{"id":1800,"date":"2023-01-09T17:15:05","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T21:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mriomega.com\/?p=1800"},"modified":"2025-09-05T01:40:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:40:46","slug":"manufacturing-engineer-215858-masters-degree-certified-manufacturing-engineer-multiple-industry-experience-assembly-machining-stamping-injection-molding-fabrication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/engineering\/manufacturing-engineer-215858-masters-degree-certified-manufacturing-engineer-multiple-industry-experience-assembly-machining-stamping-injection-molding-fabrication\/","title":{"rendered":"Manufacturing Engineer (215858) Masters Degree, Certified Manufacturing Engineer \/ Multiple Industry Experience \/ Assembly, Machining, Stamping, Injection Molding, Fabrication"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

St. Louis area Manufacturing Engineer with 20+ years of experience in multiple industries. He has a Masters degree in Industrial Technology and is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer. <\/strong>He is experienced in assembly, machining, stamping, injection molding, fabrication, and painting operations. He is accomplished in manufacturing production and operations including process development and improvement; tooling, project design process, FMEA, time study, project management, capital justification, and implementation. He has a very strong track record of improving, processes, and layouts and achieving cost and time reductions in a manufacturing environment using Six Sigma methods! His skills, education, and history of accomplishments make him a “Game Changing” add for any manufacturing team needing to raise the bar! His impressive background includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Responsible for ensuring the relocation of critical major subassembly operations from one plant to another plant
\u2022 Worked with other engineers, Logistics, outside contractors, and plant maintenance personnel to design and implement a cost-effective and flow-optimized layout for the plant transformation project
\u2022 Performed time studies to validate current production standards in the final assembly area
\u2022 Undertook a comprehensive review of all manufacturing equipment in the plant for capacity and process optimization
\u2022 Routed production to appropriate work centers to optimize capacity and process efficiency
\u2022 Reviewed manufacturing documentation (Router and BOM) for data integrity and accuracy
\u2022 Investigated, designed, developed, and justified capital appropriation for projects of varying sizes and complexity, including CNC Milling machines, industrial compressors, and Ultrasonic cleaners
\u2022 Worked with manufacturing department and production to identify training needs for employees on new processes or product launch
\u2022 Designed or reconfigured the manufacturing plant layout to optimize the process and material flow
\u2022 Developed protocol for validation of new equipment or process
\u2022 Initiated and review engineering design changes
\u2022 Designed and reconfigured a job-shop and batch system manufacturing process into a continuous flow, Lean manufacturing system
\u2022 Developed a system of accurately estimating material and paint usage, which helped to significantly reduce downtime due to part shortage and improved delivery performance
\u2022 Implemented a system for tool and equipment tracking and maintenance
\u2022 Performed time studies and developed labor standards for existing projects and estimates for new contracts
\u2022 Developed bill of material, designed tools, and assembled equipment.
\u2022 Investigate, plan, design, and coordinated the installation of major equipment for new processes and systems
\u2022 Developed User Requirements and Functional Specifications for new equipment and system validation
\u2022 Developed SOPs and work instructions
\u2022 Managed new plastics products from concept to production
\u2022 Set up and coordinated design reviews for plastics products and molding tools for engineering standards and manufacturability
\u2022 Planned and developed process flow and production line layout
\u2022 Provided Engineering support for the metal stamping and plastics molding operations including process development and improvement; cost estimation as well as material specification and selection
\u2022 Researched, designed, and implemented a material substitution project that resulted in a significant cost reduction, safety, and environmental improvement
\u2022 Developed and implemented major capital and tool upgrade and improvement projects.
\u2022 Worked with toolmakers to design, build, and sample tools
\u2022 Planning and implementing projects for production, equipment, quality, and performance improvement
\u2022 Facility layout for maximum process and material flow efficiency
\u2022 Bill of material\/Routing\/work instructions\/SOPs
\u2022 Design for manufacturing\/Cost reduction\/Make vs Buy analysis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Implementing Lean Manufacturing
\u2022 Ensuring New Product Review Process
\u2022 Launch Engineering Activities
\u2022 Handling Product Launch Activities
\u2022 6S Experience
\u2022 Unionized & Non-Union Workforce
\u2022 Achieving Cost Reduction
\u2022 PPAP
\u2022 Capital Equipment ROI
\u2022 Continuous Improvement Goals
\u2022 Controlling Labor Costs
\u2022 Developing Cost Effective Manufacturing Processes
\u2022 Developing Performance Metrics
\u2022 Developing Production Plans
\u2022 Using ERP Systems \u2013 JDE, SAP
\u2022 Using MRP Systems – JDE
\u2022 Eliminating Bottlenecks
\u2022 Implementing Continuous Improvement
\u2022 Running Kaizen Events
\u2022 Leading Continuous Improvement
\u2022 Managing Multiple Projects
\u2022 Manufacturing BOM
\u2022 Metal Fabrication
\u2022 Optimizing Manufacturing Processes
\u2022 Improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
\u2022 Product Development
\u2022 Product Engineering
\u2022 Project Management
\u2022 Providing Technical Support
\u2022 Six Sigma Experience
\u2022 Defining Standard Work
\u2022 Troubleshooting Processes
\u2022 Value Stream Mapping
\u2022 Using Visual Systems
\u2022 Taking Corrective Action
\u2022 Cost Estimating
\u2022 Cost Reduction
\u2022 Work Instructions
\u2022 3-axis \/ 4-axis CNC Machining
\u2022 Single Spindle CNC Milling
\u2022 Dual Spindle CNC Milling
\u2022 Reducing Equipment Setup Time
\u2022 Developing Machine Tool Layouts
\u2022 CNC Cutters
\u2022 Gage R&R
\u2022 GD&T Experience
\u2022 Creates design (CAD drawings) for fixtures
\u2022 Reducing Cycle Times
\u2022 Designing Fixtures
\u2022 Reducing Equipment Down Time
\u2022 Handling Engineering Changes
\u2022 Incorporating Lean Methods
\u2022 3D CAD
\u2022 AutoCAD
\u2022 SolidWorks
\u2022 Pro-Engineer
\u2022 Minitab
\u2022 JD Edwards
\u2022 Dimensional Tolerancing
\u2022 Improving Manufacturing Methods
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EDUCATION \/ CERTIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Master of Science Industrial Technology -Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
\u2022 Bachelor of Science Manufacturing Technology -Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
\u2022 Certified Manufacturing Engineer \u2013 Indiana State University<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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