Engineer Manager
Resume:
CRAIG POLLOCK, PE
Decatur, Michigan 49045
*********@****.***
SUMMARY
Enthusiastic and influential engineering team leader with an emphasis on problem solving and building solid relationships through effective communication. High profile Program Manager capable of providing customer initiatives, controlling project baselines and handling multiple projects. Self-starter will direct and organize with a decisive and appealing positive behavior for systematic, results oriented success.
EXPERIENCE
Parker-Hannifin, Beaufort, SC 12/2011 - 4/2012
Process Engineer through Aerotek Industries
Design and implement Quality Systems in Manufacturing for Fuel Systems including problem solving defects, new tooling and implementation of controls.
Mitigate risk and reduce customer defects by understanding detailed CID and Internal Product Drawing requirements, translated to writing of thoroughly detailed and accurate Ballooned Drawings, PFMEA and Control Plans.
Quality failure analysis of every single Purchased Component on the complex 132 piece assembly; develop and write the Pass Through Characteristic Matrix for the Module Assembly. Apply Lean Principles to available data; including Supplier Non-conformance reports, assembly floor issues, Customer Reports, 8-D’s, RPPM and Materials delivery performance reports. Monitor, prioritize and control problem areas on purchased parts.
Use TS-16949, APQP Methodology and understanding of GD & T to implement new controls where risk and and defect feedback show to be a problem. The revised designs, tooling and methods accomplished a 60 percent reduction in customer returns, improved throughput and reduced scrap and rework by 5 percent.
Millennium Industries, Ligonier IN 6/2010 - 9/2011
Manufacturing Engineer through Peak Industries
Total responsibility for Plant Trials; Organize, Expedite and Communicate with all plant personnel and suppliers for smooth and non disruptive runs. Run lean sample production with proper sample quantities delivered just in time and assemblies produced just in time meeting customer demand. Minimize impact to production, work with line teams for high quality process including new/revised tooling, equipment and product changes. Produce all requirements for testing, analysis, pre-approval, and PPAP Parts. Develop and implement new plant trial procedure, tagging and plant trial Run Log.
Conceptualize, Design, and Manufacture tooling and check fixtures for operations improvement to cost and quality.
Drive Engineering Change backlog to completion. Analyze causes of delay and develop solutions with all Plant Management, responsible functional groups, customers and supply base for rapid incorporation to process - Completed 95% of delayed changes.
Reduce scrap and braze rework by 80% on a non-standard projection weld process involving 32 projections per hit. Lead cross-functional team to success through development of tensile pull force data vs. visual/feeler observation.
Reach problem resolution through the 8-D method of problem solving using statistical data to track average and standard deviation, improving Cpk by 1.2 points. Examples include Axi-rad fallout/ damage and ball end surface damage.
ECAR Program Selectee Sponsored through Michigan Works at LMC 2009
Selected and paid for Environmental/Energy skill upgrade training
American Axle and Manufacturing, Three Rivers MI
Quality Supervisor and NVH Plant Specialist 10/2007 – 9/2008
Managed production quality, layout and instrument repair personnel.
Achieved zero customer disruptions and zero product returns.
Quality Control expert achieved 99% first time quality, reducing rework and scrap by analyzing and reporting daily results.
Key member of continuous improvement team, worked with Metallurgical Dept., on testing, reduced monthly aluminum drive shaft scrap by 12k per month.
Tested, analyzed and reported in-vehicle NVH to support launch of new axle design requirements and daily production.
Faurecia, Granger IN
Senior Manufacturing Engineer 3/2006 – 6/2007
Provided pre production part approval process on two new model launches for exhaust components and incorporated major engineering changes to welded assemblies.
Incorporated lean manufacturing; balancing line loads, eliminating bottleneck operation and reducing scrap, allowing increased sales volume to China by $1 million/year.
Created, gained approval, and managed $250,000/year product and project improvements.
Gained 2.4 (Cpk) points dimensional reliability and reduced non-conforming parts 30% by providing daily production support; analysis, weld & check fixture tuning and training.
Maintained TS16949 by writing PFMEA, work instructions, audited control plans, wrote Gage R&R instructions, and check sheets; trained supervisors and operators.
Craig Pollock 2006
Conceptualized fuel saving system, provided sketches and documentation for design, sample presentation, product packaging, and manufacturer selection; Patent Pending.
