SUMMARY:

• As a result of my diverse experience, innovative personality, and I am capable of making significant improvements to manufacturing processes using root cause analysis and team building techniques.
• Led a product improvement team in root cause identification and corrective action implementation. Resulting in over $400,000 of savings.
• Improved process on small packaging line through improved planning, line balancing, and material handling. Resulting in $67,000 savings.
• Implemented cutting tool trials on horizontal machining centers. Resulting in $55,000 savings.
• Developed and implemented productivity - tracking system to provide near real-time feedback. Resulting in $54,000 savings.
• Identified root causes of assembly issues through investigation with assembly line employees and implemented corrective actions. Resulting in an $110,000 reduction in labor costs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Houston, PA

Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented rapid change and external deviation processes. Resulting in improved department efficiency and better alignment to Caterpillar processes.
• Managed the Design Collaboration Center website for the Rapid LCP (low cost producer) team. Resulting in improved information sharing with the cross-functional team members.
• Implemented GEC (global engineering change) process in Teamcenter for the part conversion project. Resulting in adherence to Caterpillar engineering standards.
• Mentored design engineers on manufacturing processes and real world results. Resulting in an improved understanding of how designs can be improved for better manufacturability.

Confidential, Shippensburg, PA

Lead Process Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Project Manager and core product launch team member for the MT2000 cold planer (road milling) machine. Resulting in data driven problem resolution with manufacturing team engagement.
• Led cold planer assembly line transition team in developing a process and layout to reduce the required floor space. Resulting in 50% reduction in floor space.
• Facilitated a cross-functional team on a process failure mode and effects analysis on a motor grader cab. Resulting in the development of a PFMEA that aided in the smooth transition and startup of grader cab manufacturing.
• Guided manufacturing team in root cause identification and resolution of loose paver drive wheel hardware. Resulting in a capable hardware tightening process.

Confidential, Belleville, PA

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Created manufacturing routings, tooling requests, and controlled drawings on the manufacturing floor for engineering change implementations. Resulting in zero downtime related to engineering change implementation.
• Developed and controlled ISO 9000 documentation for areas of responsibility including machining, welding, kitting, and assembly areas. Resulting in improved quality and productivity performance from better documentation.
• Resolved tool life problem on horizontal machining centers. Resulting in a reduction of scrap caused by tool wear.
• Supervised 30-person shop on an interim basis. Resulting in improved credibility with shop personnel.

Confidential, Troy, PA

Manager, Plant Engineering & Quality

Responsibilities:

• Mentored manufacturing supervisors on lean manufacturing principles. Resulting in improved throughput.
• Instructed the maintenance team on root cause analysis. Resulting in $86,000 savings in labor and material.
• Developed standard work and trained quality staff on inspecting incoming material. Resulting in consistent processes on all three shifts.
• Led the development of standard work documentation for the high-speed packaging lines. Resulting in improved program with measurable results.

Confidential, Berea, KY

Production Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Conducted process capability studies prior to implementing any changes to the assembly process. Resulting in seamless process improvement implementation.
• Managed shutdown installation projects. Resulting in schedule adherence for product launch.
• Updated QS9000 documentation for my assembly lines including the vacuum booster and three brake caliber assembly lines. Resulting in successful external audits.
• Core team member of 8D corrective action teams. Resulting in root cause identification and implementation of corrective actions including QS9000 documentation updates.

Confidential, Somerset PA

Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilites:

• Led rapid tool change team. Resulting in a 6-hour reduction in die casting die change over time.
• Conducted an in-depth cost analysis of the current water nozzle finishing process to justify the powder coating project. Resulting in capital project approval and a reduction of VOC emissions.
• Trained and implemented improvements on the newly installed CNC grinders. Resulting in the ability to run smaller lot sizes with change over times less than 5 minutes.
• Improved the cutting blade induction hardening process. Resulting in improved cycle times and better process control.
• Changed the plant layout and process workflow to in corporate new equipment. Resulting in team agreement and meeting business requirements.
• Troubleshoot automated sprinkler motor assembly process. Resulting in 15% productivity improvement.
• Project manager for many small capital improvement projects. Resulting in meeting the business goals for productivity, quality, and safety.

Confidential, Huntingdon, PA

Production Machinist

Responsibilities:

• Setup and operation of a 6-spindle chucker, milling machines, turret lathes, surface grinder, and a tool & cutter grinder.

Confidential, Somerset PA

Machine Builder

Responsibilities:

• Machined automated assembly machine components using standard machine shop equipment including: milling machines, engine lathes, surface grinder, tool & cutter grinder, radial arm drill press, EDM, and optical comparator
• Assembled, wired, and plumbed automated assembly equipment.
• Troubleshoot current production assembly equipment and solve electrical, PLC programming and mechanical problems.