product/process improvement engineer

Ken Scholl_________________________________________

***** ***** **., ******, ** 49249 517-***-**** ********@*******.***

Project Engineering & Operations Management

Mechanical Design & Assembly Business Development Manufacturing Industry

Versatile Engineering Professional offering extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and environments. Ability to incorporate new concepts and apply innovative technology to improve operations and efficiencies; interact with agencies, businesses, individuals at all levels. Customer focused to meet deadlines; build trust/confidence with follow-through communication.

Skills/Proficiencies

Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Calculations

Planning & Development,

Project Management

Equipment Selection, Installation, Maintenance;

Troubleshooting

Cost Reduction Strategies,

Process Optimization

Technical Qualifications

Design/Build: tooling, gauging, fixturing, autoloading systems

Set-up: CNC 4AXIS Mills, CNC Lathes, Cam Operated Lathes

Electrical Troubleshooting: AC/DC to 480 volts

Operate: CNC 4AXIS Mills, Engine Lathes, Multi-spindle Machines, Surface Grinders, Knee Mills

Design/Assembly of Composite Cams

Career Highlights

Patent in the field of Automotive Assembly (axial location of separate parts)

Certified QS-9001 Internal Auditor

Designed/Built: Automatic Gauging Systems, Auto-loading Systems

Increased productivity with process improvement by reducing a machining process with output of 400 pieces per shift with efficiency of 45% to 3000 pieces per shift with efficiency of 90% (Kaywood/Textron)

Managed for efficiency to motivate existing employees using new system of measuring effective performance with a comparison method; collaborative effort changed a failing system into a profitable one (Triple E)

Professional Experience

KAM PERFORMANCE, LLC, Jackson, MI

Owner 2011 – present

Engineering/design, contracting with clients, quoting, scheduling,

DOE for assembled camshaft technology for major tier 1 automotive company

TRIPLE E, LLC, Parma, MI (Division of Caster Concepts)

General Manager 5/2007 – 1/2011

Increased profit margin by reducing outside expenses and employee overtime, set up 5S.

Managed jobs through entire process

Oversaw machine set-ups & maintenance

Designed special work holding and tooling

…”As general Manger of Triple E, LLC, it was Ken’s responsibility to oversee all quoting opportunities, production decisions, and management of personnel. He excelled at the key challenging task of inter-company communication.

During Ken’s employment at Triple E, he provided sound leadership for the business. Under that leadership his most significant achievement was a 15% growth during 2007 and 2008.

In 2009 and 2010 there were significant management challenges as the business environment deteriorated secondary to the economy. Under Ken’s leadership, key personnel changes were made to maintain a profitable structure for the business. During this challenging time, he was also willing to take a salary decrease in support of that effort.

Along with his management skills, Ken possesses significant knowledge of machining, milling, and broaching. He managed numerous complicated projects, from conception to prototyping to production; and was consistently focused on assuring the profitability of the job.

I would strongly recommend Ken for any position that would benefit from his valuable professional core competencies.”

William H. Dobbins, Pres.

Caster Concepts, Inc

Ken Scholl 517-***-**** ********@*******.***

Professional Experience continued

ALRO INDUSTRIAL, Jackson/Kalamazoo, MI

Outside Sales, Cutting tooling specialist 2000 – 2007

Increased sales through testing, presentation, and selling purchasing systems in addition to individual products

Attained highest sales margin of all salesmen during last 6 years of tenure

TEXTRON AUTOMOTIVE/KAYWOOD PRODUCTS, Jackson, MI

Process/Project Engineer, R & D Manager 1988 – 1999

Product & Process Improvements

Purchasing, Scheduling, Quoting

Developed and implemented Preventive Maintenance Program per QS-9001 Standards

Consulted with Platform, Design & Development and Release Engineers for high profile clients; GM. Weyburn Bartel and other automotive based companies

Tested, designed, built automotive engine drive train components

DFMEAs & PFMEAs

Value Added Competencies

Leadership – project management, strategic planning, and team-building expertise; able to build confidence and trust; experience mentoring and instructing entry staff engineers.

Management – improve productivity and efficiencies through planning/prioritization strategies; maintain market awareness to maximize opportunities; budget planning and oversight.

Communications – collaborative nature; build long-term, profitable business relationships; relate effectively at all levels of contact and diversity; advanced interpersonal skills.

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