Eric Garvey Email & Phone Number

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Us

Project Manager for the launch of new products including PPAP documentation, Work Instructions and packaging• Design and development of paint line fixtures using Solidworks.• Layout and installation of offline paint detail cells.• Project Manager for installation new paint line including the construction of external cure oven. • Backup programmer for Fanuc paint robot.• Project Manager for installation of Water Transfer Printing cell.

Mequon, Wi, Us

Manager of Manufacturing Engineering – responsible for supporting current production needs including routings, fixturing, APQP documentation, and work instructions• Six Sigma Green Belt project resulting in $41,000 annual savings.• Layout and installation of high-volume assembly cells.• Design, build and implement assembly fixtures using 3-D modeling.• Oversee assembly launches to insure a smooth transition into production.• Work with Design Engineering in design for manufacture.• Continuous improvement activities involving Process, Ergonomic, and Material Flow improvements.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Responsible for support of day to day machining operations• Developed and maintained process plans. • Designed layout of a high-volume machining and assembly department, coordinated the department move while in production.• Facilitated capital equipment purchase that saved $300,000 per year.• Machine and process troubleshooting of automated equipment.• Process capability studies.• Continuous improvement projects.• Worked closely with work groups in strong team environment.

Responsible for fixtures used in the fabrication and assembly of construction equipment• Designed, built, and maintained fixtures used in welding, machining, and assembly using Pro-E.• Devised line layouts and work cells to improve the flow of materials through the plant.• Facilitated the design, tooling, and implementation of new tractor assembly line. • Created and managed NC burn table programs using Pro-Sheetmetal.• Worked with Design Engineering in the design for manufacture of new products. • Supervised new product introductions to insure a smooth launch into production.• Managed the implementation of engineering change orders with Manufacturing Engineering. • Sized, designed, and purchased custom Kanban containers used in vendor managed Kanban systems. • Standardized the process and format of Standard Work Instructions used throughout the plant to insure consistent manufacturing practices.