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A deep and comprehensive manufacturing background in mechanical and electrical systems, complimented by refined continuous improvement and project management skills accomplished within independent and team environments. Experienced in partnering engineering staff with operations, developing a comprehensive understanding of the process systems, quantifying and controlling the science within the process, providing technical guidance for streamlining and error-proofing production using lean manufacturing concepts. - Developed training documents and trained full plant in continuous improvement fundamentals. Worked with management and operations to achieve $2M+ in annual productivity savings. - Assessed turbo charger machining and assembly capabilities including cartridge balancing, generated a budget and staffing plan, and project managed over $15 million in necessary capital to enable the plant to produce over $100 million per year in turbo charger revenue. - Served as project manager and construction administrator to solely plan and manage construction of a $350,000 facility to support machinery for chemical treatment. Assessed need, estimated investment options, and presented capital purchase to management for a $1.1 million wastewater treatment facility upgrade. - Developed an automotive manufacturing facility from greenfield startup through full plant of $30 million in production equipment. Started, maintained, and optimized $100 million of primarily custom equipment for the manufacture of automotive clutch disks and clutch assemblies. - Served as technical liaison for machine designers and sister plants in Japan, China, Europe, and South America. Also worked with contractors acting as project / process engineer. - Continuing education includes: Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt, CAD/CAM/CAE, SDRC, 6-axis Robot Setup & Maintenance, Finance for Non-financial Managers, Programmable Logic Controllers, Horizontal & Vertical Welding, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Vision System Programming, Hazardous Materials Handling
Newell Brands
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- newellbrands.com
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- 14492
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Newell BrandsForest, Va, Us
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Manufacturing EngineerNewell Brands May 2021 - Sep 2022Atlanta, Ga, Us- Executed installation plans of automation and other production enhancement equipment for alllines that produce Woodwick candles in North America. Implemented over $2M of equipment overpast year to improve manufacturing efficiencies and labor productivity. These efforts wereaccomplished by successfully coordinating engineering, electrical & mechanical contractors, andoperations staff. - Provided support to quality, production, maintenance, and product engineering by determiningoptimum process conditions and utilizing the latest industrial tools available. - Designed custom assembly fixtures to improve quality while implementing product changes tooptimize production.
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Production Machinery Assembly And Manufacturing Engineering ManagerBelvac Production Machinery Feb 2010 - Mar 2021Lynchburg, Virginia, Us- Serves as manufacturing engineering and assembly manager of all product lines within the Lynchburg facility. - Manages all the 50+ strong workforce to assemble can production equipment. - Plans for additions and expansion of assembly lines to meet customer demands. - Guides team alignment towards designing for manufacturability and process streamlining. Creates test and measurement plans for change assessment. Utilizes statistical methods and hypothesis testing to optimize selections or validate decisions. - Assesses opportunities and implements projects for process improvement savings. - Leads team in capital planning and project management, refining work scopes and capital appropriation requests. - Directed planning and operations of manufacturing engineering including continuous improvement efforts and CNC programming from the designed solid CAD model. - Prepared introductory continuous improvement curriculum and directly taught over 200 employees in engineering and manufacturing departments. -
Engineering SupervisorBorg Warner Corporation, Emission & Thermal Systems Apr 2008 - Feb 2010Engineering Team Leader- Provided focus and guidance for manufacturing and quality engineers and technicians to streamline and prioritize their efforts in maximizing production efficiency.- Tracked and leads all production projects to properly align manufacturing needs with management expectations. Assembles team and conducts members toward improving injection mold changeover time by using SMED methodology.Manufacturing Engineering- Reviews and plans for new production including: specification and procurement of new plastic injection mold and steel stamping tooling, new automation performance review, and mold presses.- Models production capacity based on a blend of available historical data and projected sales data.- Supported production in improving quality systems and equipment reliability.
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Advanced Manufacturing EngineerBorg Warner Corporation, Turbo Systems Apr 2007 - Apr 2008Engineering Team Leader- Developed organizational structure and role descriptions for manufacturing and quality engineers and technicians to handle current production demands as well as future program planning. - Interviewed manufacturing engineering candidates for available positions in company.- Served as liaison between production and design, product development, purchasing, and logistics to find viable solutions in developing new programs.Manufacturing Engineering- Assessed plant capacity for all machining, balance, and assembly of all future programs.- Interfaced with sister plants in Europe and South America to oversee joint efforts of resource planning, quotation of new equipment and sharing process assessments.- Established partnership agreements between the plant and automation suppliers.- Managed the progress of new process developments such as turbo charger cartridge balance, direct-part marking identification, and semi-automatic configurable assembly lines.