Hi-Lex Controls, Inc., Litchfield MI
Manager, Program Management Dept., 6/2002-6/2005
Planned, organized, directed, and controlled $100 million of new manufacturing
business per year in two manufacturing facilities.
Supervised three employees; directed up to 32 simultaneous launch teams from concept through production using leadership skills, APQP Method and Microsoft Project.
Primary customer liaison during launch for customers including GM, Honda, Ford, DCX, Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi.
Attained customer approval through run at rate and full documentation of 17 new window regulator assembly launches, ranging from $2 to $57 million annual sales.
Maximized product design efficiency by organizing and directing Concept, Design and Supplier reviews with full team participation and final commitment.
Expedited tooling and fixtures for 150 engineering changes requested by customer, manufacturing engineering, and supplier/purchasing.
Saved $700,000 annually by planning and implementing cost savings projects including inventory management and after-market production sales.
Increased customer satisfaction by systematizing Engineering Change Process.
Aetna Industries (A to Z Automotive), Centerline MI
Estimating Manager and Product Engineer, 1/1997 – 6/2002
Provided quoting requirements with 100% deadline fulfillment including full documentation on stamped and welded piece price, tooling, packaging and timing.
Minimized cost and met timing deliverables for new product process engineering, design for manufacturing, stamping draw die and blank die development.
Attained PPAP approval through full documentation of 16 new stamping and assembly launches, meeting customer requirements for geometric dimensions & tolerances (GD & T) and metallurgical analysis of Materials Drawing specification.
Developed and made prototype parts, supplying on time delivery while incorporating 38 customer and manufacturing-driven engineering changes.
Exceeded plant productivity and quality requirements by creating process engineering, led design and pattern construction, die, checking and welding fixture tooling.
Provided commercial and technical interface with Automotive customers during development and production run at rate during standard production run.
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn MI 6/1983 - 6/1996
Productivity and Engineering Services Superintendent, Dearborn Stamping Plant
Managed assembly engineering operations including new model weld and check tooling integration, program part production launch, process efficiency improvement, and customer concern resolution.
Attained production standard warrant (PSW) approval on 49 new or revised subassembly product launches.
Eliminated nine repair production employees through process revision, weld tooling adjustment and supplier improvement.
Championed $5.8 million and directed $1.4 million cost savings projects.
Supervised three engineers and two analysts; attaining excellent departmental performance.
Planned line run ahead and release requirements, for new model change and projects.
Program Manager, Woodhaven Stamping Plant, Woodhaven MI
Directed plant planning and communication for largest new model program in Ford Stamping Plant in 13 years.
Managed critical path planning and skilled trades manpower leveling for 22 projects.
Wrote 1993 and 1994 multi-million dollar launch budgets.
New Model Liaison, Stamping Strategy Dept., Dearborn MI
Organized and conducted monthly cross-functional staff/plant team meetings, created and maintained documented issues, directed resolution on same.
Redirected sourcing from product to customer-based; developed return on investment and drove $128 million new press technology to fruition.
Created critical paths, designed on CAD Destacker requirements, wrote 8-D’s, and co-authored competitive capacity assessment and prediction for Big 3.
EDUCATION
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI
M.A., Business Administration, top quartile
Michigan Technological University, Houghton MI
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, with honors
Decatur High School, College Preparatory, Valedictorian
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
License, Professional Engineer, Michigan
Pro-E semester at Tri-State Fuji Tool and Die Construction Project Management (MSU) (Japan, 4 weeks)Team Leadership Quality Function Deployment
Reaching Team Consensus Results with People
Design for Manufacture & Assembly Effective Meetings
Key Task List/APQP Time Management
Giving Recognition PPAP Procedure
Effective Communication Plant Automation/Shop Floor
Effective Meeting Skills Hazard Communications
The Leader In Each Of Us Personal Protective Equipment
Managing Conflict Microsoft Project Tutorial
Effective Listening QS9000 Chrysler, Ford, GM
Influencing for Win-Win Outcomes
Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback
Salaried and Hourly Supervisor Institutes
Design and Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis
Green Advantage Certified
Energy Conservation Certified
AFFILIATIONS
Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineering
Member, Society of Automotive Engineering
Member, Beta Gamma Sigma-Honorary
Member, Pi Tau Sigma-Honorary
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