Minh H. Bui
5415 N.12th Street Lincoln NE 68521
Phone: 402-890-8383
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
- Hand-on Engineer, results-driven, highly dependable engineer with capabilities in project management and process improvement.
- Solid background in designing/developing of lifts/hoist fixtures, torque fixtures, assembly fixtures and automation system machinery.
- Experience in lean manufacturing principles (Kawasaki Production System, Poka-Yoke, workflow/workspace efficiency, layout of equipment, set time reduction, cycle time reduction, downtime reduction and quick changeover).
- Self discipline and mission focus US Army Reserve Lieutenant with strong interpersonal skills and strong experience in high tempo working environment, accustomed to long work days and irregular travel.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corporation, Lincoln NE
Production Engineer 2007 – Present
- Provides engineer supports to the Jetski and Mule utility vehicle assembly line.
- Develops, evaluates and improves jigs, fixtures, and equipment for assembly applications using KeyCreator and/or SolidWorks. Responsible for equipment run-off in house or at supplier.
- Coordinates and plans pre-production and pilot production project meeting involving team member from different departments. Delegates tasks to involving different departments and follow up to ensure each department is on schedule.
- In 2011, coordinated the movement of the newly build JetSki assembly line with floor personnel, department managers, maintenance, and engineering. Facilitated major projects with 11 departmental moves and equipment in excess of $700,000.
- Proposes capital improvement projects for upcoming year. In 2012, spearheaded wood crating/packaging improvement to save company in excess of $80,000.
- Incorporates Poka-Yoke (Mistake-Proofing) methods to help worker eliminate product defects by preventing, correcting, or drawing attention to human errors as they occur. Help company decreased 15% in downtime reduction, lower 5% cycle time reduction, and eliminate 10% in parts defects.
- Initiates and maintains process documentation such as Engineer Change Orders, Crate Change Orders, Engineer Change Requests, and Assembly Standard Books.
US Army Reserve
295th Ordnance Company, Kearney, NE
Lieutenant, Ammo Platoon Leader 2012 – Present
- Responsible for the health, welfare, training, discipline, equipment and safety of 50 Soldiers in a ammunition platoon.
- Provides the command focus, vision, and leadership for the platoon as well as ensuring the Soldiers are 100% trained in mission required technical and tactical responsibilities.
- Ensures the platoon maintains over 95% readiness levels to be able to mobilize and deploy on order.
- Supports the vision, policies, programs and priorities of the command.
US Army Reserve
394th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Fremont, NE
Staff Sergeant, Motor pool supervisor 2008-2012
- Tracked & monitored vehicles and equipment to meet 90% mission readiness within Battalion and subordinate units. Review & managed all maintenance technical aspect of Preventive Maintenance Check & Service (PMCS) and Technical Inspection (TI) of vehicles and equipment.
- Supervised a team of 6 Soldiers during Battle Assembly; directed them to perform unit maintenance on wheel vehicles, power generation equipment and upkeep of hand and power tools.
- Assigned shift schedules, determined priorities and focus of efforts as well as made
adjustments based on constantly changing operational commitments.
Deployment to Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom 10-12/Operation New Dawn 1) May, 2010 - May, 2011
- Overseas container management and port operations, successfully directed a project team charged with a $1 million container management and accounting project, diligently reviewing progress and quality reporting. Tracked and coordinate convoy movement of equipment in excess of 1 million dollars. Track inventory and complete sight visits to ensure proper accounting of battalion equipment in excess of 185 million in assets.
- Managed all maintenance activities and status of vehicles and equipment for 6 subordinate units, oversee over 1500 pieces of vehicles and equipment. Monitor repair cycles helped ensuring a Battalion Operation Readiness rating which exceeded 96% throughout the deployment.
- Conducted reduction of vehicles and equipment operations moving 4 units out of I...
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