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Senior Manufacturing EngineerBorg Warner Corporation, Turbo Systems Jan 2005 - Apr 2007Manufacturing Engineering- Assessed variable-turbine geometry (VTG) turbo assembly line capacity and created a dynamic planning tool to determine additional required assembly lines, required capital, and incremental labor estimates for future programs.- Studied current assembly line operations, reviewed quality conditions, and applied lessons learned from current assembly line capabilities to ensure that the new assembly lines incorporate all viable improvements.- Worked with operators to understand the expectations and proficiencies of their position in a semi-automatic build configuration.- Maintained and improved assembly line for Ford/International Power stroke’s regulated two stage turbo chargers. Project Management- Researched, tested, and developed controls to improve current production processes.- Specified requirements, evaluated vendors, and served as lead project manager over multiple automation builders for single stage VTG turbocharger programs.- Trained manufacturing personnel to properly operate production equipment. Managed and oversaw production personnel at automation makers’ sites during kickoff, design reviews, sample builds, and final acceptance activities. Coordinated and led testing and PPAP process for launching new BV63 programs.Process Engineering- Supported current production with controlled deviations, resolving quality issues, and launching John Deere S300V program.
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Senior Process EngineerBorg Warner Corporation, Transmission Systems Oct 2002 - Jan 2005Process Engineering- Identified opportunities within current operations to achieve further yield through incisive data collection, analysis, and corrective planning.- Provided feedback to machine builders and process developers by capturing and communicating operational needs to produce a product with six-sigma capability and reduced labor.- Routinely assisted production by determining the proper method, procedure, and standard to fabricate and assemble clutch bands.Manufacturing Engineering- Researched, tested, and developed controls to improve current production processes.- Specified requirements and evaluated vendors for purchase of capital improvement projects.- Wrote appropriation requests for capital improvement projects and performed runoff testing for final equipment procurement approval.Quality Engineering- Advised and supported cross-functional teams to audit and improve quality system during the transition from QS-9000 to TS-16949.- Interfaced with customers to resolve complaints using 8-D techniques and reporting.
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Production EngineerDynax America Corporation Jun 1997 - Oct 2002Engineering- Engineered automated assembly line processes used in fabricating and assembling automatic transmission friction disks. Processes included steel and paper blanking, vibratory finishing, induction temper, etching, robotic assembly, bonding, grooving, resin dip tanks, oven curing, and sizing.- Installed, analyzed, and modified equipment as project engineer.- Acted as technical liaison between Dynax America and Dynax Japan for engineering and production issues.- Established and analyzed research testing for new prototypes, better materials, modified or new processes.- Studied and developed machine adjustments and settings for improved takt/cycle time and quality.- Completed economic feasibility studies for equipment purchase or repair options.- Co-developed facilities and utilities to support production needs.- Managed operators during prototype and production sample builds.Maintenance- Trained maintenance to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions.- Developed preventative maintenance schedules for production equipment.- Programmed and troubleshot equipment with Mitsubishi and Allen Bradley PLC’s.- Started up, stabilized, and improved the automatic transmission clutch pack assembly line.Quality- Evaluated quality status of prototypes and production using statistical process control (SPC) methods and capability studies.- Created and maintained PFD’s, FMEA’s, process check sheets and drawing review for entire disk line.- Knowledgeable in TS16949, QS9000, and MS9000 procedures and policies.- Investigated and responded to customer quality concerns to support the Quality department when additional support or in-depth technical presentations were needed.
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Assistant EngineerVirginia Power Jan 1995 - Aug 1996- Wrote technical reports, supported engineers testing, completed open projects, configured and networked personal computers, revised and created CAD drawings
Nathan Bright Education Details
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Virginia TechMechanical Engineering
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Nathan Bright works for Newell Brands
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Nathan Bright's current role is Project, Process, and Manufacturing Engineer.
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Nathan Bright attended Virginia Tech.
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Nathan Bright's colleagues are Diego Belo, Diane Moore, Michael Brezina, Patrick Cain, Shelby Barney, Krupali Salunke, Gabriela Silva.
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