Alejandro Bond
Portage,MI
Summary
Dynamic Senior Engineering Manager with a proven track record at Musashi Auto Parts, leading a 19-member team to implement advanced additive manufacturing solutions. Expert in jig and fixture design, fostering continuous improvement, and enhancing production efficiency. Skilled in Autodesk Vault administration and recruitment, driving significant cost savings and operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineering Manager
Musashi Auto Parts - MI, Inc.
10.2020 - Current
- Overseeing 19-member team of engineering personnel, including forging, machining, and electrical/controls expertise
- Annually coordinate the proposal development, and implementation of, capital investments to meet new, or improve current, production requirements, while monitoring investment payback.
- In 2023, spearheaded the proposal and implementation of Markforged composite and metal additive manufacturing equipment for cost-effective in-house jig and fixture fabrication. On track for a 22-month payback period and currently working to develop North American connected network.
- Investigate and source vendors for custom spline broaching tools, including the initial running and evaluation of test parts, and on-site quality assurance review of the manufacturers' processes.
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, coordinating engineering resources to address daily production issues on the basis of part quality, process capability, and production capacity.
- Implemented and maintaining advanced change point control procedure, derived from current global policies
- Administrate Autodesk Vault system for permissions-based engineering drawing control, interfaced with other supporting departments
Engineering Manager
Musashi Auto Parts - MI, Inc.
09.2010 - 10.2020
- Oversaw 10-member team of mechanical and controls engineers, including the mentoring on the design and implementation of an array of workholding fixtures and gauges for CNC machining processes
- ·Developed manufacturing model for the refurbishment and replacement of Muratec CNC lathing and Mitsubishi CNC gear cutting equipment, based on investment depreciation over 7 years, associated repair costs, and product profit margin
- Coordinated with Sales, New Model, and overseas equipment makers for the selection, installation, and startup of new production processes, including Honda 10-speed automatic transmission differential assemblies, and Ford Motor Co. bevel gears for F-Series trucks
- Frequently supported onsite meetings with customers for manufacturing process review, production run-offs, and product trouble reporting (Honda, Ford, and Chrysler)
- Regularly evaluated, reported, and negotiated long-term capacity inquiries from Honda and Chrysler for 9- and 10-speed differential assembly production
- Managed draw-down and sale of 100+ gear cutting machines at the end of Honda transmission gear program in 2015. Negotiated contract with industrial asse reseller, Perfection Global, managed scheduling of machine inspection, millwright and contractors, and machine transportation
- Provided technical input for development of PFMEA documentation and participated in IATF 16949 audits
Engineering Assistant Manager
Musashi Auto Parts - MI, Inc.
12.2008 - 09.2010
- Facilitated prioritization of mechanical engineer workloads to meet machine installation and modification deadlines, contributing to the on-time deployment of new production lines for Honda 6-speed transmission gears (Odyssey and Pilot)
- Mentored mechanical engineering group with designing CAD models and drawings for CNC gear machining jigs and fixtures (lathing, hobbing, shaping, and shaving)
- Mentored mechanical engineering group for the creation of CNC lathing and gear cutting programs (FANUC controllers)
- Supported New Model Development with analysis of production capacity and preparation of documentation for Honda program evaluation
- Analyzed daily production data to propose OEE kaizen projects
Production Engineer
Musashi Auto Parts - MI, Inc.
06.2005 - 12.2008
- Supported the modification of CNC machinery for the localization of helical gear manufacturing of Honda balancer shafts
- Performed machine run-off validation, including process capability analysis of special characteristics.
- Worked with production leadership and indexable tooling makers to improve tooling life, reducing piece costs and increasing operator satisfaction
- Supported creation of manufacturing process documentation, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Production Work Instructions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI04.2005
Skills
- AutoCAD, Inventor, and Vault 2023
- Microsoft applications
- Jig & fixture design based on composite and metal 3D printing / additive manufacturing
- Lathe programming for FANUC 18i, 21i, 30i systems, Muratec lathe automated gantry programming
Hobbies
- Woodworking
- Motorcycling
- Kalamazoo Curling Club
Timeline
Senior Engineering Manager
Musashi Auto Parts - MI, Inc.
10.2020 - Current
Engineering Manager
Musashi Auto Parts - MI, Inc.
09.2010 - 10.2020
Engineering Assistant Manager
Musashi Auto Parts - MI, Inc.
12.2008 - 09.2010
Production Engineer
Musashi Auto Parts - MI, Inc.
06.2005 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Western Michigan University
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