WILLIAM JORDAN

**** ******* ***** *****, ***** City, Fl. 33566

Phone: 813-***-**** h3fn04@r.postjobfree.com

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

Continuous Improvement focused manufacturing management authority with a strong ability to identify opportunities for revenue growth and build high-performance teams to support business objectives.

Action driven manufacturing engineering management executive, experienced in business and product development, managing the design and integration of state-of-the-art electro/mechanical systems and product transition from prototype to production. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and motivate high caliber individuals delivering positive results and sustainable gains. Successfully managed the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives utilizing TQM, LEAN, JIT, SPC and ISO-9000 concepts and procedures.

CORE STRENGHTS AND SKILLS

New Product Introduction Continuous Improvement Project Management Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA) Value Engineering ERP Supply Chain Management Supplier Quality Facility Layout and Expansion Configuration Management Document Control Engineering Change Production Documentation Bill of Materials Sheet Metal Design AutoCAD Cable/Harness PCA (SMT and Thru Hole) Box Build System Integration and Test Environmental/Stress Testing FEMA RCCA MRB

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION/TRAINING

Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering University of Arizona

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Network+, Network Security+ 2008, ISO 9000 Audit,

Total Quality Management (TQM), JIT Manufacturing/Demand Flow Technology, Lean Manufacturing

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Engineering Management Consultant October 2003 – Present

Plant City, Fl.

Reporting to the business manager of IntuiSense North America; located in Plant City, Fl., I developed the in house capability to produce a touchless interactive system for various applications such as kiosks and vending machines.

• Developed product documentation and bill of material

• Developed supply chain

Reporting to the president of View Systems Inc; located in Baltimore, Md., I directed the activity of design engineers and manufacturing engineers in the development, manufacturing, and test of electronic assemblies and systems. Coordinated engineers and marketing personnel at the Idaho National Laboratory, the University of North Florida and View Systems, to develop and transition technology into the commercial sector.

• Developed the manufacturing capability for View Systems Inc. establishing manufacturing processes, document control, engineering change process, material handling and supply chain. Managed continuous improvement initiatives in the manufacturing process by leading 5S activity. Staffed and managed the activity of production personnel in the assembly, test, packaging and shipping of product.

• Directed the engineering change of the Secure Scan; a passive magnetic field detector, for improved performance and reliability through modernization of components, lower raw material cost and touch labor cost in assembly resulting in a total cost reduction of 75%.

• Supported sales and marketing by assisting in development of marketing material, defining target markets and leading technical presentations to prospective customers. Opened and staffed a new branch office in Los Angeles, Ca. Trained technical personnel on the set up, operation, troubleshooting and service all products.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager June 2000 – October 2003

CDS Group

Fremont, California

Directed the engineering activity in a network of contract manufacturing companies providing high precision electro-mechanical components, assemblies and modules to industry-leading capital equipment companies, principally in the semiconductor and aviation industries. Engineering activity consisted of machined components, welded frame and sheet metal components and electro/mechanical systems.

• Developed and managed annual budget.

• Identified and managed risk to minimize or eliminate impact to scheduling and budget.

• Managed resources to meet or exceed contractual schedules.

• Organized and staffed the manufacturing Engineering Department, Document Control Department and the Quote Team. Managed the prototype assembly team.

• Worked with the materials department in setting up a new ERP system.

• Provided technical support to sales and customer service.

• Working closely with the customer program office, I managed the development and life cycle changes of a major product line.

• Lead the LEAN implementation and continuous improvement team

Engineering Manager October 1998 – June 2000

Peplinski Electronics

San Jose, California

Managed the engineering department of a leading supplier of power distribution, pneumatics control and gas delivery/water cooling assemblies used in OEM semi-conductor and flat panel fabrication equipment. Managed budget, material, facilities and manpower resources to meet or exceed contractual schedule.

• Defined and documented the manufacturing processes on key programs resulting in a 30% reduction in labor cost.

• Supported the quality assurance program writing and implementing procedures in compliance with ISO 9000.

• I functioned as Product Manager for a line of flat panel fabrication tools, defining and documenting requirements, proposed pricing, with emphases on design for manufacturing.

• I managed the daily activity of all assembly personnel assigned to my projects.

• Extensive customer contact, negotiating and resolving contract issues, resolving engineering issues and manufacturing and quality assurance issues.

Engineering Program Manager November 1988 – October1998

Applied Technology

San Jose, California

Working for a major DOD contractor, I managed multi-million dollar aircraft survivability equipment and electronic surveillance equipment projects for the United States and foreign military agencies.

• Working with department managers, I assembled and lead cross-functional teams to successfully accomplish program goals.

• Generated detailed statement of work (sow), program plans including work breakdown structure (wbs).

• Set up and tracked the program plan using MS Project.

• Identified and managed risk to minimize or eliminate impact to schedule and budget.

• Tracked and presented project status and earned value.

• Lead program review meetings both internally and with the customer.

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