Production Engineering

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June 12, 2012

Michael L. Ridley

Croswell, MI ***22

810-***-**** ********@*******.***

Education:

Kettering University Flint, MI

Mechanical Engineering Major Senior Level October 2006- March 2011

Croswell-Lexington High School Croswell, MI

Graduated with honors overall GPA: 3.68 June 2006

Work Experiences:

Gentex Corporation Zeeland, MI

Production Support Engineer (Technical Team Leader) June 2011-Present

• Provide leadership to production team through communication, inspiration, and motivation

• Manages daily set-up of 25 – 30 operators, discipline and training

• Toyota Production System, Preparing to Coach, and DiSC Training

• Real-time tracking of True Yield and Overall Equipment Effectiveness

• Tracking and setting daily production goals and choosing rewards when production goals are met

• Increased daily production 10% with new operator break rotation

• Reduced downtime due to changing of raw material containers by combining the change over with required breaks for operators

• Created weekly operator quizzes for Continuous Improvement of training

• Used open door policy to increase communication between management and operators

Trelleborg Automotive Sandusky, MI

Engineering Co-Op July 2006-June 2011

• Designed and built fixtures and gauges to test production parts

• Assisted engineering department in producing experimental parts

• Used intermediate and advanced machining skills to make necessary parts

• Worked with machine building department to manage projects and achieve project deadlines

Xcentric Computers Lexington, MI

Sole-Proprietor January 2009-Present

• In home computer repair and training in the Sanilac County Area

• 5 years of experience

Special Skills:

• Knowledge of glass cutting, bending and annealing processes

• Experience with rubber injection molds; maintenance, cleaning and repair

• Understanding of intermediate and advanced machining including; CNC Lathes, CNC Mills, and semi-automatic grinders

• Experience with residential electrical installation, rough framing, and roofing

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Auto CAD 2000, Solid Works 2010 and NX5

• Knowledge of computer hardware and software installation and support

• Able to use engineering job experience to solve problems and find efficient solutions using lean manufacturing, and Toyota Production System

• Ability to work 45+ hours per week

• Reliable transportation, excellent attendance and punctuality