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Project Management - Conveyor Systems• Develop plans for future condition of conveyor systems to support plant needs• Create AutoCAD layouts of new or modified conveyor systems • Design new components, with AutoDesk Inventor, as countermeasures for issues with existing current model equipment• Coordinate with Japanese counterparts dealing with technical and financial project topics• Work cross functionally with Stamping, Body Shop, and Paint to address conveyor system needs• On-site management of vendors during installation of new systems or modification to existing systems• Study new model vehicle CAD data to anticipate new conveyor system needs • Create bid packages to get quotes from vendors and develop project schedules

• Conducted engineering investigations to drive first time yield goals and waste reduction goals• Monitored production process and performed daily checks to ensure compliance by technicians• Designed and created drawing packages for new tooling using ProE/Creo to support assembly and test operations• Participated in cross functional continuous improvement activities to drive down cost

• Project Manager and lead mechanical designer for new production improvement systems• Designed & created mechanical drawing packages using NX CAD for said production improvement systems• Provided the following for each of my projects: Initial feasibility study, planning, system and component design, budget management, procurement, supervise construction & installation, and final buy-off with internal customers• Designed and created CNC router cut programs for production of various custom-made plastic systems; such as part holders, tool holders, kit carts, product guarding, and hazard guarding• Developed countermeasures to various safety/quality/maintenance related issues for current and past automation projects• Worked with outside suppliers and machine shops in order to meet and support project schedules• Worked directly with manufacturing/maintenance/safety groups to ensure project compliance and success

• Reviewed and approved designs and drawings prior to release to manufacturing • Designed crude oil and natural gas sampling systems and guided the manufacturing stage• Customized the design of standard Welker equipment for specific end user requirements• Used SolidWorks CAD program to aid in design as well as produce machine and assembly drawings• Developed and maintained BOM’s and work instructions in ERP system• Worked directly with Machining and Assembly departments to resolve manufacturing issues• Assisted with creating Installation, Operation, and Maintenance manuals for Welker products

• Assisted with the design of analyzer and sample systems for refinery applications• Collaborated directly with customers to establish final design parameters • Worked with manufacturing suppliers to ensure fulfillment of production requirements • Performed detailed inspection of completed systems and assisted with factory acceptance testing • Reviewed technical data to support new project proposals

As the sole GE representative on contractor site:• Provided daily technical support for new jet engine assembly and test operations in order to support and meet production schedules• Drove process improvement in support of targeted 30 day engine production cycle • Determined root cause and resolution for quality issues and supported first time yield goals• Maintained, updated, and continually improved assembly procedures

• Assisted with hardware quality investigations, engine inspections, assembly instructions, rework procedures and assembly-software system troubleshooting• Validated and updated engine assembly instructions and support documents for production activities at multiple locations• Worked closely with technicians to drive productivity and facilitate timely production