Blake Wallace
Leeds
Summary
Dedicated manufacturing engineer with a strong focus on quality assurance and process improvement. Experienced in managing multiple projects, implementing Lean techniques, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols to drive measurable improvements in production outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
MacLean Power Systems
Alabaster
10.2005 - Current
- Tested final products to ensure quality.
- Performed root cause analysis on various production issues and developed corrective actions plans.
- Conducted annual inspection of workplace to assure safe working conditions for employees.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen events, Kanban systems, in order to optimize production flow and improve overall efficiency.
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers and manufacturing personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Identified cost reduction opportunities through improved processes, materials utilization, and waste elimination initiatives.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Established procedures for preventive maintenance activities on all machinery and equipment used in the production area.
- Monitored safety protocols within the facility to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Communicated with engineering personnel to discuss test results and implications.
Quality Control Intern
MacLean Power Systems
Alabaster
06.2002 - 08.2005
- Conducted inspections on incoming materials for compliance with quality standards.
- Assisted in developing and implementing quality control procedures and documentation.
- Collaborated with team members to identify defects and recommend corrective actions.
- Utilized testing equipment to evaluate product performance and reliability.
- Recorded inspection results and maintained accurate quality control logs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss quality issues and improvement strategies.
- Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to established quality benchmarks.
- Maintained records of testing activities and results according to standard operating procedures.
- Documented all non-conforming material issues and monitored resolution progress.
- Coordinated with suppliers regarding component quality assurance activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, AL12-2006
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Root cause analysis
- Lean manufacturing
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Manufacturing processes
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Facility Maintenance
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
MacLean Power Systems
10.2005 - Current
Quality Control Intern
MacLean Power Systems
06.2002 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Alabama At Birmingham