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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in driving continuous improvement through Six Sigma methodologies and developing and facilitating training in lean manufacturing environment with value stream mapping and 5S; developing and driving quality assurance compliance and improvement, including ISO / QS-9000, TS 16949 systems and interfacing with suppliers and customers. Fabrication experience with injection molding, stamping, and machining. Supply Chain and Logistics skills with customer focus. Excellent written and oral competencies.

EDUCATION
M.S. in Industrial Technology
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
B.A. in Organizational Communication (Business Administration minor)
Millikin University, Decatur, IL

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt; Qualified Lean Black Belt - Caterpillar, Inc.
ASQ Certified Manager of Quality and Operational Excellence

EXPERIENCE
Caterpillar, Inc. 2011 – 2016
Supply Chain Supplier Performance Engineer – Joliet, IL
Supply Chain Supplier Planning Engineer – Mossville, IL
• Led TCO (total cost of operation) Projects to determine optimal sourcing decision
• Led supplier correction / inventory management during constraints
• Led material shortage resolution for ACSD division
• Managed Stock Authorization Process for Service and NPI; enabler for process flow and constraint removal
• Led teams of green belts for a cumulative documented Six Sigma Value Prop of $50 million;
o Project was a finalist for the Chairman's Award
• Drove $12 million in documented Six Sigma Value Prop in Supply Chain
• Developed and facilitated cross functional & multi-divisional team to determine & implement critical path during resin supply shortage to prevent global shut down of ACSD operations requiring hydraulic seals made from proprietary resin.
• Supported SAP compliance readiness for MACH I

Chrysler, L.L.C 2010 – 2011
Quality Engineering Business Unit Leader – Belvidere, IL
• Optimized operational uptime and throughput though in-line containment
• Led product line support from supplier, application, and dimensional engineering groups
• Led teams in World Class Manufacturing problem solving methodology deployment
• Maintained quality system integrity; optimize labor resources to assure conformance to engineering specifications
• Drove conformance to APQP and NPI schedules; drove safety optimization

Caterpillar, Inc. 2008 – 2009
Supply Chain Black Belt (certified) – Aurora, IL
• Responsible for Standardizing Firm Order Period – Materials Supply Chain
• Green Belt Development; Caterpillar Production System (CPS) training schedule conformance

General Electric Co. 2005 – 2008
Quality & Lean Manager, GE Motors – GE Consumer and Industrial, DeKalb, IL
• Responsible for Quality on NPI (New Product Introduction) projects: 2007 $1 million cost out
• Responsible for Plant Quality: Supplier, In-Process, and Customer
o Supplier – Implemented divisional Corrective Action and Reject Management Programs to reduce local plant burden; drove cost out initiatives from Materials Team
 Sought and recommended alternate suppliers for qualification to drive costouts
 Modified divisional qualification process to include PPAP components
o In-Process – Led in-plant qualification for new and alternate process validations using Six Sigma methodologies
o Customer – Reduced SCR (Service Call Rate) 35% through joint efforts with Engineering and customer
• Staff Responsibilities for Financial Op Plan and Estimate Drivers; EHS conformance, and Lean

Newell Rubbermaid 2002 – 2005
Sr. Quality Engineer, Amerock Corp. – Ashland Hardware Group, Rockford, IL
• Responsible for APQP deployment on new product launches; instruct teams on QS-9000, TS 16949, and APQP expectation standard for new customer design development projects
• Responsible for in-process and customer quality issues
• Instructed peers and team members on progressive value added quality system methodologies through daily interaction: 8D, VSM, critical characteristics / process control, cost out
• Instructed and mentor suppliers on problem solving, statistical control, and supplier responsibility to attain zero defect level of quality through interaction with purchasing team
• Developed PPAP level submissions with suppliers

