John Rorick Email & Phone Number

Mentor, Oh, Us

- Conducts tests & measurements to control tension, moisture content, temperature, percent solids and pressure- Update/improve coating processes such as unwinding, splicing, web guiding, emulsion coating, tension control, curing, moisturization, lamination and winding- Initiate, implement & support process upgrades and new equipment- Analyze customer complaints for root cause, providing process improvements that assure defect resolution and improved product quality standards

Mentor, Oh, Us

- Conduct tests to validate the health of the manufacturing process- Investigate & resolve work-in-process problems- Recommends/implements improvements of operations and equipment utilization- Contributed to defining annual budget and initiates process improvements to meet the annual budget- Research customer complaints, tracking improvements and communicating with the customer and sales managers

- Lead the planning and implementation of automation projects.- Be the customer liaison, building customer relationships.- Make and maintain project timelines, communicating current progress with customers.- Assemble and coordinate the project team staff.- Provide direction and support to the project team, assuring customer commitment dates are met.- Manage and implement project changes.- Quote project changes, develop sales quotes and provide technical concepts.- Monitor project hours relative to quoted plan. Assess project results.- Ensure that all engineers maintain a professional attitude and appearance, and work together with the production floor as an effective team.- Create and maintain engineering standards.

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

- Planned, scheduled and coordinated detailed phases of several New Product Introductions (NPI) for Honda, Nissan, Volkswagen, BMW, Hyundai, Chrysler & GM.- Designed new product manufacturing processes and estimated manufacturing costs.- Standardized manufacturing processes in North American plants, drafting & implementing global best practices throughout the corporation.- Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine & assembly malfunctions.- Identified design, process and equipment options to satisfy client needs, minimize costs and limit potential operational problems.- Developed detailed machine specifications for new and upgraded equipment.- Developed, coordinated and monitored all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and operator training.- Analyzed and coordinated scrap reduction, operator efficiency and continuous improvement.- Drafted and implemented preventive maintenance plans on equipment.

Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

- Improved dimensional stability of blow molded fuel tanks, reducing tank-to-tank variation.- Implemented water cooling operations to improve cooling effectiveness.- Improved tank measurements on existing programs to meet PPAP requirements.- Responsible for the plant layout, streamlining operations for continuous improvement.- Coordinated and monitored all aspects of production, including installation of equipment, fabrication and operator training.- Analyzed and coordinated scrap reduction, operator efficiency and continuous improvement.- Drafted and implemented preventive maintenance plans on equipment.- Identified service operations after the end of normal production, documenting service processes and requirements.

South Beloit, Illinois, Us

- Specified injection molding processes for over-molding electrical coils for clutch & brake systems I the Automotive and Turf & Garden markets.- Troubleshooting of over-molding processes and coordinated mold modifications for continuous improvement.- Designed and installed coil winding equipment for the production of clutches & brakes.- Documented manufacturing processes and trained operators throughout the product life cycle.

Maumee, Ohio, Us

- Responsible for set-up and performing functional tests.- Documented observations and final test results- Communicated observations and results with design engineering departments.

Maumee, Ohio, Us

- CNC & Detroit lathe operator for the production of axle drive shafts.