Gary L Miller
GROTE
Grove City,OH
1
Certification
36
years of professional experience
Experienced engineering and manufacturing leader with over 20 years in supervisory roles. Manages and develops talent through effective performance assessments and inventory oversight. Elevates customer service by coaching teams in communication and problem resolution. Proactive in addressing challenges to drive business success.
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Manager
4 Years 11 Months- Developed and executed strategic plans to align engineering initiatives with organizational goals.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes and optimize design efficiency.
- Implemented advanced CAD software for improved modeling accuracy and streamlined project workflows.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
- Analyzed complex engineering problems, devising innovative solutions that increased operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering designs into production processes.
- Established best practices for quality assurance, resulting in reduced defect rates and increased customer satisfaction.
- Directed resource allocation and project timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of engineering projects while maintaining budget constraints.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, facilitating data-driven decision-making processes across departments.
- Reduced production costs through effective management of cross-functional engineering teams.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the department, resulting in heightened overall efficiency levels.
- Enhanced product efficiency by leading the design and development of new mechanical systems.
- Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials and components for projects.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in increased productivity among team members.
- Participated in drafting commercial quotes and project proposals for contracted and out-of-scope work.
- Oversaw facility upgrades and expansions, coordinating efforts between internal teams and external contractors for efficient execution.
- Established safety protocols, reducing workplace injuries and promoting a culture of safety within the department.
- Reviewed and approved product designs, verifying compatibility with project principles and goals.
- Achieved successful project completion with rigorous scheduling and resource allocation.
- Applied widely-accepted engineering principles to proposed designs, creating reliable and repeatable final product designs.
- Fostered an environment of open communication within the department which led to enhanced collaboration on complex problem-solving tasks and efficient knowledge sharing.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure high-quality products and customer satisfaction.
- Managed complex system and subsystem design from conception through final production phases.
- Produced executive summaries and informative metrics for progress reports and presentations for senior leadership.
- Developed comprehensive maintenance plans for equipment, extending machinery lifespan while minimizing downtime.
- Optimized manufacturing processes by developing innovative mechanical solutions for improved performance.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively, delivering projects on time without compromising quality standards.
- Completed projects under budget and within prescribed timeframes by strictly adhering to provided milestones and guidelines.
- Established and conducted quality control programs to verify construction projects met required quality standards.
- Analyzed existing structures to create plans for modifications and improvements.
Assistant Manager Engineering
1 Year 10 Months- Responsible for providing professional, dependable service to develop team’s capability to deliver key objectives to all our customers and suppliers.
- Design production lines with the goal of being efficient and cost effective.
- Review production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational manufacturing maintenance and design problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
- Monitored associate safety performance to achieve established target goals.
- Manages assigned department budget and costs.
- Reviewed production and operating reports, directing resolution of operational manufacturing, maintenance, and design issues to minimize costs and prevent delays.
- Support sales department to make weld equipment and production quotations for new models.
- Establish and maintain engineering and management standards.
- Support sales department to make weld equipment and production quotation for new models.
Shop Manager/Manufacturing Engineer Manager
18 Years 2 Months- Facilitated communication between Mechanical Design and Manufacturing groups to align design specifications with production capabilities.
- Consulted and assisted Mechanical Design group with designs to utilize in-house manufacturing capabilities.
- Directed manufacturing from start to finish by selecting and ordering material as well as guiding parts through machining, weld, QC, assembly, and integration.
- Programmed CNC machinery to execute precise designs. Operated Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling machinery, utilizing tooling and set-ups for machined items of large and small scale.
- Coordinated schedules and production orders to optimize inventory management, staffing, and adherence to budget and time constraints.
- Oversaw team of skilled machinists operating 3 and 4 axis CNC mills and manual mills to ensure quality and efficiency in machining processes.
- Programmed. Operated Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling machinery, utilizing tooling and set-ups for machined items of large and small scale.
- Reviewed schedules and production orders regarding inventory management, staffing management, budget and time constraints.
Tool and Die Maker/Designer
3 Years 7 Months- Perform work on Forming, Stamping, Draw, Punch, and Progressive dies.
- Procured necessary materials for shop tasks
- Operated heavy machinery to manufacture metal products aligned with customer specifications.
- Fabricated and modified parts using metal hammers, punches, drills, and shears to meet design requirements.
Tool and Die Maker/Designer
7 Years 11 Months- Design Dies and Tooling from print and/or from examples of parts.
- Procured necessary shop materials to ensure readiness for operations.
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Conducted regular maintenance and repairs on machinery to minimize downtime.
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring, enhancing surface smoothness and joint integrity of assembled parts.
- Taught junior employees methods to achieve operational and sales goals through proactive strategies.
Education
Degree - Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration
Diploma - Tool and Die Technology
High School Diploma
Skills
Manual and CNC Machining
Welding Engineering
Model programming
Design detailing
CAD/CAM Software
OneCNC
CAD/CAM
Computer Aided Drafting
Scheduling
Timing
Training
Mentoringing
and Leadership
Manual and CNC Machining
MIG/TIG Welding
Mechanical processes assembly
debug
and QC related issues
Financial Oversight management
Troubleshooting
Project and Shop Management
Budget
Scheduling
Technical Drawinging
Leadership
Training
Mentoring
Machinery operation
Timing
Material selection
Mechanical processes
Materials
Mentoring
Repairs
Repair work
TIG
Weld
Staff management
TIG
Weld
Welding personnel
Certification
Instructor: FANVC Certification Tool Operations and Programs, Tolles Career and Technical Center 2018, Plain City, OH
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Manager
GROTE
09.2021 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Manager Engineering
Jefferson Industries Corporation
11.2019 - 09.2021Read More
Shop Manager/Manufacturing Engineer Manager
Autotool, Inc
09.2001 - 11.2019Read More
Tool and Die Maker/Designer
RJM Stamping
02.1998 - 09.2001Read More
Tool and Die Maker/Designer
Ohio Wire Form and Spring
03.1990 - 02.1998Read More
Franklin Heights High School
High School Diploma
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Paul C. Hayes Technical School
Diploma from Tool and Die Technology
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Columbus State
Degree from Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration
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