Manufacturing Engineer Supply Chain

Quang Nguyen

Tomball, TX 832-***-**** **********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification CSSGB

Experience with multiple designs software: Solidwork, SolidEdge, MetaCAM, Pronest, AutoCAD

Familiar with multiple ERP system, such as Oracle JDE, PLEX, Global Shop, and Glovia, Saleforce.

Cost Reduction and efficiency improvement

Proven ability to manage successful projects, risks, costs, and project teams.

Professional Experience

NOV, Conroe, TX May 2022 to Nov 2024

Manufacturing Engineer

Design fixtures and tooling to assist during manufacturing.

Create procedures, checklists, and work instructions for various processes includes fabrication and assembly.

Provide technical assistance to strategic suppliers and production departments to reduce lead-times and costs.

Assist with commodity strategies that support the desired profitability, level of quality, and cycle time of various product lines.

Develop tools and processes to improve materials flow throughout the entire supply chain.

Streamline processes and material flow to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Contribute to cost reduction efforts internally and externally by actively seeking and implementing opportunities for reduced costs.

Generate routers, build process drawings for manufacturing & tooling, and design raw material or process drawings for the design-engineering group.

Assist with determining supplier capabilities and sourcing of new products.

Provide technical support to manufacturing shop as needed.

Stay abreast of changes in technology that will improve manufacturing efficiency.

Create leaner, more efficient and more profitable business practices.

Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

Spooltech, Houston, TX July 2020 to December 2021

Project Manager

Review mechanical skids, spools, and turnkey drawing for fabrication.

Ensure project are on schedule and on budget.

Create estimates, RFQ and PO for new projects.

Create work instruction, BOM, and router for production.

Update and interact with customers and vendors during projects.

Deliver projects customer on time and within estimated cost.

Industrial Components of Texas (ICOTEX), Conroe, TX September 2018 to May 2020

Manufacture Engineering Manager

Manage and oversee all engineering functions within ICOTEX, including Bills of Material (BOM), Routing, Manufacturing Processes, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action, New Product Implementation and Personnel Management, Project Management.

Project management –create timeline, plant layout, assign tasks and ensure complete in accordance with schedule. Make sure project are within allowable budget.

NPI New Product Implementation—create manufacture process based on company capability, using ERP system to create BOM and routing process for manufacturing. Create PPAP and make sure parts has smooth transition.

Factory layout design – equipment requirement, space, tools, supplies, manufacture process, etc.

Create cost analysis for new project or new product line.

Lean Manufacturing through Leonardo Group

Manufacturing Engineer May 2017 to September 2018

Design and specializing in manufacture forklift components, different manufacturing methods such as Plasma Cutting, Laser Cutting, Press Brake Bending, and Milling.

Reviews drawings and plans manufacturing processes. Maintain and update CAD and drawing.

Organizes and manages new and current machine/tooling requirements, from concept to implementation.

Recommend and implement improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization and related matters.

Programming plasma and laser cutting machines. Nesting of parts for plasma cutters and laser cutters. Specialize in cutting sheet metals and maximize utilization.

Designing tooling and fixtures as required for processes. Create BOM and routers

Develop new products and products improvement, create new manufacturing processes, and preform cost reduction/saving. Help implement and sustain 6S throughout facility.

Continuous improvement and cost reduction.

Develop SOP and instructions for manufacturing processes.

American National Carbide

Manufacturing Engineer February 2016 to November 2016

Responsible for Plans, directs, and coordinates the operation of the Engineering Group, Maintenance, Quality, and Tool & Die Departments, by overseeing and managing activities in these areas.

Ensures that staffing levels in areas of responsibility are maintained in accordance and consistent with objectives and information conveyed by management and participates in the hiring and termination of all employees.

Responsible for the hiring and termination according to company policy, evaluate employee performance annually. Performance evaluation forms for each direct employee within area of responsibility on a regular basis and consistent with Company policy, reviews and evaluation with each employee and authorizes wage or position revisions change.

Monitors expenditures of all responsible departments via monthly reports and take necessary actions to conform to budgetary requirements.

Recommends to managements potential improvements in productivity, quality, cost reduction, capital equipment, and operating methods within areas of responsibility.

Monitor supply and financial to meet with company budget. Ensure all PO and sale order go out according to due date.

Ensures that all activities performed within the Engineering Group are in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and TCEQ guidelines.

Performs the duties of direct subordinates in their absence to ensure continuity of operation within areas of responsibility. Follow production priorities allocation of labor in areas of responsibility on daily basis.

Finishing Supervisor November 2013 to February 2016

Coordinates production in areas of responsibility on a daily basis in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures.

Ensures that staffing levels in areas of responsibility are maintained in accordance and consistent with objectives and information conveyed by management and participates in the hiring and termination of all employees.

Oversee any troubleshooting and research and development operations.

Recommends potential improvements in productivity, quality, cost reduction, capital equipment, and operating methods.

Coordinates production activities with Logistics, Maintenance, and Quality Control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

Reviews production and operating reports provided by management and works to resolve problems that adversely affect reported figures within areas of responsibility.

Develops new or improves existing operating methods to eliminate or reduce operating problems and suggested revision to existing procedures.

Ensures that all technicians perform regular quality checks on all products produced according to Quality Control standards.

Monitors supplies requisitioned and purchased via weekly reports and makes adjustment to ensure compliance with budgetary constraints.

ATI Firth Sterling/Kennametal, November 2010 to November 2013

Design Engineer:

Performs concept design, analysis, and development of Tungsten Carbide Cutting Inserts, Compacts, Nozzle, Sleeves, and Insert Blanks.

Provide Cost analysis and lead time to Sale department. Assist Sale with any question or concerns regarding to designs.

Produce drawings accurately and consistently dimensioned in the manner prescribed by company standards. This includes utilize Solid Edge, SolidWorks, NX, and Micro-Station.

Maintains knowledge of industry codes, code conforming components, raw materials, and common manufacturing, fabrication, finishing, and assembly techniques used by the company.

Performs basic and advanced computer aided calculations to assure materials are sized properly to standards.

Maintains project schedules and job BOM's and master files during design stage of projects.

Maintains overview of production schedule & engineering projects required to complete the schedule.

Prepares & completes drawings, schematic's, BOM's and product specifications in accordance with the requirements of the production schedule and manufacturing data required.

Provided assistance to personnel to ensure that all issues are considered.

Solves problems with regard to system level, process level, parts, & assemblies and corrects existing documentation.

Ensures knowledge and use of current design & engineering concepts where applicable.

Designs product for manufacturability, quality, reliability, safety and cost control.

Analyzes research & test data and proposed product specifications to determine feasibility of the product

Evaluates engineering test results for possible application to development of systems or other uses.

Interprets work instructions and drawings to ensure full understanding prior to and during completion of work.

Remains available for all issues which arise during manufacture, analyses and resolves design & manufacturing related issues which occur, and communicates directly with the required personnel for resolution if required.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, The University of Houston

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