Continuous Improvement & Code Compliance Engineer
Resume:
Steve Byerly
Goode, VA ****6
******@***.***
OBJECTIVE: My experience in manufacturing, including research and development, metallurgy, pre-production planning and project management, give me a unique perspective on manufacturing.
I am seeking a position where my experience can be utilized to benefit an employer.
EXPERIENCE:
2024- Present Canatal Steel, Roanoke, VA
Steel Manufacturing, Commercial Buildings
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Purchase, Install, Startup and improvement of automated equipment
Training of operators and programmers
Consumable testing and change implementation
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, AWS D1.1 code and AISC certification
2023- 2024 Lynchburg Machining, Lynchburg, VA
Machine Shop
Quality Control Inspector / Code Compliance
Dimensionally Inspect parts
CMM programming using CMM Manager and PC-DMIS
Preparing the company for CMMC compliance
Maintaining ISO 9001 compliance
Excel VBA programming to improve efficiency
2013- 2023 BWXT, Lynchburg, VA
Nuclear Applications
Welding Engineer (2013-2015)
WPS, PQR and WPQs to ASME BPVC Section III, specifically Division 1
Research and Development on GTAW welding of nuclear components
Design of machine parts to improve productivity and profitability using SolidWorks
CNC programming of welding machines
Quality Control Engineer (2015-2020)
Converting CMM inspection programs from a point-based language (CMES) to a feature-based language (Camio)
Integrating SolidWorks models including components and tooling, into new CMM inspection programs
Central Planning Engineer (2020-2023)
Overall planning and simulations for the division using MS Project, Excel, VBA, MS Access, and Promodel
2008-2013 Oceaneering International Inc., Panama City, FL
Umbilical cables for the petroleum industry
Welding / Metallurgy Engineer
Apply welding and manufacturing knowledge to improve quality and profitability
Accomplishments:
Review customer specifications, bids and design concepts and provide feedback for bids and proposals. Verified weld designs in Solid Edge
Interface with suppliers and customers to ensure optimum quality and lowest cost.
Perform supplier audits to verify Oceaneering standards are being upheld.
Write welding procedure specifications, procedure qualification records and welding performance qualifications to meet the customer requirements as well as ASME IX, ASME B31.3 and other applicable codes.
Set up metallurgy lab to ensure electrical conductor braze joint and Super Duplex GTAW weld quality. Developed material specific testing procedures. Perform metallurgy testing to ensure quality of materials and welds.
Research and Development on GTAW of large diameter heavy wall tubes including multi-pass and penetration enhancing flux methods.
2006-2008 Trane Coils Center of Excellence, Columbia, SC
Air conditioner heat exchanger manufacturer for Trane North America.
Welding / Robotics Engineer
Apply Welding and lean manufacturing knowledge to improve quality and profitability
Robotic weld and braze repair reduction using 6 sigma tools
Transitioning from batch building to one piece flow using TPS / lean experience.
Accomplishments:
Reduced arc welding re-work from 70% to 6%
Reduced manpower & improved quality by implementing one piece flow
1997-2006 Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Erlanger, KY.
Corporate headquarters for leading automotive manufacturer in Erlanger, KY and Ann Arbor, MI. North American center for pre-production planning, research and design.
Project Manager
Primary responsibility for new product launches at manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Managed cross functional teams of up to 15 people to construct automated welding lines.
Accomplishments:
Training
Taught new employees welding theory and application.
Trained new employees on robotics.
Manufacturing
Achieved safe, on schedule and within budget projects at three plants for Camry, Solara, Tundra, Sienna, Corrolla, and Camry Hybrid.
Solved welding problems at Toyota manufacturing plants and suppliers.
Designed machine components using Catia and Autocad
Research
Established the first welding research facility for Toyota outside of Japan.
Identified and implemented existing new technologies that resulted in cost and quality improvements.
Established research and development projects with The University of Kentucky and Georgia Technical Institute to increase weld speeds and ensure 100% arc weld quality.
1995-1997Arvin Sango Inc., Madison, IN.
Original Equipment Manufacturer for Toyota, robotic welding and stamping facility for exhaust systems, fuel tanks, door impact beams and instrument panel reinforcements.
Production Engineer
Responsible for new product analysis, planning, and set-up.
Solving weld problems related to robotic spot, stud and GMAW in a just in time production environment.
1993-1995 NACCO Materials Handling Group, Danville, IL.
Manufacturer of lift trucks. Mainly manual welding processes.
Welding Engineer
Responsible for daily production and new projects.
Design of line layouts and mechanical components using Autocad
Set up first robotic arc welding cell at this plant.
EDUCATION: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering, 1993
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Patent 7041932, Apparatus and Method for Supplying Continuous Source of Weld Wire.
Patent 7297900, Bypass Welding Torch.
Six Sigma Green Belt and Toyota Production System trained.
Contributor to article published in The Welding Journal, Welding Research section, August 2007, “Double Electrode GMAW Process and Control”
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