Collaborate with OEM's, installation crew, plant safety and core launch operations teams.From initial planning through start of regular production (SORP).Plan installation timing with Plant Engineering and coordinate OEM install supervision.Lead machine qualification and final-acceptance activities to ensure Statement of Requirements (SOR) and Global Machinery & Equipment Specifications have been met.Plan material and tool ordering to meet needs for machine runoffs, pre-production and PPAP build events.Responsible for Safety Contract Management (SCM) of OEMs including training, pre-task planning and weekly safety observation tours.

Manufacturing Process Engineer for CSS Roughing Operations (Op10’s & 20’s)Implementing cutting tool initiatives (CPP reduction, tool life improvements, & CNC process changes)Manage process documentation (Standardize work, Process Flows, PFMEA’s, PCP, RPN reductions)Lead CSS Rough IPPM Meetings and InitiativesLead CSS Rough PFMEA Top 5 RPN Reviews

Process Engineer for light duty front axle carrier & tube machining and assembly.Cutting tool management (CPU reduction, tool life improvements, tooling optimization)Daily Qs-Stat review of process data, machine performance, and CNC machine adjustmentsManage process documentation (Standardize work, Process Flows, PFMEA’s, PCP, RPN reductions)

Lead ME coordinator for north truck plant machining & assembly. (Front & Rear Axles)Coordinator to five manufacturing engineers.Launch of new programs and product changes (process, layout, retool & new equipment changes)

Driveshaft asm, Hub machining & asm, Front axle asm., Steering linkage machining & asm. EngineerTroubleshooting all equipment, reducing scrap and cycle times, as well as increasing FTQ & OEE.Retooled & launched VMC and HMC’s, in-line auto gaging stations, material handling conveyance & part trafficking, launched automated hub assembly lines and created department documentation.Purchased, Designed, Built, and Launched 7.25, 8.25, 9.25 Light Duty Truck Front Axle Assembly Line

Lead aluminum & steel driveshaft assembly engineer.Vision system support, machine setup & changeover optimizationCreated & updated control plans, PFMEA’s, process sheets, process flows, balance charts, etc.