Manufacturing engineer for Proto and Mac brand wrench production lines.• Drive root cause analysis for production issues and implement corrective actions• Design and redesign production tooling and fixtures using Creo• Develop and produce manufacturing work instructions and visual aids• Train new employees and operators• Identify and implement safety, quality, and process improvements• Interpreted engineering drawings, created assembly procedures and implemented testing requirements • Participated in facility earning ISO:9001 Quality certification status• Upgrade manufacturing operation to meet or exceed AS954 and AS955 aerospace specifications

• Setup production lines and facility layouts utilizing Six Sigma and 5S principles to maximize flow, improve quality and reduce production times • Designed production fixtures and tooling using Creo and Solidworks• Developed and produced manufacturing work instructions and visual aids• Interpreted engineering drawings, created assembly procedures and implemented testing requirements • Troubleshoot production issues and worked with engineering, quality, planning and maintenance groups to resolve them• Part of team to transfer plasma torch and Steel Industry Products from Florence, SC, facility to Denton, TX

Interpret engineering drawings, testing requirements, assembly procedures, and specifications to create and improve manufacturing planning routers in Syteline ERP system including determining in-process dimensions, labor hours required, and inspection points needed ⋅ Determine and design production tooling and fixtures using Pro/E to meet production requirements ⋅ Resolve manufacturing problems as well as MRB non-conformance and line stoppage ⋅ Communicate with shop and inspection personnel on manufacturing issues and resolve any issues that arise ⋅ Develop and write manufacturing process descriptions and procedures ⋅ Identify and implement improvement opportunities throughout the process based on Lean and Six-sigma practices ⋅ Implement Engineering DCN changes into manufacturing routing

Design, evaluate, procure and qualify production equipment ⋅ Interface with other engineering disciplines along with other departments to provide engineering solutions for projects and production issues⋅ Lead and manage various engineering projects, including new product design and introduction, tooling and equipment design ⋅ Meet and interface with customers on current program status and new product introduction ⋅ Lead and support Lean and continual process improvements ⋅ Perform Research and Development to develop and transition new products into production ⋅ Troubleshoot equipment and processes, including automated equipment ⋅ Experience with energetic material (Nitrocellulose) ⋅ Estimate engineering costs for company bid proposals ⋅ Develop and write manufacturing process descriptions and procedures for use by production personnel ⋅ Check and approve engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5-1994