Implement reliability engineering techniques to improve machine availability. Utilize problem solving initiatives to reduce repetitive failures. Perform root cause analysis to identify failure modes. Utilize Preventative & Predictive Maintenance techniques to continually drive continuous improvement.• Developed Predictive Maintenance Programs and implemented at multiple sites.• Created and facilitated Preventative Maintenance Plans to cover all critical assets.• Performed and analyzed vibration tests, thermography, and other Predictive tests on key assets.• Led multiple capital projects to improve equipment performance and reliability. • Trained repair technicians on basic troubleshooting and machine inspections. Used hands on experience with technicians to encourage future use of tools.• Conducted Root Cause Analysis (CEDAC, 5 Why, etc.) on machine failures. • Reduced downtime from over 5% to below 2.0% with the use of Preventive and Predictive Techniques.

* Provide active leadership on problem solving initiatives to reduce waste by utilizing a Six Sigma Methodology and Lean Manufacturing techniques.* Work with corporate wide managers to identify, develop, and implement improvements in order to exceed business objectives.

• Provide an engineering insight into new equipment design or modification• Produce necessary drawings for equipment fabrication• Coordinate jobs and material for planned plant shutdowns• Keep projects within established budge schedule constraints while accommodating technical and operational requirements.• Coordinate and manage new engineering projects, start to finish• Investigate and evaluate the possibilities of additional equipment• Follows Environmental Management System procedures to prevent pollution, improve the Charter Steel environmental performance, and more than meet the legal environmental regulations• Maintain all applicable ISO/QS 9000 and TS16949 processes and procedures• Provide process support to the production (and other) departments• Manage and maintain engineering documents and files

* Led Projects to increase equipment capacities and designed equipment* Managed Continuous Improvement Projects* Trained employees on safety and environmental issues.* Oversaw machining of CNC grinding and lathe operations.* Participated as Internal Auditor for QS9000/ISO9001 quality system* Developed and maintained departmental quality documentation* Managed six million dollar consumable inventory