Michael Poisson Email & Phone Number

Kennebunk, Me.

-Improve manufacturing efficiency through innovations in automation and processes.-Optimize robotics and legacy automation to improve OEE.-Mechanical design, build, implementation and training on new manufacturing equipment.-Conduct structured validation of improvements using lean and Six Sigma methodologies.-Document, implement and audit established safety protocols.-Mentor Six Sigma candidates, technicians and operators.-Report progress data to all management levels on a regular schedule.

Biddeford, Me.

-Develop automation machines to assemble complex plastic parts using 3D Cad from concept to detail drawings.-Designed inspection stations with state of the art vision systems.-Prepare quotes and created operator manuals.-Provide hands on assembly and troubleshooting support to manufacturing.-Develop innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges.

Gorham Maine

Responsible for the design and manufacturability of RF devices utilizing SolidWorks 3D software. Supported manufacturing by creating process sheets, specification drawings, manufacturing procedures and modifying routers. Qualifying new vendors. Involved in R&D projects. Worked closely with sales and customers providing design and pricing support. Drafting of product manuals.

Lewiston, Me.

Responsible for the mechanical design of industrial expansion joints/ducting for the power generation industry. Provide general arrangement drawings to customers for approval. Create bills of material and detailed shop drawings. Overseeing product testing and compliance with customer specifications while providing close manufacturing support. Leader of lean initiatives across engineering and manufacturing. CAD administrator for SolidWorks 3D software, implementation, establishing drawing standards and training.

S. Portland Maine

Eltec Industries in South Portland Maine designs and builds custom material handling systems. Top to bottom machine designs producing detailed manufacturing drawings and accurate bills of materials using Solid Works.FEA modeling and simulations.Create plant layouts for new equipment.Work closely with customers to satisfy design intent and schedule.Sourcing, quote gathering and awarding jobs to vendors.Work with vendors to insure quality and schedule.Machine assemblyUse manual machine tools and fabrication equipment to produce machine components.Supervise on site installations.Generate equipment manuals.Implement and maintain engineering standards and parts database.Types of custom machinery:Shaft PullersMobile Transfer TablesManipulator End EffectorsBridge Crane ToolingMobile Telescoping Lifts

Developed mechanical system requirements to support the deployment of a new wireless communication network for developing nations. Was part of a team that developed an economical free standing tower on which the new antennas are to be installed. Supported the broadcast product lines designing TV and FM antennas with associated installation documentation. Implement cost reductions utilizing Lean and 6 Sigma tools totaling 200K over 3 years. Data base administrator roll in SAP focusing on material naming standardization providing fast and accurate part searching and eliminating redundant parts.

Designed automated material handling solutions for the paper and box industry. Managed projects valued up to $1.7 million. Specified hydraulic, pneumatic and power train components. Direct customer contact in determining design criteria. Provided quality designs on schedule. Interfacing with existing facility layouts/machinery and overall specifications to strict customer and European standards. Met or exceeded customer production requirements.

Associates, Machine Tool Technology

Activities and Societies: Dorm Councel - 2 years, Diciplinary Committee - 1 year, Resident Assistant - 1 year, Big Brother/ Sister.

Machine Tool Technology

We were permitted to make anything as long as we first created our own shop drawings for it.