Development and improvement of processes along with developing the most productive/cost effective method of manufacture.Create detailed work instructions, operating and set up procedures.Utilize lean manufacturing techniques.Develop and maintain process sheets, PFMEAs and control plans.Develop and maintain TS16949 documentation and develop and improve manufacturing processes.APQP participation - includes attendance at key program meetings and participation in new product launch management.PPAP facilitation and application of statistical techniques.Assist with problem solving and quality concern resolution.Communicate with customers as necessary on problem resolution, customer performance rating improvement, etc.Evaluate pareto data and champion projects to reduce scrap and improve efficiencies. Communicate with machine builders to optimize machine layout and strategy

-New Product Implementation scheduling and planning.-Act as primary non-commercial customer interface, including:-Product technical issues, such as tolerance and GD&T negotiation.-Coordination of customer prints in launch process.-Act as liaison between customer and internal resources.-Hold the New Product Launch process accountable to on-time completion and budgetary constraints. Report status and obstacles to meeting goals to management for resolution.-Coordination of establishing supply for purchased components and raw materials through Purchasing for all assigned projects.-Coordination of establishing outside services through Purchasing for all assigned projects.-Development, definition and implementation of product packaging for all assigned projects.-Coordinate the development and the release of job books throughout the product launch process, and oversee the conversion of the job book to a “released for production” format upon product launch completion.-Plan and document bill of materials and process routing products.-Coordinate the development and completion of engineering matters for products in all assigned projects.-Oversee the collection of all required data for the reporting of New Product Launch metrics.-Ensure that all reviews and critical communications between various resources in the New Product Launch process occur and are documented.-Accurately estimates new business opportunities, including the tooling, fixture, gauging and part cost estimates, which will define budgetary constraints and critical process measures for the launch process.-Coordinate cost reduction/avoidance programs across departmental lines.

-Use engineering principles to provide production operations support with hands on troubleshooting and development. -Lead process optimization for facility.-Act as a technical resource for machine capabilities and product limitations on new parts.-Improve process control and product quality-Maximize operational effectiveness; i.e. bottleneck analysis, set-up time reduction.-Review tooling, machine, and product drawings with use of 3D CAD software-Troubleshoot machine and tooling issues for production and product launches-Assist Quality Assurance in qualifying gauges and other measuring devices to be used in or on production processes-Customer contact for process related concerns

1. Engineering Departmenta. Oversee all day to day activities in the engineering departmentb. Responsible for allocating duties between individuals in the departmentc. Oversee hiring of new employee’s and evaluationsd. Maintain all customer supplied drawings.e. Maintain job list daily2. Quotinga. Drawing Reviewb. Material requirements, parts per sheet, cycle times 3. Productiona. Oversee first part sample processb. Oversee /Create production prints of parts for productsc. Oversee /Create bill of materials for productsd. Oversee /Create Conforming Reports for production parts. e. Detail any special proceduresf. Assist in ordering hardware/materials for production and assemblyg. Find ways to improve current assembly process to make more efficient4. Programminga. Oversee programming of the laser, punch and forming departmentsb. Program when needed- laser cutting, offline bend programming, punch programming.5. Quality Controla. Updating Conforming Reports and Drawingsb. Work with customers to resolve issuesc. Calibration schedulesd. Assist in fist part checks, final part checks and green tape samples.6. Design and Product Developmenta. Responsible of overseeing all new product development and implementation.b. Final approval on all products before productionc. Improve existing product design d. Coordinate to make sample/prototype parts e. Test prototype products and make any needed improvements f. Research materials/hardware to use on new productsg. Source and assist in ordering material for use in fixtures or prototype partsh. Meet with vendors/suppliers and potential suppliers of parts used on our productsi. Works in developing instructions, warranty & safety sheet packets for each product.i. Review all drawings, tolerances and capabilityi. Samples, timelines, and testingii. Create all assembly and production drawings

Sister company to Hafendorfer Machine. The company manufactures a full line of accessories for commercial lawn industry which include mower sulkies, trimmer racks and other accessory products. 1. Maintain all technical drawings of products and research and design to improve old products and create new ones. 2. Correspond with outsourcing companies; to review designs and run quality checks of products before they are shipped to customers.

1. Managed development of new and existing products; involving identifying appropriate design inputs and target specifications.2. Developed, screened, and refined concept designs and created and optimized designs for production.3. Created production drawings and bills of material for standard and custom jobs.4. Lead engineer on a number company product lines.5.Worked to establish manufacturing methods and routines for products.Evaluated and improved the manufacturing process on the shop floor.