Senior Process Engineer Resume Port Huron, MI - Hire IT People

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Process Engineer

Confidential, Port Huron, MI

Reduced defects by $500,000 by implementing project management system in one year and dashboard that communicated status to VP of Manufacturing
Maintain process capability, improve capability and root cause process failures of polymer composite Tier 2 automotive manufacturer - 24 hour facility, 17 million yards per year
SPC (JMP and Minitab), DOE, DFSS, LEAN, 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagrams, etc.
Reduced scrap by $150,000 a year and possible loss of contract for a product by installing, improving, documenting, training, supervising, and decommissioning a temporary inspection machine with improved lighting and two operators
Contributed to selection of engineering projects and goals with remote upper management
Manage daily activities of two Engineering Technicians on off-shifts
Generated FMEAs, SOPs, ECOs, and corrective actions (8Ds) when needed
Directed intra-department Defect Review Program to decrease scrap by $750,000 per year
Decreased defect PPM for 300,000 yards per year product line by 4000% in first year
Optimized machinery function through PID loops, PLC parameters and troubleshooting, installation of in-line measurement instruments and tension controllers
Allen-Bradley, E+L, Keyence and Omega sensors, Emerson Control Techniques
Changed out-dated inspection lighting to cost-effective, safe LED fixtures
Promoted from Process Engineer after exceeding target goals and successfully managing department in manager's extended absence

Compliance and Process Improvement Specialist

Confidential, Chesterfield, MI

Optimized and managed government compliance (CPSIA, CCPSA, and EU) and high-profile customer compliance of over 2000 SKUs for all 6 group companies
Created Six Sigma based project management program to efficiently use limited resources of all warehouse departments
Designed and introduced production scheduling and reporting program for the conversion of over 5 million yards of film per year with contract software developer
Reduced customer returns by developing crush-proof packaging with outside supplier
Eliminated redundant product testing which doubled throughput without sacrificing quality
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, Word and PowerPoint, as well as Microsoft Dynamics GP Manufacturing and Inventory modules
Promoted from Quality Lab Technician, after successfully improving supplier relations, quality of product, and work flow

Lab Assistant

Confidential, Raleigh, NC

Facilitated project set-up, execution, and reporting with outside professional clients
Formulated original standardized testing for unique products, and proper execution of AATCC standardized tests
Analyzed material properties utilizing Instron, hydrostatic head tester, and pneumatic dye press
Analyzed stiffness, air permeability, friction, and tensile properties
Managed facilities while manager was on medical leave