Mike Tyler

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager at ITW Motion @ ITW MOTION
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Mokena, Illinois, United States, United States
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About Mike Tyler

Focused, organized, highly motivated, and innovative manufacturing/design/process engineer with a strong manufacturing, molding, assembly, tooling, marketing and managerial background. Over 30 year long career in thermoplastic injection molded components so far...with my entire career between Newell/Rubbermaid and Illinois Tool Works (ITW).In past and current roles I provide cradle to grave engineering and manufacturing support of entire catalogs of products and have led many projects from initial design development, prototype, verification, validation testing, support and project management tasks following a phase-gated design control process. Have developed robust processes and systems for every facet of manufacturing as well as develop training programs for both tooling and injection molding processors to develop internal talent. Have a knack for root cause analysis of quality related issues especially in regard to injection molding products and assemblies. analyzing current designs & processes and making recommendations to enhance operational efficiency as well as incorporate design features to balance function with manufacturability.Current Role - Applications Manager as of 2/23. See Details in Experience.Design Engineer II - ITW Motion: design responsible for all products at ITW - Motion which supplies motion control products in the Automotive industy as well as support our Head Rest (HRB) side of the business. • Product Design and Support w/APQP/PPFU Project Managment Structure• 3D SolidWorks & CATIA Modeling, Assembly and Prints• Design / Procure Tooling, Fixtures, Gauges, etc… 3D printing expertise.• Process and Machine Troubleshooting• Training – Engineering & Processors• BOM’s Quotation and Product Costing• Project Management from Cradle to Grave • Customer Service /Engineering Support• General Office Skills and Software• Database Development• High Speed Automation Equipment Improvements• Testing/Report Preparation• CDI Product Development Roadmap• Photo & Video Editting / Marketing details• Injection Molding Tool Design• Experience in moving facility, equipment and processes from U.S. to Mexico

