Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S & S K I L L S
• Kepner -Tregoe
• Material Handling
• Electro-Deposition
• Manufacturing
• Troubleshooting
• Problem Solving
• Excel Proficiency
• PowerPoint Proficiency
• Word Proficiency
• Metal Pretreat/Sealer
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Data Analysis
• Knowledge of networking (router and firewall HW/SW)
• Installation and maintenance of HW/SW
E D U C A T I O N
Bachelor’s Degree in Physics 2008
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI
- Concentration in Chemistry and Mathematics -
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
Materials Engineer
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, Greensburg, IN August 2011 – Present
• Troubleshoot material-related issues on production line. Develop and implement working schedules for material development and line testing. Guarantee incoming material quality and monitor material stability for production. Conduct materials performance tests and analyze the data to ensure quality. Communicate daily with upper management. Support New Model, Application, and Process Engineers. Analyze materials data and generate accurate and comprehensive analytical reports.
Lead Engineering Projects
• Electrocoat conversion from CorMaxVI Kai to NGE (Next Generation E-Coat) ElectroShield 27; estimated yearly savings of greater than $1MM
o Operate and maintain optimum voltage levels to ensure even coating within specifications and protection from oxidation
o Trend and analyze data including bath parameters (pH, percent non-volatile, bacteria, conductivity, voltage/amperes), total cost savings (usage; electrical, material, city water)
o Deconstruct production units and take data to ensure proper chemistries are taking place and material is working to its expected ability
o Present to Management recommendations to better optimize e-coat bath, further reduce costs, and improve mechanical and manpower efficiency on a weekly basis with comprehensive information and graphs that support recommendations
o Create detailed follow-up schedule of reporting and recommendations for potential future improvements and present to Management
• Exterior Body Sealer conversion from Terolan SA-1004BX2 to HS-160; estimated yearly savings of approximately $250k
o Put together competitive workability matrix and conduct necessary trials for both sealers
o Create a specific action plan and schedule detailing testing, meetings and communication checkpoints (Management and suppliers), decision to launch, and start of production
o Assist in production line cleaning/plasticizing, and conversion of material
o Present to Management a structured model for future sealer conversions (interior, UBC, XUBC) increasing estimated yearly savings to $1.5MM
• 2013 New Model Plant Theme: Color Harmony
o Present theme and scheduling to Management and meet with team regularly for updates and to express new concerns
o Conduct thorough color evaluations with suppliers and other departments within the plant
o Give direction to supplier chemists and engineers for overall improvement methods for better color harmony results
o Lead color evaluation events throughout the new model process with President, Vice President, CIE, Divisional and Departmental Managers
o Communicate with other New Model Project Leads to ensure scheduling milestones are met and Mass Production dates are reached
o Follow up with other departments to ensure proper data trending of parts and body are taking place after launch and throughout year of production
• Surfacer Robot Purge Reduction & Overall Usage Reduction; estimated yearly savings of $280k
o Conduct thorough overall system analysis gathering all the necessary data to improve robot and material efficiency
o Present to Management recommendations and reduction themes using specific detailed data and a thorough cost analysis
o Implement recommendations and conduct a three-month follow-up meeting with Management to prove-out savings and other projections
Data Research Analyst
Custom Data Solutions, Sterling Heights, MI June 2010 – August 2011
• Processed data transmissions from clients and ensured data integrity of the new and existing data
• Determined cause of data issues and appropriately assessed them
• Developed and maintained solid working relationships with clients to accurately and effectively resolve data reporting issues.
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