Eaton Corporation 1999 – 2002
Quality Engineer, Powertrain and Specialty Controls (ASD), Rochelle, IL
• Responsible for molding, stamping, and machining departments as well as administration of SPC for plant
• Drove internal and external PPM in positive direction finishing under annual goal
• Reduced internal PPM by 70%
• Increased through-put and conformance assurance of components by minimizing lot sizes and coordinating with Kanban levels and level loading schedule
• Value Stream Mapped Fab QA
o Restructured control plans and set-up sheets
 Removed boiler plate quality control checks for evolution to quality assurance
 Modified quality checks for sensitivity to stroke rate and cycle time
 Reduced tool controlled dimension checks during manufacturing process to set-up only resulting in cost savings through minimizing direct labor variance
o Removed fixtures from calibration program
o Minimized layout discrepancy by limiting inspectors used per layout to one
o Reduced auditor work force by 20%
o Restructured (VSM) RMA process to minimize costs
• Deployed auditor training program for QA auditors
• PPAP for all components manufactured in-house for division (including Rochelle plant)
o Assured all back-up tooling was at current PPAP level for emergency use
o Worked closely with schedulers and planner during in-source of free market components and during extension of PPAP restrictions/non-conformances to optimize component throughput and assure line up-time
o Recommended design changes based on tool capability and part application
• Fulfilled manufacturing engineering responsibilities during interim periods: duties included but were not limited to:
o Developed packaging specs
o Modified/created routings and bills of material
o Interfaced with suppliers to assure/correct material specs and verifications
o Developed P FMEAs, Risk Management, and Flows
o Interfaced with divisional design group for product launches, design modifications, and economic corrective actions (i.e., more economical to correct mating part in-house than to have overseas supplier re-tool)
o Performed special stroke rate studies on specific dies and special cycle time studies on specific presses to assure correct scheduling and accurate departmental utilization analysis
o Recommended alternate materials for molding and roll threading
o Championed Roll Threading Project as Greenbelt

Eaton Corporation 1993 – 1998
Quality Engineer, Hydraulics, Carol Stream, IL
Production Manager, Appliance and Specialty Controls, West Plains, MO
ISO 9000 Coordinator, Cutler-Hammer, Lincoln, IL (Mid-States Technical Staffing)
• Responsible for raising quality system integrity at Petersburg facility
• Performed statistical analysis on high running product (A parts) for Six Sigma projects including both continuous and attribute data
• Developed and coordinated training program for new team members based on University of Missouri Quality Technician criteria
• Trained and involved team members in process improvements and system audits
• Improved collaborative interaction effectiveness through Zenger-Miller skills development
• Managed production operations including developing and maintaining budget, reducing rework and scrap, restructuring flow, and capacity planning
• Directed and interacted with cells in JIT-focused factory environment utilizing Kaizen, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke, TPM, 5S, Zenger-Miller principles, and Kanban with MRP controlling raw materials only
• Co-developed Eaton Quality Award (EQA) application (criteria modeled after Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award)
• Conducted Keki Bhote DOEs and 8D/fish bone analysis utilizing expertise of work cell members
• Responsible for plant quality measurables, trend analysis, SPC conformance, calibration conformance and traceability, and control chart conformance and modification
• ISO 9000
• Chaired team of six top management personnel that developed ISO 9000 implementation strategy
• Implemented strategies that resulted in ISO 9000 certification on first audit
• Developed and produced instructional manual and co-facilitated ISO 9000 concepts and auditor training to management and work cell members
• Monitored ISO/quality system compliance during and following major product acquisition and product mix change
• Assisted in the development and implementation of quality system procedures in both manufacturing and quality assurance

Supplier Quality
• Helped develop procedures for JIT supplier interface up to and including corrective and preventive measures including follow-up with suppliers
• Responsible for corrective action for customer complaints and supplier problems; included analyzing proper product use and upgrading quality systems at supplier site
• Assisted in modification to receiving/inspection program to identify material upon receipt for point of use, delivery, sampling, 100% inspection, or specific defection inspection
• Assisted in supplier audit for supplier certification
• Assisted suppliers in upgrading existing quality systems to meet certification requirements

Honeywell, Freeport, IL 1998
Quality Specialist
• Improved efficiency of divisional internal audit process by 66% through optimizing capacity utilization and eliminating non-value added elements
• Identified and fostered implementation of best practices of quality system including Malcolm Baldrige,
• D1-9000, ISO 9001, and QS-9000
• Statistically analyzed continuous and attribute data to drive out variance in both production and administrative processes
• Championed benchmark of EHS and Quality System Database for integration of ISO 14000
• Championed quality mentoring of suppliers (SQA) utilizing Six Sigma tools in conjunction with commodity management team

SPECIAL SKILLS
• Instructing: Problem solving: 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone
• Zenger-Miller deployment, Six Sigma, CFM/VSM, Kanban, Triz, 5S
• Mini-tab, AS-400
• Standards: QS-9000, CSA, UL, MBNQA
• Automotive Experience
• Fabrication Experience

• Molding
• Stamping
• Machining
• Plating
• Powder Coating
• Heat Treating

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Certified ASQ Quality Manager (CQM) certification: 10/02
• Officer: American Society for Quality
o Executive Board 2003-2007; four year progression to chairman
• Certified in ISO 9000 Documentation Control and Lead Auditor
• APICS (American Production and Inventory Control Society) CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
o Review Class completed; APICS qualified to sit for exam
• District STEM Chairman, Boy Scouts of America
• Committee Member for Interviewing School Board Superintendent Candidates