Mike Tyler's Current Company Details
ITW MOTION

Itw Motion

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager at ITW Motion
Mike Tyler Work Experience Details
  • Itw Motion
    Manufacturing Engineering Manager
    Itw Motion Aug 2024 - Present
    The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for carrying out assignments requiring a systematic approach to creating solutions for customer applications. Rresponsible for overseeing all aspects of Manufacturing & Process Engineering.• Lead the plant's manufacturing engineering team focusing on short and mid-term process and product development working with design and program engineers.• Track scrap & efficiency to identify areas of concern to focus the team's attention.• Drive improvement in all manufacturing processes using the ITW Toolbox.• Responsible for evaluating and managing changes for all manufacturing processes and manufactured products supported by design and process changes of existing product.• Ensures the product designs proposed by the design team meet customer requirements and design feasible for manufacturing and within budget, through direct consultation with Project Management, Manufacturing and Quality Engineering.• Lead internal launch and manufacturing reviews and product knowledge transfer to the Operations team during Project Launch phases.• Support coordination of customer visits with plants as requested.• Participates in regular discussions with external customers, Program Managers, Designers and Engineering team.• Reviews customer launch orders for changes and adjust production accordingly, tooling and HPVT runs.• Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental and quality related policies and procedures.
  • Itw Global Seats & Motion
    Application Manager
    Itw Global Seats & Motion Feb 2023 - Sep 2024
    Tinley Park, Illinois, Us
    • Reviews product applications design for compliance with engineering principles, customer contract requirements and related specifications. • Reviews/designs product into customer applications.• Leads customer designs for tooling and product functional feasibility and presents results to customer.• Addresses any product or applications issues or concerns with the customer as they arise.• Prepares new product cost breakdown with the support of operations.• Coordinates and performs activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.• Assists in the evaluation and approval of design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.• Manages and leads overall projects by applying the APQP process with a cross functional team.• Applies APQP/PPFU to assure proper execution of projects from the design to manufacturing.• Creates detailed budget and controls expenditures within limitation of project budget• Assists and understands the corrective action process related to manufacturing and design.• Secures competitive tooling quotes, sources new tools and tracks tool build timing to assure due dates are met for new products or product evolutions.• Responsible for data transfers between customers and suppliers.• Interact with customers and vendors through the phases of current product application design and for manufacturing process as new products are developed and launched.• Acts as the internal and external trusted advisor to address customer product/application needs.• Shares knowledge and mentors Applications Engineer(s) in design, product and applications expertise, testing, etc.• Proactively seeks and identifies product improvement and evolution opportunities. Oversees product roadmaps, evaluates product improvement ideas and works cross-functionally with operations, sales and Innovation team to plan for and implement new products.• Leads DFMEA and DVP&R creation for new products
  • Itw Global Seats & Motion
    Design Engineer Ii
    Itw Global Seats & Motion Aug 2016 - Feb 2023
    Tinley Park, Illinois, Us
    Design Engineer - responsible for all design control at ITW Motion. Work with sales and innovation team to develop and release new products all following APQP. Maintain and support current library of parts while making design improvements for product robustness. Productivity gains are also utilized by working with the operations team to help design parts for manufacturing with my extensive tooling and injection molding knowledge. Responsible for all 3D/2D model and print control which are manipulated in both SolidWorks and Catia software platforms.
  • Itw Global Seats & Motion
    Manufacturing / Tooling & Automation Manager
    Itw Global Seats & Motion Jul 2014 - Aug 2016
    Tinley Park, Illinois, Us
    • Define Tooling & Automation Standardization for Core Products• Identify VM opportunities for Accelerated Growth / Market Growth Products – Initiate Workshops• Define and Develop preferred Tool shops for Safety&Motion (include capabilities)• Coordinate Tool Gains and documentation• Manage negotiations on Tooling & Automation specific activities / Lead Competitive analysis and competitorbenchmarking for tooling activities. Lead vendor quoting activities with aim to reduce purchase costs.• Provides leadership on measures, impact assessment, remove roadblocks, conflicts and change of scope decisions.• Appreciate and display strong interest in the power of creativity and innovation to positively impact business andorganizations• Understand and develop the behavior patterns that drive Accountability, Creativity and results.• Lead Tooling design standards and standardization with the Support of Operation team (Tool maintenance)• Support of Tooling feasibility for Launch projects• Identify new technologies on Tooling & Automation features, capabilities, material• Coordination of new project tooling needs, timing and kick off processes to support• Determine and consolidate Tool shops to support ALL Safety and Motion tooling needs and drive profitability• Key contact to negotiate with Tool & Automation shops and implement rebate program• Support on Customer tooling audit• Consolidate tool & automation building and reduction of vendors with a dedicated global number of suppliers• Increase the strength, robustness and best practice internal ITW; support China activities• Enhancement of group synergies within Safety & Motion – global coordination of tool and automation activities
  • Itw Global Seats & Motion
    Manufacturing Engineer
    Itw Global Seats & Motion Apr 2013 - Jul 2014
    Tinley Park, Illinois, Us
    Division Overview: ITW Safety & Motion Division is part of the Automotive Segment and serves all the major OEMs and their tier suppliers.Responsible for optimizing production processes preformed at ITW Motion. Identify areas of manufacturing for improvements in cost, productivity, process or quality. Main focus is on injection molding improvements to tooling, processes and equipment as well as improvements to high speed automation equipment that is fed directly from injection molding.
  • Newell Rubbermaid
    Engineering Associate
    Newell Rubbermaid 1993 - Mar 2013
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
  • Newell Rubbermaid
    Engineer
    Newell Rubbermaid 1993 - Mar 2013
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
  • Newell Rubbermaid
    Senior R & D/Design Engineering Associate
    Newell Rubbermaid 2008 - 2013
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
    • Provide engineering support for large OEM manufacturer ($70M million) of window and door hardware of both new and existing products and processes. • Cradle to grave support of design, implementation of cost, & productivity improvements, implementation of quality & safety improvements while providing all needed documentation and support to product managers and support teams.• Managed multiple projects successfully and concurrently from inception to completion.• Worked extensively with customers on design issues and tooling justifications and worked closely with support teams using CDI design control procedures to ensure customer satisfaction.• Banded together on Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen cross-functional teams for company improvements.• Assisted with streamlining standard work practices through Newell OPEX program and critical path analysis.• Implementation of Dual-Tech hardware category ($5M+ million), support activities from tool design to final production release.• Designed and implemented an interchangeable prototype aluminum tooling program utilizing cavity blocks designed in house into an existing tool base. Prototype tool costs and timing dropped from $3K per tool with a 2 week build time to just over $300 per tool delivered in 1-3 days.• Sampled all new complex tooling.• Extensive hands on experience processing engineering grade materials such as Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, Polycarbonate, Acetal, Polypropylene, TPR, EVA, PBT, ABS, PVC and Polyethylene. Very familiar with additives such as lube, glass, carbon, UV, moly and blowing agents.• My final task at Ashland was to assist in the transition of our Lowell facility down to our new facility in Monterrey, Mexico.
  • Ashland Hardware Systems , A Newell Rubbermaid Company
    Associate Engineer/Lead Processor & Sampler
    Ashland Hardware Systems , A Newell Rubbermaid Company 1997 - 2007
    Mooresville, Nc, Us
    • Sample all new or revised injection molding tooling.• Make recommendations needed on any tooling or processing that could optimize manufacturing and engineering capabilities.• Sample all new materials.• Design and implement training programs for all processors (from apprentice to lead processors).• Work closely with Tool Maker in the design and improvement of tooling and layouts.• I put together and implemented the Injection Molding Standards for this company.• Optimized many past cycle times that were in the 50-70 second cycle to 11-30 second cycles for improved manufacturing productivity.• Administrator and designer of all process sheet databases for over 4,000 injection molding tools.• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Tooling, Engineering and Sales to assist with issues or any samples they may need to solve those issues.• Promoted from Apprentice Maintenance, to "C" Class Maintenance, to "B" Class Maintenance, to "C" Processor, to "B" Processor, to "A" Processor, to Tool Sampler, to Associate Engineer/Sampler in just 5 years.• Extensive experience with 22-400 ton injection molding presses including Sandretto, Van Dorn, Jaco, Arburg and EMI.• Extensive experience with auxiliary equipment: robots, sprue pickers, thermolaters, grinders, chillers, etc…• Was the only individual from Ashland Hardware Systems appointed as a representative to the Newell Rubbermaid Tooling Technology Council. And just recently have been appointed the Chairman of this council.• Handle all RFQ’s for products to be molded in our facility

Mike Tyler Skills

Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing Injection Molding Product Development Plastics Design For Manufacturing Cross Functional Team Leadership Continuous Improvement Product Design Engineering Machine Tools Process Improvement 5s Management Project Management Solidworks Spc New Business Development Manufacturing Operations Management Troubleshooting Automotive Ppap Teamwork Materials Cnc Quality Management Supplier Quality Machining Fmea Supply Chain Management Iso Process Engineering Software Documentation Microsoft Office Photoshop Web Design Databases Problem Solving Molding Stamping Dfmea Quality Assurance Industrial Engineering Dreamweaver Adobe Fireworks Css3 Graphic Design 3d Modeling Maintenance And Repair Maintenance

Mike Tyler Education Details

  • University Of Phoenix
    University Of Phoenix
    Bachelor Of Science In Business/Management
  • University Of Phoenix
    University Of Phoenix
    Business Management

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Mike Tyler's current role is Manufacturing Engineering Manager at ITW Motion.

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