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Osceola, Wi

Responsible to lead NPI team launching all Polaris engine and powertrain programs worldwideSupervise 4 NPI engineers launching more than 15 programs into our Osceola, WI and Monterrey, Mexico manufacturing plantsDevelop and manage tooling budgets for NPI programs, more than 6 million in 2022Lead a Kaizen event with cross functional teams to develop a pre and post build scorecard to report out on NPI pilot build successDeveloped and present NPI monthly operating review to VP level upper managementReviewed workload and justified incremental engineer add based on program demandManage team to ensure all new product deliverables and best practices are completeComplete employee reviews, goal setting and provide day to day guidance for staff

Osceola, Wi

Responsible for the launch of all new Indian motorcycle powertrains in Osceola Managed and launched the Indian FTR1200 and Challenger motorcycle powertrainsWrote machine specifications, purchased, installed and ran off greater than 2.1 million dollars’ worth of equipment and tooling to support FTR and Challenger engine launchesCreate and manage budgets for current and future programsDevelop assembly line layouts and line balances to support required engine outputCreate PFMEA's for new programs and manage risks through tooling and design inputsRepresent powertrain manufacturing in design and gate reviews; providing budgeting, DFAM and PFMEA suggestions and requirementsSupport program start of production and drive resolution of issues to hand programs off to plant sustaining engineers

Osceola, Wi

Managed a large-scale plant re-organization; meeting all time and cost requirementsRan off and installed a $250,000 Snowmobile/ATV clutch balancing machineSupervised a process technician; day to day guidance, goals and reviewsSupported new product development with the creation of fixturing and assembly processesParticipated in Kaizen events increasing Clutch Line efficiency by 22%Worked with quality to complete corrective actions on customer complaintsCreated PFMEA's for all assigned assembly areas and drove RPN numbers down

Managed the justification and implementation of a $900,000 robotically loaded Mazak milling machineManaged the justification and purchase of a $825,000 robotically unloaded cold saw (in process)Program Mazak milling machines and Fanuc robotsDevelop innovative ways to fixture and machine parts with little or no setup timeWork with design engineering in the pre-production process: DFAM, quoting, time studies and routingsCreate all work instructions, inspection procedures, and setup sheets for assigned areasCollaborate with production planners and cell managers to meet customer demands

Created CNC programs using G&M code at the machining centerDesigned and built machining fixtures to hold a wide range of aluminum castings using ProECo-managed the implementation of a million dollar turn key machining cell Selected tooling and set speeds/feeds for optimal tool life and costImplemented GM’s “Quality Systems Basics” program in the Automotive Value StreamWorked with quality to solve customer complaints and implement corrective action

Grafton, Wi

Supervised 18 employees on 3 shifts die casting and machining automotive productsSupported high volume dial index machining centers producing up to 5,000 parts/ day Utilized lean methodology to streamline part and material flow through manufacturing cellCreated work instructions and quality documents for shop employeesParticipated in production planning, scheduling, payroll and logistics

Designed an automated part marking machine, cutting the cycle time in halfProvided technical support and troubleshooting for highly automated machineryCompleted PPAP’s for multiple automotive and industrial customersImplemented lean principals throughout the facility, including 5S and Kanban systemsCreated quotes and part drawings based on customer requirements