Motivated Production Engineer with a background in tooling and machining. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Over 23 years in overall automotive manufacturing experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Engineer
TMNA
Buffalo
01.2018 - Current
Supported water based honing changeover for ZR Kai
Led chiller unit relocation project for TNGA Cap Up
Project lead for TNGA Cap Up Crank line (9K)
Led installation of storage and logistics areas
Led planning and implementation of 115E Demo project for over 700 assets
Led installation of 115E Crank line (18K)
Taught tooling classes for PE's
Continue to support PE's development in tooling job way
Support tooling issues and needs whenever necessary
Led purchase, installation and programming for new Zoller machines for TNGA and 115E projects
Wrote new Shikumis and revised old Shikumis for PE job way
Led ITO trials for new lines
Evaluate and submit trial data to QC for approval
Prepared final documentation for new line - OP drawings and Tool Layouts
Managed projects according to schedule to ensure completion on time
Managed and coordinated work of multiple contractors and other groups
Completed TBP panel
Tooling Specialist
TEMA/TMNA
Buffalo
09.2015 - 12.2018
Set up tooling for new project machining lines
Supported ITO trials
Made Tool Layout Drawings for machining operations
Approved manufacture tool spec drawings
Led tooling trial activity
Spec/order/set up manual tool setting gauges for new projects
Prepared recommended order list for general stores stocking of tools
Prepared Zoller tool presetter programs
Worked to resolve tooling issues (breakage, tool life, quality)
Prepared tooling CPU document for final handover
Presented project updates during weekly Obeya meetings
Supported local regrind shop
Prepared tool regrind drawings
Supported past projects when necessary
Completed Machine Competency training
Tool Regrind U660 cap-up Pilot Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing of West Virginia
01.2014 - 08.2015
Developed all CNC programs for new tooling
Attend weekly Obeya meetings and report out on activities related to project
Attended IMTS in Chicago and meet with vendors to research equipment for departmental needs
Worked directly with machining pilot personnel on tooling issues
Helped support TEMA PE's
Participated in a Jishuken
Had QC gauges drawn and fabricated for new tooling
Production Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing of West Virginia
Buffalo
10.1998 - 11 2013
Regrind, repair, and replace tooling used on all machining lines at TMMWV
Department Safety Leader from 2008-2015
Created quality check standards for tooling
Wrote JIS's for processes
Developed CNC programs for all tooling currently used at TMMWV
Researched, trial, and made recommendations for equipment purchases
Communicated with vendors on tooling issues
Trialed and implement tooling kaizens
Attended a vendor try out of a CNC machine in Japan
Participated in bench marking activities with other North American Tool Regrind departments
Participated in 13 T&D circles
Help to develop a grinding wheel safety guard that was issued a US patent
Worked with 6 other team members to win the 2011 Toyota Global Eco award
Trained Team Members on all Tool Regrind processes
Performed machine alignments
General Maintenance
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Of West Virginia
Charleston
01.1998 - Current
Responsible for general building and grounds maintenance of approximately 20 convenience stores throughout WV
Performed PM on a variety of food service machines
Routine maintenance of gas pumps and holding tanks
Painted interior and exterior of buildings
College Intership
Shell Chemical
Apple Grove
Performed a variety of activities in the daily production and packaging polymers
Senior Analyst – Quality Planning & Development at Toyota Motor North America (TMNA)Senior Analyst – Quality Planning & Development at Toyota Motor North America (TMNA)