JAY H. BROOKS
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QUALIFICATIONS
A variety of Engineering experience, Manufacturing and Research and Development experience, gives me an exceptional ability to efficiently coordinate human and machine resources to produce quality results using cost effective measures.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
8/2009 – 5/2010 Facilities and Engineering Manager
8/2008 – 8/2009 Maintenance Supervisor
REDCO Foods, Inc., Little Falls, NY
Plan, coordinate and execute preventive maintenance for all production equipment for a 3 shift operation, a 132,000 sq. ft. building, and the acquisition and start-up of a 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse.
Plan, schedule and allocate labor, parts and supplies to ensure efficient use of all resources.
Ensure all maintenance work is scheduled, hire contractors if necessary, inspect completed work, and input work performed into maintenance database to monitor equipment maintenance.
Prepare an annual maintenance and capital budget for a $3-5 million capital plan.
Project Manager for $2 million purchase and successful installation of 2 new Perfecta tea machines within budget and on schedule.
Plan layout and coordinate installation of new equipment in production lines.
6/2005 - Present Manufacturing Engineer
PAR Logistics Management, Yorkville, NY
Develop assembly methods and processes from drawings
Develop costs and Standard Hours based upon time study analysis
Develop line layout drawings and process documentation
Set up production lines and verified process ergonomics and earned standard hours
Design, set up, process documentation and implement assembly lines
Compose and deliver verbal and written presentations/proposals
Work closely with design personnel to ensure correct and efficient production procedures
Implement new process guidelines to build quality products from the process start
Design and build equipment / tools to increase productivity and higher quality of product
Establish processes to improve production time and maintain or improve quality
5/2004 – 1/2005 Design Engineer
Austin Mohawk & Company, Inc., Utica, NY
Develop Canopy submittal drawings for customers
Detail BOM’s, shop drawings and MRP entry
Design new cost effective products and processes
Work closely with management and shop floor to reduce costs and increase productivity
7/2003 – 11/2003 Process Engineer
Strandflex, Oriskany, NY
Analyze procedures and implement modifications
Establish processes to improve production time and maintain or improve quality
Develop and follow through tryouts and cut-ins
Implement new process guidelines to build quality products from the process start
Develop metrics to measure the results of existing and new processes
11/2002 – 7/2003 Manufacturing Engineer
The Fountainhead Group, New York Mills, NY
Analyze current production and packaging operations
Determine shortcomings and develop methods to improve production time and decrease costs
Monitor changes to ensure expectancies are being met
Design and build equipment / tools to increase productivity and higher quality of product
4/1994 – 5/2002 Manufacturing Engineer
Low Complexity Manufacturing Group, Inc., Utica, NY
Develop costs and Standard Hours based upon time study analysis
Develop line layout drawings and process documentation
Set up production lines and verified process ergonomics and earned standard hours
Design, set up, process documentation and implement assembly lines
Monitor inline and end result quality and developed First Pass Yield reporting documentation
Work inline quality issues through MBF’s and assisted supervisors and operators as needed
Review drawings and BOM’s to ensure proper configurations
Collaborated with technicians and engineers to diagnose and resolve problems to prevent down time
Fabrication of fixtures for equipment adaptations
Compile data and compute job cost estimations
Enforce compliance of environmental, health and safety standards as per OSHA requirements
Participated in the development and implementation of BRP
Reviewed component and assembly drawings to determine critical checks
Develop, document and monitor processes to ensure quality, safety, and cost effectiveness
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows,
AutoCAD, Solid Works, Visual Manufacturing
RELEVENT SKILLS
Knowledge of PFMEA, FMEA, ISO9001 and 14001 certifications; Mig, Tig and Arc Welding; Soldering; Quality Manufacturing
EDUCATION
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome, Utica, NY
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, December 1993
GPA 3.92
Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady, NY
General Chemistry I & II, Fall 1987 and Spring 1988
GPA 4.0
Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY
Associates in Applied Science, Electrical Engineering Technology, May 1986
GPA 3.59
MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Tau Alpha Pi: National Engineering Technology Honor Society
Brookside Racquetball League