Machine Design Engineer
Over twenty years’ experience designing / building custom automation equipment. Nine years’ experience as a Tool & Die Designer. Seven years as the owner of a company that built specialized automation equipment. Supervisor of the machine and assembly departments for a medium sized firm that built automation equipment. Strong ability to concept and design systems, supervise and follow through the manufacturing process to the final operating unit. Highly skilled in Pro E, Solidworks and ACAD. Experienced user of GD&T per ANSI Y14.5M-1994.
• Coilcraft Inc., Feb. 12’ to Present
Cary, IL. Electronic Components Manufacturing.
Machine Design Engineer.
Designer of high speed assembly equipment for the Inductor industry. Produced 10 second part feed system, dial indexer and Pick & Place. Reduced PPM defects from 7000 to fewer than 500 by making design improvements to existing process equipment. Designed, developed, and debugged: Auto Vision Inspection Machine capable of inspecting 50 chips a second.

• Hutchinson Technology Inc., June 07’ to Feb 12’
Eau Claire, WI. Computer Suspension Manufacturer.
Machine Design Engineer.
Promoted to the position of Machine Design Engineer in order to set up the new Machine Design
Dept. in Eau Claire, WI. Acting Machine Design liaison between the corporate headquarters in Minnesota and Eau Claire’s high volume production facility. Designer of new inspection, process and assembly machines. Worked with Process Engineering to make incremental machine improvements to existing equipment increasing yields and utilization.

Senior Machine Designer. Nov. 03’ to June 07’
Hutchinson, Minnesota – Development Center.
Worked with project and machine design engineers to design automated assembly and inspection equipment. Main emphasis: design prototype equipment for a new and developing manufacturing process.

Senior Tool & Die Designer. Jan. 99’ to Nov. 03’
Hutchinson, Minnesota – Development Center.
Worked with project and product design engineers to design close tolerance (.00005”) progressive dies. Designed both a Progressive Form & Detab Die Template which the rest of Tool Design used allowing the group to meet the Department goal of 8 days to design.

• Trueline Inc., Jan. 95’ to Jan. 99’
LaCrosse, WI. Tool & Die & O.E.M. Machine Builders
Senior Machine Designer / Tool Designer.
Senior Machine Designer for the Special Machine Department. Tool Designer of Progressive, Compound, and Stage Tool Dies.

• Industrial Machine Tech., 1988 to Dec 94’
Elk Grove, IL. Automation & Special Machine Builders
Owner and President.
Received leads from my outside sales representatives, made customer contact, then quoted the required system. Using ACAD I would design the machine, purchase all components, assemble and add the controls (commonly a PLC) to complete the system.

• Automatic Feeder Company, 1983 - 1991
Elk Grove, IL. Automation & Special Machine Builders.
Supervisor – Machining (CNC & Manual) and Machine Assembly Department.
Started out as an apprentice machinist, advanced to become the shop supervisor. Responsible for checking all design prints, from engineering, approving or sending back with recommended changes before manufacturing would begin. Sub contracted and built AutoSlide after the regular work day. AutoSlide is a pneumatic pick and place, slide and end effector standard product line. AutoSlide was too costly to produce in house, so I subcontracted the work and started Industrial Machine Technology. Four years later Industrial Machine Technology grew to more than a part time requirement forcing me to leave Automatic Feeder Company to run Industrial Machine Technology full time as my own company.

• Automation Associates, 1981 – 1983
Arlington Heights, IL. Automation & Special Machine Builders.
Machine Builder / Machinist.
Machined components to print then assembled, debugged, producing custom, high speed assembly machines, part transferring equipment, etc., etc.

• BK Production Specialties, 1980 - 1981
Wauconda, IL. CNC Job Shop
Operator/Programmer.

Education: Ridgewater College, Hutchinson, MN.
A.A. Degree, emphasis in engineering.
G.P.A. 3.7

Tool & Die Manufacturing Association. River Grove. IL.
Completed Tool & Die, Advanced Machining Apprentice program in 1983.

