Manufacturing Engineer Team Lead
Resume:
LOUIS MCKINNEY
WORK EXPERIENCE
Stratosphere Quality LLC October 2023 - Current
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.
Comprehensive Logistics Co, LLC October 2022 - October 2023
Sr Manufacturing Engineer
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
Effectively interact with, lead, and develop people
Work very closely with other engineers to ensure continuity
Able to work with and effectively communicate with operators on the floor as well as CLI management
Allied Universal January 2022 - October 2022
Security Guard
Obtain information from outbound tractors and trailers Enter information into the computer
Monitor security and safety on the premises
McKesson Pharmaceuticals October 2020 - March 2021
Warehouse Worker, Kitter
Construct cardboard boxes, Kit, Pack products for shipment
Lowe's Home Improvement March 2020 - October 2020
Warehouse Worker
Unload trucks, Sort products, Distribute products to various departments
Harley-Davidson, Inc January 2019 - April 2019
Tactical Engineer (Contractor)
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
Mack Truck, Inc August 2017 - December 2017
Sr Industrial Engineer (Contractor)
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
BAE Systems April 2016 - June 2017
Sr Industrial Engineer (Contractor)
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
Alstom Transport September 2015 - April 2016
Sr Industrialization Engineer
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
BAE Systems June 2014 - September 2015
Sr. Industrial Engineer (Contractor)
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
Link-Belt Construction Equipment October 2012 - April 2014
Sr. Industrial Engineer (Contractor)
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
GEA Refrigeration August 2012 - September 2012
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Contractor)
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
General Electric Transportation June 2011 - June 2012
Methods & Process Engineer (Contractor)
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
Carpenter Technology November 2010 - February 2011
Industrial Engineer (Contractor)
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
BAE Systems January 2009 - July 2009
Sr. Process Engineer (Contractor)
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
ESAB Welding and Cutting Products April 2007 - December 2008
Industrial Engineer (Contractor)
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
Blueprints
Precision Measurement Tools
Six Sigma Greenbelt
Lean Manufacturing Greenbelt
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
Product Development
Process management
Quality systems
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