Joseph O. Everett
Boyle, MS **730
******-*******@*******.***
OBJECTIVE To obtain position in the manufacturing environment utilizing my education, skills profile, and ten years experience in industrial/quality engineering and business development.
SKILLS PROFILE
• Effective and timely ability to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret root cause analysis leading to problem resolution for products, systems, components, or modifications. For example, utilized statistical analysis to establish tolerance limits for TI Automotive component which lead to acceptable manufacturing limits for Piper Impact, Inc. production.
• Ability to communicate and build relationships with all levels of operations including internal and external customers.
• Ability to define and implement new systems and processes to optimize operations. For example, at Ashley Furniture, Inc., developed and implemented production scheduling methodologies including shop floor implementation and automation with AS400.
• Dynamic experience with manufacturing technologies using metal extrusion and machining, textiles, polyurethane foam, plastics, and wood.
• Experience with QS9000, AutoCad, Excel, Powerpoint, Minitab,
AS400, Lean Manufacturing principles, and CNC Programming.
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY
Business Developer
Circadence Corporation 2008 – 2009
Tupelo, MS
• Research and develop leads to pursue for business opportunities and network optimization software product sales.
• Set-up and conduct one on one meetings to establish software testing.
• Build relationships with potential customers.
Foam Engineer 2005-2008
Ashley Furniture Industries
Ecru, MS
• Estimate product yields for pricing for all markets.
• Responsible for CNC programming for three facilities located in MS, PA, and CA.
• Work directly with Baumer machine supplier and Nester software company to resolve issues related to programming.
• Serve on development/implementation team for foam yield optimization tool.
• Develop processes to optimize yield and throughput for operations based on product demand and processing capabilities which resulted in financial savings.
• Responsible for accurate and timely completion of product samples for markets.
• Lead investigator for Phase 10 IDEA network (employee suggestion program).
Quality Engineer, Batesville Casket Company 2002 - 2005
Batesville, MS
• Responsible for all internal quality issues for Line 2, Hardware, Finish, and Interior departments utilizing basic engineering principles and policy deployment.
• Address all customer issues related to above departments through process changes/controls or supplier improvement.
• Provide root cause analysis for monthly policy deployment in areas falling short of target.
• Provided employee training on use of proper steps for meeting production times, quality, and safety as part of successful Line 2 start-up of second shift operations.
Industrial Engineer, Ashley Furniture Industries 2001 – 2002
Ecru, MS
• Develop and maintain incentive programs for 100 employees for frame and foam mills.
• Complete facility layouts for equipment additions/changes to assist management.
• Work directly with foam suppliers to understand their process capabilities as related to our product.
• Serve as member of Employee Suggestion Program.
Manufacturing Engineer, Piper Impact 1999 – 2001
New Albany, MS
• Automotive Air Conditioning Cell component engineer
• Responsible for tooling designs to meet production requirements and changes
• Responsible for the engineering and process control of processes including: impact extrusion, heat treating, machining, and cleaning
• Primary point of contact for all customer quality concerns
• Responsible for timely and correct completion of PPAP information and samples
• Primary engineering representative to decide go/no-go shipping approval
EDUCATION BS in Industrial Engineering, Mississippi State University 1999
References available upon request