JOSEPH BALLIRO
Powell,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 16 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and a proven knowledge of methods design, process development, and root cause analysis. A pilot of 19 years with experience and good working knowledge of aircraft turbine and piston engines. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Engineer role at your company
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Engineer
Aisin Automotive Casting Of Tennessee
02.2023 - Current
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
- Decreased in-house production issues by establishing and coordinating sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements and processes.
- Conducted trials to determine equipment and machine performance capabilities.
- Applied lean manufacturing processes to enhance quality, reliability or cost-effectiveness.
- Inspected all machines and equipment and provided necessary repairs.
Manufacturing Engineer
JTEKT
09.2010 - 02.2023
- Developed production line improvements
- Led scrap reduction efforts
- Reduced scrap from 14% to 9%
- Led Process Capability studies
- Procured tools and supplies for manufacturing
- Wrote standard work instructions and changeover instructions
- Collaberated with CNC Manufacturers to find solutions
- Worked with Kaizan to improve production line process and investigate product defects
- Procured funding for Production line projects and improvements
- Collaberated with cross functional team to complete APQP processes
Manufacturing Engineer
Southern Manufacturing Technologies
05.2008 - 06.2018
- Managed and completed 350+ Product development and product repair projects for 30+ aerospace and defense companies worldwide
- Worked with Cross Functional Team to oversee entire development and repair process from raw stock or damaged part to final inspection and delivery
- Liased with Aerospace manufacturers to bring projects to completion and solve any quality issues
- Read and interpreted GD&T drawings
- Developed testing methods and inspections to maintain (minimum) 99% quality control and quality assurance
- Performed part measurements via various precision measuring equipment
- Reported all product and safety concerns to supervisor
Electrical Engineering Apprentice
Scharf Energy Systems
06.2005 - 03.2008
- Apprentice to team of 9-12 including engineers, assembly tech's, licensed electricians, and installers
- Assisted in designing free energy devices (Solar Panels, Wind Turbines) for private residence, farms and business use
- Developed manufacturing process (similar to APQP) for all projects from planning to design to control plans to customer installation and support
- Extensive use of welding, wiring, CAD software, blueprints and wiring diagrams, DC powered fasteners, gauges, assembly instructions
- Achieved zero employee injuries, zero product returns and 98% product reliability over 90+ projects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL05.2008
A.S. - Computer Aided Drafting
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL05.2003
Skills
- Working Knowledge of Fabrication, Machining, Repair, Precision Measurements, Project Leadership, and Documentation
- LEAN Manufacturing Ideology
- Working Knowledge of Six Sigma Tools
- Strong Communication and Organization Skill
- Excellent MS Suite Knowledge and Skill
- Root Cause Analysis Skills
Certification
FAA Licensed Pilot - Private Pilot | NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanical Engineering | IASSC Certified Lean Leader Six Sigma - Green Belt
Gauges
CMM (Probe Style) | Calipers | Micrometers | Bore Gauges | Gap Gauges | Profilometer | Torque Wrench | 2µm Dial Indicator | Thermal Imaging Camera
Materials
Carburized, Noncaurberized and Chromium Plated Steel Alloys | Aluminum (363, 6061, and 7075) | Titanium Alloys | Nickel Alloys (Inconel) | Cobalt Chromium | Copper | Silicon Carbide Ceramics | Rhenium | Zirconium | Tantalum | Incoloy Alloys
Testing Methods
Destructive Testing: Rockwell and Brinell hardness test | Non Destructive Testing: Blue Light 3D scan, Dye Penetrant Test, Leak test, Magnaflux (Crack Detect), Go - No Go Gauge Test, Surface Roughness Test
Thermal Sprays and Coatings
PPG Aerospace epoxy primer | Ceramic (Zirconia, Alumina) | Chromium | Cermet (WC-Co), Powder (paint and epoxies)
Tools and Equipment
5 & 6 Axis CNC Machines | 6 Axis Robots | Waterjet and Drill Deburring Machines | Furnaces | Threading Machines | Roll Forming | Hot and Cold Stamping | Boring | Reaming | Broaching | Laser Cutting | Laser Etching | Heat Treatment | Lathe | Hobbing | Skiving | Grinding | Anodizing | Die Casting | Trim Press | Biscuit Snap Machines | Overflow Breakers | Lubrication Systems | Whirling
Timeline
Production Engineer
Aisin Automotive Casting Of Tennessee
02.2023 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
JTEKT
09.2010 - 02.2023
Manufacturing Engineer
Southern Manufacturing Technologies
05.2008 - 06.2018
Electrical Engineering Apprentice
Scharf Energy Systems
06.2005 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
A.S. - Computer Aided Drafting
Seminole State College of Florida
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