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Cory M. Hayes
Mechanical Engineer
Summary
Committed mechanical engineer with strong production & manufacturing background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing projects and people while keeping lines moving smoothly. Proficient in process development, strategic planning and process improvement strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer / Production Support Manager
Lippert Technologies
Sterling Heights, MI
03.2015 - 04.2022
- Performed new capital equipment ROI analysis, capability analysis, plant floor layout, installation, training, and PM generation
- Developed plant safety standards for hazardous waste disposal & x-ray operation and secured necessary permits and renewals to keep operations in compliance with legal standards
- Developed and implemented a 5S/Lean manufacturing training program
- Created positions for new product engineering & production support technicians and trained/managed staff
- Led new product manufacturing process development including tooling & fixture design
- Evaluated new product enclosure designs for manufacturability and in-field durability; provided design feedback to correct feasibility concerns
- Developed design for manufacturing (DFM) guidelines for new product launches and legacy product updates based on manufacturing capabilities and lessons learned
- Developed process mapping standards to increase setup time efficiency & trained line leaders in these principles
- Re-organized process flows to support lean manufacturing principles
- Managed mechanical design engineer and CAD team tasks & developed best practices and standards for tooling, new product design, and documentation
- Managed and trained fabrication technicians on tool/fixture design, prototyping, and assembly
- Managed and trained maintenance technicians on machine repair and preventative maintenance
- Designed fixtures for PCB programming and testing
- Operated SLA & FDM 3D printers for prototypes, fixtures, and tooling
- Organized relevant training sessions and personally trained members of team.
Process Engineer
Ford Motor Company
Sterling Heights, MI
11.2011 - 03.2015
- Completed 6-sigma blackbelt projects to reduce scrap, improve FTT and decrease cycle times
- Developed operator instructions, PFMEAs, and control plans for new stations to support quality and safe practices
- Provided technical support and expertise for axle assembly in other departments
- Performed gage R&R and capability studies prior to launch
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Researched and tested design feasibility and operation of equipment, components and systems.
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods by implementing corrective actions to improve line speed and reduce scrap rates
- Led skilled trades teams to complete new equipment installations & maintain existing equipment
- Led role in resolving daily assembly related concerns
Ford Platform Application Engineer & Co-op
Driveline North America
Auburn Hills, MI
10.2007 - 11.2011
- Metallurgy and Materials Labs:
- Completed thesis on development of a semi-automatic image analysis algorithm utilizing ASTM morphology standards
- Investigated steel for inclusion content and classification
- Performed failure analysis using fractography to determine failure origin and characterize
- Analyzed rubber and grease material properties for compatibility
- Global Product Center (GPC) / Propshaft Application Engineering:
- Created theoretical backlash calculator based on joint geometry
- Investigated high-speed propshaft assembly balancing
- Investigated relationships between propshaft CVJ geometries, backlash, and imbalance
- Application & Test Engineering:
- Analyzed fatigue, dynamometer endurance, and ultimate fatigue test damage
- Improved company test specifications and standards
- Inspected drawings for GD & T compliance
- Evaluated drawings revisions for consistency and accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University
06.2007 - 09.2011
Skills
Organizational skills
Equipment Maintenance
Documentation abilities
Troubleshooting skills
Assembly line production
Process development
Lean manufacturing
Certification
SMTA Certified SMT Process Engineer (CSMTPE)
Interests
Photography
Travel
Timeline
SMTA Certified SMT Process Engineer (CSMTPE)
07-2018
Manufacturing Engineer / Production Support Manager
Lippert Technologies
03.2015 - 04.2022
Process Engineer
Ford Motor Company
11.2011 - 03.2015
Ford Platform Application Engineer & Co-op
Driveline North America
10.2007 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kettering University
06.2007 - 09.2011