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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
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Besser-Lithibar Inc. Holland Mi. 10/98 - Present
Senior Manufacturing Engineer 3/99 - Present
Responsible for improving manufacturing processes and through-put of design projects.
Manage department consisting of 2 Manufacturing Engineers and 3 Draft Persons.
The department is responsible for all engineering change documentation , routing and bom maintenance building and equipment maintenance.
Lean manufacturing team leader.
Project Engineer 10/98 3/99
Responsible for the design and management of capital equipment manufacturing projects.
Big Dutchman Inc. Holland Mi. 1996 - 9/1/1998
Project/Director of Engineering
Responsible for the management of engineering design, drafting, research and development model shop and quality control, including in-house and contract personnel.
Managed department budget of $750,000
Traveled internationally to represent the company on a design team with their sister company in Germany, also to Brazil as technical support for a licensee of their products.
Team leader for the design and implementation of a new plastic pan feeding system for the poultry industry.
Conducted testing at poultry rearing facilities throughout the U.S.
Rowe International Inc. Grand Rapids Mi. 1979 -1996 Manufacturing/Facilities Engineer 1991-1996
Responsible for providing direction to Maintenance supervisor and a crew of 13 in equipment and plant maintenance and project work.
Identify the effect on the layout of factory facilities caused by the constantly changing emphasis on product mix, and the introduction of new products. When appropriate, produce detailed plans to cater for these changes and mastermind their introduction.
Ensure total compliance with all relevant state and federal statutes on environment and safety (OSHA/MIOSHA) issues.
Oversee all aspects of plant security.
Create productivity improvements in the manufacturing operation by the critical examination of facilities, equipment, material and labor.
Design fixturing for manufacturing operations.
Confer with vendors to determine product specifications, material and evaluation.
Accomplishments include:
Planning the amalgamation of metal forming operations carried out in Grand Rapids and Texas subsidiary on a 70,000-sq. ft. area of the Grand Rapids site. This entailed an extensive building update and refurbishment, new electrical supply, dedicated air compressor, lighting, heating, etc. Project completed on time and under budget. Two product lines were installed and commissioned within eight weeks. Phonograph production was increased from 45 to 80 units a day with only a 20% increase in direct labor, materials and evaluations.
Project Engineer 1987 -1991
Supervised model shop department including scheduling work, processing and purchasing of materials and new equipment.
Designed and modified export products according to specifications.
Served as liaison for Underwriters Laboratories/Canadian Standards Association.
Product Engineer 1981-1987
Served as liaison for UL/CSA.
Developed and supervised product safety testing.
Served as company photographer.
Laboratory Technician 1979 -1981
Worked with engineers to develop new products.
Responsible for electronic testing and life testing, etc.
ELCOWIN INC. Hudsonville Mi. 1978 -1979
Quality Control Technician
American Store Equipment Inc. Muskegon Mi. 1976 -1978
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Ferris State University
Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering Ferris State University
Associates Degree in Business Davenport College
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