Joseph Burchard, Eit Email & Phone Number

Southfield, Michigan, US

Overseeing outsourcing of a multitude of parts to create capacity for work centers to recover and planning for reintegration of componentsAnalyzing fabrication methods and supporting the manufacturing floor when opportunities present themselvesManaging production raw material changes to exceed customer needs and maximize material utilizationDeveloping.

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

- Developed an automated areal weight tracking system, increasing yield and reducing changeover downtime, saving $143,000.- Conducted an A3 project addressing equipment malfunctions, improving safety and preventing future incidents.- Installed a 500-gallon Ram Press, reducing scheduled downtime and optimizing production schedules.- Implemented lean.

Kenosha, WI, US

- Researched competitive products, developing multiple design concepts for new product review by management.- Completed design work from concept to final part drawings, quoting, and tooling, leading to successful product launches.- Managed supplier-provided parts, conducting First Article Inspection (FAI) on all new tooled parts.- Supported the creation of.

Kenosha, WI, US

Created an automated system for bill of material creation. Created custom parts and assemblies with CAD software based on customer requests. Performed value analysis and engineering for company wide projects including part change and redesign of systems.

Farmington, CT, US

• Enlisted a team of six interns to edit and revise ninety-seven Total Preventative Maintenance forms in a twenty-four hour period
• Ordered tooling, parts, and equipment necessary to support production testing floor of fifteen union workers
• Investigated receiving shortages to determine solution to kit problems and wrote standard work to achieve a consistent process

Milwaukee, WI, US

• Researched multiple conceptual designs to understand possible solutions to passive ankle prosthesis design
• Designed testing fixture for prototype model of passive ankle prosthesis to mock conceptual movement of design

Farmington, CT, US

• Created and updated Job Instruction Sheets to support the production assembly
• Communicated with suppliers to quote and order custom assembly tooling
• Updated tooling drawings in AutoCAD to develop ease of assembly

Kenosha, Wisconsin, US

• Used troubleshooting techniques to inspect units for flaws after failure
• Designed and prototyped concepts for continuous improvement
• Analyzed data to develop trends for tool type and ratcheting mechanism

Farmington, CT, US

• Applied engineering knowledge to set up tests, acquire data, and analyze said data to develop a solution
• Evaluated blueprints to get an understanding of current development parts and how they function
• Investigated part failures and prepared multiple solutions to help solve the problem

• Managed multiple project schedules concurrently, established timelines, identified milestones and reported progress periodically to ensure successful project completion
• Utilized my MSOffice experience to write and format forms, policies and operating procedures
• Developed working understanding of the aviation industry, flight operations, environmental and health and safety regulations, Quality/Environmental/Safety management systems
• Worked with multiple functional areas, including pilots, aircraft maintenance personnel, and schedulers, to ensure documents met required level of detail and technical accuracy

Milwaukee, WI, US

Analyzed the details of an event to establish a plan for setting up Customized decorations based on specific requirements of the event Responsible for quality control of ingredient mixture ratios to ensure maximum customer satisfaction Worked well in team to receive highest efficiency possible

Bachelor'S, Engr-Mechanical Engineering

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