James Wiegers
Saint Michael,MN
Summary
Highly articulate Manufacturing Engineer with excellent interpersonal skills across all levels, including effective exchange of complex technical, manufacturing, and industrial data. Committed Manufacturing Engineer with 20 years of experience. Deadline-oriented worker adept at managing talented teams. Specializing in assembly with success at troubleshooting and developing standard work for the best processes. Dynamic Manufacturing Engineer adept at completing demanding projects within crucial timelines. Thorough, detail- and process-oriented, with strong follow-through skills. Known for analyzing situations and quickly implementing innovative resolutions. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer 2
Caterpillar
Brooklyn Park, MN
04.2021 - Current
- Devised, evaluated, implemented, and oversaw multiple manufacturing projects of large scope from planning to implantation Evaluated production capacities to determine capital recommendations
- Evaluated production capacities for Large pavers project to determine capital recommendations
- Managed capital equipment through evaluation, selection, run-offs and implementation.
Manufacturing Engineer 1
Caterpillar
Brooklyn Park, MN
01.2004 - 01.2021
- Evaluated production capacities for Large pavers project to determine capital recommendations
- Delivered technical support in collaboration with design engineering, Product Support and Procurement departments
- Coordinated with vendors, suppliers and manufacturing personnel to resolve technical and quality issues
- Addressed and resolved technical concerns to comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements
- Implemented new track fixture which sped up the process and made for a safer process
- Implementing a new press for undercarriage will reduce throughput and increase safety
- Develop MBOM and standard work for line replacing due to new rate requirements.
Assembly Team Leader
Caterpillar
Brooklyn Park, MN
01.2003 - 02.2004
- Trained new employees on Safety and Assembly positions to support team efficiency
- Collaborated with team members to complete demanding projects under tight deadlines
- Assisted newly hired team members by explaining company procedures and safety requirements and delivered positive feedback upon job task completion
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
Assembly Mechanic
Caterpillar
Brooklyn Park, MN
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity
- Moved supplies, finished products and heavy machinery with help of forklifts and overhead cranes
- Cleaned work areas following each shift by removing debris and trash and sweeping up metal parts
- Rotated through series of 4 different assembly lines based on team needs
- Inspected production equipment, troubleshot problems and completed minor repairs to maintain functionality
- Read and interpreted work orders and blueprints and operated according to production specifications to complete high-quality Paving products fully compliant with established tolerances.
Education
BAS: Applied Engineering -
Bemidji State University
12.2023
Some College (No Degree): Electronics Technology -
Hennepin Technical College
Skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Budgeting
- Value Stream Mapping
- Leadership training
- Report preparation
- Task delegation and prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Production planning
- SAP ME
- Torque Tooling
- Hand assembly
- Product knowledge
- Project planning
- Cost analysis and savings
- Defining requirements
- Lean Manufacturing
- Design for Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- SAP
- Pin Point
- Process Improvement
- Process Development
- Manufacturing Processes
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Risk Assessment
- Value stream mapping
- 5S methodology
- Capacity Planning
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- Emergency First Responder (EMR) certification
- 6 Sigma Greenbelt
Additional Information
Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus 4174, Former Community Director for Knights of Columbus 4174, Former Cub Scout Troop Leader - Tiger thru Webelo 2, Current Minnesota First Responder
Affiliations
- Enjoy Hiking, fishing and spending quality time with the family.
Accomplishments
- Past Grand Knight for council 4174, lead a group of 400 men in Catholic faith and volunteering, ran 2 meetings per month and was the contact for requests for help from the church and community.
- Cub Scouts of America leader - lead a group of 6 young men on their journey from Tiger to Webelo Graduation. This included planning and leading monthly meetings to achieve each rank.
- STMA Youth Baseball coach for 5 years
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer 2
Caterpillar
04.2021 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer 1
Caterpillar
01.2004 - 01.2021
Assembly Team Leader
Caterpillar
01.2003 - 02.2004
Assembly Mechanic
Caterpillar
01.1997 - 01.2003
BAS: Applied Engineering -
Bemidji State University
Some College (No Degree): Electronics Technology -
Hennepin Technical College
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