PROCESS DESIGN ENGINEER / PRODUCTION & MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Process Improvement Project Management Quality Control Management
Versatile engineering professional with extensive experience installing and maintaining critical production / manufacturing processes, coordinating, planning and supporting high-volume, fast-pace business environments. Repeated success driving support methodologies and leading teams in the design, redesign, and launch of leading-edge business solutions and quality control measures. Skilled project leader capable of guiding teams through installation, testing, and troubleshooting of customized process / equipment installations. Talented at forging relationships with strategic partners to ensure smooth, quality-controlled business / product launches.
Areas of Expertise
• Work Flow Production / Manufacturing Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing / 5s / Kaizen Methodologies
• Synchronous / Cellular Manufacturing
• Process Redesign & Root Cause Failure Analysis
• ISO 9001:2000 Standards / Greenbelt Strategies
• Process / Safety Requirements Documentation
• Team Leadership / Training / Mentoring
• Black Belt & Lean Green Belt Methodologies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE FOUNTAIN GROUP – CONTRACTED TO DELL ENGINEERING SERVICES - Boerne, TX 05/2011 to 08/2012
Project Engineer
Recruited and charged with aiding Albany Engineered Composites, Inc. on existing JSF production ISV’s. Responsibilities consist of dis-positioning sub-components and completed assemblies non-conformances to Rolls Royce. Modifying/updating Production Processes and Work Instructions to eliminate rework, scrap, revised customer requirements including concession submittals to customer of non-conforming components.
LONGHORN ENGINEERING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC. – Port Aransas, TX 05/2010 to 05/2011
Partner / Project Engineer – Manager
Utilize engineering expertise and leadership skills to administer all aspects of new projects and support current remodeling projects. Interface directly with clients and project managers to evaluate project needs and devise appropriate schedules / solutions to ensure on time / on budget job completion. Supervise development and creation of client’s project drawings and change orders to ensure change requests are met. Conduct onsite inspections and project reviews to ensure all project benchmarks are achieved.
♦ Credited for reducing change orders by 38% by meeting with customer during initial planning phase and prior to project starting to indentify and resolve any potential issues.
♦ Reduced rework by 28% by meeting daily/weekly with employees to review work scope and schedule.
♦ Improved cycle time by 22% by reducing change orders, rework and addressing problems quickly.
THE SCOOTER STORE – New Braunfels, TX 05/2008 to 05/2010
Business Process Engineer
Provided strategic business process planning and direction, including identifying current / new opportunities, defining business requirements and orchestrating solutions that adhered to overall company vision. Analyzed workflows and recommended new processes that improved current and future operations. Interfaced directly with business sponsors and key stakeholders to establish dynamic relationships needed to efficiently define project commitments, assess specifications and devise solutions to support all expectations.
♦ Drove process to create and implement a pilot program that linked Direct Sale opportunities to seven field locations thus increasing direct sales by $600K annually.
♦ Leveraged “hands-on” management style to complete intensive position study of Mobility Specialist Manager, defining new workflows and processes for better controlling inventory.
♦ Realized saving of $107K in one distribution center following initial implementation.
♦ Played key role in implementing program across 52 distribution centers, which earned realized annual profit growth of $5.5M.
CHROMALLOY GAS TURBINE– San Antonio, TX 04/1999 to 05/2008
Cell Manager / Production Engineer - Power Services (03/2004–05/2008)
Promoted to manage and direct operations for team of 22 Mechanics that supported this non–OEM provider specialized in repairing and replacing parts for gas turbine engines. Led team in disassembling, assembling and testing Airbus 331-200 and Boeing 767 331-250 Auxiliary Power Units (APU) for clients such as American and TWA Airlines. Served as primary point of contact in analyzing root cause issues, researching repair methods, and improving product flow and assembly build process. Scheduled APU deliveries, planned work schedules, interviewed, hired and trained employees to perform above expectations.
♦ Credited for savings $100K in annual costs by building more efficient part number tracking system.
♦ Achieved increased productivity and team efficiencies by cross training employees, redesigning floor operations and reengineering facility layout, all which increased overhaul shipments by 20%.
Production Engineer - Component Services (04/1999-03/2004)
Recruited to aid this startup non–OEM gas turbine engines repair and maintenance firm, and charged with engineering and designing plant equipment layouts and supervising install...
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