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Process improvement using Six Sigma and LEAN methods for manufacturing of electronics.

Project engineer to increase efficiency of relocated food packaging lines through World Class Management continuous improvement methods.Acted as Lead for all groups and communication focal point, including to corporate, for specific manufacturing lines.Documented and communicated results to team members and corporate management.Exceeded goals for efficiency and waste reduction for several key lines for the entire first year within four months.Improved dust collection and cleaning for better efficiency and allergen containment.Pushed in best practices (5S, SOPs, AM/PM, etc.) by operators and maintenance to improve and maintain line efficiency and safetyModified equipment for better ergonomics, maintainability, safety and efficiency.Did over a million dollars in annualized cost reductions in 2017.

Contracted to Henrob via Austin Nichols to assist with implementation and evaluation of process improvements to self-piercing rivet tools at the Claycomo, MO and Dearborn, MI Ford body frame plants. Riveting is on sheet metal parts.Force in standard actions to increase tool availability (driving toward 100%).Do trouble shooting (informal, 5D, 8D) on robots that do not appear to improve with standard actions.Report to local and corporate customer on progress of tool improvements/availability.Coordinate repairs in a union labor environment. (Henrob assists repairs carried out by Ford.)Encourage creativity, responsibility and effective action by making sure all viewpoints are considered, acknowledged and, if borne out by reason, put on the schedule for testing/implementation.Ensure compliance with all safety requirements.

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PRODUCT SUPPORT ENGINEER, SALES & MARKETING 6/13-12/13Was asked to transfer to the Marketing Division to ensure successful start of a new Engineering Product Support function. Handled communication with customer and internal stake holders and ensured terminated technical handling for difficult customer issues where sales were at stake. Successfully ensured the sales to three major customers simultaneously.Project Engineer originating and coordinating execution of important design changes to allow fast resolution while ensuring future reliability.PRODUCT SUPPORT ENGINEER, LIAISON 1/12-6/13Was asked by the Global VP of Engineering to ensure successful kick-start of this department.Reduced drawing change backlog in the first year resulting in cost reductions conservatively totaling over $200,000 per year. Reduced non-conformance report backlog in the first month.Project Engineer for the Qualification of MA60 Crew Oxygen. Received XAC DER Authority to witness Qualification Testing. Corrected the design to have more universal sales potential.Audited supplier manufacturing and carried out multiple continuous improvement projects.Resolved sourcing difficulties throughout the supply chain, including obsolescence, disputes, escapements and process change difficulties/anomalies.PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER 9/06-1/12Assisted in the development and Qualification of the Boeing 787 PAX System.Checked requirements satisfaction against the DOORS document and CFR 14 parts 23 and 25.Improved electro-mechanical components to endure vibration and atmospheric environments per RTCA/DO-160 and other needed environments. Made design improvements on the A400M Crew oxygen cylinder to pass extreme vibration environments.CONTRACT ENGINEER B/E AEROSPACE 3/06-9/06On the A400M corrected test specifications and made design improvements to bring the oxygen system up to certification readiness. Was asked to join permanently due to demonstrated industry and design capability.

Worked with Norton & Schmidt Consulting Engineers doing mechanical/electrical inspections of domestic and commercial facilities. Worked with Firstep Property Inspections doing whole house inspections. Focus on cost and safety issues.