Kevin K. Fahring

**** ********** **** ******* ********* 38125

(H) 619-***-****– sb8eg3@r.postjobfree.com

Manufacturing Manager-Manufacturing Engineer

To Whom It May Concern,

Throughout my career I have utilized my leadership, planning, and managerial skills to consistently increase revenues, reduce costs, and drive customer satisfaction. As my résumé demonstrates, I have:

● Turned around an Aerospace & Defense Contractor from a disorganized severely backlogged Aerospace company to a market leader with recurring profits.

● Launched a Robotic Automation company and generated sales to exceed $500,000 the first year and grew to over $1,000,000 per year for the next 3 years.

● Revitalized deficient corporate safety program by creating and implementing the newest safety slogan and safety awareness program for a major airplane manufacturer. (2000) Received the highest award from Executive Management.

● Lead initiative for Underground Boring Company to focus on customer needs and service, which drove sales of high margin from 25% to 85%. I moved and expanded the Manufacturing Facility to cover entire U.S. and implemented a Lean Manufacturing (Just in Time) system that would add 10% to revenues and 25% to profits in 1991 and 35% profits in 1992.

My success is due, in part, to my ability to communicate with others. It has enabled me to harness the potential of all levels of employees and motivate them to achieve superior results. Additionally, it has aided me in the recruitment, mentoring, and retention of exceptional personnel dedicated to excellence.

Since I am currently seeking new challenges as a Manufacturing Manager/Engineer I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your needs and my potential contributions.

Sincerely,

Kevin K. Fahring

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DONATECH CORP., Fairfield, Iowa, Mar 2011-Present

Engineering expertise for embedded systems. We also provide niche technical talent in the areas of Mechanical, Structural, and Manufacturing Engineering to the Aerospace and Defense Industry.

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Contract Senior Manufacturing Engineer to the Hawker Beechcraft Company. Improved process

and wrote (GWI) Graphic Work Instructions on the Hawker King Air 350 Models.Wichita Plant.

Improved Processes and wrote GWI’s on the Hawker 4000 Upgrade and Enhancement Mods.

● Improved Quality on the Hawker King Air 350 Models with upgraded tooling.

● Cut cost on Hawker 4000 Wing Modifications by changing current Processes.

● Wrote Graphic Work Instructions for Reference and Training to include Canted Bulkhead

Upgrade, Wing and Lightning Protection Upgrade, and GPS/Antenna Upgrade.

ENCOBOTICS, INC., Subsidiary of Enco of Kansas, Derby, Kansas, 2004–2009

Robotic Automation Integration Company. U.S. manufacturer and seller of equipment and systems to National and International manufacturing industries with sales exceeding $3.5 million in Robotic Automation Cells. Customers include US Motors (Emerson), Alcoa, Hutchinson/Mayrath, Timpte, Dunning Feeds, Bradford, and Firewire (Australia).

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Started Company with limited budget. Hired Engineering Staff to include Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Robotic Programmers, and a Service Department. Through Joint Ventures and Alliances designed software that allowed for speedy design and Performance Optimization of Pick and Place Robotic equipment tailored to the customers needs. Through comprehensive marketing and Strategic Planning was able to show profit in less than 6 months. Instrumental in establishing formal HR policies, job descriptions, pay scale, and annual written performance reviews.

● Doubled sales since 2004 by introduction of preferred agreements with key accounts, including Emerson, Hutchinson/Mayrath, and Bradford becoming the sole supplier of Automation Processes and by consumable sales exceeding 15% of gross profit margin.

● Achieved Profitability Improvement by negotiating all purchased Parts from OEM vendors direct.

● Reduced overall Robot cost through Strategic Alliances with Kuka, Fanuc, and Motoman Robotic Systems by achieving Preferred Integrator Status.

● Created International Market with new patented software.

● Designed and marketed the QBOT. A stand-alone welding cell for companies requiring low budget High Quality Robotic Automation

ENCO of KANSAS, Derby, Kansas. 2002 – 2004 Supplier of Fluid Transfer Machines to include Transmission Fluid Transfer, Engine Oil Transfer, Coolant Transfer, and Brake Fluid Transfer. Customer: BG Products. Company is a Multi-Site Operation to include Fab Shop, Machine Shop, and a 40,000-sq. ft. Assembly Plant.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER

Turned company around initially by focusing on bottleneck operations. First case, Fab Shop.

By utilizing Strategic Planning was able to cut labor cost 67% and consumable materials by 30% by utilizing the newest Technology to achieve Performance Optimization. During the utilization of current Robotic Automation Processes found that Cells needed Re-Engineering because of poor integration by outside vendor. Through that venture I created Encobotics, Inc.

● Through Consensus Building & Teaming was able to identify bottleneck processes and through Best Practices & Benchmarking was able to achieve Profitability Improvement.

● Through Strategic Planning was able to create Optimal Manufacturing flow through Multi-Site Operations to achieve Profitability Improvement.

● By utilizing Best Practices & Benchmarking was able to create New Business Development.

● Acquired current technology software and cut programming cost by 40 percent.

BOEING WICHITA, Wichita, Kansas. 1996 – 2002 Manufacturing & Assembly plant for 737, 767, & 777 Fuselage. Multi-Site Operation to include Engineering & Facilities Engineering.

SPINDLE/ADAPTER ENGINEER (FACILITIES Maintenance)

Created new department to oversee all aspects of Spindle/Adapter repair on over 800 machines in a Multi-Site Operation. Through Organizational Leadership was able to implement a logistics program to achieve a minimal down time and insure Performance Optimization.

