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Muscle Shoals, Al, Us

Muscle Shoals, Alabama

• Responsible for design, building, & refurbishment of aluminum die cast dies within budget• Collaborated with customer to develop quality, design, & timing criteria o Allison, GM, Linex, Volvo, TMA, Caterpillar, Magna Powertrain, Detroit Diesel • Increased customer satisfaction through regular updates and detailed documentation• Capitalized on die builder and machinist experience / ideas to produce efficient / effective designs• Identified / leveraged waste streams into… Show more • Responsible for design, building, & refurbishment of aluminum die cast dies within budget• Collaborated with customer to develop quality, design, & timing criteria o Allison, GM, Linex, Volvo, TMA, Caterpillar, Magna Powertrain, Detroit Diesel • Increased customer satisfaction through regular updates and detailed documentation• Capitalized on die builder and machinist experience / ideas to produce efficient / effective designs• Identified / leveraged waste streams into revenue generating, recycled material• Initiated in-process quality checks via portable Romer Absolute Arm CMM• Networked with local tool & die shops for best practices & capacity issues• Implemented Safety program:o Developed machine specific LOTO (lockout / tag-out) documentation for all equipmento Implemented machine guarding practiceso Documented OSHA violation abatement methods Show less

Florence, Alabama Area

• Coached the Product Engineering team and programmer for CNC equipment• Authored end user, multi-step, text & graphic oriented assembly instructions• Designed office panel systems, training tables, office & computer furniture for corporate, office, and educational environments, increasing market share by 8%• Ensured all products met ANSI-BIFMA performance standards• Developed cost estimating spreadsheets, to ensure intact profit margins• Trained… Show more • Coached the Product Engineering team and programmer for CNC equipment• Authored end user, multi-step, text & graphic oriented assembly instructions• Designed office panel systems, training tables, office & computer furniture for corporate, office, and educational environments, increasing market share by 8%• Ensured all products met ANSI-BIFMA performance standards• Developed cost estimating spreadsheets, to ensure intact profit margins• Trained operators, QA, and customer service on features / requirements of new products• Created an electronic ECR / ECO process with document viewing Show less

• Responsible for process development and automotive Tier II level ISO9001 compliance(BOM, ECN, FMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, control plans, capability studies, etc.)• Coordinated start-up & trouble shooting of five automated / robotic processes• Specified & maintained automated equipment, developed PM programs• Developed plant layout and material flow for existing and new business• Performed designed experiments to optimize processes and reduce scrap by 20%

• Coached process engineering and extrusion die developers• Directed continuous improvement activities to identify / reduce wasteo Reduction in operating budget of $250k-$300k, compounding yearlyo Increased sales from $5.2 to $16million without increase in floor space or labor o Reduced raw material and WIP inventories by 60%o Increased product traceability by 400%o Reduced scrap by 35% thru visual management• Planned and executed capital & cost reduction… Show more • Coached process engineering and extrusion die developers• Directed continuous improvement activities to identify / reduce wasteo Reduction in operating budget of $250k-$300k, compounding yearlyo Increased sales from $5.2 to $16million without increase in floor space or labor o Reduced raw material and WIP inventories by 60%o Increased product traceability by 400%o Reduced scrap by 35% thru visual management• Planned and executed capital & cost reduction budgetso Coordinated maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable equipment & processes, and timely implementation of capital equipment upgradeso Notified ADEM / local utilities of process / service / discharge changes• Achieved ISO9001 certification via documentation of engineering & mfg processes• Chaired safety committeeo Taught: ergonomics, confined spaces practices, LOTO procedures Show less

• Directed engineering activities for contract manufacturer• Coached 7 engineering team members• Contributed to new business acquisition via cost estimates on materials & labor• Performed value analysis on existing business to document profitability• Improved documentation methods to achieve certification with automotive quality audits• Taught designed experiments course to engineering and manufacturing team members

• Designed an innovative fuel filter alternative for Ford producing annual $4.5million savingso Facilitated a multi-disciplined, team-focused approach to develop parameterso Developed / documented a capable spin weld process for automotive fuel systems• Collaborated with supplier, customer, and in-house lab, to meet time constraints • Directed testing of quality criteria for products shipped to Ford, Chrysler, and GM• Authored spreadsheet analysis to determine design, test… Show more • Designed an innovative fuel filter alternative for Ford producing annual $4.5million savingso Facilitated a multi-disciplined, team-focused approach to develop parameterso Developed / documented a capable spin weld process for automotive fuel systems• Collaborated with supplier, customer, and in-house lab, to meet time constraints • Directed testing of quality criteria for products shipped to Ford, Chrysler, and GM• Authored spreadsheet analysis to determine design, test, and cost parameters Show less

- Designed / improved dental chairs, lights, cabinetry, and handpiece control systems. - Coordinated UL/CSA approval on all new equipment and ECN's on existing product. - Specified wide range of raw materials and vendor components for product lines.- Designed products to meet Air Force and Army specifications, with BOM's and ECN's.- Managed drawings, specs, vendors, and tooling for 2 profitable on time gov't contracts.- Received discretionary bonus for contributions to… Show more - Designed / improved dental chairs, lights, cabinetry, and handpiece control systems. - Coordinated UL/CSA approval on all new equipment and ECN's on existing product. - Specified wide range of raw materials and vendor components for product lines.- Designed products to meet Air Force and Army specifications, with BOM's and ECN's.- Managed drawings, specs, vendors, and tooling for 2 profitable on time gov't contracts.- Received discretionary bonus for contributions to success of gov't contracts.- Supervised a designer and drafter during design projects. Show less

- Designed economy mower, reducing welds 50%, mat'l by 10%, yet 20% more durable.- Developed structural analysis programs to reduce testing, cost, weight, and time to market. - Responsible for all rotary mower design / improvements, including BOM's, and ECN's.- Planned and executed prototype builds and field tests for new / modified products.- Supervised a layout designer.

- Designed operational system Sears garden tractor, (ground drive, PTO, & height control).- Coordinated efforts of tractor and attachments design groups.- Assisted in supervision of model makers, machinists and mechanics during prototype and pilot builds.