Engineer Manufacturing
Resume:
Albany, OR 97322
Home phone 541-***-****
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science - Southern Illinois University of Engineering in
Industrial Technology. February 1995
Associate of Applied Science - Community College of the
Air Force in Metals Technology. July 1992
Associate of Applied Science - Community College of the Air
Force in Munitions Systems Technology. July 1995.
Certified Lean Manager-Ohio State University. June 2009
EXPERIENCE
ATI Wah Chang Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI) is one of the largest and most diversified specialty metals producers in the world with revenues of approximately $5 Billion/year. ATI Employs 1600 salaried and union workers in Albany, OR.
Continuous Improvement Engineer (Jun 2009-Apr 2012)
90% improvement in Zirconium Oxide quality in 4 years.
Average monthly cost saving exceeded $100,000.
Assist & train Division directors and managers in lean tools. 5S, VSM, TPM and Kaizen “Guru Status”
Separations Supervisor (Jun 2007-Jun 2009)
Developed and Implemented 34 standard works
Introduced frequency drives, mag-drive pumps and Delta-V controls that became the driving force for quality improvements and creation of a new plant standard.
Reduced production cost of Zirconium and Hafnium oxide by 22% by eliminating blending requirements
Franklin Electric-Franklin is the world's largest manufacturer of submersible electric motors. With and annual revenue of $821M, the principal application for Franklin products is clean water pumping systems. The company offers pumps, motors, drives, and controls for use in a wide variety of residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial installations.
Manufacturing Engineer/Lean Leader (Oct 2005 to June 2007)
Increased 4” end bell production from 4,500 units per day to 12,000
Reduced required floor space for 8” motor line by 40% through improved layout
Saved 68 full time American jobs slated to be moved to China
Added additional 50 jobs in Wilburton plant by bringing new pump line in instead of Mexico
Independent Mobility Systems (IMS-Now Braun Corp) IMS manufactured mobility products for people with disabilities. It offered Chrysler's short or long wheelbase minivan, Toyota Sienna and Scion XB conversions with a single pushbutton "kneeling" ramp system.
Manufacturing Manger (Jan 2005 Oct 2005)
Doubled production rates in 9 months (from 35 units “scheduled” per week to 65 units completed)
Reduced rework by 36%
Reduced operating costs by 20%
Developed jigs and fixtures for accurate sub-frame fabrication of vans- reduced assembly time by 6 hours/unit
Established vendor stocking and Kanban system to replenish 1,200 separate part numbered components or assemblies
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Franklin Electric-
Manufacturing Engineer 4” line (Feb 2002 - Jan 2005)
Converted a 30 year “in the red” cost center to a sustained profit center in 3 years
Reduced turnover rate from 300% per year to less than 10% per year
Achieved a first pass yield improvement of 57% in 3 years
Increased production from 2000 units per day to 4500 units
Improved first pass yield from 26% to 85%
Developed methods for machine processes and documented more than 60 Standard Work Instructions or Task Element Sheets for ISO Certification
Federal-Mogul-Senior Manufacturing Engineer (July 2000 - Feb 2002) Federal-Mogul Corporation is an innovative and diversified $6.9 billion global supplier of quality products, trusted brands and creative solutions to manufacturers of automotive industry.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (July 2000 - Feb 2002)
Document Control Element Champion- Achieved ISO certification and “Zero” findings on annual inspection
Introduced over 40 new ignition wire set designs and implemented production for NAPA and Powerpath lines
Reduced average change over time by 12 minutes using quick change tooling
Implemented the production of Harley Davidson and Screaming Eagle ignition wires
Implemented one piece flow that improved efficiency of ignition wire line by 18%
Phelps Dodge Magnet Wire- Phelps Dodge Magnet Wire Company is a subsidiary of the $8 billion Phelps Dodge Corp. They engineer, manufacture, and sell copper and aluminum magnet wires, bare conductors, and wire coating products. Its products are used in motors, transformers, and coils for electrical and electronic equipment. Maintenance Manager (Jan 1998 – July 2000)
Established “Queen Bee” Bearing housing Depot for all of PDMW plants. Improved reliability and extended life cycle by 200%
Improved Rod Break Down OEE from 32.6% to 82.6% using a team KATA approach
Started the El Paso manufacturing consortium that lead to AS degrees for 5 maintenance employees
US Electrical Motors- A division of $24 billion/year Emerson, manufactures 50 to 4000hp electric motors designed to serve a variety of industry and commercial applications.
Maintenance Supervisor (Apr. 1995 – Jan. 1998)
Developed 102 Preventative Maintenance procedures and program for critical processes
Reduced maintenance stores inventory by $1.2M and developed critical spares program
Improved reliability/availability of equipment by 29% thru team focused TPM events
Established Kanban and one piece flow. Reduced rework by 17% and manufacture lead time by 52 hours
US Air Force (Dec 1974- Mar 1995)
Aircraft Machinist Welder /Superintendent
Maintained 2.8 GPA while attending college full time and supporting Desert Storm 12-14 hours/day
Varied Command Staff Positions; 480 personnel- NCO-Mobility, Emergency Destruction of Munitions
Located and purchased raw forgings for C-130 nose landing gear trunions and developed a method to manufacture and replace cracked trunions in support of Desert Storm
Developed repair procedure that had grounded all F-15 Aircraft for cracked main wing spar
Neutralized more than 50 field safe lockouts in central Europe over 3 years
Deployed 460 personnel of the 36th fighter wing and $255M in support equipment to King Fahd to support Desert Storm.
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