Bruce Deur
Coral,MI
Summary
Talented professional manager with an extensive background in electrical engineering, specializing in project coordination and manufacturing processes. An engineering skill set allowing understanding of situations and able make educated decisions quickly. Exceptional leader who operates efficiently and creatively in fast-paced environments. Self-motivated, innovative and goal-oriented who is committed to customer satisfaction. Dedicated team player skilled at mediation and conflict resolution. Drives company growth by a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner and Senior Operations Manager
Tailwinds Electric and Automation LLC
09.2024 - Current
- Took business from part-time to full-time with 3 employees.
- Solely responsible for schedule coordination crews and contractors
- Scheduling installations across multiple customers
- Developed and instigated new apprenticeship program
- Developed curriculum and taught apprenticeship classes
- Print take-off and layout design from one-off units to entire lines
- Manage service as well as new installation schedules.
- Develop marketing techniques that fit the business model
Field Service Engineer/Technician
Durand Wayland Inc
08.2017 - Current
- Solely responsible for schedule coordination
- Scheduling service and installations across multiple customers
- Integration of machinery from one-off units to entire lines
- PLC modification, integration and collaboration with other vendors to assure functional operation during high-speed processes
- Led teams and managed jobs to successful completion on-time and within budget
- Worked with multiple companies across state and county lines with various languages for successful machine installations
- Spent time learning and understanding various machine platforms to assure effective service for various customers
- Worked odd shifts, long hours and travelled extensively to assure schedules were met and customers were satisfied
- Spent time and followed through to mitigate problem issues and avoid crisis management
Electrical Installation Manager
Integrated Packaging Machinery
10.2019 - 09.2024
- Solely responsible for schedule coordination for multiple crews and contractors
- Scheduling installations across multiple customers
- Developed and instigated new apprenticeship program
- Developed curriculum and taught apprenticeship classes
- Print take-off and layout design from one-off units to entire lines
- Responsible for the electrical installation of complete high-speed packaging lines including scales, palletizers, robot palletizers, wrappers and multiple product-specific machinery.
- Led teams and managed jobs to successful completion on-time and within budget
- Worked with multiple companies across state and county lines with various languages for successful machine installations
- Spent time learning and understanding various machine platforms to assure effective service for various customers
- Worked odd shifts, long hours and travelled extensively to assure schedules were met and customers were satisfied
- Completed several development classes including, Emotional Intelligence, Senior Leadership, Advanced Excel, Project Management.
- Spent time and followed through to mitigate problem issues and avoid crisis management
Field Service Technician
Sinclair Systems International
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Responsible for Field Service of custom-built equipment in a 6 State area
- Coordinated service calls, managed multiple simultaneous trouble calls and scheduled repairs
- Trained operator and maintenance level crews and individuals with emphasis on reliability
- Worked with upper level management through owners to assure satisfaction and repeat business
- Handled installation, onsite repair, and machine integration over multiple platforms
Senior Project Coordinator / Engineer
Tailwinds Electric and Automation LLC
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Coordinated complex machinery moves
- Developed Gant Charts for each speciality
- Dovetailed tear-down and rebuild schedules to match production requirement and worked within budgetary constraints
- Estimated many different trades and disciplines including scope of work, timing and costs
- Negotiated contracts with multiple vendors and contractors across State and National lines
- Re-commissioned multiple machines from all original to complete new control systems
- Customer base includes international business and Tier 1 automotive suppliers
- Created design layouts and electrical schematics using my own seat of Solidworks 2D Electrical
- Wrote and Modified PLC code for Allen Bradley PLC’s 500’s and 5000’s
- Wrote and modified code for Allen Bradley HMI’s
Manufacturing Engineer/Project Manager
Concept Industries - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection and quality assurance efforts.
- Recommended process and systems improvements such as Mustang test cell
- Developed multiple executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement
- Coordinated design meets and decisions across eight internal departments and teams
- Collaborated with the DWH to achieve the best possible outcome during plant closing
- Wrote and modified code for Allen Bradley PLC’s and HMI’s
- Wrote and modified code for Robot’s including Motoman, Kawasaki and Fanuc
- Used Solidworks 3D to draw parts and design new machines and machine modifications
- Maintained a positive attitude and mindset during the plant closing and subsequent layoffs
- Handled continuously increasing workloads and spanned areas outside normal job duties and titles
Controls Engineer
Logicraft Industrial Systems - Hopkins, MI
Hopkins, MI
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Wrote and modified code for Allen Bradley PLC’s and HMI’s
- Wrote and modified code for Motoman Robots (MLX 200)
- Travelled to multiple customer locations installing, repairing and modifying new and existing machines and systems.
- Evaluated, repaired and modified multiple systems across various platforms and for multiple customers across the US
- Managed projects and worked directly with multiple vendors and individuals on each.
- Assessed vendor products and maintained positive vendor relations.
- Logicraft is the primary programming provider for Concept Industries
Maintenance Manager
Concept Industries - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Developed Preventative Maintenance Program Developed a 13-person maintenance team from a beginning crew size of 6
- Wrote and modified code for Allen Bradley PLC’s and HMI’s
- Wrote and modified code for Kawasaki and Fanuc Robots
- Designed electrical systems and wired or directed the wiring of machine panels
Education
No Degree - Electrical Installations
Michigan State Apprenticeship
Michigan01-1989
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- RSLogix5
- RSLogix500
- RSLogix5000
- MIG
- Arc
- Welding
- Robot Programming
- Motoman
- Kawasaki
- Solidworks Electrical
- Solidworks 3D
- Autocad
- Microsoft Word
- Management
- Electrical
- Maintenance
- Solidworks
- Training
Certification
Master Electrician, 1999-01-01, Present
Timeline
Owner and Senior Operations Manager
Tailwinds Electric and Automation LLC
09.2024 - Current
Electrical Installation Manager
Integrated Packaging Machinery
10.2019 - 09.2024
Field Service Engineer/Technician
Durand Wayland Inc
08.2017 - Current
Field Service Technician
Sinclair Systems International
02.2017 - 08.2017
Senior Project Coordinator / Engineer
Tailwinds Electric and Automation LLC
12.2015 - 02.2017
Manufacturing Engineer/Project Manager
Concept Industries - Grand Rapids, MI
09.2014 - 12.2015
Controls Engineer
Logicraft Industrial Systems - Hopkins, MI
02.2014 - 09.2014
Maintenance Manager
Concept Industries - Grand Rapids, MI
03.2013 - 02.2014
No Degree - Electrical Installations
Michigan State Apprenticeship