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Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, In, Us

Nanterre, Île-De-France, Fr

Developed and improved the prototype process Quote calculation template to accurately manage process routing times, BOM pricing and matrix costing for assembly builds through shop.Generated Prototype Part Kick-Off document to control and monitor all program build critical deliverables from intial onset of project to final completion, and shipped exhaust system.Oversee digital implementation of prototype programs in conjunction with sister prototype facilities within Faurecia globally.Supervise and support existing tooling/machinery improvements, and provide business case documentation for capital investments within prototype.Communicate effectively with automotive customers, program business managers, and prototype staff to provide daily status reviews to management on exhaust system build status.Lead engineering objectives to control facility and maintenance expenses, reduce obsolete inventory, and streamline exhaust system quoting/rounting process.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Managed facility performance and oversaw projects completed by maintenance personnel during facility closing.Project Manager for facility asset transfer valued at $14.5M within the organization during plant closure.Provided technical expertise related to equipment/process transition phase to Parker domestic and international facilities.Supervised the logistics associated with scheduling trucking transportation, documentation, and loading for removal of company assets.Executed leadership to a plethora of projects including equipment sales with surplus companies, brokers, and internet liquidity services for assets sold during plant closure.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Supervised and prioritized large scale projects for the engineering department.Provided technical expertise and engineering support for production equipment and facility wide process improvements.Implemented 67 manufacturing machines, valued at $4M+ in capital equipment investments and process improvements.Project manager on developing 10 assembly lines for $8M Aluminum Flow Control Distributor A/C business.Enhancements to 25 diverse product assembly lines saving in excess of $2.2M in processing improvements.Achieved a facility safety record of 2,641 consecutive days without a loss time accident.Provided security, maintenance, utilities, and equipment support for 179,424 sq. ft. manufacutring facility.Received United States Invention Patent 5735047 "Innovative machine forming assembly process".Increased workplace safety and alleviated ergonomic concerns by crafting and implementing diverse material handling fixtures during fabrication and assembly of large cooling systems.Developed and promoted 2 departmental engineers into managerial roles within the organization.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Enhanced organizational productivity through the development of process improvements and partnered with product engineers to implement new products. Supported manufacturing engineers and advised product assembly line equipment processes.Led the design, installation, and process development for a variety of capital equipment purchases.Ensured employees understood the setup and operations of new equipment by developing training guidelines and safety education.Improved customized equipment by leading the design and fabrication efforts.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Cleveland, Oh, Us