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GREG GREIF

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To significantly contribute to a progressive company with my 20 years electrical and mechanical engineering experience in power distribution, automation systems, PLC, project management, automatic paint systems, HVAC, and lean manufacturing principles.

• Experience in engineering project management from new plant installations

• Track record of successful quality engineering assurance & continuous improvement following the Toyota Lean Manufacturing practices

• Ability to acquire new skills as necessary to meet new challenges & responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Princeton, IN June 2009 - Present

Responsible for maintaining and improving the equipment performance, reliability, and uptime by maintaining and programming Allen Bradley PLC’s. Managed and participated in process improvement initiatives, using innovative tools such as Lean manufacturing using the Toyota Quality System.

Engineering Responsibilities responsible for all programming, firmware updates, communications, installation and programming of Allen Bradley PLC’s associated with I/O, PanelView Plus, Installation and Programming for Cognex, Banner, and Keyence vision systems.

• Developed, installed, and updated Andon boards using AVI data to better control production

• Install and update final assembly Andon controls including Temp stops and Fixed stops networked together utilizing Ethernet, Devicenet or Controlnet

• (electrical safe work practices) ESWP technical support person for TMMI. In compliance with NFPA 70E ARC flash training. Responsible for resolving and interpreting NFPA 70E on the plant floor and training classes given to maintenance team members.

Precision, Predictive and Preventative Maintenance Lead East Plant facility in preventative maintenance program testing and repairing all PLC and controls systems.

• Interact with other external resources for benchmarking and to identify potential solutions to maintenance issues.

Leadership Accountabilities Help ensure the Plant's financial & manufacturing performance, including plant reliability, plant downtime, and completion of projects within cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

• Mentor technicians, craftsmen, contractors and production associates on sound engineering principles and maintenance practices.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Erlanger, KY November 2007 – June 2009

Developed, tested, and installed PLC for the machine/material interface… eventually training engineers and managers on PLC technology

Equipment Development Developed installed and updated Andon boards using AVI Date to better production following Toyota Quality System

Project Management Responsible for all new plant installations in North America as well as all Major and Minor model changes.

Quality Engineering performed root cause analysis leading to corrective actions on line issues

• Installed and Updated C-Best, TPMS, TVECS pc’s that program vehicle ecu’s global ALC data

Nissan North America, Canton, MS April 2006 – October 2007

Manufacturing Engineering Responsibilities responsible for all capital project installations pertaining to the body shop, preparing budgetary estimates of capital project improvements and controls expenditures within the limitations of the project. Analyze plant processes for potential capital improvements with regard to safety, product quality, efficiency, and productivity. Evaluated, recommended, and troubleshoots methods to improve manufacturing yields and efficiency.

• Responsible for body accuracy measuring systems in metal stamping including LMI stationary system and flexible measuring systems.

• Developed and implemented Automated guided carts in truck metal line

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Evansville, IN September 2004-April 2006

Electrical Engineering Responsibilities Designed and maintained mine hoists, mining elevators, personnel hoist’s, tunnel boring machines, raised bore machines, belt conveyers, and vertical pocket conveyers.

• Designed and maintained various control systems

DSM Engineering Plastics Evansville, IN March 2002-August 2004

Project Engineer Directed, coordinated, and exercised functional authority for planning, organization, control, and completion of engineering projects with a focus on controls systems, power supply, power distribution, and retooling of equipment as needed for better functionality.

George Koch Sons Evansville, IN August 1998-March 2002

Engineering Responsibilities Researched, Developed, designed, and tested electrical components, equipment, and systems. Applied knowledge of Allen-Bradley Servo Motors and controls, Allen Bradley PLC’s, and panel views.

• Maintained and operated plant Paint Finishing Systems, Ecoat applications, Powder Coat applications, waste water treatment systems, conveyors, Batch ovens and I.R. ovens.

• Designed and implemented controls to maintain precise temperature and humidity in environmental clean rooms.

• Designed gas trains and controls to F.M. or I.R.I. insurance standards utilizing NFPA safety standards.

• AutoCAD experience

U.S. Navy, Fleet Deception Group Atlantic Norfolk, VA 1988-1993

Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek

Electronics Technician

Education

Bachelor of Science Electronics, Engineering Technology-1998

University of Memphis

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