MANUFACTURING / QUALITY ENGINEER

Experienced Manufacturing/Quality Engineer who has improved quality, reduced cos

ts, and maximized uptime in manufacturing environments/areas of expertise includ
e:
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Machinery Implementation, Atlas Copco, Sanyo
Equipment
* Process Design
* Zeiss CMM
* Process Improvement
* QS-9000, PPAP,GR&R
* PFMEA Pro 6

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DMAX LIMITED, Moraine, OH (General Motors/Isuzu Joint Venture) 2001 - 2010
Home of the Duramax Diesel
New and Major Manufacturing Engineer (2008 - 2010)
Established plans, organized, and led new model year projects for engine assembl
y. Initiated and planned design, build, install, and run-offs for new machinery
implementations. Followed-up with action plans to correct opportunities and ha
ndover machine and process responsibility to the organization.
* Generated best uptime percentage in the plant
(97%) by leading and assisting in the build and
installation for a Piston Rod Assembly Machine
* Successfully led the Production Maintenance
team for assembly line model year conversions
for new model year engine changes such as
sockets, nut runners, air to dc, and machine
modifications
* Trained operators and implemented model
year process changes, Managed project to
install 45 DC tools
* Designed and implemented jigs or assembly
aids to assist operators for engine assembly
* Reduced costs over $50,000 by negotiating
and discovering financial cost discrepancies
Machining Quality/Process Engineer (2003 - 2008)
Assured part and process quality by supporting the internal cylinder block, cyli
nder head, crankshaft, and connecting rod machine lines.
* Investigated root cause and analyzed machine,
CMM, and dealership data to establish a corrective action and implement into
production process.
* Successfully led and established a new
cylinder block casting supplier for the Duramax
Diesel
* Passed four QS-9000 audits with 99% or better
* Performed dimensional stack-up analyses for
parts that may deviate from spec
* Ran-off machinery and gauges for quality
requirements
* Proficient with SPC, CMM report and print
reading
Assembly/Field Quality Engineer (2001 - 2003)
Investigated engine assembly line quality concerns and implemented corrective ac
tions.
* Achieved "First Time Quality," (FTQ) of 100%
and customer satisfaction by coordinating and
leading meetings to resolve field and internal
customer opportunities.
* Led and established JD Power Quality
Information and Zones
* Closed and implemented over 50 corrective
actions for field reports
* Designed quality jigs to prevent quality issues

SSE MANUFACTURING, Florence, KY

2000 - 2001
Mechanical Technician
Maintained and supported machine maintenance work during and after shift activit
ies for the automated machines that produce frozen food products.
* Played important role for Production's 98%
uptime during the highest volume quarter
* Troubleshoot automated machinery for
mechanical and electrical failures
* Hands on working knowledge of mechanical
pushers, chain drives, motor control, drive
systems
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
BS Mechanical Engineering Technology-2005
AAS Mechanical Engineering Technology-1998
* Achieved the Dean's List 2002-2005
* Elected article for the scholastic college
abstract annual newsletter
US Army Fort Belvoir Engineering School
Certified as Generator Mechanic/Engineer-1992
SOFTWARE/SYSTEM SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Working knowledge, experience, or proficient in the following software programs
and industry disciplines:
* Word , Excel, and PowerPoint, AutoCad, Team
Center, and Visualization
* Zeiss CMM report reading
* PFMEA Pro 6, BOP, PPAP, Gauge R&R, and
APQP
* Over 10 years working knowledge of engine
and powertrain component manufacturing and
machine internal operation
* 8 years working with diesel engine technology
* 3 years hands on experience with diesel
engines for power generation in US Army
LANGUAGE SKILLS
* Basic ability to understand, speak, and write
some Japanese language.
* Culture knowledge oriented
* Introductory language skills