Engineer Project Manager

DAVID J. WILSON

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MCADOO, PA 18237 EMAIL: x2xjii@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

An Engineering Department Manager position utilizing problem solving, detail orientation and drive to increase an organization’s profitability.

SUMMARY

Plant Engineer with over 15 years of demonstrated experience in Process Control Design, Project Engineering, and Maintenance Management within the Chemical, Aerospace, Heavy Machine and Fabrication industries. Established track record for providing engineering design solutions in turning around unprofitable processes, and delivering productivity improvement processes averaging $1 million annually. Expertise includes:

§ Maintenance Department Management§ Team Development§ 5S & Lean Manufacturing Operations § Project Management / Project Costing§ Process Improvements § Process Control Improvement

ü Directed the Maintenance Department delivering consistent 94% Run Efficiencies.

ü Championed organizational efficiency improvements by initiating 5S and Lean Manufacturing teams.

ü Developed a collaborative leadership style, which fostered career development through mentoring and coaching.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SAPA EXTRUDERS INC., 2009 – 2010

Plant Engineer/Project Manager

Reports to Director of Manufacturing. Lead Engineering and Maintenance efforts to

insure safe and profitable plant operation. Manage a staff of one project engineer,

two supervisors and fifteen trades’ people. Provided Plant Management when required.

· Developed Total Predictive Maintenance Program.

· Installed new production line with improved controls.

· Designed plant aux. power generation system.

· Established New Procurement System

· Purchased all MRO items.

· Designed new Contract Administration procedures.

· Reduced machine downtime to increase safety and profitability.

· Instituted improved Project Documentation System.

· Provided cost estimates for new projects

· Developed Project Reporting System.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

KLEERDEX Bloomsburg, Pa 2006 - 2009

Project Engineer

Reported to Plant Manager. Led Engineering design and administration of projects

For a Plastic extrusion company. Managed one Project Engineer.

· Developed Capital Budget.

· Planned and executed Capital Projects in line with the Capital Budget.

· Designed Plant Aux. Power System.

· Installed 30 Ton Crane in new Maint. Area.

· Re-designed additional power supply for plant.

· Designed automated ventilation system.

· Instituted improved Project Documentation System.

· Instituted 5S Program.

SILBERLINE MANUFACTURING CO., INC., Tamaqua, PA 1987 – 2006

Plant Engineer/Project Manager

Reported to the Vice President of Operations. Led Engineering Design and Maintenance

for a chemical processing plant. Managed a staff of one supervisor, project engineer, and

seven trades people. Substituted for Plant Manager during his absence.

· Developed two-speed mixers delivering cost savings of $1 million in the first year.

· Designed New Project Reporting System.

· Purchased all MRO items and equipment.

· Purchased all new machinery for the facility.

· Purchased all Contract Services.

· Reconditioned used filter presses and centrifuges saving $2.5 million over new.

· Established 5S and Lean Manufacturing concepts to increase maintenance department efficiency.

· Provided Cost Estimates for all new expansion projects.

· Instituted yearly PM programs resulting in $100,000 in yearly savings.

· Provided Cost Estimates for all new Contract Services and MRO items.

· Ran Safety Program delivering no lost time accidents for 10 years.

· Redesigned solvent delivery system yielding $250,000 the first year.

· Automated a manufacturing system to deliver a savings of $500,000 first year.

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HEXCEL CORP. Pottsville, PA 1985-1987

Manufacturing Engineer

Reported to the Plant Manager. Led engineering efforts to improve profitability in the

manufacturing methods to produce honeycomb composite aircraft parts and rotor blades.

· Redesigned plant layout to improve flow of raw materials to final assembly.

· Designed tooling to machine nomex honeycomb material without frizz.

· Designed parts handing equipment to improve oven processing time.

· Designed F18 horizontal tail fixture to reduce aluminum cost.

· Designed and installed new oven with vacuum.

· Composed operating instructions for new equipment and processes.

· Responsible for annual cost savings program

· Responsible for safety program

· Designed portable bagging and heating equipment for parts.

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DORR-OLIVER INC., Hazleton, PA 1977-1985

Process Engineer

Reported to Engineering Department Manager. Provided written instructions for machinists

and welders to machine and fabricate individual components and assemblies to form a completed

pulp and paper filter, centrifuge, or mining equipment component.

· Selected proper machining centers to produce the part in a profitable manner.

· Prepared time estimates for each machining or fabrication step.

· Prepared standard cost reviews on each part produced during the month.

· Provided direct support on shop floor to assist and resolve machining and fabrication problems.

· Prepared and processed cost estimates to support sales engineers for spare parts and new machines.

· Determined if tooling and fixtures were needed for various pieces.

· Determined if machine programs were needed to produce a part and had them made.

· Wrote detailed step-by-step machining instructions for machinists

· Wrote detailed welding instructions and boiler maker instructions for fabrication.

· Wrote instructions for brazing and production of alloy components.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BA, Mathematics, College Misericordia, Dallas, PA

AAS, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA

Graduate work in Organizational Management, College Misericordia, Dallas, PA

Selected Training:

· Management Leadership Training, LMI, Dallas, TX

· Project Management Course, Penn State

· Auto CAD, Leigh Carbon Community College

· Manufacturing Processes, Leigh Carbon Community College

· Industrial Power Distribution, PPL, Allentown, PA

· Senior Management Course, Penn State

· Maintenance Management, Clemson University, SC

· Yokogawa Centum CS 3000 Automation Course, Houston, TX

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