Associate Engineer
Daniel Roe
Medline Industries, Inc
Brighton,MI
33
Years of experience
Experienced with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements. Utilizes root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to enhance operational efficiency. Track record of fostering culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Work History
Associate Engineer
2 Years 8 Months- Owned planning, facilitation, and execution of site continuous improvement efforts across functional areas.
- Applied Six Sigma principles to process control methodology.
- Served as a subject matter expert providing guidance on engineering best practices throughout the organization during various stages of project development cycles.
- Developed action plans to aid in meeting defined objectives and streamlining existing processes.
- Designed custom components using CAD software to meet specific customer requirements while adhering to industry standards for quality assurance purposes.
- Contributed to company-wide cost reduction efforts through identifying areas of inefficiency in processes or systems and proposing solutions for improvement.
Production Supervisor
26 Years 5 Months- Evaluated team member performance monthly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
- Supervised all production phases, including manufacturing and quality.
- Compiled monthly production reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration, machine run speed, and scrap rates .
- Oversaw equipment modifications and upgrades.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of up to thirty production associates, overseeing production processes and meeting goals
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with team(s) to resolve.
- Managed team of up to 30 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines
Machine Tool Pipefitter
8 Months- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Production Machine Operator
4 Years 4 Months- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and ran all printing and converting machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Documented production activity in logs and job tickets.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Followed instructions and directions on batch tickets for accurate results.
- Completed parts lubrication and other minor maintenance tasks to keep equipment running.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
Education
Associate of Science - Automotive Mechanics
- Dean's List
- 3.97 GPA
Skills
Strong mechanical aptitude
Continuous Improvement Projects
5S Principles
Cost reduction strategies
Adobe Illustrator
SAP
Microsoft Suite
State certified auto mechanic
Licensed Residential Builder
AutoCAD
Manufacturing processes
Accomplishments
- Black Belt Certification
- Shingo Alumni
- Lead design and implementation of 13 improvement systems
- Created Idea submission kiosk workflow using Microsoft suite.
- Supervised team of up to 30 staff members.
- Collaborated with production leadership and scheduling team to develop and implement changeover strategy which led to 50% to 75% decrease in setup times.
- Created and implemented procedures within quality management system
- Involved in new equipment planning, factory acceptance tests, and training.
Timeline
Associate Engineer
Medline Industries, Inc
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Production Supervisor
Medline Industries, Inc
09.1997 - 02.2024Read More
Machine Tool Pipefitter
Detroit Center Tool
01.1997 - 09.1997Read More
Production Machine Operator
Centurion Medical Products
05.1993 - 09.1997Read More
Washtenaw Community College
Associate of Science from Automotive Mechanics
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