Edward Saunders Email & Phone Number

Ferrum, Va, Us

Appleton Wisconsin

I have managed the production of multiple packaging machines from concept to assembly, with yearly projects totaling over one million dollars. In addition, I have focused on product improvement and cost reduction, saving the company tens of thousands of dollars per machine.Noteworthy Projects:+Managed largest build in company history, totaling over three-quarters of a million dollars: Designed custom food packaging machine from start to finishProvided engineering documentation to the customerSourced and ordered custom componentsManaged ERP system and work ordersProblem solved any issues during production+Designed and incorporated actuator sub-assembly that streamlined production and reduced cost through all machines:Cost savings of 15% per machine on components and labor+Championed redesign of frames resulting in 18% cost savings

Weyauwega, Wisconsin

At the Pierce Refurbishment Center, I managed the engineering of various truck builds. Provided engineering support for technicians and created work orders for the shop floor, loaded parts into MRP, designed new parts, ordered existing parts, worked with production planning, sourced parts for custom options.Noteworthy Projects:+Multiple custom brush truck builds:Acted as a liaison between manufacturing and customer service, engineered rear bodies, sourced customer requested options, and engineered custom components+New York Port Authority Striker:Coordinated work with Oshkosh Airport products to get access to engineering documentation. Worked with various departments to coordinate support and order parts through Oshkosh’s MRP system. +Assisted various technicians in determining what damage occurred in the accident and how it should be repaired. +Coordinated efforts from Oshkosh’s electronics group in solving electrical errors post-repair.

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Oshkosh Defense, Oshkosh, WI | MAY 2013 – OCTOBER 2015At Oshkosh, I worked as the project supervisor, overseeing a crew of technicians for two JLTV retrofits. In addition, I worked as part of the Manufacturing Engineer team to update and improve the work instructions as changes were made to the design of the JLTV. Meeting government compliance and testing requirements was an integral part of my responsibilities in this position.Noteworthy Projects:+Truck 5 & Truck 6 Retrofit - Project Supervisor - Engineering Support:Lead a team of technicians in the reworking of trucks five and sixScheduled employees’ hoursTracked incoming parts as well as parts being sent off for reworkOrdered parts and support as needed to meet deadlinesProvided weekly updates to my superiors on our status+JLTV Trailer tiedown redesign:Researched the various federal requirements that were required for the JLTV trailerRedesigned tiedowns to meet government specifications.+HPG Tank mounting redesign:Revised tank mounting and surrounding equipment as part of a cost-saving effort to reduce the costs of the JLTV+Trained fellow employees in 3DVIA work instruction creation and updates+One of a preliminary group of engineers trained in CREO for Catia-to-CREO transition:Trained fellow employees Helped troubleshoot issues in conversion

Amelia, Oh

My roles included improving & documenting manufacturing processes used in the production of hearses and limousines. I maintained and produced Solidworks and Autocad prints for use in manufacturing. Noteworthy Projects:+Worked on a Kaizen team for monthly labor/cost reduction+Fully designed, sourced, and tested the Cadillac XTS Limo center seat frame+Sourced various components and assembly labor for our XTS Limo+Created a cost-saving design for the wheel box covers for the XTS Hearses+Documented the XTS body modification process for assembly technicians+Created Individual workstation drawings including all of the components in blown apart views+Collaborated with vendors by providing on-site support and quality control at the location of manufacturing for custom components+Member of the Safety Team- met monthly to review safety issues and implementation of solutions:Implemented vibration-absorbing gloves to reduce repetitive stress injuries for assembly technicians Implemented a proper razor disposal system as part of safety improvements

Erlanger, Ky

At Ancra, I took on a diverse role within the company. In addition to my main role as a senior design engineer, I created and updated CAD drawings, BOM’s, and shop floor work instructions. I also trained and oversaw the work of other draftsmen, operated test equipment, built prototype assemblies, programmed equipment, developed test procedures, and designed time-saving programs and files for engineering. As well, I attended multiple trade shows as a product expert.Noteworthy Projects:+Designed initial plant layout for our Springfield, Ohio site:Set up initial equipment and verified functionalityTrained the on-site supervisor on how to operate the sewing machines and pull-test equipment+Tripled manufacturing output by designing a simple press Allowed the task of marking webbing to be accomplished in one single fluid motion, replacing the manual task of using a brush and stencil+Trained & supervised new engineering employees and verified their work met company standards +Researched, sourced, and coordinated the development of webbing printer+Researched and sourced an electro-etch solution for marking of military components+Set up, programmed and created documentation for small load cell for testing of thread and small compression loads+Worked with quality control to solve multiple production issues+Evaluated and modernized existing engineering standards for quality assurance+Created Macros routine in AutoCAD to reduce process time for drawing releases by a third+Worked with Software developers to produce a Custom To Order program that would remove the large burden of custom straps from Engineering+Championed a smartphone application and worked directly with our IT department to create a solution for sales associates that could generate answers to commonly asked questions (quantity on hand, current cost, lead time, etc.) in order to reduce the workload on customer service+Design of Lightened Gunners Platform. (US Patent #8,544,391)

Ashland, Ky

+Served in Operation Iraqi Freedom MAY 2007 - May 2008+Trained new soldiers on our equipment and maintenance+Mentored younger soldiers during deployment+Performed routine and unscheduled maintenance on vehicles in our motor pool+In charge of operating and maintaining a HEMTT M984 Wrecker+Responsible for verifying maintenance done on my platoon’s vehicles +Coordinating with the motor pool on repairing mission-critical items+Performed and oversaw recovery and repair operations while in the field+Directed soldiers during recovery operations+Served as an Additional Duty Armorer- performed maintenance and weapons training when needed

Springdale, Oh

+Detailed aerospace drawings using Unigraphics NX2 and NX4+Corrected existing drawings and tracked associated quality assurance paperwork+Updated older ink and vellum prints

Waverly, Oh

+Drew production prints for a modular home factory including, but not limited to: floor plans, floor joist layouts, plumbing prints, truss layouts, electric circuits, electric panel layouts, kitchens, flooring layouts, assembly details, and elevations.

Operations Management

Associate'S Degree, Drafting And Design Technology/Technician, General