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Aledo, Illinois, Us

Analyze and identify opportunities for standardizing processes of value. Introduced the use of lean tools to collect data so we can make the best decisions based on our weighted priorities. Focused first on loss reduction to process efficiency.Created quality loss collection and method for easily reviewing data to direct project work towards actual top problems. Eliminated guesswork and tribal method of retroactive problem solving approach.Created management of change system that utilized existing actions and places them into a structured stage gate system with a workflow that best suits the information management in place. Distributes information to stakeholders in real time and put into place a structured work flow for easy compliance.

Galesburg, Il, Us

Re-invent quality management system at the most innovative company in the industry. Utilizing existing data collection streams to creating a data driven system to increase customer satisfaction. Using my years of quality and engineering experience, we are creating a process to capture losses early to push back the costs and ensure on time delivery. We are not solving every problem, but the ones that matter, in a prioritized and methodical way that is based on top losses. Through these efforts, first pass yield has increased from 75% to 91% in one year, and it's still improving.Made business cases through complete cost benefit evaluation to implement capital investments. New torque tools and calibration. Have also lead projects on plant value stream mapping and re-layout. Developed a change management system where there was nothing. Leading expert on product DFMA review and input.

Taught engineering team how to identify and track losses for accurate project focus. Shifted focus from daily fire fighting of issues to working on sustainable improvements to processes. Worked with leadership team to start managing capital. In first 4 months, executed projects on quality, safety and efficiency improvements of $420k on $80k of investment with less than 1 year payback.

Align metrics from customers to plant operations to see real growth in product quality. Overhaul of quality management matrix to include new data streams and more timely information to yield well defined projects to target highest losses.Created system to integrate manufacturing engineering and quality calibration systems to ensure proper tooling is used for each operation. Transformed how quality tools were implemented with work instructions.Introduced 3D printed quality tooling. Oversaw development of multiple tools in new applications for increased accuracy and efficiency in production.Reimagined relationships with customers to uncover new opportunities and alignment of goals with key stakeholders. Resulted in highest ever customer satisfaction results.

Advanced Product Developement Process. Develop process to document and review all new product from green field. Lead effective consolidation of information for manufacturing center. Document capital requirements for new programs. Test and validate most efficient manufacturing methods. (Design For Manufacture) Verify electronic build of components.. Project Manager - SKD NA Harvesting Equipment Develop tear down strategy for Combines to meet import restrictions. Prepare documents for Contract with sub-contractor. Supervise dissasembly at Belgium port of entry. Supervise reassembly at CNH facility in Russia.Project manager - Custom Sheet Metal Tooling Acquistion - China Create consolidated stock material list for new factory. Create fabrication specification to reduce tooling requirements and increase throughput. Work with design staff to redesign parts for optimization of equipment. Lead design and build activities for all custom tooling built in US and shippped to China. Facilitate export activities. Implement new tooling in China - tooling models, operation and runoff

Created combine transmission production line in 4 months from concept to pre-production operation.Manage $2.3M project budget. Maintain budget to program approval funding level by careful tracking and releasing of money. Implemented cost savings ideas to net 3% product cost savings.Redefine manufacturing processes to reduce cost and recover lead time for capital equipment acquisition.Supervise cross functional team of employees to ensure incremental program progress. Team includes, purchasing, material procurement, operations, design, quality, manufacturing, logistics and maintenance.Maintain manufacturing alignment with the platform’s program stage gates.

Moline, Il, Us

Develop NA tooling strategy for Global Combine Harvesting. Initiate projects, define strategy, supervise local tool engineering staff.

Irving, Texas, Us

Supervisor of heat treat, machining and weld cells for motor grader production.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Manufacturing Engineering

Pre-Engineering Curriculum, Manufacturing Engineering