Results-oriented Planning Engineer with over 8 years of experience in engineering leadership and project development. Showcases strong technical expertise, and excels in process improvement and customer satisfaction. Proven experience organizing projects to improve current policies and procedures, exceeding customer and management expectations. Possesses effective public speaking abilities, capable of motivating employees of diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. Has trained and mentored groups and individuals, including work teams in the UAE, Mexico, and the USA.
Engineering: Technical engineering analysis, mechanical and electrical system design, technical writing, cost reduction analysis, manufacturing time analysis, change management, drafting
Professional: Team building, project management, budget preparation, logistical coordination, field supervision, root cause analysis, six sigma methodology
Programs: SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, Siemens Teamcenter, AutoCAD, ProE, CREO, C++
Technical: Hand and power tools, troubleshooting, PVC welding, pipe fitting, electrical installation, soldering, rigging, fork lift, scissor lift, boom lift
Professional Experience
Caterpillar Inc. (via APR Consulting) Santa Fe, NM April 2013 to Present
Planning Engineer
Develop and maintain facility wide engineering change implementation schedule; interpreting impact to manufacturing, purchasing, logistics, inventory, and accounting. Created facility production routing operations. Applied data, utilizing manufacturing experience and in-depth product knowledge to direct parts, works in progress, and finished goods through the facility. Maintained 89% tracking accuracy, resulting in smooth production flow and high confidence in cost, scheduling, and capacity planning. Designated as facility-wide “go to person” for SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) technical issues. Familiar with all SAP task areas including purchasing, accounting, production, inventory, sales, shipping and receiving. Key tester for all SAP software development and upgrades.
Select Accomplishments:
• Created a system that improved knowledge of facility finances, upgraded the overall decision-making process within first year; acknowledged for implementing best practices
• Reduced help desk calls (external support) to approximately 10% of normal levels; demonstrated value as a SAP Super User through repair of more than 90% of help desk issues
• Led facility-wide six sigma project to improve material distribution throughout plant; project resulted in savings of $41,000 annually and improvement of workers safety
• Promoted from basic SAP user to key SAP implementation team member (Super-User) by studying, understanding, and generating SAP master data for production, execution, and inventory management; applied system-wide expertise to assist entry-level clients in technical strategy
• Assisted facility in transition to SAP as a core team member
• Selected to handle proprietary engineering data, bills of material, and production data including routing
• Ran inventory program: directed team of 10-15 counters and tracked 9-10 million in inventory monthly
• Found and fixed errors in SAP software as well as accounting write-offs of $50,000 and clarified cancellations of $700,000; frequently present to manager in-charge of operations
Professional Experience continued
Nationwide Installation Corporation Grand Rapids, MI January 2007 to August 2012
Mechanical Engineer
Primary engineer on 42 projects designing and/or retrofitting industrial manufacturing equipment, primarily for metal finishing and waste water treatment. Met and coordinated with customers, vendors, and contractors (domestic and internat...
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