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Emilee Tyner

Lansing

Summary

Quality-driven Process Engineer with extensive experience in welding engineering, process improvement, and automation within the automotive manufacturing industry. Adept at troubleshooting welding and joining equipment, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and enhancing production efficiency. Passionate about continuous improvement, maintenance planning, and leadership development. Seeking to expand expertise into broader roles encompassing process engineering, continuous improvement, and technical leadership.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Engineer – Welding and Joining

General Motors
Lansing
02.2021 - Current
  • Manage and maintain all welding and joining equipment to ensure high-quality production standards
  • Troubleshoot welding and joining equipment failures to minimize downtime
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives for welding and joining quality, reducing defects and process costs
  • Oversee weld and dispense projects to optimize maintenance efficiency and process automation
  • Train team leaders in GMAW welding and weld repair processes to enhance shop-floor capabilities

Production Group Leader

General Motors
Lansing
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Supervised a team, optimizing production operations and improving efficiency
  • Ensured compliance with GM and UAW agreements while fostering teamwork and conflict resolution
  • Led Throughput Improvement Process (TIP) projects to enhance overall shop performance

Process Control Coordinator

General Motors
Lansing
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Ensured compliance with PCP and TEB audits for production and maintenance
  • Conducted process audits and implemented corrective actions to meet surface quality standards
  • Provided engineering and leadership coverage for weld engineers and production teams

Welding Engineer

DeWys Manufacturing
Marne
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Managed robotic and manual welding teams, improving operational efficiency
  • Troubleshot weld quality issues in GMAW, GTAW, RSW, and LBW processes
  • Programmed Fanuc robots, designed welding fixtures, and optimized weld cell layouts
  • Led training and qualification for welders to meet AWS D1.1 standards

Welding Engineering Intern

General Motors
Lansing
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Supported troubleshooting and repair of welding and joining equipment
  • Conducted quality investigations and implemented corrective actions for weld nonconformances
  • Spearheaded cost savings initiatives and process optimization projects
  • Assisted in robot replacement projects to enhance production efficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science - Welding Engineering

Ferris State University
05-2020

Associate of Science - Welding

Ferris State University
05-2018

Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing

Ferris State University
05-2018

Skills

  • Welding & Joining Processes
  • GMAW
  • GTAW
  • RSW
  • SAW
  • SMAW
  • LBW
  • FSW
  • Weld process design
  • Destructive Testing
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Ultrasonic weld inspection
  • Process improvement
  • Throughput maximization
  • Welding & Dispense automation
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Cost-saving initiatives
  • Cycle time reduction
  • Preventive maintenance planning
  • Quality standards
  • Compliance audits
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • FANUC Robotics
  • Robotic programming
  • CNC programming
  • Machining
  • Dassault System's CATIA
  • Siemens Teamcenter
  • Blueprint reading
  • Tooling design
  • 3D printing
  • Additive manufacturing
  • People Leadership
  • Data analysis
  • Quality assurance
  • Training development
  • Continuous improvement
  • Fabrication and assembly sequencing
  • Workflow optimization
  • Problem solving
  • Quality control procedures
  • Team development
  • Technical training
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Strategic planning
  • Process control
  • Risk analysis
  • Break Down Management
  • Excel
  • GPMC
  • PR&T
  • WTC
  • TPW

Professional Goals

Dedicated to expanding expertise beyond process engineering into leadership roles within maintenance, engineering, and technical support. Always seeking growth opportunities in process improvement, automation, and team development to drive operational excellence and innovation.

Certification

Certification CNC Programming

Timeline

Process Engineer – Welding and Joining

General Motors
02.2021 - Current

Production Group Leader

General Motors
10.2020 - 02.2021

Process Control Coordinator

General Motors
06.2020 - 02.2021

Welding Engineer

DeWys Manufacturing
08.2019 - 05.2020

Welding Engineering Intern

General Motors
05.2018 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Welding Engineering

Ferris State University

Associate of Science - Welding

Ferris State University

Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing

Ferris State University

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