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Alameda, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Us

Washington, D.C., Us

Alameda, California, Us

Alameda, California, Us

MANUFACTURING LEAD/SHOP SUPERVISOR - POWERTRAIN ASSEMBLIES: Create custom designs, drawings, and manufacturing for tooling, fixturing, jigs, etc. for reduced operations, improved productivity, accurate scrap quantities, and various other KPIs. Acquire new highly specialized grinding equipment, prove out process, create work instructions, and work with external suppliers to setup equipment as backup. Lead multiple process improvements groups with QA, Assembly, and Engineering.KEY COMPETENCIES: INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, LEAN PRINCIPLES, SIX SIGMA, EFFICIENCY, ADAPTABILITY, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTReduced inventory needs by $150K and lead times by 5% while increasing productivity ● Implemented automatic tool crib to track tool usage, inventory, status, and spend● Analyzed and audited tool inventory to sort through and remove used tools● Arranged new machine, and trained operators on systems and proceduresKEY COMPETENCIES: KPIS, DATA MANAGEMENT, STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, INITIATIVES, MACHINING, SIX SIGMA, MENTORING, SIX SIGMADrove operator production 10% + with creation of new KPIs ● Identified main drivers of production in machine shop to streamline operations● Consolidated data that proved out statistics supporting drivers● Implemented daily KPI sharing and trained all operators on how to successfully improveKEY COMPETENCIES: PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP, INVENTORY, EFFICIENCY, ADAPTABILITY, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTFostered annual savings of $575K+ in 2021 ● Broke down and analyzed cost of outside manufacturing of parts● Launched inhouse tool manufacturing to decrease excess costs● Leveraged analysis of top 25 highest ROI products to optimize margin● Lowered cost per unit, decreased lead times, and created adaptable frameworks for continuous improvement

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR: Created drawings from worn machine components and improved to increase capacity. Found and validated new suppliers and created inventory management system with automated ordering.KEY COMPETENCIES: ADAPTABILITY, SOPS, STRATEGIC PLANNING, RISK ASSESSMENT, INNOVATION, LEADERSHIPSpearheaded $750K in annual savings on tools● Reused old tooling and parts to recycle into new equipment and fixturing ● Designed SOPs for proper usage of equipment for on-site tool makers to maximize life cycle● Launched control plan and new process to track and resolve issuesKEY COMPETENCIES: TIME MANAGEMENT, PROCESS OPTIMIZATION, EFFICIENCY, INGENUITY, INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, RESEARCHReduced setup time 15% and significantly increased quality ● Analyzed time study to identify most time spent was on least critical areas of process● Standardized tooling across departments, and assigned inventory IDs to track material inventory● Grouped machines together to share new tooling and increase efficiency

Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Us

NPI ENGINEER/NPI LEAD: Engineered drawings made to ASME Y14.5-2009 GD&T. Identified potential vendors, obtained bids, and set up chosen supplier in system for future use. Introduced new machinery into production by performing initial set-up, capability studies, developing standard operating procedures, training personnel, and supporting production. Developed prototypes with various metals, plastics, and wood using both manual and CNC machinery.KEY COMPETENCIES: PROCESS, PROCEDURE, TIME MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS, HEALTH & SAFETY, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTCut overall amount of tooling costs 40% for critical abrasive flow machining process● Communicated with operators to understand process and gather feedback● Developed new process, design tooling, storage, and workflow to increase operational safety● Lowered average setup time and provided consistent, forecastable resultsKEY COMPETENCIES: LEAN, DATA TRACKING, OPTIMIZATION, MACHINERY, WASTE REDUCTION, TIME MANAGEMENT, STRATEGIC ANALYSISGenerated $4M in savings with electrode logic optimization and tracking system● Led and evaluated time study to identify highest cost process in workflow● Leveraged study data to develop new processes, implement procedures, and resume operations● Reduced average of 20+ work hours per machine, weeklyKEY COMPETENCIES: CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM LEADERSHIP, TRAINING, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT, LEAN, 3D MODELLINGIncreased revenue $2M+ per year with implementation of System 3R CNC EDMs● Boosted capacity of manufactured parts per year from 1200 to 2000+● Created SOPs and workflows to select and develop necessary tooling and processes● Consolidated number of necessary operators from 10 to 1 maintaining quality and stability

R&D, prototyping, six sigma, lean manufacturing, and work instructions.

Chassis development, motion solutions, new product introduction, product development, and solidworks modeling.