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Oversee the day-to-day operations and implementations of various projects, breaking down business requirements into new products or model changes.Manage fixed asset and expense budgets exceeding $35M, ensuring new products and process development are within allocated production costs, production performance, and quality.Play an integral part in supporting and launching four new products for the company.Balance engineering perfection with cost-efficient and timely product delivery, resulting in reduced tooling cost by 30% and defect reduction from 15% to 5%.Improved OA in manufacturing machining and surface treatment area by 25%.Partner with outside tooling companies to design tooling to reduce cost and increase tool life.Modified CNC machine programs to reduce cycle times and improve tool life.Supervise a team of 5 engineers for the Piston Engineering Department, providing direction, discipline, performance evaluation, and guidance for career progression.

Maryville, Tn.

Provided engineering and project leadership to develop new products, overseeing technical, cost, and schedule performance with the ultimate goal of achieving project targets.– Carried out project cost planning, determining and coordinating tool and investment costs, along with required resources and requirements.– Supervised a group of four engineers and managed major project functions across project plan, prototype-part development, process development, product and process validation, feedback assessment, and corrective actions.– Determined and evaluated planned versus actual deviations (costs/time/quality) and early intervention in the event of changes, updating the existing project plan accordingly and working on justifications for any variances.– Ensured that strategies such as customer requirements, timelines, and milestones were well communicated with stakeholders for alignment and meeting objectives.– Prepared status and readiness review documentation, including risk recommendations and mitigations.

Implemented efficient manufacturing processes, improving product quality and ensuring the reliability and functionality of automotive tooling equipment.Analyzed existing manufacturing processes and identified areas for improvement to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize waste.Provided robust technical support and troubleshooting assistance, effectively resolving production issues and minimizing downtime.Modified and wrote the CNC programs to improve the manufacturing process.Played a pivotal role in the start-up of a new plant, where I recommended and oversaw the acquisition of new machinery, providing the plant was equipped with the most advanced and suitable equipment.Planned the process flow and line layout of new products, as well as control the capital budget for the purchase of new machinery.Helped create the GED, PPS, and PFMEAS for new manufactured products and processes.Ensured with utmost diligence that all manufacturing documentation was accurate and met all current Enginering Standards

Managed and supervised the Engineering Dept. and Machine Shop for an Aerospace and Automotive Manufacturing Co. · Supported Engineers on multiple projects from concept to finish. Planned and estimated all Projects. · Managed the daily operations of the Machine shop & Fab & Welding shop to assure jobs were being manufactured according to job instructions. · Programmed and setup CNC Lathes, mills, & EWC machines · Performed first article inspections to maintain Quality procedures according to QS9000 · Maintained relationships with clients to ensure they were completely satisfied · Increased company sales by 15% covering the first 6 months of employment

· Directed all aspects of the start-up and growth of this independently-owned machining business specializing in gages; jigs; fixtures; special tooling; die builds; die parts; and CNC turning and milling.· Managed all daily operations including supervising and training 20employees and implementing new business development efforts to establish and grow the manufacturing industry customer base.· Planned and estimated all jobs; negotiated pricing agreements; and maintained on-going relationships with clients to generate referrals and ensure that they were completely satisfied.· Inspected final products to ensure that they were in complete accordance with client specifications.

Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering