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Manufacturing Process EngineerResponsible for optimizing the injection molding processes for micro-molded medical, electronic, and automotive components.Develop processes on horizontal injection molding machines ranging from 12 Ton to 50 Ton.Performed process optimization and developed production intent processes to ensure all new molds would run in a lights out manufacturing environment.Provide process and equipment support for 18 machines.Quality EngineerResponsible for the assurance of shipping quality parts on-time profitably.Perform daily dimensional verification, according to the control plan, using the OGP Smart Scope and Mitutoyo Quick Vision Pro vision systems.Perform 2 hour visual quality inspections to ensure product quality.Responsible for the calibration of all gages in the facility.Interface with the customers on quality related issues.Project ManagementCommunicate customer product requests and requirements to our mold manufacturers.Provide quotations for new product requests.Provide timing and tracking to customers on new mold builds.

Hartford City, Indiana

Manufacturing Process Engineer Responsible for optimizing the injection molding processes for automotive molded components.Develop processes on horizontal injection molding machines ranging from 300 Ton to 1000 Ton Develop processes for molding Class A surface automotive components including airbag covers, interior door handles, and exterior door handles.Develop processes involving gas assist injection molding.Champion on implementing 5S in the molding department. Champion on several 8D problem solving teams.Molding Supervisor Responsible for the technical staff in the injection molding department.Responsible for interviewing and hiring the technical associates for the injection molding department.Responsible for scheduling department staffing for all shiftsProvide leadership and technical expertise to the injection molding staff.

Project Manager 2005-2006Responsible for the plant consolidation of the intermediate battery cover molding business. Coordinate the transfer and installation of equipment and tooling from 6 different manufacturing facilities.Provide project timing and coordinate weekly project meetings with the affected manufacturing facilities.Coordinate the validation of equipment and product approval.Interface with Costumers and Suppliers Manufacturing Production/Process Engineer 2002-2005 Responsible for multiple manufacturing departments. Provide process and equipment support for the rotor assembly and rotor machining lean cells.Provide process and equipment support for two plastic molding departments which contain 12 machines.Support skill trades with technical information of the equipment or process.Responsible for improving thru-put and first time quality in the departments.Maintain process documentation, which includes: FMEA’s, Process flow diagrams, Control plans, and PM procedures. Actively participate in line side audits and daily scrap audits.Manufacturing Project Engineer 1996-2002 Responsible for plastic molded components of automotive generators. Develop injection molding manufacturing cell concepts and equipment layouts using lean manufacturing principles.Develop tooling concepts and mold designs for both conventional and insert molding applications.Provide design direction for new plastic products using design for manufacturing applications.Provide financial cost estimates for equipment, tooling, and labor.Procure, implement, and validate injection molding cells and tooling.Project management activities which include:Project timing and tracking Project budget managementProject presentations with customers and managementCommunication with suppliers and vendorsProvide process documentation, which includes: FMEA’s, Process capability, Process flow diagrams, Control plans, and SPC analysis.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Manufacturing Engineering- Emphasis Plastics

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Manufacturing Technology