Objective
An engineering position with an employer where critical and innovative thinking is encouraged and shared with the common goal of improvement and advancement of the organization.
Profile
20 plus years as an engineer in the metal forming industry.
Ability to execute programs /projects from concept to production.
Goal / task oriented individual with strong self motivation.
Logical thinking problem solver & troubleshooter.
Exposed to and worked within “Kazan”, “SPC”, “Six Sigma” and “Lean” environments.
Relevant Experience & Accomplishments
Major contributions / projects
Initial hire of “ground-up” startup high volume crankshaft forging facility.
Instrumental in 40 million dollar capital expansion of highly automated forming lines.
Key contributor to development of custom formulation synthetic hot forging lubricant.
Project team member of multiple automation developments and robotic integrations.
Facilitator / designer of automatic forge lube mixing, distribution & application system.
Innovative tool and die design to reduce set-up times and production cycle times.
Start-up of Multiple hydraulic closed die press line.
Manufacturing Knowledge base
Extensive exposure to hot forging of steel and alloys.
Comprehensive knowledge of tool and die design.
Working knowledge of tool and die manufacture / build.
Limited exposure to cold forming / extrusion of steel.
Applicable understanding of Metallurgical Sciences.
Understanding knowledge of machine tools and processes.
Skill-sets/Continuing education
Proficient in “AutoCad”, Microsoft “Word”, “Excel” & “Powerpoint”.
Working computer skills in “De-Form” simulation software, Microsoft “Access” & “Project”.
“Six Sigma” Green belt and “Lean 101” training.
Participation in ISO 9000 and TS16949 Certification implementation and audits.
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