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-Lead Engineer for Class 3/4 Stepvan.-Design and Implemented production line.-Prepared the Process Map, VSM, and PFMEA-Specified and purchased equipment/ for production.-Specified design and purchased Manufacturing Fixtures.-Authored SWI, SWC, and Visual Mfg Aids for production.-Programmed all torque tools and controllers.-Improved materials delivery via Lean Manufacturing methods.-Enhanced quality and productivity via troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts.

- Managed 10 direct reports to establish 3 different manufacturing lines for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing- Prioritize efforts to establish assembly line for production in an expedited manner including the purchase of Paint Line, End of Line Testing equipment, Test Track, Charging Stations, and water check booth.-Organized, and managed the complete remodel of the campus of Union City Campus including removal of equipment, new flooring, paint, office remodel and rebranding campus. - Implemented and managed the implementation of key manufacturing equipment. - Developed strategic lean programs via Value Stream Mapping, PFEP, 5S, Waste elimination

- Lead Manufacturing Engineer for C1000S & M Step-van models- Developed Line Layout and process Map for product lines- Designed and developed Fixtures for production- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations via continuous improvement studies / events.

-Provided work direction, resolved problems, prepared schedules and supervised operations of up to 100 employees to ensure product was delivered defect-free in a timely manner. - Incorporated lean practices by implementing visual management systems and metric boards.- Guided Quality improvements and the introduction of new product with in the plant. - Utilized Six Sigma training to reduce scrap and improve efficiency.- Managed all manpower through hiring, training, evaluation, and termination.- Improved safety with awareness initiatives and visual metrics. 1 year without lost time accident.- Guided our quality department and implemented corrective actions in ordered to reduce customer concerns.- Developed numerous capital projects to keep operations running effectively and continuously improving.

- Improved production and scrap percentages by finding creative solutions to problems that occurred in Powder Coat, Die Casting, Assembly, and Machining. - Utilized Six Sigma Certification to improve, solve , and to permanently correct numerous quality issues.- Developed and managed numerous six sigma projects resulting in $1-2 million dollars in savings annually.- Worked to streamline and reduce cost on the companies top product lines to contribute the bottom line. - Implemented and designed new CNC machining fixtures to improve production rates.- Developed new assembly fixtures to allow for the assembly of products.- Developed pad print fixtures, pads, and cliche's for current and new product.- Gained knowledge and experience by working in numerous departments: Machining, Powder coat, Assembly, Pad print, Die Casting.

- Working in Zinc and Aluminum Die Casting to improve efficiency by improving the process.- Implemented a visual metric system to allow operators to see efficiency.- Developed and set run parameters to optimize production and to prevent quality issues from occurring- Implemented the following Lean practices to improve productivity: SMED, Kiazen events, 5S, Shadow Boards, etc.

- Directed teams of 20-40 unionized employees on the assembly of the Abrams M1A1- Improved productivity and efficiency through Lean events.