I am a creative, cost-conscious, and resourceful Process and Manufacturing Engineer who can deliver significant improvements within high-volume manufacturing factories, both in the U.S. and overseas. For 25 years, I have repeatedly developed innovative solutions to complex technical issues and built consensus across multifaceted teams and disciplines. My reputation for being a hands-on leader, staying on top of process, and quickly mastering new technologies has led to various interesting projects and career opportunities, including leading initiatives in Northern Ireland and Malaysia. I excel at designing, optimizing, and implementing systems and processes that impact the production of high quality, economically competitive products.➡️ HOW I ADD VALUE: ⇨ Strong understanding of chemistry development, including qualifying and implementing new chemistries for key products or components, enabling improved performance, yields, and throughput. ⇨ Leverage deep industry expertise to develop and execute a range of waste reduction initiatives, as well as productivity and quality improvement programs.⇨ Play major role in factory expansions and identifying significant cost savings options. Saved $1M while establishing a $20M new plating department for a Malaysian factory.⇨ Continuously improve processes, such as decreasing substate defects by 11% through a new cleaning cycle and revamping a continuous 22-step coating line to achieve aggressive delivery schedules and quality yields of >90%.⇨ Coauthored patent for a clean alternative energy source using pneumatic technology.➡️ MY SPECIALTIES: Factory Planning & Startup • Technology Transfer from R&D to Manufacturing • Six Sigma Methodology • Complex Problem Solving & Technical Solutions • Team Leadership & Communication➡️ LET’S CONNECT: Please contact me through LinkedIn, by phone, or limavady.ctj@gmail.com
Listed skills include Process Engineering, Design Of Experiments, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, and 22 others.