Robert Smiley Email & Phone Number

Essen, NRW, DE

Mentor a team of engineers and techniciansRecruit and hire engineering talentsLead cross-functional teams to ensure increased OEESpearhead cost-cutting initiatives by examining processes for opportunitiesEstablish standard work which cuts maintenance time by 50%Analyze and review management of change and process hazard analyses

London, England, GB

• Reviewed acceptance criteria and ensured tubing built to customer specifications.
• Performed extrusion Process Capability, SPC and Gage R&R studies.
• Created and performed qualification deliverables: First Articles, Validation, FMEA’s, Control Plans.
• Facilitated and lead root cause investigations and ensured CAPA’s were issued and implemented.
• Carried out internal audits and identified opportunities for equipment improvement.

Rancho Dominguez, CA, US

• Led improvement projects focused on identifying and removing process bottlenecks. Researched and resolved product performance, aesthetics, reliability and quality challenges.
• Helped design and implement tooling and equipment changes to increase yields, quality and cost efficiency.
• Managed and assisted project teams on new product development: feasibility, design, equipment selection, cost, testing, documentation, training and scale-up.
• Established manufacturing line setup for new products for optimal production with respect to time and cost.
• Provided chemical safety, PPE and hazardous waste training to employees.
• Established and coordinated Preventative Maintenance schedules and procedures