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Greenville, South Carolina, Us

Process engineer supporting production to increase capacities and expand facilities toward planned future growth in an injection molding and final assembly industry.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Supply Chain Management with Continuous Improvement Analyst

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Managed a department of 11 engineers and 4 programmers supporting a $60m company manufacturing large chillers; both air cooled and water cooled ASME designs. Supported department training and process improvement projects reducing lead times and manufacturing costs by initiating capital projects to $1.2 m with ROI of 8 months.Directed departmental activities to improve production techniques, equipment and employee effectiveness, implement Lean manufacturing principles and methods, led improvement initiatives and performed Engineering duties and responsibilities.

Attending Networking Events Researching Industry LeadersTracking Industry TrendsParticipating in Industry Discussions

Chantilly, Virginia, Us

Process Engineering team member to support Govt. Services Group contracted to evaluate capacity utilization readiness of specialized manufacturing sites. The Parsons team evaluated several facilities to ensure the depot or manufacturing arsenal was sized and adjusted accordingly over time to sustain maintenance and repair capabilities and critical manufacturing capabilities necessary to support current and future contingency operations. Identification of challenges that were identified to impede mission accomplishment and efficiency include but not limited to: Maintenance, repair and infrastructure issues, Ineffective functional relationships,  Production use of SF, and/or Safety issues.Resulting recommendations of prioritized actions to improve facilities and/or infrastructure were submitted for customer review.

Newport News, Virginia, Us

ISO9001 and 14001 managerHSE safety manager General and occupational safety including such topics as pre-task planning, PPE, confined space, and fall protection for all company operations.Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices in order to ensure compliance with company, OSHA, and Governmental regulations and standards.Safety incident investigations with Insurance, workman's comp, and Governmental reporting.Evaluate Hazardous chemicals for production use.Write and maintain all quality, process, procedure and emergency response plans with monthly reporting to management.Develop and deliver initial training of workforce on those topics relevant to and required by their job for safety. Provide monthly safety briefs and execute yearly safety programs.Investigate, respond and record safety concerns, CARs, PARs, and SCARs and apply Risk Analysis. Member of the HAZWOPER team and First aid responder.

Dulles, Virginia, Us

Manufacturing Engineer supporting a high tech and growing company meeting strong market demands with ITAR restrictions. Subject Matter Expert for PC boards; both external and internal to meet ITAR.• Restructured floor layouts to establish production flow saving 50% materials travel• Supported production with structured material scheduling, production work instructions, new quality initiatives, and the startup of an ERP system.• Established quality 6 sigma systems and implemented a Material Discrepancy Process• Project lead on Lean Six Sigma project to reduce scrap levels and increase test yields.• Established and trained personnel to standards for inspecting and processing pcbs.

Newport News, Va, Us

Supervisor to engineering/production support and document control group to support airline industry communications products meeting meeting FAA requirements in a start-up sized company.• Established standards for documentation and process flow procedures to meet FAA requirements.• Created standards for work instructions and documentation including QA manual.• Trained department and engineering personnel on quality standards to meet industry requirements.• Supervised department personnel supporting company policies and goals.

Provided leadership for custom contract Manufacturer with all phases of business operations.• Created standard and variable quality process controls.• Managed and trained support personnel to achieve high pace schedule and quality priorities.• Increased yearly sales 110% through production and materials cost controls and quality improvements.• Managed inventory and quality objectives.• Provided customer interface and problem resolution (99.4%+ total customer acceptance).• Production schedules, budget, capital expenditures and P&L responsibility

Provided supervisory and technical support to contract manufacturer and engineering team for product manufacturing and quality improvements.• Managed engineering technicians and test support personnel to achieve schedule priorities.• Eliminated backlog of test, trouble shoot and repair products by direct management supervision.• Authored Production support documentation, tooling, and training to meet manufacturing workmanship standards.• Established procedures for returned products, quality data collection and reporting structures to meet QS 9000, Mil STDS (454) and ISO 9000.• Implemented cost reductions and quality training to support the company’s contracts.

Supported division wide manufacturing and design engineering for new product introduction and cost reduction projects.• Developed engineering documentation for company’s ISO 9001 certification in 1995.• Established new processes and equipment for production capability resulting in 30% reduced labor and 250% increase in capacity.• Organized and supervised the consolidation of a smaller company into main production facility.• Implemented process and product redesigns to reduce costs 33% and labor 54% using Six Sigma and Lean tools.• Authored and instituted training for manufacturing workmanship standards.• Supported manufacturing development of touch screen products and silicon molded products.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Supported product development teams for PC board assemblies, hardware and systems for PLC products.• Implemented cost effective, continuous flow manufacturing for PCB, SMT & mech. assembly, & screenprinting.• Led R & D manufacturing teams tasked with producability analysis and technical review of projects.• Trained personnel for designing, producing and inspecting SMT assemblies for 45% cost reductions• Developed documentation for ISO 9001 certification and product development procedures.• Supported quality design of plastic molded housings.

Master'S Degree, Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Bs, Design And Manufacturing Engineering

Associate'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering