CHRIS SCHOENLEBEN
Coldwater,OH
Summary
Innovative, analytical, results-oriented Manufacturing Engineer with 27 years of industry experience. Project management experience with new product launches, plant expansions, and capital equipment. Leadership experience with direct reports including engineers, technicians, co-ops, and production associates. Motivated to utilize new technologies to continuously improve manufacturing processes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Motor Manufacturing
Crown Equipment
New Knoxville, Ohio
02.2023 - Current
- Supervised an engineering team of 8 for motor manufacturing
- Conducted one-on-one meetings as well as team coaching sessions with my team members
- Analyzed and identified manufacturing process constraints
- Presented solutions that fit the company’s breakthrough objectives to senior leadership
- Managed multiple capital equipment projects simultaneously
- Created multiple SharePoint sites for collaboration and technology sharing with multiple plants within the company
- Utilized SAP to support manufacturing BOMs, routings, planning, managing change records, etc
- Mentored multiple Engineers to support growth in their careers
- Led a group of Engineering Mentees through the Mentor Experience Program per quarter.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Large Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing
Crown Equipment
New Bremen, Ohio
09.2017 - 02.2023
- Supervised an engineering team of 7 for hydraulic cylinder manufacturing
- Implemented and integrated 3D printing for small assembly assist tools and proof of concept projects
- Developed and utilized digital manufacturing
- Utilized augmented reality for process development and line layouts
- Applied condition monitoring to machines for predictive maintenance and process control
- Implemented vibration monitoring for CNC machine protection
- Managed a large plant expansion project for hydraulic cylinder manufacturing capacity
- Delegated project tasks between team members based on experience, strengths, and growth potential
- Tracked project performance with machine design reviews, supplier visits, and machine runoffs
- Coordinated numerous machine installations with plant facilities, rigging, and production
- Validated new custom machine capabilities with statistical data for machine acceptance and signoffs
- Met budgetary objectives by adjusting project constraints based on financial analysis
- Communicated project updates to senior leadership
- Developed numerous Co-Ops through coaching and mentoring into full-time engineering positions
- Managed an equipment reliability project to increase the uptime of automated CNC lathes by 16%
Manufacturing Engineer II
Crown Equipment
Celina, Ohio
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed the procurement, coordination, and implementation of multiple CNC machines
- Programmed CNC milling machines using Gibbs CAM software
- Participated in multiple vendor-sponsored tool training programs for CNC tooling technologies
- Completed Makino’s macro training program to utilize probing effectively in CNC machining
- Reviewed engineering design changes for manufacturing feasibility
- Developed numerous CNC macro programs to improve quality and eliminate process errors.
Project Engineer – New Model
Toledo Molding & Die
Delphos, Ohio
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Managed multiple launches for new products simultaneously from concept to production
- Scheduled equipment runoffs, tool builds, gauge builds, product build dates, and components lead times
- Performed manufacturing feasibility analysis and provided recommendations
- Established new equipment specifications and provided final approval for machine runoffs
- Developed product packaging models for new production parts within the customers’ requirements
- Contributed to tooling design reviews and part design reviews to ensure manufacturing best practices
- Developed PFMEA, control plans, and process layouts
- Prepared and submitted PPAP packages to customers.
Design Engineer
Rack Processing
Moraine, Ohio
05.2011 - 07.2013
- Innovated the entire prototype building process by implementing 3D printing for fixtures
- Implemented CNC bending, CNC punching, and laser cutting to increase product throughput by 45%
- Designed large complex 3D assemblies for fabrication and assembly.
Manufacturing Engineer
Gayston Corporation
Springboro, Ohio
05.2006 - 05.2011
- Worked extensively with powder coat applications systems, pretreatments, ovens, reclaim systems, masking designs, booth designs, and overhead conveyor systems
- Implemented SPC software (Visual SPC) plant-wide for process controls
- Designed, prototyped, built, programmed, and implemented automation projects
- Managed the design, installation, and start-up of a new black anodizing line for new product demand.
Production Supervisor
Harvard Industries
Spencerville, Ohio
06.1997 - 10.2000
- Supervised 50+ employees in a UAW factory setting for trim line, assembly, and welding
- Supported and maintained QS9000 procedures and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
University of Dayton
01.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
Sinclair Community College
01.2003
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Employee Supervision
- Value stream mapping
- Environmental Compliance
- Statistical process control
- Simulation Modeling
- Process Development
- Cost-reduction strategies
- CNC Programming
- Risk Assessment
- SMED
- Financial Analysis
- Decision-Making
Accomplishments
- Managed a 3-year plant expansion project for hydraulic cylinder manufacturing under a $12 million budget.
- Achieved a 40% increase in manufacturing capacity while obtaining a 28% reduction in labor. (16 operators)
- Developed Additive Manufacturing strategies and implemented them in 2 different plants (3D printing)
- Implemented powder coat process improvements resulting in a $2.7 million per year savings.
- Decreased scrap, power consumption, and raw material usage.
- Mentored multiple teams through lean manufacturing events (SMED, Value Stream Mapping, TPM, PDCA, etc.)
- Led numerous new product launches in both the automotive and military industries.
Training
- Emotional Intelligence, Crown Equipment
- Project Management, Crown Equipment
- Leadership Certification, Apollo Career Center
- Six Sigma Certification, Green Belt, Sinclair Community College
- Six Sigma Certification, Yellow Belt, Crown Equipment
- Leadership Courses, Crown Equipment
- Microsoft Project, Crown Equipment
- In-Sight Explorer Software, Cognex Vision Systems
- SolidWorks, 3D Visions
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Motor Manufacturing
Crown Equipment
02.2023 - Current
Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Large Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing
Crown Equipment
09.2017 - 02.2023
Manufacturing Engineer II
Crown Equipment
06.2015 - 09.2017
Project Engineer – New Model
Toledo Molding & Die
07.2013 - 06.2015
Design Engineer
Rack Processing
05.2011 - 07.2013
Manufacturing Engineer
Gayston Corporation
05.2006 - 05.2011
Production Supervisor
Harvard Industries
06.1997 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
University of Dayton
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Engineering Technology
Sinclair Community College
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