Andre Shibata Email & Phone Number

Plano, Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

Our team provides assistance to our Latin American partners with round-the-clock operational support.

Plano, Texas, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

Virginia Beach, Va

Morristown, Tn

-Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC method-based projects for CI and core scrap reduction include: - Obtained a 40% decrease in avg standard deviation in shrinkage for a compound test bar process reducing significant variability in key indicator for core dimensional performance within 6 months - Co-lead a project for a new injection molded ceramic core wicking media control process achieving a reduction in scrap within 6 months yielding over $500k in yearly projected savings - Lead project with product engineer implementing changes throughout the injection molded core process within the assigned 6-month period leading to a yearly projected savings of $330k.-Worked in two different facilities providing process engineering support to main plant for core production and new compound facility requiring strong time management skills.- Created improved process flow plan for upgrading production lines resulting in a potential 30% increase in capability for material production.- Lead and supported cross-functional team on major process change with installation, startup and qualification of new $250k extruder. - Managed, supported, and mentored 2 interns and 3 ETPs (Engineering Training Program) with short-term projects using company’s culture of solving complex process problems with Six Sigma methodology and DMAIC principles with scientific backing.

Morristown, Tennessee

- Reduced core breakage scrap for one particular core job by 15% and improved setter reface quality by optimizing furnace cycles through DOE within 6 months- Lead semester long inter-plant trials with supplier assessing capability of outsourcing setter pieces providing technical support and specifications as needed. - Instructed and coached knowledge-based operators with non-routine hands on activities on the floor considering any possible safety hazards and process impact, including material production trials, cleaning, and operation of new equipment.- Developed setter cost model for over 150 jobs within 5% error of predicted cost based on department spending and other overhead costs in order to validate opportunity to outsource setters by making cost and quality comparisons with upper management oversight.- Worked with suppliers and R&D dept. identifying, trialing, and qualifying new raw materials addressing any significant changes in KIVs and KOVs.

Morristown, Tn

- Provided routine material tracking updates for process management optimization.- Improved material tracking system via Excel by standardizing, adding new specs, automating charting, and performing visual cleanup.- Engaged in supplier interactions investigating spec. variations within material processing.- Assisted in maintainability study project for high-intensity mixer equipment maintenance plan.- Monitored specific processing parameters after implementing new programs for the complex ceramic material '​'roll milling'' step, in order to target certain spec ranges for core pressing production.- Interacted with material compounding operators to collect process data.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Research intern position in the Materials Science and Engineering Dpt. at the University of Tennessee. My focus is primarily involved with magnesium alloy's recrystallization, texture, and mechanical behavior as a fundamental understanding of the effects of friction-stir processing.

Russellville, Ky

- Participated in routine meeting and conference calls gaining more knowledge of industry/manufacturer related communication skills.- Customer/supplier interactions for innovative projects with aluminum coating specialists- Process practice changes for material properties improvement in manufacturing- Provided data analysis and interpretation for quality improvement- Collected samples and operated laboratory equipment for metal and coating issues investigation, bridging operators with quality personnel- Created a plan for changing can-end stock’s strength by changing metal curing parameters

Cordova, Tn

- Provided various lawn care services at golf courses