Edgar E. Eichelmann Email & Phone Number

Sachse, TX, US

Nationwide

• As a Corporate Automation Engineer Consultant, I collect data across multiple facilities in order to justify whether it's feasible or not to automate current processes being vetted on the production lines.
• Data crunching & data analyzing to determine whether the project has a reasonable ROI in order to get sanctioned.
• Create/update plant layouts and advise the vetting team for best solutions based on best practices.

Plano, Texas, United States

• Gained managing skills by running the production floor at a 5G wireless infrastructure manufacturing facility.
• Re-organized and maximized the use of space at the raw material warehouse.
• Performed capacity studies and line balancing to adjust to production changes.
• Created a new production floor layout for two assembly lines at a new upcoming facility.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Led multiple leadership team meetings for a successful launch of the new foam cutting department.
• Created a plant layout to accommodate 7 BAUMER foam and fiber cutting machines and 16 glue stations.
• Material and Process Flow improvements within the foam cutting department.
• Rearranged cutting, sewing and upholstery depts. to accommodate production changes & improve matl. flow.
• Created a future woodshop layout incorporating 4 additional KOMO routers to eliminate second… Show more
• Created a future woodshop layout incorporating 4 additional KOMO routers to eliminate second shift.

Puerto Rico

• Analyzed FEMA’s (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Public Assistance, Project Worksheet and Sampling Process to make them more efficient and consistent for disbursement of funds to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Implemented a Tracking Dashboard to measure productivity levels for the Public Assistance Coordinators who are working on Site Inspections, Disaster Declaration and Dimensions, Scope of Work & Cost Estimates.
• Root cause analysis on QA/QC issues which prevented funds from… Show more
• Root cause analysis on QA/QC issues which prevented funds from being obligated on LPN’s(Large Project Notification) PW’s greater than 20 million dollars. Show less

Panama City, Florida Area

• Managed multiple NPD projects at the same time. (Ex. E-Flex 6-10T UHE, Mako, & Poseidon)
• Manufacturing engineer for 6–10 ton Commercial Air Conditioning Units.
• Team participant on both phases of Lean’s journey in converting the Gulf line into their first Model Value Stream line within IR. Provided required data during the mapping process for Lean 1.0 & 2.0.
• Designed and implemented the Nitrogen Management System for 12 braze stands.
• Involvement on 2P, 3P and 9 step… Show more
• Involvement on 2P, 3P and 9 step events.

Defuniak Springs, FL.

• Redesigned workstations to improve material flow, operator efficiency and space utilization.
• Performed capacity studies and line balancing.
• Performed several in-depth quality tests on raw materials such as Neoprene, Velcro and UBL fabrics.
• Researched and evaluated yarn suppliers from Central and South America. Presented savings by supplier.
• Created cost reduction proposals (CRP’s) on method changes, raw materials changes and for equipment justification. Presented formal… Show more
• Created cost reduction proposals (CRP’s) on method changes, raw materials changes and for equipment justification. Presented formal reports on savings and payback time to management.

El Paso, Texas Area

• Blitzed seat covers to reduce production costs for Toyota (Sienna), most Ford and G.M. vehicles, with Saturn (SL/SW) and Hyundai (Sonata) platforms being the most recent.
• Estimated cost reduction savings on eleven G.M. wire harnesses
• Helped to develop a 78 page VA/VE Manual on cost reduction ideas for seat covers and wire harnesses.
• Presented along with the team an in-depth benchmark study of all M.T.O. carlines to Lear CEO.

El Paso, Texas Area

• By properly utilizing the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology I was able to reduce cutting variance by $118,000. This was accomplished by increasing material utilization, improving machine productivity and reducing.
• Lead a group of green belts to help define processes needing improvement and mentor them as to which tools to use.

El Paso, Texas Area

• Rearranged cutting layouts on two plants for better process flow and to maximize space.
• Justified the need of a Bruno press to increase cutting capacity at the La Cuesta Plant.
• In-charge of 4 cutting clerks, cutting die certifications and cutting die changes.
• Experience with QS 9000 & ISO 9001 QMS

El Paso, Texas Area

• Justified, purchased and installed a Die-electric press to make the side “Airbag” embossment logo on the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable platforms.
• Created F.M.E.A.’s for the Die-electric press, oven and a freezer to meet Ford’s quality specifications.

El Paso, Texas.

• In charge of cutting, sewing and finishing operations.
• Implemented more efficient sewing methods to reduce labor costs and improve operator efficiency.
• Conducted Time studies and set sewing rates.
• Performed capacity studies and line balancing.
• Modified plant layouts accordingly to accommodate for current production needs.
• Supervised equipment changeover and gave technical support on the relocation of LeadTec’s satellite plus operator terminals.

Austin, Texas, United States

Motherboard assembly auditor.