Delivered 24m+ of MEI [Mechanical, electrical and Instruments] systems and Structural Rollingstock Projects. Specializing in project development and delivery, creating WI, QA/QC, FMEA, Budgeting, strategic project management in planning and scheduling, direct personnel management.

Implemented multiple Process Improvements, utilizing Toyota Lean Tools and Methodology.- Implementation of multiple AGV's [Automated Guided Vehicle] into TPC Logistics Warehouse.- Man/ Machine Separation - PLC, electrical, mechanical design development and fitout- Custom designed/ manufactured tools/ stillage’s to improve productivity

ContractorWWL Tech Services in Melbourne provides a fast Logistical service of Transporting and Assembling New Heavy Vehicles from Factory to Dealer sourced Globally. These range from Agricultural Vehicles (John Deer, CNH, Lely) to Custom Builds of brand new Trucks for Mercedes Benz/ Daimler Chrysler/ Scania/ Iveco destined for Australian Dealership Showroom Floors.Role and ResponsibilitiesDevelop Master Schedule based on customer demands and forecasting.Develop and maintain labor forecast for current, seasonal and new production projects.Perform resource planning/ leveling based on customer delivery requirements.Perform Root Cause Analysis to determine weaknesses/ improvements to the system.Plan and schedule the most efficient path to achieve KPI demands.Reporting of status, deliverable progress, risks, issues and constraints.Cultivating positive collaboration between multiple tech departments.Presenting in the weekly Planning and Scheduling meetings to align departments on the top priorities, project goals and resource utilization.Highlighting key deliverable objectives to managers and stakeholders, communicating awareness towards utilizing risk mitigation strategies for the goals at hand.Provide proactive reporting on project status including available labor capacity and demand, upcoming resource requirements, over-allocations, impact of project direction and delays to project end dates.Proactively track and report on progress against schedule including critical paths, delays, dependency management, and key items required for upcoming tasks.Develop countermeasure plans and delegation with management to action based on risk assessments.Keen analytical eye to identify obstacles and setup collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders at different levels to constantly overcome new hurdles and reach new targets.

Process Engineer / On-site Project Mgmt. SupportRio Tinto (Karratha) – 55 Million - Rolling stock factory overhaul upgrade project.• Develop Process Plans/ Flow Charts/ VSM/ Hazops/ Yamazumi/ Time Studies• Process Improvements, Operations, Tooling, Automation• Maintenance Line Balancing – 7 Workstations, 18 Operators, 2 NDT-Technicians• Developed temporary Wheel-set Maintenance Line – 5 Workstations, 5 Operators• Create project documentation, for on-site installations.• Created 3D/ 2D Mechanical and basic 2D Civil Installation Drawings.• Created Maintenance Facility Demarcation Layout.• On-site commissioning FIFO mgmt. support (Pilbara).• Identified jobs that could be completed earlier to reduce the critical path.

Founded in 1922 in America, EMD develops and builds Diesel Electric Locomotives.Project Planner - ContractorProject planned the development of the GenII GT46 Locomotive for EMD utilizing 31 people from various Engineering/ drafting disciplines for 47,000hrs of work, utilizing MS-Project.• Restructured design plan order, so manufacturing for first order can begin after chassis and undercarriage designs are finalised. Cabin, Vestibule, Engine Room, Brake Room, etc to be designed next.• Tracked project progression.• Provided forecasts and resultant schedules.

NTMS designs and develop new innovative mining technology for global customers, such as Rio Tinto, BHP, CAT, Cummins, Sandvik.Production/ Project EngineerProject Engineering• Standards Implemented: ISO9001, ISO140001, OHSAS18001, IECEx• Six Sigma Implemented from design to production: DFM, DFSS, DFMEA, DVP&R, SPC.• Project engineered Cummins diesel electronic Fuel Injectors utilizing Mech/ Elec and Software Engineering.• Managed the simultaneous design, build and operation of 8 plastic injection mold toolings.Design and Development Engineering• Designed and developed multiple small Electro-Mechanical products to customer scope within ISO9001, ISO140001, OHSAS18001 & IECEx standards.• Develop custom testing procedures to meet IECEx quality control specs.Continuous Improvement• Perform NCR, FMEA, SPC, CAR to identify and improve system processes and bottle necks on critical products.• Designed and completed custom electronic testing jigs for production to reduce setup times from 85-95%.• Designed and equipped operators with jigs and fixtures to improve tedious manufacturing processes from 30-45%.Machine• Factory Commissioning – FAT, SAT, ISO9001, ISO140001, OHSAS 18001• Developed SOP for NPI• CAD/CAM Programming o Digital Plastic Injection molding machine o 4th Axis CNC Machine o Laser cutting machine

Responsible for developing 1st Operations Production Plans and CAM to manufacture Caterpillar’s truck bodies and hydraulic excavator buckets.Created production process plans for 2 successful prototype truck bodies including the 2008 AE30 UGM (Underground Mining Truck Body), 2009 797B OHT Body (Caterpillar’s largest Off Highway Truck) and numerous updates to small to large OHT and UGM truck bodies.Key Accomplishments:Process Engineering• Planned and implemented manufacturing operation procedures for BOM truck parts covering 13 workstations, 12 machines and 29 operators.• Programmed Plasma/ Flame cutting and CNC 1250Ton Press Brake machine.• Performed VSM on production, resulting in 13%- 21% increased machine time.• Incorporated JIT process planning into procedures, reducing inventory overheads, labour and tied up capital. Quality Engineering• Standardised job procedures to ensure day, a/noon and night shift run at maximum efficiency. Production output from 0.6 OHT truck bodies per day (Jan 08) to 1.2 (Dec 2008) with only 5 extra operators, 29 total.• Generated OEE/ SPC spreadsheets for management to measure Quality, Velocity and Cost and implemented corrective action procedures.• Achieved OEE 0.02% defective parts over 2008Continuous Improvement• Captured total savings of over $200,000 per year on manufacturing operational costs from 1 project in 2009, 1 month after Caterpillar six sigma training.• Researched, sourced and installed key new equipment, generated operational cost savings of 93%, $175,000pa saving from $12k investment.• Reduced machine breakdowns (10 machines) 8-22% less over the year by implementing Total Preventative Maintenance plans.Safety• Planned, updated and engineered safety improvements into manufacturing processes.