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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer II – Identify and install new technology in Production with AMO (Advanced Manufacturing Organization): 7/2013-Present-Completion of the Investment Casting Institution's Certification course at Pittsburg State Complete compliance with all required training modules Researched and Identified machine monitoring solutions(Piloted, Quoted and Sourced Solution) Worked closely with IT to acquire Server space for data storage Piloted several different solutions for MDC (Machine Data Collection) on CNC equipment Selected solution which monitors the machine status using industry standard language (Fanuc Focas and MTConnect) Assisted with equipment IQ’s (Installation Qualifications) Project management driven by DMAIC tools and procedures Experience with FDA compliance  CAPA training complete

Production/Operations Manager – Responsible for daily production and labor relations: 4/2011-6/2013 Responsible for 16 direct Supervisors and Coordinators(3 Shifts) Started position 4/11 with headcount of 237(Currently 300) TIR (Total Incident Rate) rating of 2.5-2.9 for both years(Industry Standard is 5.5+) Advisor/Facilitator on all “focus” improvement teams(safety, quality, cost reduce)Value Stream mapping to identify and eliminate wastesCalculate needed WIP to support “Build to Order”Indentify process/step which the “Customer Values” Handle all the labor issues with the Union/Bargaining Party Responsible (Approve or Deny) for overall expenses in excess of $35M per year Introduced and implemented an employee gainshare program with full “buy” in from operators (Bonus of $600 to $1200 per operator per quarter) Increased Effectivity (Operator Utilization) 8-10% points year over yearSr. Manufacturing Engineer – 3/1998-4/2011 Overall Process control in Machining, Forge, Welding, Galvanizing, Stamping:  Capitol Planning and execution Support Machining Department (Manual and CNC Machines) Fixture Design and Programming(Mills and Lathes)Fanuc, Mazatrol, G/M code Responsible for Quality and Process Performance(Poke Yokes to eliminate defects) Completed several new products into plant from design to productionThree phase switch from design, prototype to product launch (Castings/Stampings/Machining)New Pole Line Hardware (Design forge tooling, Part runoffs, Machine, Galvanize, Assemble) Coordinated several product relocations per company goals (Mexico as well as state to state) Initiated and completed capital improvement projects totaling over $10 millionMachining Centers (Quoting, Selection, Justification, AFE Submittal to Installation/Operation)Robotic Forge Operations over $2M (Decreased Labor, Utility Reduction, Lead time reduction=$800K/yr cost savings)