OBJECTIVE: To secure an entry level position where I can utilize my experience and schooling. Looking for a position that would offer future growth potential

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Giuliana Imports - Denver, CO August 2013 to May 2017
Importing and Events Assistant
• Manage event coordination, promotion and planning
• Oversee key aspects of product importing and product movement
• Generate market-to-market updates; support sales, marketing and program managers to ensure clients receive exceptional service.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies in Communication and Media Regis University - Denver, CO
August 2013 to May 2017

SKILLS:
Microsoft Office (4 years), Quick books (4 years), Dropbox (2 years), Google+ (4 years)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Proven ability to support business development through relationship building and client service • Demonstrated planning and resource management skills to deliver projects on time and in fast paced environments • Proficient administrative capability with high attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving • Excellent verbal and written communicator • Strong brand ambassador • Enthusiastic team player able to contribute to goal achievement • Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Dropbox and QuickBooks

Talented professional with progressive experience in human resources operations, administrative management, and full cycle recruiting. Trusted counselor advising management on diverse human resources matters including employee relationships, performance management, professional development, and best practices. Skilled in workforce planning, recruitment practices and strategies, employee engagement, and staff retention. Well versed in the communicating benefit plan details and changes to support performance and organizational excellence. Ensures the confidentiality and security of all personal information. Articulate communicator able to facilitate engaging training sessions to educate colleagues and new hires. Recognized for the timely and judicious resolution of confidential and sensitive employee relation matters. Technologically savvy with expertise in Applicant Tracking Systems, Microsoft Office, and related applications.
 Project Management
 Employee Benefits & Compensation
 Professional Communications
 Administrative Management
 Training & Development  Policy Development
 Performance Review Process
 Regulatory Compliance
 Information Confidentiality
 Employee Relations  Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
 Labor Law
 Conflict & Change Management
 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 Documentation & Reporting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Velocity Resource Group, Aurora, IL April 2013 – Present
Human Resources Generalist (Aug 2015 – Present)
 Trusted advisor guiding business leaders on employee relations, workforce planning, benefits, professional development, and regulatory compliance.
 Drive the talent acquisition process as full cycle recruiter partnering with managers to create job descriptions, sourcing applicants, vetting candidates, composing offer letters, and conducting background checks.
 Administer the new-hire orientation program by onboarding new employees and completing required documentation such as federal and state W-4’s, I-9 employment eligibility and medical benefits.
 Design and implement human resources policies and procedures to ensure compliance with labor laws and align company goals.
 Participate in annual open enrollment process coordinating benefits meetings, answering questions, and explaining often complex options.
 Facilitate training for both individuals and groups on diverse human resources related matters.
 Foster a collaborative culture enabling a positive environment for communication, a dedication to service, and adherence to the highest ethical standards.
Key Accomplishments:
 Established Velocity’s first internal Human Resources Department. Defined policies and procedures, created a formal performance review process, an internal job posting board and transfer system, a new employee onboarding program, orchestrated college job fairs events and introduced a revised employee handbook and satisfaction survey.
Client Manager (Oct 2014 – Aug 2015)
 Authored detailed communication plans to ensure clients were updated on project developments.
 Collaborated with the Sales team to assess client business needs and design solutions to address both current and future requirements.
 Researched, assessed, and made detailed recommendations on the benefits of employing recruiting options such as online job boards, niche websites, social media, and industry networking to enhance relationships with clients.
 Crafted strategic talent acquisition initiatives to drive recruitment of a quality and culturally diverse applicant pool.
 Partnered with hiring managers and organizational recruiting teams to align job requirements and expectations are to ensure all candidates are assessed against the appropriate criteria.
 Updated and transferred candidates throughout the process via applicant tracking system.
Key Accomplishments:
 Demonstrated success in creative sourcing strategies averaging a 75% candidate contact ratio.

Recruitment Specialist (April 2013 – Oct 2014)
 Responsible for managing as many as 25 concurrent requisitions averaging 200 daily calls to fill open positions.
 Sourced job boards to search for applicable qualified resumes to fill openings.
 Evaluated qualified inbound candidates received through online job postings and from the company website.
 Participated in the applicant pre-screening process to identify potential job candidates.
Key Accomplishments:
 Recipient of multiple consecutive weekly wins for office-wide sourcing challenges.
American InterContinental University, Chicago, IL Aug 2012 – April 2013
Admissions Advisor
 Engaged prospective students by conducting interviews to assess their needs, interests, and qualifications while educating the candidate on the programs and benefits to allow for an informed decision to attend the university.
 Served each potential student assisting with admissions documentation, financial aid, and instruction on all applicable federal and state regulations, and school policies and procedures.
Key Accomplishments:
 Consistently met or exceeded assigned monthly quota for student recruitment.
PNC Bank, Kalamazoo, MI May 2009 – Aug 2012
Default Specialist
 Employed conflict management and relationship skills to address and resolve customer’s collection issues.
 Performed administrative tasks including processing customer refunds, review of account adjustments, and resolution of client discrepancies and short payments.
 Tracked all assigned accounts executing as required customer calls, account adjustments, reconciliations, skip traces and the processing of credit memos.
Key Accomplishments:
 Excelled in resolving outstanding discrepancies ranking consistently amongst the top 3 each month.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Master of Science in Human Resources Management, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL 2015
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 2011

Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Professional Affiliations
Member, Society of Human Resources (SHRM), 2015
PHR Certification in progress, 2017

Community Service
Volunteer, Northern Illinois Food Bank - West Suburban Center - 2017

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A Quality Assurance Professional since 1997 with experience in manufacturing and engineering environments. Responsibilities have included quality assurance, inspections, CMM applications, and internal/external quality initiatives. Experience has led to knowledge of Zeiss Calypso, MCOSMOS, GeoMeasure, GD&T, PPAP, AIAG, APQP, and corrective action / root cause methods.

EDUCATION

AS Engineering Technology, Fall 2011
Triton College, River Grove, IL
Member of Phi Theta Kappa academic honor society

BS Industrial Technology Courses
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (off‐campus program)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2016 to Present

Quality Engineer
• Write CMM programs utilizing Zeiss Calypso software
• Performs process capability and Gage R&R studies
• Writes work instructions for compliance to TS 16949 standards
• Assists the Quality Manager in completion of customer required PPAP documentation
• Assists with the investigation, root cause analysis, immediate corrective actions, and verification of corrective actions
• Assists with company 5S initiatives including workflow analysis and recommending improvements

June 2015 to March 2016

Metrologist Lead
• Write CMM programs; assists Quality Engineers in all aspects of PPAP process
• Performs process capability and Gage R&R studies
• Orders and maintains gaging; controls inspection, measuring, and test equipment for conformance to calibration standards
• Trains quality inspectors on use of measurement equipment
• Assists the Quality Manager in running the laboratory and handling prioritization and workload
• Assists with the investigation, root cause analysis, immediate corrective actions, and verification of corrective actions on claims

October 2011 to June 2015

Quality Engineer
• Preparing and submitting PPAP documentation to customers such as Cummins and Forum Energy Technologies
• Responsibility of evaluating PPAP submissions from subcontractors and material suppliers (forgings, castings)
• Evaluating the conformance of forgings and castings utilizing Geomagic software and 3D scanning
• Evaluation of gaging needs and facilitating the purchase of required gaging
• Managing and issuing Corrective Actions and ensuring successful completion

June 2005 to October 2011

Production Test Technician 4
• Coordinate Measuring Machine programming; this includes developing and maintaining all CMM programs for production and engineering purposes
• Perform inspection of incoming materials
• Participation in weekly MRC meetings for nonconforming material
• Provide Engineering with CMM support for all activities related to product development
• Other mechanical inspection activities for production and engineering support; this includes programming an OGP optical comparator, performing first article inspections required for vendor approval, routine surface plate inspections, and process verification inspections

February 2004 to June 2005
VISTEON, VCRAM LLC, Chicago, IL
Quality Control, Level “A”, Technician
• Coordinate measuring machine programming and program editing
• Coordinate measuring machine inspection of bolster integrated assemblies, fuel tanks, and cockpit assemblies
• Destructive and Nondestructive
• Responsible for compiling dimensional data for review by engineering personnel

February 1997 to February 2004
FAXON MACHINING INC., Cincinnati, OH
Quality Control Technician
• Coordinate measuring machine programming
• Conduct detailed layout inspections, for required Part Submission Warrants in the PPAP approval process
• General in‐process, detailed, or specialty inspection
• Perform Profile Machine programming

To utilize my purchasing, planning and materials management experience in the operations of a company specializing in manufacturing and industrial automation.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
2005 to 2016 M&R Precision Machining, Inc. Elk Grove Village, Illinois
• Purchasing Manager
2002 to 2005 Self-employed, Chicago, Illinois
• Consultant. Accounting/ purchasing related services for small business
• Lecturer-Adult Education at Wilbur Wright College
2001 to 2002 Tritech Industries, Inc. Elk Grove Village, Illinois
• Purchasing Manager
2000 to 2001 DT Industries/ Mid-West Automation Systems, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
• Buyer. Outsourcing and farm outs, commercial components and raw materials
1999 to 2000 Aflac, Schaumburg, Illinois
• An Independent Sales Associate
1996 to 1999 Tritech Industries, Inc. Elk Grove Village, Illinois
• Purchasing Agent
• Planning/ Production Control

WORK EXPERIENCE: Purchasing - Planning - Production Control
• Supported Sales and Production departments by researching manufacturers and suppliers for most cost/ time effective arrangements
• Established new accounts and negotiated pricing and payment terms
• Performed and supervised the process of placing orders with vendors (including raw materials)
• Performed vendor audits for compliance with ISO standards
• Maintained Approved Suppliers List
• Performed internal audits for compliance with ISO 9001:2008 / AS9100C standards
• Tracked, documented and reported on manufacturing progress and it’s cost effectiveness
• Created custom reports to monitor material requirements based on production schedule (including customer supplied materials)
• Created custom reports to provide metrics analyzing supplier performance to include estimated vs. actual cost analysis and on time delivery
• Created a procedure for handling order acknowledgments and a report to improve visibility of orders to be acknowledged, thereby practically eliminating invoicing discrepancies
• Expedited open purchase orders and customer supplied materials
• Performed and supervised data entry and daily updates of accounting and Management Inventory System software
• Supervised process of receiving, staging and distributing of various types of components and materials used in automation industry
• Established procedures and responsible for materials procurement and outsourcing
Marketing - Sales - Service
• Performed cold calls offering manufacturing services
• Established and maintained service sites in Chicago
• Negotiated terms of service with customers
• Handled new orders and customer service calls
Accounting
• Verified and approved invoices for processing
• Negotiated payment arrangements with vendors
• Identified and resolved multiple invoicing discrepancies
Communications
• Appointed as a liaison person responsible for selection, organization and implementation of a companywide upgrade of computer work stations, servers and software performed by an outsourced IT company
• Maintained communications and information flow related to materials management with branches abroad (procurement, scheduling, shipping/ receiving)
• Translated legal documents and forms into English and Polish
• Taught English to non-traditional adult Polish students
• Taught computing related skills including MS Office Applications to adult students

ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Computer software and languages
• MRP software: JobBoss; MAS 90, DBA, Made2Manage, IBM 6000 Mainframe MRP System
• MS Access
• Report writing software: Crystal Reports
• MS Office Specialist Certificate: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Familiar with various industry relevant applications including Microsoft Business Intelligence (BI) tools for analysis and reporting
• Internet resources; including industrial buying guides, catalogs and manufacturing related research tools
• Fluent English and Polish

EDUCATION:
Spring 1997 M&R Precision Machining Inc., Elk Grove Village, IL
• ISO 9001:2008 / AS9100C compliance and process - internal auditing training
• ITAR compliance training
William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL
• Materials/ Logistics Management MAT 101
1992 to 1993 Truman College, Chicago, IL
• Introduction to Microcomputers
• Business 111
1975 to 1979 University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland
• Master of Arts research in Linguistics (German and Dutch) interrupted – emigration

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Accomplished manufacturing engineering manager with proven track record in leading and mentoring individuals and implementing strategies that enhance productivity and profitability. Efficient, organized leader with success in coordinating efforts within internal/external teams to reach and surpass expectations and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Strong interpersonal skills combined with solid technical and hands-on application experience. Certified Green Belt.

• Manufacturing Engineering Management
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Kaizen / Lean Manufacturing Strategies
• Quality Assurance
• Project / Program Management
• Process & Machinery Design, Testing
• Employee Mentoring / Development
• Equipment and Tooling Maintenance

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois – 1997

KLEIN TOOLS, INC., Lincolnshire, Illinois 2002 to December 2015
A $300 million manufacturer of high quality professional tools, with 7 manufacturing facilities and over 1,000 employees.
Manager, Technical Services: 2012 to December 2015
Reporting to the Operations Manager. Responsible for directing the Engineering, Tool Room, Technical Writing and Quality Control Departments, with an annual budget of $7 million and 11 direct reports.

• Managed the incorporation of the 60,000 sq. foot Lincolnshire facility into Mansfield, Texas, operations. The $3 million project was completed on time and $600,000 under budget.
• Developed and implemented training procedures and quality control tools for outgoing Lincolnshire facility.
• Served as Project Manager, overseeing Swiss CNC lathe cells.
• Implemented plant-specific process technologies in support of NPD initiatives.
• Provided direction and leadership to the team to create, develop, and improve manufacturing processes which are cost-effective and conducive to ease of manufacture.
• Prepared and managed capital plans, cost savings, continuous improvement, and expansion projects.
• Controlled and maintained manufacturing expense budgets and capital expense budgets.
• Investigated and recommended machine tooling and equipment needed to accomplish or improve the required manufacturing process capabilities or capacity.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Roselle, Illinois: 2010 to 2012
Reported to the Operations Manager. Responsible for the development and testing of new technologies for machining and finishing forged products. Served as Assistant Supervisor to the Roselle facility.

• Managed the incorporation of the 55,000 sq. foot Roselle facility into Mansfield, Texas, operations. The $2 million projected was completed 2 months early and $500,000 under budget.
• Developed and implemented training procedures and quality control tools for outgoing Roselle facility.
• Worked with Corporate Engineering to correct high failure warranty returns. Reduced returns by 20% and increased customer satisfaction by 30%.
• Implemented various process improvements in tooling and grinding, resulting in a $200,000 annual cost reduction.
• Supervised and supported CNC cutting tool grinders for multiple plants.
• Project Engineer for insourcing 11 Stride wire strippers. Project was completed on time and on budget.
• Implemented various process improvements in tooling and grinding.
• Worked on developing tool room control techniques for cutting tools and broaches.
• Implemented and refined manufacturing processes by applying continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles to all areas of production.
• Support and Lead Engineer for Ergonomics team.

Production Engineer, Skokie, Illinois: 2006 to 2010
Reported to the Manufacturing Manager. Responsible for overseeing production processes and supervising 40 Production Technicians in a Union environment.

• Served as Project Engineer for changing manufacturing process of low volume pliers and implementing CNC machining project.
• Assured achievement of production schedules by providing hands-on technical and maintenance support.
• Provided technical support to the production teams for implementing new products/processes and improving existing processes.
• Supervised and maintained various Mikron rotary transfer machines with human machine interface (HMI), Cognex vision systems, and Denso and Staubli robotics.
• Assisted in the qualification review and screening of new employees.
• Backed-up supervisor to the machining department.

Manufacturing Engineer, Schaumburg, Illinois: 2002 to 2006
Reported to the Operations Manager. Responsible for overseeing production processes and maintaining equipment.

• Oversaw the incorporation of the 25,000 sq. foot Schaumburg facility into Skokie Operations.
• Developed and implemented training procedures and quality control tools for outgoing Schaumburg facility.
• Worked with suppliers to reduce costs while increasing product profitability and reaching annual sales goals.
• Implemented various process improvements in tooling and grinding, resulting in cost reductions.
• Implemented computerized maintenance management system of all assets, work orders, and preventative maintenance.
• Worked with Corporate Engineering to develop and implement in-house product data viewer, including product drawings, process documentation, bills of materials, routings, and inventory.
• Managed various capital projects, including vision and robotic loading systems, upgrading milling and drilling heads, machine safety enclosures, and part storage areas.

BURGESS-NORTON MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Geneva, Illinois 1998 to 2001
World’s largest manufacturer of piston pins and leading producer of powder metal parts.

Manufacturing Engineer, Machined Parts Division:
Reported to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. Responsible for the design or redevelopment of machined products for prototype and production of shafts and piston pins.

• Performed advanced product quality planning (APQP), manufacturing resource planning (MRP), computer aided design (CAD), and production part approval process (PPAP).
• Facilitated various projects including the John Deere 450 engine, the John Deere Sphinx, and the relocation of a multimillion dollar General Motors project. All projects completed on time and on budget.
• Worked closely with sales and marketing to determine customer expectations and provided quoting support to give accurate cost analysis for application development projects.
• Conducted evaluations to optimize existing manufacturing processes and implemented and designed new manufacturing processes.
• Prepared written proposals to purchase parts needed to repair machinery for projects over $10,000 and for new capital equipment expenditures.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Green Belt Certification, EMS Consulting Group – 2011

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS SharePoint & Office, Lotus Notes, AutoCAD, Anvil, SolidWorks, Agile, ETQ, ISO quality systems

OBJECTIVE:
To put my extensive engineering and manufacturing operations experience and talent to work for a progressive, growing manufacturing company in the Defense, Aerospace, or Industrial Equipment Industries.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Operations Management - proven success in cost reduction and productivity improvements
• Engineering Management – demonstrated success in managing multiple engineers and designers under tight project time constraints
• Extensive manufacturing process experience – welding, steel cutting, forming, coating, rotor balancing, plastics/injection molding, and assembly of large equipment, CNC equipment
• Solidworks power user since version 2000
• Solidworks API programming in VB and .NET
• VB Programming (intermediate level), basic level programming in C++, Java, ASP, HTML
• Finite Element Analysis – High level experience with Algor, Ansys v11 Workbench interface, Solidworks Simulation
• Rotordynamics – 8 years of experience with lateral and torsional critical speed calculations
• Lean Manufacturing – 5 years of hands on experience during formal lean transformation
• Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Events, A3 Tools, 5S
• Excellent MS Office skills including VB/VBA programming and database connections
• Made2Manage ERP System, MACPAC MRP by Anderson Consulting.
• ISO/AAR Internal Auditor for 12+ years

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Director of Operations March 2013 - Present
• Led operational growth of Company, to accommodate an increase in sales from $15M to $23M in 3 years.
• Led development of a new manufacturing facility and manufacturing line to accommodate a 100% increase in product volume in 2 years.
• Developed facility layout which improved manufacturing times for a standard product line by 30%.
• Oversaw and specified purchasing of new capital equipment which reduced manufacturing times by 40% (HD Plasma Cutter, CNC Roll, Balancing Machine, Media Blast Booth, etc.)
• Led improved integration between engineering and manufacturing departments at IBI.
• Member of Executive Management Team at Company for the past 5 years.
• Manage 5 direct and 50+ indirect reports, direct staffing decisions, perform performance evaluations.
Engineering Manager Jan 2010 – March 2013
• Implemented Product Data Management System (Solidworks Enterprise PDM) improving engineering document storage and revision control.
• Led development of engineering workflows and standards for Solidworks modeling, Fan Design, and Finite Element Analysis.
• Acted as Project Manager of several $1M, highly visible equipment projects for a major Petrochemical customer, achieving average gross margins above 40%.
• Developed Fatigue Analysis Handbook at Illinois Blower, Inc.
• Led implementation, training and use of XLRotor Rotordynamic software for calculating lateral and torsional critical speeds.
• Managed multiple engineers and designers under extreme project time constraints.
• Conducted Fan Air Performance Testing, Hot Gas Testing, Mechanical Run testing on dozens of projects.
• Extensive experience maintaining compliance with national and global standards – AWS, API, ASME, ATEX, NEC, AAR, ISO
Sr. Mechanical Designer/Analyst Sept 2008 – Jan 2010
• Led design of blower projects in Petrochemical, Transportation, Material Handling, Power Generation, and Food Processing industries.
• Primary FE Analyst using Algor FEA, and Solidworks Simulation Products (Simulation Premium, Premium Pro). Heavy experience with Linear Static, Fatigue, Shock, Thermal Analysis, Modal Analysis, and Non Linear Dynamic Analyses (Response Analysis).
• High Level Solidworks user including Sheet Metal, Weldments, Advanced Assembly and Part Modeling, Solidworks Professional Add-ins (Toolbox, Photoworks, Animator, etc.)
• Served as Solidworks Administrator, keeping network licenses updated to latest service packs and major releases.

Sr. Mechanical Designer Feb 2000 – Sept 2008
• Part of award winning team at Company which developed an online Silicon Wafer Chick FEA Optimization portal which reduced design times by 50%. Helped develop the Solidworks API side of the program.
• Developed and programmed (in VB and Solidworks API) a shop packet printing program which automated shop packet printing process as part of Design Process Kaizen event, saving hours of manual document creation per design project.
• Participated in 5 years of a Lean Transformation at Company. Participated in multiple Value Stream Mappings, Kaizen events, and led Rapid Prototyping Process Kaizen.
• Primary FE Analyst using Algor FEA Software and Ansys V11. Performed dozens of steady state and transient Thermal FEA simulations to improve thermal uniformity of Company cast in heaters.
• Lead Solidworks technical resource. Administered 11 in-plant seats of Solidworks and assisted other divisions nationwide with standards and implementation.
• Developed Solidworks Best Practices Documents for Company
• Solidworks Beta tester from 2002 to 2008

EDUCATION:
Lewis University - Romeoville, IL 1995-1997
Bachelor of Science – Aviation Administration
Awards: David Delahanty Student Athlete Award for Academic Achievement.
Dean’s List 1995/1996
Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI 1990-1994
Major: Aviation Science
Coursework: Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Aircraft Structures, Aerodynamics, Aircraft Electrical Systems, Aircraft Hydraulic Systems, Navigation Systems.
TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SKIILLS:
Solidworks Training – Graphics Systems Corp., Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Algor Certified FEA Training
Ansys v11 Certified Training
GD&T Course, Northern Illinois University Engineering course, taught at Watlow Electric Mfg.
Rotordynamics Short Course. Practical Rotordynamics for Real Machinery, Xdot Engineering, Charlottesville, VA.

Mechanical Design Engineer will become responsible for creating the most effective machine designs based on job specifications, concept sketches, verbal instructions, design standards, and knowledge of the customer’s needs based on functionality, reliability, durability, convenience, safety, maintainability, flexibility aesthetics and cost.

 

Requirements to be Successful:

 

The ideal Mechanical Design Engineer candidate must have the following:

A Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or design engineering from a four year college/university.

Located: Elgin, IL

Please submit resumes to John Creaney,  [email protected] or call 847-490-5366

Drug Screen , Background and Everify process will be required

Only Serious, Qualified Candidates will be considered

 

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