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Analyzed historical labor data to set standard hours for future builds in manufacturing cells.Developed SQL query tool to help Manufacturing Engineers estimate times for new builds.Maintained wire harness assembly kits and standardized work instructions to reduce stockroom kitting time of vehicle main harness by 50% and eliminate errors.Created assembly sub-kits to stage builds and reduce inventory time for manufacturing technicians by up to 90%. Developed SQL-connected Tableau dashboard to monitor wire harness build times and variability. Conducted time studies and analyzed data to identify the percentage of unnecessary cleanup and rework during thermal protection application.

Designed thermal protection application job aid in CAD and 3D-printed to reduce rework by 60% and decrease labor time by 30% and overall cycle time by 50%.Developed Excel VBA-based bench stock replenishment tool with barcode functionality to reduce inventory time and eliminate paper and errors. Redesigned harness assembly job aid in CAD to improve functionality and meet engineering requirements.Supported Continuous Improvement Team to implement Lean Six Sigma projects across varied functional areas. Automated manufacturing metric spreadsheets with Excel VBA to reduce the time required to create metrics by 90% and eliminate errors.

Maintained an inventory of automotive parts, tools, and armored glass worth approximately $7 million.Ordered $2.5 million of automotive parts, tools, and services.Increased inventory accuracy from 95% to 99.6% by performing continuous inventory inspection.Eliminated $1.5 million of excess inventory by identifying obsolete and inferior parts. Supervised a team of foreign national Inventory Clerks.

Diagnosed and repaired Department of State diplomatic and security vehicles in compliance with contract quality standards.Researched and ordered tools and replacement parts for a wide variety of fleet vehicles.

Diagnosed and repaired gasoline, diesel, and hybrid vehicles in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Interpreted customer complaints, provided repair estimates, and explained service requirements to Service Advisors.

Researched and ordered more than $250,000 of replacement components and specialty tools. Diagnosed and repaired Department of Defense and Department of State security and diplomatic armored vehicles.Directed and mentored foreign national mechanics in proper repair techniques and safety regulations. Developed maintenance schedule and repair history database to track and predict failure trends and repair costs.

Diagnosed complex electrical and mechanical issues on gasoline, diesel, and hybrid vehicles.Trained apprentice technicians in proper repair procedures and diagnostic techniques. Determined necessary parts and labor for repair estimates and explained service requirements to Service Advisors and Customers.

Diagnosed and repaired electrical and mechanical issues on gasoline and diesel vehicles.

Repaired and maintained a large and varied fleet of city vehicles and equipment.Planned and executed safety and operational inspections to verify equipment functionality

Completed an average of 700 technical support cases monthly for technicians at BMW and MINI dealerships nationwide.Recorded emerging and recurring system malfunctions and provided data to Drivetrain and Chassis product engineers.

Diagnosed and repaired BMW Group vehicles in accordance with manufacturer procedures and ISO 9000 standards.Dispatched work to available technicians and monitored vehicle status to ensure repairs were completed by the required shipment date.