Charles Mix III *** W Tucker Rd. Mayfield, KY ****6
270-***-**** *********@****.***
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Process Design Project Management Continuous Improvement
Management Supervisory
Summary
Highly Educated Manufacturing Process Engineer with 7 years manufacturing engineering and 15-year industrial maintenance experience. Skilled at developing effective process layouts and incorporating emerging technology in order to optimize production levels. Developed and implemented continuous improvements that reduced manufacturing costs and increased throughput. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with an adept ability to think Outside of the Box. Excellent listening skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of manufacturing from Management to production worker.
Career Highlights
n Developed a new steering column assembly process line by designing new machine fixtures and reprogramming the existing PLC (AB) and adjusting the processes routers, BOM, process flow, and operating instructions. This led to a 33% increase in line efficiency.
n Developed a robotic automated handling process that had a projected annual production cost savings of $1 million.
n Designed and developed a Six-Sigma Black Belt Project that had an annual cost savings of $1.5 million.
n Developed and fabricated in house, various product production, equipment that increased line production by 20%.
n Improved production line efficiency by 10%-15% by modifying the Water Jet Robot (Fanuc)and PLC(AB) Programming
n Developed a laser sensor project the reduced rework by 10%.
Areas of Expertise
n Plant Layout n Process Development n Lean Manufacturing
n Equipment Development n Cost Reduction n AutoCAD
n 5S n Root Cause Analysis n Mechanical & Electrical Design
n Six Sigma n Quality Improvement n Production Safety
n FEMA n APQP n QIT
nAB PLC5, PLC 500, CL 1500 n Icarus n MS Office Products
Professional Experience
n D&D Contract Operator Paducah Remediation Services Paducah, KY, Nov. 2009 - Nov. 2010
I currently work as a stimulus worker in support of building 410’s decommission and demolition. I have
completed Radiological Worker II, Hazwoper, NCS, and Respiratory training. Resigned due to safety
concerns and layoff notice.
n Electrical Engineer Quality Execution Inc., Mt. Vernon, IN, Feb. 2008 - Aug. 2009
Worked directly with clients and vendors to receive adequate information and specifications on potential
capital projects. Coordinated with other departments to share and receive project information in order to
design and/or quote the appropriate equipment and instrumentation to meet the clients needs. Provided
clients with Basis of and Detailed Estimates. Clients included Marathon Oil, Sabic Inc., and Cabot
Industries. Laid off do to economy causing clients capital project to be cut or stopped.
n Process Engineer UGN Inc., Somerset, KY, May 12 2007 - Feb. 2008
Worked with Operations and Maintenance on various continuous improvement projects, and new
product launch processes. Provided machine development and PLC (AB) programming support for line
efficiency increases and process waste reduction. Incorporated improved machine safety devices to
provide employee safety. Resigned due to troubled automotive industry at the time and being low in
seniority
n Plant Engineer Louisiana Pacific Corporation, Selma, AL, May 2006 - May 2007
Provided Overall leadership for engineering project/programs with NVP $2.5 million and operational
support in the area of Process/Project Engineering, Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Capital
Management, and Environmental Compliance. Maintained Engineering Project Records, Defining
Project Scopes, Budgets +/-10%, Schedules +/- 2wks, Cost to Benefit, Project Status. Plant Closed
n Focus Cell/Mill Supervisor RSI Home Products, Lincolnton, NC, Feb. 2005 - Apr. 2006
Directed daily operations for my department consisting of 24 employees and 15 machines. Hired,
trained and terminated employees. Developed department production schedules. Looked for process
design and continuous improvement opportunities using value stream mapping and 5S methods. Left to
become Plant Engineer
n Manufacturing Engineer Douglas Autotech Corp., Hopkinsville, KY, Mar. 2004 - Feb. 2005
Responsible for PLC(AB) troubleshooting and programming, process improvements, design changes,
quality improvements, process design, and customer interface.
n Water Treatment Plant Operator/Maintenance Technician Seaboard Farms, Nov.1993 - Feb. 1998
Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Water and Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Maintained electrical systems, replaced equipment, motors, pumps, mixed and distributed treatment
Chemicals, (polymers,acid,ammonia). Went back to School.
Military
United States Army/Navy
Honorable Discharge
1989-1993
Education
Masters of Science: Management of Technology
Bachelor of Science: Electromechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Associates of Science: Mechanical Engineering
Murray State University
Murray, KY
1998-2003
Associates of Science: Health/Nuclear Physics
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Paducah, KY
2010-2011
Professional Development
Certified: Six Sigma Green Belt
Frontline Leadership
Department of Labor 10 hour OSHA
Association Reciprocal Safety Councils (ARSC)
Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC-2013)
Radiological Worker II
HAZWOPER Training
Nuclear Criticality Safety
DOE Clearance