Objective:
• Obtain a position as a Manufacturing Engineer within a technology-driven organization utilizing all the skills, knowledge, and experience that I have acquired throughout my career. Seeking an environment that encourages innovative thinking and where I can contribute with the capabilities that I possess for the further development of the organization.
Summary of Qualifications:
• Highly skilled and respected Manufacturing Engineer with over twenty-six years of progressive experience in a broad range of manufacturing engineering disciplines.
• Extensive process experience in mechanical and manufacturing assembly, precision machining, tooling, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Thorough understanding of complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Dedicated to implementing and improving manufacturing processes with a proven track record of success.
• Resourceful leader who is adaptable, responsible and trustworthy.
• Recognized for demonstrating superior leadership, initiative, technical expertise, operations creativity, and consistent performance success.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Work Experience:
SEPAC Inc.,Elmira, NY
Manufacturing Engineer Jan 2013 - Present
* Create manufacturing plans for fabrication, assembly and testing of new products.
* Develop all necessary tooling requirements in support of production
* Implementation and improvement of manufacturing procedures
* Preparation of detailed production / tooling estimates for new business
Sikorsky Aircraft - Sikorsky Military Completion Center - Elmira, NY
Staff Manufacturing Engineer Aug 2007 – December 2012
• Create aero structure and mechanical system process plans for Black Hawk helicopter modifications, assembly, and maintenance in conformance to engineering principles, customer contract requirements, company standards, and related specifications.
• Analysis of Engineering Change Orders for manufacturability. Incorporate changes into production to maintain accurate build configuration of aircraft.
• Develop necessary tooling and support equipment to provide efficient completion of work in compliance with all EH&S standards.
• Engineering Technical Advisor to the shop floor in support of all manufacturing operations.
• Develop complex flight safety rework and repair methods for non-conformance resolution.
• Responsible for mechanical flight control systems support including rigging, and troubleshooting system issues.
• Support and coach manufacturing personnel in proper assembly and fabrication techniques.
• Develop Manufacturing Engineering and business systems training for junior engineers to enhance their skill set.
Schweizer Aircraft Corp - Subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp - Elmira, NY
Chief Manufacturing Engineer March 2005 – July 2007
• Led cross functional team in development, building and start-up of 100K square foot helicopter completion facility (Sikorsky Military Completion Center).
• Conceived, developed and implemented facility manufacturing and workflow layout.
• Oversight of facility manufacturing policies, procedures and processes.
• Directed acquisition of all physical, test and ground support equipment for stand-up of SMCC, responsible for budget and delivery compliance for over $8.3M in tooling and equipment over a three year period.
• Manager of Manufacturing Engineering department including (14) Manufacturing Engineers, (5) CAM Programmers, (2) Supervisors and a Tool Designer.
• Fulfilled role as Interim Director of Operations of the SMCC for 3 months until permanent candidate was identified and hired.
Supervisor Manufacturing Engineering March 2000 – March 2005
Supervision of Manufacturing Engineering staff engaged in product development, process definition/improvement and related technical support functions.
• Processes supported include sheet metal fabrication, machining, composite fabrication, welding, finishing, tooling design and fabrication, mechanical sub-assembly and major aircraft assembly operations.
• Champion for continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery and cost through development and enhancement of new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Lead Manufacturing Engineer for VTUAV (Vertical Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). Development and implementation of build plan and tooling for complete program.
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer January 1998 – March 2000
• Comprehensive review of all helicopter castings and forgings. Led design for manufacturability reviews and subsequent engineering drawing change incorporation.
• Performed a technical review of all casting and forging tooling for rebuild or replacement.
• Worked with all forging and casting suppliers integrating their inputs to assure the highest quality and most cost effective production methods were achieved.
• Revised manufacturing instructions of aero structure machined components to improve manufacturing efficiency utilizing advanced and creative machining principles.
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