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Grandville, Mi, Us

Zeeland, Michigan

-Leader of six global divisions in 5S and lean manufacturing-Reduced labor of a cell by 70% including two full-time Engineers by improved changeover systems and development of automated inspection technology -Reduced 1,200 annual hours of machine production with cycle time optimization -Quality Systems Auditor - Prepared cells for the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) Audit

Zeeland, Michigan

• Drove high quality in team of six including three engineers in a heavy production automotive manufacturing cell.• Aligned team to their key operation responsibilities and reported cell performance metrics. Led weekly team meetings and group outings to build a fun hardworking team environment. • Developed strategy plans and measures towards improving operation efficiency with results exceeding targeted annual goals of $150,000. • Fiber Laser integration expert in laser optics and controls. Worked with 12 different models of lasers that cut various steels and plastics. Trained by SPI lasers in laser service and repair.

Zeeland, Michigan

• Analyzed operations data to develop and implement projects towards machine efficiency and manual labor reduction using 8D methodology. • Designed a product packing station that can automatically determine if a location in a 25-slot tote is damaged, repairable or good increasing the machines uptime by 30%. • Designed an automated connector pin verification and electrical check system for an automotive lighting product. - 15% scrap reduction with online product quality monitoring during assembly process. - Ended program with zero customer returns for defective connector pins. • Created machine operating manuals, containment procedures, control plans, and process failure mode effects analysis (PFMEA) documents for processes including stamping, injection molding, assembly, laser cutting, and machine vision

Zeeland, Michigan

• Production manager for overhead lighting assembly cell for the GM Lambda Platform (Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, & Buick Enclave). • Machine Design and Build team - Managed 3D/2D CAD, quoting and fabrication timelines. Involved directly with integration of all machines designed. Examples include: - Automated tote stacker and packing system adjustable for 3 different sized totes on a high production throughput assembly line. - Applique install with electrical check machine for an automotive blind-spot indicator product. • Hands-on machine build experience with fully automated production equipment integrating mechanical functions, electrical panel assembly, and I/O controls programming and debug.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Snowboarding Team

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Engineering

Activities and Societies: Design of NOAA Memorial Garden Key West

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