Michael Butchereit Email and Phone Number

Project setup and implementation for third party sorts. Supervise a team of Quality inspectors doing an on site inspection at the customers facility. Training, documentation and internal auditing during the life of the project.

•Responsible for Launching Ford Focus Lines •Trouble shooting and line improvements projects resulting in large scrap reductions•New part approval process•Liaison with vendors and suppliers •KPI directed Process Improvements•validate/optimize and launch new process assembly equipment •APQP maintain PFMEA's, and control plans•5S Lean manufacturing

•Served as Paint Process Engineer responsible for the launch and optimization of the new Toyota Corolla Line •Process improvements resulting in significant cost savings and line time savings•Responsible for creating and implementing new paint programs •Proved and implemented several cost saving measures during the new program launch•Liaised with suppliers

•Served as process engineer for polyurethane molding process•Performed process start up and optimization minimized downtime•Involved in multiple product launches optimized line densificationoptimize wax as well and overall chemical usage•Continuous improvement and scrap reduction involving multiple products•Worked with tooling and maintenance to minimize tooling and mechanical related down timeContinuous improvement and scrap reduction involving multiple products

•Optimized press cycle times which increased productivity, reduced scrap below 1% and minimized downtime for injection molding•Served as process engineer for injection molded expanded polypropylene and polystyrene product linesPerformed in all areas of the polyurethane molding process contributing to multiple product launches in Woodbridge and at other facilities Involved in tooling setup decisions•Monitored and optimized chemical variance/part density greatly exceeding departmental quotas•As MCIS analyst, implemented continuous improvement and provided training in this area. Reducing component related scrap to below 5%•Optimized pour efficiency by utilizing pour efficiency data to calibrate pour streams Performed process start up and optimization•Participated as member of the Emergency Response Team

•Successfully developed a customer supplier relationship •Assisted in launch of over 60 colors on two paint lines •Prepared visual process control and rheology data for ISO inspections Continuously monitored and adjusted raw materials and the paint application process •Performed online and offline testing resulting in application improvements•Visually inspected colors ensuring quality standards were met Involved in consignment and ordering of additional material

•Directed final product production and blending of three or more product lines•Inspected and tested finished product and product packaging •Conducted laboratory and line checks •Documented product and packaging according to quality specifications •Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment in accordance with quality control procedures

•Performed leak and corrosion detection on major gas pipeline (right of way) and at compressor stations Maintained and calibrated leak detection equipment