Manager Engineer

Robert A Drews

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Collierville, TN 38017

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PROFILE

Quality focused, hands on manager with over 21 years manufacturing and maintenance experience with 7 years process development, quality improvement and cost reduction efforts. A proactive participant in all areas of production, dedicated to improving the details as well as overall product quality.

Consistent upward movement throughout companies acquiring knowledge in multiple departments:

• 1991 – 2004 GKN - Lead Person / Maintenance Mechanic & Die Setter A

• 2004 – 2008 GKN - Process Technician

• 2008 – 2009 GKN - Manufacturing Engineer

• 2009 – 2010 Luxottica - Maintenance Technician II

• 2010 – 2011 Luxottica - Maintenance Planner

• 2011 – 2012 Luxottica – Process Improvement Manager

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• 2006 – 2007 – GKN - Quality Performance - CNQ improvement 33% - 196k annual savings

• 2007 – 2008 – GKN - Sizing Press Automation Project - GM Gen 4 MBC - 240k annual benefit

• 2008 – 2009 – GKN – Eliminated Subcontract Grind - GM 6L80 Clutch Plate - 1.2M annual benefit

• 2011 – 2012 – Luxottica - PLA Surface Blocker Axis Project – RIS improvement - 18%

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EXPERIENCE

Luxottica Optical, Memphis, TN 7/2009 – Current

Process Improvement Manager

Responsible for the continuous improvement and support of the production lines within the optical manufacturing plant.

Lead initiatives to reduce product cost and drive overall plant efficiency.

Troubleshoot assembly and/or general manufacturing issues on the production lines. This includes, dispositioning discrepant assemblies, rework evaluation and implementation, and corrective and preventative action efforts.

Design and implement cost saving equipment modifications that improve machine reliability and capability.

Monitor process variables for compliance to process specifications, documenting process conditions, and variances.

Insure equipment operation, calibrations, and maintenance requirements are in compliance.

Responsible for process technician training on mechanical and maintenance functions of optical manufacturing equipment.

Develop and design with network implementation a measurement device that quantifies surfaced lens axis.

GKN Sinter Metals, Manitowoc, WI 8/1989 – 7/2009

Manufacturing Engineer

Supported and optimized manufacturing by developing efficient processes and procedures.

Reduced or eliminated production downtime with prompt root cause analysis of issues.

Actively drove corrective action to reduce cycle time and improve quality.

Coordinate the instruction and direction of 20 set-up and maintenance personnel on mechanical functions of production equipment, machine adjustments, set-up procedures and tooling assembly, in accordance with production and quality standards.

Responsible for all aspects of the set-up, troubleshooting and repair of a wide range of machines, such as powder metal hydromechanical compacting presses ranging in capacity from 60 to 1200 tons, (Cincinnati, Dorst, & Yoshizuka), sintering furnaces, press / furnace robotics (Fanuc) and auxiliary equipment on a diversified product line having close dimensions, shape and contour.

Lean Manufacturing, - LTA, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Project Management, New Product Launch, 8-D Process, Root Cause Analysis, Product & Process Continuous Improvement, Team Building.

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EDUCATION

Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, WI Quality Technician Certification 2008

Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, WI Green Belt Certification 6-Sigma 2007

Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, WI Industrial Electrician Apprentice 2006

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