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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Wyoming, Minnesota, United States

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Wyoming

-Reacted, investigated, and collaborate with suppliers to determine root cause of discrepant components found on the engine assembly line.-Responsible for supplier management including qualifying new suppliers, improving marginal supplier performance, oversee and maintain Supplier Scorecard ratings. -Interacting daily with suppliers and internal cross functional teams to ensure conformance of incoming product dictated by print and specifications focusing on cast CNC machined components.-Traveled domestically and internationally conducting Quality Management Systems audits, Run at Rate assessments, and manufacturing feasibility studies in preparation for successful product launches.-Developed, trained and implemented supplier management systems.

New Brighton Mn

-Managed aerospace programs for large OEM's, collaborating with director of operations, leading cross-functional teams, and orchestrating execution of multiple contracts with a combined annual value of $24.2 million.-Overseeing 767 platform manufacturing of 52 assemblies with 156 part numbers, sourcing/managing strategic vendor relationships, developing procurement plans, purchasing standard parts, and completing/delivering finished assemblies.-Conducting rate-readiness studies, leveraging ERP System, forecasting future production requirements, assuring production readiness for annual production forecast.-Identified project deficiencies, implemented continuous machining process improvements, reducing both cycle time and labor hours increasing profit margins.-Directing 747-8 platform manufacturing initiative, producing 8 kitted assemblies comprised of 172 discrete part components, aligning 1500 outsourced and in-house part numbers to meeting shipping demands.-Oversaw the bidding, launch, and implementation of a Lockheed Martin Aero Company defense-rated program, and tracking for successful execution of targeted quality, schedule, and budget performance objectives.

New Brighton Mn

-Consulted with aerospace and defense OEM companies, defined project requirements, timelines, and milestones, conducted design for manufacturability and design for assembly studies providing technical recommendations.-Wrote comprehensive manufacturing plans, detailed/documented cost-estimation, fixture-design, cutting tools design, selection, and machining processes, and submitted finished plans to the Production Department.-Utilized material-removal methodologies, troubleshot/resolved machine set-up, CNC program and operations issues, and assured aerospace component conformity and reliability.-Championed and spearheaded the implementation RFQ proposal process, documented preliminary manufacturing plans, integrated time-study analysis, technical write-ups and recommendations, and facilitated the end-to-end plan submission and response process.-Manufacturing lead for internal and customer driven process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA) classifying, identifying, and mitigating potential sources of failure and variability within the manufacturing process. -Identified, measured, and reported key inspection characteristic for next level assembly or Geometric Dimension and Tolerance feasibility studies conducting root cause and corrective action upon failure.-Key participant in customer-led Kaizen event, identified production and process bottlenecks, implemented process improvements, and reduced throughput time by 15 days.

New Brighton Mn

-Rotated through Assembly, Quality, and Machining Departments, and advanced rapidly from co-op student to associate engineer within 12 months.-Developed and documented ERP System-based manufactured and purchase-part records, routings, product structure, purchase-order document text, and outside service requests, and facilitated efficient internal and external facility throughput.

Hammond Wi

-Operated CNC mills and lathes and produced precision machined metal components for diverse industrial applications.-Served as night shift team leader, trained, mentored, and technically supported new machinists, and increased team productivity and production quality.-Entrusted with shop opening and closing accountabilities, facilitated equipment deployment and shutdown processes, and maintained equipment security and functionality.

Hammond Wi

-High School Apprentice Program awarded to junior and seniors teaching relevant skills and providing experience within the machining trade. -Utilized CNC machines, welded, painted, inspected, and shipped parts and components, and assured production and shipping accuracy and integrity.