Quality Assurance Mechanical

Akeeves M. Hall

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Profile

Seasoned professional with more than eight years in Inventory Management, Engineering, Training & Learning Management, Supervision, and Marketing.

Strengths include:

Industrial Manufacturing Needs Assessment Quality Assurance

Training & Development Research & Analysis Operations Management

Professional Experience

GE ENERGY Greenville, SC

Manufacturing Engineer® November 2007-May 2011

• Develop new designs making use if polymeric and ceramic matrix composite materials for a diverse set of application such as jets, engines, wind turbines, oil, and gas recovery systems and transportation systems.

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance services on all mechanical

systems equipment and components.

• Active member on the safety team and followed all OSHA regulations guidelines for GE standards.

• Implement a structure to monitor the performance of the process (quality & quantity).

• Establish project document control plan. Monitor quality related activities as required by GE Oil & Gas procedures.

• Develop and implement poka-yoke systems whenever possible to prevent mistakes in assembly.

• Work with the lead facilities on the transfer and development of processes for assembly.

• Develop and implement the new assembly processes and qualify it against customer requirements.

• Work with equipment suppliers to develop the assembly processes under GE Energy Production Standards (Lean Manufacturing).

• Lead projects to get new assembly lines purchased, set up and qualified (locally sourced).

• Design line layout including FOL (First Order Logic) principles.

• Write and implement process descriptions/work instructions in conjunction with supervisors.

• Support the introduction of new product lines.

• Conduct studies and perform routine research regarding materials or parts needed for design.

• Develops and maintains accurate project plans, timelines and budgets for new and existing programs.

• Enhance and refine processes by applying continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing techniques to key areas of production.

• Lead high impact process and quality improvement projects yielding significant reduction in defects and increased productivity in the Cell.

FAURECIA INTERIOR SYSTEM Fountain Inn, SC

Fabricator Technician/Team Leader August 2004-November 2007

• Ensured staffing, induction, training and development of the plant new hires and assigned them to work areas based on their skill levels.

• We serviced mold carriers for new Compressed Air and Pneumatic Systems using PLC (Allen Bradley) inputs and outputs terminals.

• Changing hydraulic cylinders and troubleshoot PLC using (Allen Bradley).

• Changing hydraulic cylinders and troubleshoot PLC using (Allen Bradley).

• Replaced shots and cleaning piston sensors on mixing heads. Adjusted hydraulic cooling unit, replaced filters and changing and adding oil to the hydraulic unit, checked cooling systems and ISO Danks.

• Cross-trained other personnel in visual and sound inspection of equipment to gain a timely reporting response to systems trouble.

• Supervisory administration: (personnel policies and procedures, handled employees schedules and payroll, administered disciplinary action when needed, and reported weekly reports of employee’s performance to the plant manager weekly.

• Responsible for pulling orders for the fronts seat of the X5 BMW, including but not limited to wiring seats, heater wires, fan wires. Installing cushion, backrest, building frames, coordinate projects that needs to be met by BMW.

• Responsible for planning and troubleshooting of new line startups for BMW Manufacturing.

• Responsible for: torque, quality, trouble shooting assembly line machines, machine setup, change overs and adjustments, critical and analyzing operations.

• Handled Paperwork, Data entry, recorded and overseen all the employees weekly reports.

• Handled scheduling, resolved issues, and tracked availability.

• Was responsible for attaining all aspects of production operation including safety, scheduling, quality, lean, and team development in assigned areas.

• Sound knowledge of assemblies and manufacturing process

• Skilled to work with varied machine parts and metals. Examples: Torques, Fanuc Robotics (Pendants & Resets)

• Provide direction, leadership, and material support for assigned production area.

Accomplishments:

• Employee of the year 2006

• Recognized As The Top Trainer Out of 150 Employees

PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA Newberry, SC

Machine Operator/Tool Inventory Supervisor May 2002-August 2004

• Responsible for machine setup, changeovers and adjustments.

• Responsible for ordering parts and tools for the plant and responsible for the keeping of the records of all of the manufacturing equipment.

• Data entry for tooling information, scheduling, planning inventory.

• Supervised the maintenance shop, maintained weekly reports.

• Maintained preventative maintenance logs on all equipment and systems.

• Excel, word, power point knowledge presentation of new equipment and how they work to show operators.

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance services on all mechanical systems equipment and components. (HVAC, air compressors, chillers, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance and repairs).

• Replaced worn components before mechanical breakdown occurs.

• Identifies and collects data of value which relate to our products.

• Ensured compliance with existing procedures.

Education/Licenses

Certificate in Assembly Training Sept. 2004

Piedmont Technical College

Associates of Electrical Engineering Technology Aug 2010-Present

ECPI School of Technology

*PLC Programming

*Siemens

Associates of Mechanical Engineering Technology Aug 2004-May 2006

GREENVILLE TECHNICAL COLLEGE Greenville, SC

*Recipient of Academic Graduate Excellence Award.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering August 2006-May 2008

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SPARTANBURG Spartanburg, SC

*Dean’s List (2006-2008)

Professional Organizations

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Charleston, SC

Member November 2009-Present

• Serves as part of The Committee for Student Development (CSD) that promotes and enhances the education and professional development of engineering students.

• Facilitates the development, dissemination and application of engineering knowledge.

Specialized Training and Skills

• Proficiency in multiple systems including: Solidworks, Blackboard, Dream Weaver, Front Page, In-Design, Proficiency in Mac PC, Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Word), Kaizen, Siemens 1, ANSI, PLC, Allen Bradley, ISO-STANDARD, AUTO CAD R-13-R14, PLM ARENA, MR PLANNER and SAP, P-3 TAIWAN PROGRAM, P-3 REFURISHMENT.

• Lockout Tagout Procedure

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