SUMMARY:

Energetic, Senior Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience in all aspects of cutting - edge Defense, Aerospace and Medical Device production. Exhibited tremendous leadership and support in the planning and production of highly regulated products. Exceptional technology skills combined with proven ability to manage and develop talent, provide impeccable production support, and successfully implement and oversee complex projects. Practiced at developing and implementing processes, policies, and programs that improve efficiency and performance. Devoted to customer service and support. A team player dedicated to reaching performance and production goals and objectives.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

FDA Audit Preparation Assembly and Installation Planning Lean Management Product Development Process Improvement Manufacturing Engineering Organizational Supervision Training and Employee Development Machining Technology Non-Conventional Machining Additive Manufacturing Technology Machine Tool Justification Communication Customer Service

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support Assembly, Chemical/Paint Process Line, Machine Shop, Sheet Metal Shop, Aluminum Heat Treat and Quality areas. Push towards continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, productivity and efficiency.
• Liaison Engineer and Integrated Process Team (IPT) member of Assembly, Chemical/Paint Process Lines and Quality area.
• Manage all Change Board activities in facility.
• Part of preliminary advanced Purchase Order review team.
• Completed successful implementation of new change board process using IFS MES System.

Confidential, Tempe, AZ

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support laser and waterjet processes.
• Push towards continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, productivity and efficiency.
• Lead Engineer over new Titanium 3D Printing project using ARCAM Q20 system.
• Completed successful implementation of the first ARCAM Q20 3D titanium printer in the entire USA. This included the design and build coordination of a special enclosure to house all related equipment which met all local codes and requirements.

Confidential, San Antonio, TX

Manufacturing Engineer / Planner

Responsibilities:

• Provided support for the production of the new Confidential 787 aircraft.
• Specifically the refurbishment of aircraft that were used for various phases of new aircraft testing.

Confidential, Everett, WA

Manufacturing Engineer / Planner

Responsibilities:

• Provided Flightline support for the production of the new Confidential 787 aircraft.
• Oversaw Organizational Level 2 Lean Focal implementation in the facility.
• Developed manufacturing processes by studying and researching product requirements.
• Ensured equipment remained operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services.
• Provided manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; and, estimating future requirements.
• Promoted to the ME Lead position within the first six months on 787 ME Flightline team due to impeccable leadership and knowledge on the project.
• Oversaw and led the entire 787 ME Flightline team to achieve 5S/Lean level 3.4 in May of 2012.

Confidential, Hawthorne, CA

Manufacturing Engineer / Planner

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented planning for the installation and assembly of the new Confidential 747-8 aircraft.
• Assured product and process quality by designing testing methods and establishing standards.
• Maintained product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Awarded the responsibility for overseeing the complex aircraft panel for both freighter and passenger versions of the new Confidential 747-8 aircraft after one month in the position at Confidential .

Confidential, Everett, WA

Manufacturing Engineer / Planner

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented planning for the installation and assembly of the new Confidential 747-8 aircraft.
• Provided shipside support for Confidential in Hawthorne, California.
• Assured product and process quality by designing testing methods and establishing standards.
• Maintained product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Achieved perfect scores on testing during a 2-week long Confidential Contractor Qualification Class within the first 2 weeks on the Confidential assignment.
• Within two months of joining the Confidential 747-8 Everett team, due to knowledge and skill, dispatched to Confidential to assist in aircraft planning efforts.

Confidential, Phoenix, AZ

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provided engineering and management support for the 2nd and 3rd shift production staff.
• Assisted assembly line supervision in developing and implementing all process improvements.
• Oversaw and assisted in Food and Drug Administration audit preparation activities.
• Served as the dicing processes process owner for all production shifts and acted as the Lean Leader for entire production plant.
• Improved over 150 production process documents first year in position.
• Received plant award for excellent CAPA support.

Confidential, Tempe, AZ

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Active, hands-on Manager oversaw daily manufacturing engineering duties during production of numerous product lines.
• Spearheaded translation of Filtered Connector manufacturing work instructions from English to Spanish for Nogales plant.
• Oversaw corrective and preventive actions and MRB activities.
• Designed and developed a packaging process for all connectors that led to a significant increase in productivity and decrease in handling related scrap.
• Spearheaded and initiated a 5S program for entire plant.
• Led and supported the entire plant in long-term process improvements.

Confidential, Grantsburg, WI

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Supervised and managed Manufacturing Engineering duties on a daily basis.
• Led staff for all future plant improvement needs.
• Coordinated all planning, justification, purchase, and training for Confidential equipment and other systems to aid in the steady production of products.
• Planned and oversaw the capital budget for future plant improvements.
• Oversaw Corrective & Preventative actions and MRB activities.
• Developed manufacturing work instructions for the machine shop to increase productivity.
• Responsible for planning and acquiring two new Confidential mills, one new Confidential lathe, and one used Confidential mill to aid in production.