● Chosen in 1st Level Management Process out of 170 Applicants.

● Through Joint Ventures and Crisis Management was able to diagnose machine failure in advance and logistically keep downtime minimal and achieve Performance Optimization.

● Created logistics program to achieve minimal plant downtime and Profitability Improvement.

● Created new Safety Slogan/Program & implemented new Safety Strategies plant wide. Also retained copyright of Safety Program for external use.

PERFEKTA, INC., Wichita, Kansas. 1992 – 1996 Machine & Assemblies Parts Vendor for Aerospace & Defense. Customers to include Boeing, McDonald-Douglas, Bell Helicopter, Lear Jet, Cessna, and Beechcraft. Multi-Site Operation.

PLANT MANAGER

Through Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning was able to turn a Multi-Site Operation into a World Class Organization. Created a Multi-Shift operation to guarantee on-time delivery and boost sales by almost 40%. Purchased over $500,000 in new cutting edge automated machinery to insure long-term profitability Improvement.

● Implemented the first ISO D1-9000 Program for Aerospace & Defense Contractors.

● Taught Manufacturing Classes to comply with D1-9000 implementation.

● Implemented the first SPC (Statistical Process Control) Program for Aerospace & Defense.

● Took severely back logged company (356 Part Numbers) to on time deliveries in less than 4 weeks by implementing Multi-Shift Operation.

● In 1992 received Boeing DBA National Vendor of the Year Award. This is the highest award a Defense Contractor can achieve. Award boosted sales 50% in1993.

STRAIGHTLINE MANUFACTURING, Newton, Kansas 1989 – 1992 Manufacturer of Underground Boring Machines & Tooling. Customers are in a diverse range to include: National & International Electrical Contractors, City Contractors, Bell Contractors, etc.

PLANT MANAGER

Through Strategic Planning and Organizational Leadership was able to turn a relatively new

start-up Company into a World Class Organization. Was able to acquisition new production

machinery through Budget & Financing and at the same time re-locate the company to a

new Facility for Multiple Tax Breaks.

● Created new Process Flow implementing current Lean Manufacturing Technology.

● Implemented J.I.T (Just in Time) process to include all Welded, Fabricated, and Machine Parts to improve Inventory, Inventory Taxes, and available Process Time to achieve maximum Profitability Improvement.

● Through Budget & Financing was able to acquire over $1,000,000 in new automated machinery to insure J.I.T. deliveries and secure future growth expectancies.

● Through Joint Ventures & Alliances was able to boost sales by 80% the 2nd Year and 50% the 3rd Year.

EDUCATION

Associates in Business Ft. Hood Campus, Central Texas College-1976

Bachelors in Manufacturing Engineering-Wichita State University Wichita, Ks-1992

Associates in Theology-Southwestern College, Oklahoma City, Ok Hutch Campus 1992-1994 Was asked to teach manufacturing at WSU 2 nights a week (Fall 1992)

CERTIFICATIONS

Advanced Robotic Programming Certification-Kuka College-2005

Advanced Robotic Programming Certification-Fanuc School of Robotics-2003

Microsoft Office Certification-2000

Kaizan Instructor Certification-1999

Lean Manufacturing Instructor Certification-1991

Statistical Process Control (SPC) Instructor Certification-1991

CNC Programming Certification-1983

Journeyman Machinist Certification-1978

INTERESTING CAREER HIGHLIGHT

I invented and designed the ROBOSHAPER – A Robotic arm that shapes Polyurethane and/or EPS Foam into the shape of a surfboard for the surfing industry. Through proprietary software I was able to create a Post that would translate KL Robotic Data into CNC language. I sold one to a start up surfboard company in Queensland, Australia and they are now the #2 Surfboard Manufacturer in the world. Below is a link to an article showing the ROBOSHAPER in action: www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,204*****-****,00.html

HOBBIES

KIDS, GOLF, FITNESS, PADDLE SURFING, AND GUITAR.

MILITARY SERVICE

U.S. ARMY – 1974 -1976

2nd Armored Division Artillery Headquarters Ft. Hood, Texas

1st MOS 13E20- Field Directional Computers (FDC)

2nd MOS 13B20 Artillery Gunner (8” Howitzers)

Boxing Team

Top Secret Clearance

Honorable Discharge

REFERENCES

Gary Rudkin-2nd Level Manager-Spirit Aerospace, Wichita, Kansas

Julian Guerra-President & CEO-Perfekta, Inc. Wichita, Kansas

Don Cary-President & CEO-Straightline Mfg. Yoder, Kansas

IN SUMMARY

First of all, I would like to thank you for your time and consideration and say that I am willing to re-locate. I started my career in manufacturing fresh out of the Military in 1976. I was an Apprentice Machinist and received my Journeyman’s Certification 2 years later. I was a Machine Shop Lead for the next 2 years and was then promoted to Industrial Lab Technician. Shortly after that I started setting up and running CNC Mills & Lathes. In 1983 I received my certification as a CNC Programmer. I continued to Program and manage Machine Shops for the next 6 years until I became a Plant Manager. I am currently a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. I am constantly looking for current cutting-edge, cost-effective technologies to achieve Maximum Profitability Improvement. I have managed hundreds of Employees and can deal with any situation that might arise. I am a self-starter and innovator. I am loyal to a fault and always have the company’s best interest at hand. I have built start up companies that are still thriving today. I have a product in the Patent Office as we speak that could literally revolutionize that industry.

Thank you again for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Kevin K. Fahring 619-***-****

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