Lisbeth Leonhardt Email & Phone Number

Middletown, Connecticut, United States

• Performed Time studies on aerospace parts: PW4000 and V2500 product lines. Analyzed and developed cost effective recommendations for improved production performance.
• Produced Capacity and OEE studies for existing and new machine introductions in cell areas.
• Established “Value Stream Maps”, “Root Cause” Identification, Problem Solving and Project Implementation.
• Provided recommendations on cell design/layout and process plans.
• Special Course Training: Ace-Associate certificate.

• Provide products and processes for new product development through all project phases from pilot build through product launch into production.
• Take ownership of new products through all project phases exercising design, procurement, building manufacturing assembly cells and training.
• Support and sustain manufacturing assembly lines by specifying bills of materials, work flow processes, detailed work instructions and troubleshooting.
• Introduce production assembly, test, inspection fixtures and equipment.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives focused on material cost reduction, capacity enhancement and streaming of supply chain.
• Processes strong communication skills to interface with technicians, product development, planning, purchasing, regulatory, inspection, marketing organizations and suppliers.

• Developing manufacturing processes & routings for assembly, test, and packaging of Government and Commercial rifles. Creating operator work instructions at every level of assembly documenting for ISO requirements.
• Investigating/implementing cost effective improvements on assembly/ packaging of rifles and spare parts by introducing new machines and workplace designs.
• Applying new tools & fixtures to improved processes, product flow and quality.
• Troubleshooting production problems and resolving production issues.
• Launching special projects introducing RFID controls in product packaging and UID Product marking for Government compliance.
• Reviewing Government contracts and providing special instructions for packaging per contractual terms of agreement.

• Established and implemented Visual Factory Systems for the entire facility using continuous improvement programs involving lean principles of manufacturing: 5 S, Kan Ban and Visual Factory Management. Identify root.
• Conduct all Industrial Engineering responsibilities featuring plant layout designing, developing and maintaining cost standards on all facets of manufacturing: presswork, machining, electro-mechanical and printed.
• Develop process methods and cost estimates for new products working independently with product designers, engineers, marketing and planning/shop floor person

Bs Industrial Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering And Metals Machining

Associate'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians