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Summary
B. S. in Manufacturing Engineering, 2005, Business Management minor; diverse management experience in team settings to achieve desired objectives; skilled in project management, product design and manufacturing processes; extensive background as a liaison communicating between the customer and manufacturing plants; highly motivated to improve quality and decrease costs by using industry principles such as six sigma, lean manufacturing and 5S; proficient in tooling selection and cost estimating; professional presentation skills. Computer skills include Catia, Solid Works, Solid Edge, Pro ENGINEER, Microsoft Office (including Project and Visio), Photoshop, Access, Java, C++, Visual Basic and C. Fluent in German.
Experience
Program Engineering Manager, Alcoa Electrical & Electronic Solutions, Dec 05 – Dec 08
* Manage the design, production and delivery of electrical wire harnesses, totaling $38 million of product for Daimler trucks in North America.
* Built electrical component knowledge base by designing and selecting components for electrical harnesses and providing cost savings of $1.5 million annually.
* Refined detailed organizational skills by managing 9 different projects with lifecycles of 1 to 18 months; this includes improving or deviating harness blueprints, directing project timing, projecting capital tooling expenses and performing post project financial reviews.
* Nurtured in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes by reviewing and improving plant procedures, evaluating tooling capacities and implementing design deviations in both Canada and Mexico.
* Develop new business and maintain current contracts by calculating and submitting bids for new business, performing project feasibility studies and managing capital budgets and expenditures.
* Improved communication skills by functioning as a liaison directly with various customer groups, such as engineering, purchasing, planning and other divisions to ensure overall satisfaction.
Quality Engineer, Solar Turbines Inc. (Caterpillar Company), April - August 2005
* Managed a $50 million dollar investment by creating a maintainable database using Microsoft Access, which records retrievable casting pattern information.
* Refined teamwork skills by functioning in a team of 4 quality engineers, planning and implementing strategies for decreasing re-work costs by $2.2 million dollars annually.
* Responsible for improving technical communication with 7 foundry suppliers by creating an in-depth, 70 slide Casting Defect PowerPoint, currently used as a training module and reference guide.
* Accountable for inspecting and identifying defective castings that were previously marked as having a quality issue; this included using an ultrasonic machine to find hidden flaws in the larger castings (5 - 20 ft in diameter).
Manager, AGC Automotive, September 2004 - April 2005
* Supervised a team of 5 Engineers in designing a patentable, manually loaded injection press withstanding 250 tons, to mold sealants to 60-inch rear automobile windows.
* Developed detailed analytical skills by resolving hardware requirements using specific linear bearings and ball screws for the product design.
* Cultivated professional and detailed documentation skills by providing a comprehensive spreadsheet containing updated documents and engineered drawings.
Distribution Manager, Vinyl Industries, April - September 2004
* Effectively redesigned distribution and delivery systems for a $24 million dollar vinyl fencing company, totaling 150,000 linear feet per month, reducing shipping costs by 50%.
* Developed leadership skills by managing a distribution crew of 8 employees.
* Responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating all Class A/CDL drivers.
* Cultivated marketing and customer service abilities by handling customer issues and collecting and managing cash receivables.
Electrical and Mechanical Technician, XYBIX System INC, 1998, 2001-2003
* Solved manufacturing delays by developing and implementing process improvements resulting in a 45% increase in production output.
* Improved technical skill set by traveling nationwide to assemble and install technical dispatch communication stations and related electronic equipment.
* Developed automation skills by constructing ergonomic office ware and electronic equipment.
Sales Representative, Holiday Inn, April – June 1998
* Broadened sales abilities by developing customer needs evaluation skills. Increased revenue by 40% enabling owner to sell hotel.
* Acquired communication and customer service experience by managing the hotel.
Volunteer Representative, Munich, Germany, Aug. 1999-Sept. 2001
* Developed extensive management skills by training and motivating 50 full-time volunteers over a 16-month period.
* Cultivated technical German language speaking and presentation skills by presenting monthly at small and large assemblies. Fluent in German.
Skills
Computer: Experienced in Catia, Solid Works, Solid Edge, Pro/ENGINEER, Adobe Standard, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project and Visio), Photoshop, Java, C++, Visual Basic and C.
Manufacturing: Proficient in Electrical Schematics, Blue Prints, Design, Product Development, Plant Layout Strategy, Six Sigma (Green Belt), Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Injection Mold Press, Class A/CDL license, Lathe, Forklift, Donkey-lift, Milling Machine, and CNC.
Business: Teamwork, leadership, financial analysis, cost projections, project management, project feasibility studies, capital budgeting and management and customer service; excellent organizational, presentation, and communication abilities; yield integrity, dependability, honesty and hard work.
Language: German oral fluency and intermediate written skills.
Education
B.S. Degree, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Brigham Young University
* Business Management minor
* Graduated December 2005
A.S. Degree, Arts and Science, Brigham Young University Idaho
Affiliations/ Awards/ Activities
* Society of Manufacturing Engineers
* Eagle Scout, CPR Certified, Green Belt Six Sigma Certified (Alcoa)
* Extreme hiking/mountaineering, winter backpacking, river rafting
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