Supplier Quality
Creation, implantation, and exploration of technical systems
Completion of pre-production and managing the workflow for the new Launch
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE Louisville, KY May 2013-Nov 2013
Engineering Supervisor Operations Process Control
Monitor conveyor systems to ensure continuous process flow
Supervise floor engineers/Coordinate conveyor start up/repair/Inbound-Outbound sorts
WILSON MANUFACTURING Cecilia, KY Apr. 2012 - Dec 2012
Project Engineer (Contract position)
AutoCAD configuration on multiple steel design projects
Measuring and working up quotes for various vendors
JOHNAN AMERICA, INC. Bardstown, KY Feb. 2008 – Mar 2012
Engineering Project Coordinator (10/2008 – 1/2009)
Create and improve line layouts, process flow to maximize efficiency, improve quality, assure safety.
Lead and perform Kaizen activities
Design and install secondary machines, tables, jigs and fixtures
New Model Launch Coordinator (2/2008 – 10/2008)
Lead project teams regarding new model launches and/or design changes to existing products
Monitor project schedules / timelines and adjust accordingly for timely project completion
TOYTOTOMI AMERICA CORP. Springfield, KY June 2003 – Feb. 2008
Engineering Specialist (Design / Process Engineer) Design and create welding assemblies and check fixtures for metal stamping.
Design jigs, review quotes, create requisitions, and other documentation.
maintaining BOM’s, routings, ECI’s, and creating process plans for production
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, September 2008
Certification in Lean Manufacturing Principles
Louisville Technical Institute, October 1992
Associate’s degree in computer Aided Design
TRAINING
Training Certificate, QS9000 Quality Systems Internal Auditor
Training Certificate, U.S. Air Force, Administrative Specialist
Training Certificates, Ford Motor Co. PDGS, GPIRS, DDL
Training of APQP / New model launch, Toyota Motor Mfg.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in computers as well as various software applications: Microsoft Office, Windows, AS/400, QAD, AUTOCAD, Ford DDL, GPIRS, PGDS, Excel, Power Point, etc.
Highly trained in-service parts programs, and prototype research / development
Participated in numerous new plant start-ups
Extremely energetic, supportive, dependable and detail oriented
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