James B. Mihaly
Fairborn,OH
Summary
To secure a position that will enable me to utilize my experience and skills for advancement.
I am an assertive, high-energy professional with a broad range of experience in various manufacturing environments. My experience and expertise have come from working in the professions of heavy truck manufacturing at an OEM company, Defense Contractor (DOD) and an Aerospace Lighting manufacturer. Proficient with various office and manufacturing related programs but always eager to learn new systems. I have excellent written and oral skills and am a team player with a positive attitude. Experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer with background in designing, implementing and improving industrial processes. Strengths include problem-solving skills, data analysis, process improvement, lean manufacturing principles and cross-functional teamwork. Previous contributions include development of innovative solutions for process issues leading to increased productivity and reduced costs.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Process Engineer
International Motors, LLC
Springfield, OH
01.1993 - Current
- Company Overview: OEM manufacturer of Class 4 and 5 Medium Duty Trucks (4500, 5500 & 6500 Silverado’s for GM) We also produce International Trucks including Heavy Duty Class 8 Trucks for the Military and Commercial segment.
- Responsible for completed trucks coming off the end of the assembly line but in need of some form of repair due to part shortages, operator errors either in a sub-assembly department or on the main line.
- These repairs can be minor up to major depending on where the issues occurred during the assembly process.
- I investigate the root cause and confer with Manufacturing Supervisors, Engineering and Supply Chain as needed to determine root cause.
- I am responsible for running the assembly prints and any other documentation required to complete the repairs necessary to complete the final build.
- I evaluate and order any parts required that the repairmen will need when the trucks come to their repair stalls.
- Must be knowledgeable of the plant layout and what departments perform what duties in order to communicate the issues back to the departments.
- Work closely with the Pilot Team to understand Model or Customer request that are new to the plant.
- Assist with Work Instructions and Build Books.
- Assist Production Operators, Supervisors, Managers, Engineering and Quality with technical support and documentation as needed.
- OEM manufacturer of Class 4 and 5 Medium Duty Trucks (4500, 5500 & 6500 Silverado’s for GM) We also produce International Trucks including Heavy Duty Class 8 Trucks for the Military and Commercial segment.
Manufacturing Engineer
Systems Research Labs
Beavercreek, OH
01.1987 - 01.1993
- Company Overview: SRL was a major Military Defense Contractor in the Dayton area that designed and manufactured critical electronic equipment used by the Air Force including Night Vision Goggles, Radar and SIGINT Equipment.
- Was promoted to Manufacturing Engineer after 3 years with SRL.
- I was responsible for investigating issues on the production floor in the Defense Electronics Division.
- I was heavily involved with any problems that would occur involving the Pick & Place robots that were used to mount SMD components to the PC Boards.
- SRL was a major Military Defense Contractor in the Dayton area that designed and manufactured critical electronic equipment used by the Air Force including Night Vision Goggles, Radar and SIGINT Equipment.
Draftsman and CAD Operator
Midland Ross (Honeywell Aerospace)
Urbana, OH
01.1984 - 01.1987
- Company Overview: Midland Ross now Honeywell Aerospace designs and manufactures aircraft lighting and display panels.
- Responsible for making approved engineering changes on existing detail drawings.
- Became proficient in AutoCAD and Unigraphics Cad System.
- Was then promoted to CAD Draftsman involved in Cockpit Annunciator Panels and PC printed circuit boards.
- Midland Ross now Honeywell Aerospace designs and manufactures aircraft lighting and display panels.
Entry Level Draftsman
Parker Sweeper Company
Springfield, OH
01.1982 - 01.1984
- Company Overview: Parker Sweeper Co. designed and manufactured lawn sweepers, both gas powered and pull behind for Sears Craftsman and other retailers.
- Responsible for basic entry level entry drafting and engineering office practices.
- Parker Sweeper Co. designed and manufactured lawn sweepers, both gas powered and pull behind for Sears Craftsman and other retailers.
Education
Diploma -
Shawnee High School
Springfield, OHMechanical & Industrial Engineering
Clark State Community College
Springfield, OHBlack Belt Training -
Skills
- Strong computer skills
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Word
- Outlook
- Baan ERP
- CVT
- Pharos
- Atlas Toolbox
- DCP
- SharePoint
- Power BI
- BOM search tools
- Operations research
- Quality management systems
References
Available Upon Request
Continuing Education
- Black Belt Training, Clark State Community College, Springfield, OH
- Many classes for Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Clark State Community College, Springfield, OH
- Graduated Shawnee High School with Diploma, Shawnee High School, Springfield, OH
Timeline
Manufacturing Process Engineer
International Motors, LLC
01.1993 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Systems Research Labs
01.1987 - 01.1993
Draftsman and CAD Operator
Midland Ross (Honeywell Aerospace)
01.1984 - 01.1987
Entry Level Draftsman
Parker Sweeper Company
01.1982 - 01.1984
Diploma -
Shawnee High School
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Clark State Community College
Black Belt Training -
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