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Kent, Wa, Us

• Senior Manufacturing Engineer responsible for defining, developing, implementing, & optimizing machining processes of complex rocket engine components with a focus on vertical takeoff and vertical landing vehicles for sub-orbital and orbital spaceflight.• Work closely with design engineers, CNC programmers, and tooling engineers to develop machining processes for complex, tight tolerance, exotic material, rocket engine components including thrust chambers, injectors, turbo pumps, bearing supports, bearing housings, etc…• Lead DFMA and PFMEA studies to strengthen the feedback loop between design and fabrication.• Mentoring of Junior Level manufacturing engineers on aerospace machining development.• Develop manufacturing work instructions to clearly define machining, inspection, and rework processes.• Maintain BOM structures and work order creation/management using custom Blue Origin software.• Perform engineering drawing reviews and provide final approvals for manufacturing.• Utilize lean manufacturing methodology for process development and problem solving.• Utilize Creo 6.0 to develop fixture, tooling, gage, & process prints.• Perform root cause analysis when non-conformances and quality escapes are identified and implement corrective actions.

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

• Project Manager for an international supplier of water technology products focusing on strategic planning and implementation of manufacturing processes by leading capital projects, continuous improvement, and manufacturing process improvement initiatives.• Develop capital cost justifications for new equipment, cost saving, & maintenance improvement initiatives.• Develop specifications for new processes and equipment, including design work, working with procurement and legal to develop RFQ’s and contracts, work with equipment suppliers to develop quotes, write and submit capital requests, arrange purchase and installations, and set-up support capabilities.• Plan production workflow and equipment layout changes for maximum efficiency with use of automation.

Elizabethtown, Ky, Us

• Engineering Team Leader responsible for supervision of 4-5 engineers for a tier one, automotive supplier of braking systems specializing in the machining and painting of brake rotors, hubs, and calipers.• Certified Shainin Red X Journeyman: Utilize Shainin problem solving methodologies to quickly solve complex technical manufacturing problems with convergent strategies & fact-based decision making.• Utilize 8D, 5 Why, & Shainin problem solving tools to quickly resolve customer & internal quality issues.• Utilize SIMUL8 simulation software to create Discrete Event Simulations for manufacturing lines & material handling operations to improve resource utilization, production planning, and product flow. • Develop manufacturing cost study responses to include capital, tooling, & manpower planning.• Lead profitability improvement activities to include reduction of cycle time, scrap, tooling cost, & manpower.• Coordinate equipment procurement activities to include the development of detailed equipment RFQ’s, selection of equipment vendors, review of equipment designs, specification of acceptance criteria, participation in vendor and plant machine run-offs, process start-ups, installation, and training of personnel.• Utilize Autodesk Inventor to develop fixture, tooling, gage, & process prints.

Farmington Hills, Mi, Us

• Senior Manufacturing Engineer responsible for equipment procurement, capital planning, line support, Kaizen activities, & coordination of product launches for a tier one, JIT, automotive supplier of braking systems including the machining, gaging, painting, & automated material handling of brake rotors and hubs.• Coordinate equipment procurement activities to include the development of detailed equipment RFQ’s, selection of equipment vendors, review of equipment designs, specification of acceptance criteria, participation in vendor and plant machine run-offs, process start-ups, installation, and training of personnel.• Manage Capital Equipment projects with budgets of $3 Million USD.• Utilize Autocad to develop manufacturing line layouts, tooling, gage, & process prints.• FANUC CNC programming of horizontal and vertical turning centers and vertical machining centers.• Brother CNC programming of vertical machining centers.• Specify and install tooling, work-holding, and fixturing for CNC lathes and machining centers.• Utilize Minitab software to determine equipment / process capabilities, and GR&R’s.• Develop APQP process documentation including PFMEA’s, Flow Charts, Control Plans, Operator Work Instructions, and Inspection Sheets.• Implementation of various rotor coating equipment, including robotic painting operations.• Experience with automated paint lines utilizing water-based paint and zinc-based paint.

• Process Engineer for a tier one, JIT, automotive supplier of HVAC systems & heat exchange components. • Provide engineering support for radiator manufacturing processes including core assembly, Nocolok flux brazing, tank assembly, gauging, and leak testing.• Coordinate and assist in scrap reduction, waste reduction, and Kaizen activities.• Develop detailed machine, equipment, fixture, and installation specifications with emphasis on ‘Pokayoke’.• Utilize Autocad to develop manufacturing line layouts, jig & fixture drawings, and component drawings.• Coordinate new equipment design, installation, and implementation for new product launches.• Develop process documentation including Process FMEA, Flow Charts, & Engineering Standards.

• Process Engineer for rubber extrusion, braiding, autoclave, & finishing operations.• Assist in planning, coordinating, & scheduling of new product launches for a tier one, JIT, supplier of automotive rubber components including extrusion operations of radiator, fuel, & vacuum hoses. • Design and maintenance of production tooling, including dies, mandrels, jigs, and fixtures. • Develop Process FMEA’s, machine set up standards, & operator work instructions.• Manage Kaizen, cost reduction, productivity improvement, & defect reduction teams. • Train manufacturing associates on new machinery & processes.