Responsible for quoting all new sales opportunities by reading and interpreting part drawings, determining press tonnage and manufacturing requirements, and working with all departments to onboard new product. Reviewed and updated pricing for existing parts and product. Headed up restart of safety program including safety committee formation, developing PPE guidelines, HAZCOM program, etc. Coordinate with purchasing manager to source materials at most attractive price point and negotiate raw material buys.Identify areas of improvement in manufacturing methods.Visiting customers to discuss projects and recommend design changes to improve manufacturability.Work with quality manager to perform root cause analysis using 5-Why methodology and determine best course of correction. Discover innovative and creative methods to lower tooling costs.Create, update, and manage bill of materials in E2 MRP system.When required created AutoCAD production drawings with operator measurements. Member of EOS leadership team (Dec 2022-present).Manager for Manufacturing Engineering & Quality Manager (May 2024-present)Manager of toolroom (June 2022-Dec 2023)

Responsible for sourcing all purchase item components for project buildsQuoted materials through various vendors to establish best pricingAssisted engineering department in preparing prints for shop floorDeveloped tracking spreadsheets for job statusPrepare quote forms for job estimatesWork with 2D & 3D CAD software to do part overlaysPrepared finished components for shippingPerformed quality checks of finished goods prior to shipping to customerReorganization projects to eliminate stock shortages and reduce downtimeResponsible for writing all project reports for R&D tax credit Operated Haas CNC when production assistance required

Product engineer for Coleman Light recreational vehicle product lineDevelop new floor plans utilizing AutoCAD LTPrepare print packs for prototype releasesUpdate exiting floor plans for build changes based on recommendations from manufacturingConvert 3D Solidworks models into 2D AutoCAD drawingsVerify units are compliant to Recreation Vehicle Industry Association code standards Take part in product development meetings to discuss production and quality issuesWork with outside vendors and suppliers for component changesInitiate product change notification forms to alert departments for model revisionsAssist fellow department engineers to update units and drawingsWalk production line to gather input from team leaders on build issues with prototype units

Managed 20+ union employees in stockroom, warehouse, and shipping & receiving departmentsCompleted 3M Green Belt Training and participated with Black Belt cost savings teamFamiliarity in working with ISO 9001:2008 standardsDaily Gemba walks with management to discuss KPI reports and production issuesManage employee work & vacation schedules, timecards, and attendance monitoringWork with Quality Administrator to develop/update standard operating proceduresUtilized Lean Six Sigma principles to improve flow and reduce labor hoursInitiated warehouse reorganization project resulting in 50% reduction in pick timesIdentified $35,000 savings opportunity in shipping costsAssisted in implementing kanban systems in production and warehouse areasConducted time, distance, and flow studies to improve efficiencyCoaching sessions with employees to improve computer literacy skillsSafety committee team member and evacuation specialistManaged warehouse inventory and order processing utilizing SAP

Responsible for supervising 30+ union employees over two shiftsManage various fabrication departments including CNC, saw, press, assembly and packingSchedule daily production assignments, work schedules, and monitor time cardsDaily safety talks with employees and additional monthly safety performance reviewsInstituted tracking controls to monitor daily production rates Created scorecard system to provide weekly feedback to employees for performance reviewAssist Quality & Engineering departments in resolving customer issuesParticipated in root cause analysis and 8D corrective actionsUtilize Lean Six Sigma principles to improve flow and reduce labor hoursUpdate and manage production quality control formsUse of various measuring devices to ensure part tolerances met print specificationsAssist in minor die set-ups and changeoversContinuously review and improve safety programs and procedures

Managed inventory of 1.6 million directories throughout 5 warehouses in the Midwest regionHelped achieve inventory accuracy of 99.5% resulting in a $15,000 company bonusSuccessfully led warehouse reorganization project eliminating storage location wasteReceiving lead for all inbound materials ranging from small packages to full truck loadsDeveloped flow control process for initial distribution resulting in reduced labor and handlingPrepared shipments utilizing UPS, LTL freight carriers and logistics brokersLed emergency reorganization effort of Chicago warehouseTraveled to outside warehouses to assist in reorganization of product storageCreated instructional manuals for WMS hand held RF units First Aid/CPR response team member for 8 yearsTrainer for powered industrial equipment for regional employeesAssisted in verifying warehouse met OSHA guidelines for industrial trucks and propane storageAt the request of senior management, served as problem solving liaison for addressing and correcting operational problems at regional warehouse facilities