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Greer, Sc, Us

Arlington, Vermont, Us

Lead APQP Process to Develop Heavy Truck Components via. Injection Molding, Robotic Adhesive Bonding, Painting, and Assembly.Installed SPC data collection using DataMyte Wireless Gage Reading.Working on automated clip installation and inspection.

Irving, Texas, Us

Deployment Manager on the Securing The Factory Team providing IT Hardware to each of the 200+ CAT Factories and Warehouses and Training on Detecting and Preventing Factory Network Security Threats.Led communication with stakeholders, review of requirements, and a strong pre-work checklist enabled a 6X increase in output, as well as much better engagement.

Riyadh, Sa

Primary engineer for (24-7-365) operation of 60 KMT Plastic PBT Resin facility (formerly GE Plastics) optimizing plant operation and enabling safe production during production and turnarounds. Responsible for production targets, production loss accounting, incident investigation, turn around planning and quality improvements.Improved monthly production Output by 8%. Increasing Gross Sales capacity by $760,000.Launched Sea Container Loading Process to support offshore customers and directly compete with Asian exporters.Established an ISO Container Loading Process for a Bi-Product, eliminating a transfer of the material before export to Europe.

Lynchburg, Virginia, Us

Jonathan was responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the highly regulated manufacturing processes of Nuclear Propulsion System Steam Generators for the US Navy.The position was not funded by BWXT, so the job role ended after 4 months.

Lisle, Il, Us

Manufacturer of Class 4–8 on-highway trucks, school buses, and engines.Led 7-member engineering team at world headquarters for 4 manufacturing facilities in US and Mexico to implement 40 build events (3 – 10 days / event) yearly. Coordinated Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for vehicle build events to monitor and adjust process controls for production ramp up. Owner of corporate new model launch process & handbook.• Led engineers to achieve first new content defect-free units (truck, bus), duplicating results across 10+ programs.• Ensured clear communication while simultaneously managing events across 4 manufacturing locations.• Coordinated and granted PPAP approval for 6 cab panel welding cells, and stamping dies at 2 factory locations in Mexico, while feeding production.• Developed and led inspection process for VP level leadership team at 3 facilities, using dimensional and visual automotive inspection methods for truck body panel and interior fit and finish.• Designed, and implemented 3D data matrix, allowing factory and field installed DEF equipment to have traceability by VIN.

Plano, Illinois, Us

Producer of close tolerance regenerative turbine pumps primarily for OEM chiller manufacturers in their own foundry and 24-7 machine shop using gantry fed, dual spindle, CNC lathes, and mills.Hired and led team of 5 quality staff members.• Closed several 2+ year inherited safety projects• Replaced the ISO 9001:2008 registrar and increased the number of internal auditors completing layered process audits to 6.• Saved time and money by bringing hand gage calibration in house.• Managed production startup of a digital inspection machine / CMM, training of operators and fixturing.• Reduced warrantee claims by reducing factory rework, process simplification, standardized pump failure reports, and reduced repair turn-around time from over 1 month to under 1 week.• Configured and Launched a Cloud-Based Defect Tracking system which contained photos of defects, and enabled real-time updates of defects generated and printing of disposition tickets.• Worked directly with end users, and research test labs to improve user manuals and in house product development testing when catalog pumps were placed into new applications unknown to MTH Pumps.

Irving, Texas, Us

Led quality and purchasing team for Industrial and Waste Division as the interface between the Engineering and Purchasing Managers on new designs, resourced work, and facility startups.• Led 40 engineers in identification, procurement, and stocking of 1,500 global parts for 3 models in record time (under 4 months).• Mapped out and simplified the parts procurement process for a joint venture from 4 weeks to 5 days.• Developed vision for the product group: supplier sourcing plan, supplier expectations standard, and new product quotation process.• Collaborated with customers during product demonstrations and testing to gain the voice of the customer on new features.

Irving, Texas, Us

Developed non-metallic suppliers of purchased finished parts for 35 assembly lines, primarily cab components.• Mentored suppliers on Production Part Approval (PPAP) submissions and granted approvals.• Performed supplier certification audits, and worked with senior management to implement improvements.• Innovative patent application for swing out stair greaseless bearing (on all machines with downtime, cost, warranty savings).

Irving, Texas, Us

• Led several Black Belt projects with team members at multiple CAT facilities worth $2M savings which involved selecting foundries, testing castings, and validating simultaneous robotic welding. Our team saved over $13M. • Launched and Led the Corporate Non-Metallic Strategy Team to define best practices for selecting and optimizing non-metallic materials during the concept and design stage of NPI.• Served as a process expert on finished paint requirements and packaging. • Successfully led paint cost reduction projects on NPI projects affecting multiple international facilities.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Worked with a team of consultants to requote and resource burn-to-shape, fabricated, and plastic components which exceeded $6M fiscal savings in 2009. • Developing standard work and tracking methods for the part resourcing process at multiple CAT facilities.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Developed Non-Metallic Suppliers of Purchased Finished parts for 20 assembly lines.• Reviewed and mentored suppliers on Pre-Production Part Approval (PPAP) part submissions. Performed supplier SQEP audits and certified suppliers.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Developed Non-Metallic and Light Fabrication Suppliers of Purchased Finished parts for 8 assembly lines.• Reviewed and mentored suppliers on Pre-Production Part Approval (PPAP) part submissions. Performed supplier paint system audits and monitored incoming part appearance reports.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Assisted in the implementation of a Skid Steer and Multi Terrain Loader assembly line (40 machines / day)• Led a team of assemblers in creating standard work throughout the entire machine assembly process. • Managed the rework and upgrading of 40 prove design machines. • Redesigned a sub-assembly area to create two additional logistics aisles, freeing 42% of the original floor space.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Responsible for all indirect purchasing and issuing of PO’s, procured parts for all NPI projects.• Reviewed and replaced contract service providers• Implemented and trained employees in the use of a new IBM web-based purchasing system.

Irving, Texas, Us

• 2nd Shift Supervisor of 40/60 Ton Truck Fabrication, Prime Paint, and Assembly. Managed, trained, evaluated and offered full-time employment to a team averaging 18 UAW represented employees. • Many of his employees were promoted to 1st shift or shop supervision/management positions.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Developed and monitored the manufacturing of axle shafts for all Motor Graders, Trucks and Wheel Tractors.• Retrofitted a spline roller to enable the production of new axles and common splines on existing products.

Irving, Texas, Us

15 hours/week during school year 40+ hours/week in summer Worked in Heat Treat, Machining, and Assembly for Large Natural Gas and Diesel Engines. Supported the Machining and Assembly of the first 20 Cylinder Caterpillar Locomotive Engines.Wrote and Updated Work Instructions for all areas of the machine shop: Crankshafts, Connecting Rods, Engine Blocks, Cylinder Heads, Counterweights, and Flywheel Housings.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General