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Romulus, Michigan, United States

• Supported daily operations to identify savings targets related to manufacturing efficiencies, including scrap parts, direct/indirect labor, and inbound freight, among others. • Performed operational analysis and time studies to drive optimization and automation. • Supervised an Industrial Engineer tasked with strategically analyzing plant layout, location of equipment, and material flow to identify further areas to capture savings targets. • Contributed to the development and implementation of a manufacturing playbook and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to uphold conformance to plant manufacturing standards and benchmarks.

Highland Park, Michigan, United States

Highland Park, Michigan, United States

• Held full responsibility for Instrument Panel (IP) and door panel manufacturing and sub-assembly, including vacuum forming, robotic trimming, robotic stitching, sonic welding, laser scoring, vibration welding, and assembly for Dodge Ram and Buick Verano.• Developed and maintained a production data reporting system for IP sub-assembly and molding, leading weekly data-driven continuous improvement meetings to address top scrap and downtime issues.• Drove continuous improvement initiatives for two high-scrap processes (IP topper scrap and laser scoring scrap), resulting in combined scrap-avoidance savings.

• Led multiple Black Belt projects, including one for foam void reduction resulting in a 50% scrap improvement, and also an airbag read-through which improved scrap by 75%. • Supported the transfer of facilities to the Saline plant by working with the transition team.

• Managed console launch starting from the earliest prototype phase for the Expedition/Navigator, which included developing manufacturing program timeline and leading weekly launch readiness reviews, creating data reporting structure, and directing continuous improvement meetings. • Personally completed prototype build requirements, identifying and resolving potential design and manufacturing issues before launch and ensuring proper manufacturing process and documentation.

• Worked on a cross-functional launch team to bring in facilities, define processes, train operators, and resolve manufacturing and product quality issues.• Developed an internal and external data reporting structure and continuous improvement plans, and held weekly reviews with the team.• Acted as the primary customer liaison throughout the launch, co-located at the customer site.

• Oversaw vacuum forming, foam injection, and mechanical trim processes in addition to developing and maintaining all process documentation (control plans, PFMEAs, and work instructions). • Delivered significant annual scrap savings through a successful foam tooling combination restraint as part of a Black Belt project to drive scrap reduction.

• Managed seat and materials test labs, effectively supervising a team of seven lab technicians through seat and fabric testing as well as gauge calibration. • Created and reviewed lab test procedures to ensure compliance with TS 16949 and ISO 17025 standards.• Tracked the PPAP status of all programs at the plant, facilitated customer reviews and approval of submissions, and supervised two employees responsible for preparing PPAP documentation for all engineering changes.• Assisted manufacturing engineers in the development of new test equipment and methods, and developed a certification process for the system used to calibrate passenger occupant detectors (PODS).• Conducted in-plant training for both salaried and hourly personnel on subjects such as PPAP, Torque Assurance, Control Plan, PFMEA, and SPC.