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Warren, Michigan, United States

Canton Michigan

• Business Process Engineer- Project Manager (IT) Jan 2012- Current
• Focused on Product Lifecycle Management System “BEAMS” (Business Engineering Application Management System)
• Configuration of PLM process designing custom web tool to improve:
• Design solutions to increase productivity and traceability in areas such asPPAP APQP Crimping Lab Packaging Sample Quality TestingCosting SQE New Components Logistics Property Management
• Aligned related processes to feed data and kickoff subsequent processes
• Increased component readiness for advanced launch by 80% by interfacing BEAMS and SAP to provide real-time component inventory and status data for the program managers

Toledo, Ohio, United States

• Lead Fluid Engineer for GF6 transmission plant construction
• Specified fluid type based on machine type, material and metal removal operation
• Maintained 300,000+ gallons of metal removal fluid systems
• Continuous improvement cost saving projects $250K over 2 years
• Standardized multiple coolants to minimize on-hand inventory (1yr 25% $75K)
• DFMEA for filtration system issues

Flint, Michigan, United States

Controlled purchasing and site inventory to reduce working capital (2yrs 30% $25K)Completed cost savings of $300K various activities (ATF and Hyd-Oil Reclaim, Coolant)Titration and micro-organism testing of lubrication fluids for viability of systemsImplementation of spend and savings metrics for GM plant managementDeveloped relationships with union.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Managed loss prevention departmentAdministered weekly stock countsMaintained functional warehouseBudgeted department labor costsGenerated weekly department employee scheduleMaintained stock of store supplies Coached and developed new colleaguesDirected all product shipped and received

Aided Armstrong engineering sales team Researched product development of pressure reducing valves Assisted in construction of customized Flo-Direct, heat exchangerPresented final research to Armstrong marketing repsThree Rivers DivisionPreformed cost reduction evaluation from plant walkthroughsSized specific steam traps, pressure reducing valves and pumps.

Bachelor Of Science, Chemical Engineering; Management

Activities and Societies: SoccerChilled Water Project Assessed existing facility Completed cost analysis of various designs Regularly led.

Masters Of Science Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Course Work: Intelligent Manufacturing Production Management Total Quality and Six Sigma Design Automotive Composites

Masters, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, 3.5

Able to apply statistical process control charts to system trend data to determine how well controlling coolant systems in the Toledo.