James D. Bigler
412 Diamond Peak Lane Oakley,CA
Summary
Committed MFG Quality Engineer offering expertise in process optimization and lean methodologies gained from 22 years hands on aerospace experience. Known for having superb attention to detail. Dedicated to efficiency, proactivity and high-quality work.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer,
Maxar Technologies
Palo Alto, CA
07.2018 - Current
- Continuous improvement & innovation point leader.
- Perform analysis of available manufacturing data to identify trends and drive improvements.
- Designed in CAD and made several production tools that increased process quality and efficiency.
Team Lead Manufacturing Engineer,
Seametrics
Kent, WA
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Created value stream map to increase visibility and monitor production operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Designed and made test fixture which enlarged production output of water sensors 300% with improved quality.
Manufacturing Engineer,
Systima Technologies Inc
Kirkland, WA
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Pioneered 1st MRP/ERP software to help increase company MFG capabilities. Transformed current MFG processes into this new system.
- Implemented MFG improvement which reduced material cost by 40%.
- Created robust MFG processes by leading six sigma PFMEA meetings.
Manufacturing Engineer (contract),
Collins Aerospace
Everett, WA
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Performed production time studies and lowered total assembly time of some products 50% using DMAIC six sigma techniques.
- Improved overall manufacturing efficiency by adjusting equipment and work station layout.
Manufacturing Engineer Associate,
Maxar Technologies
Palo Alto, CA
02.2010 - 01.2016
- Earned innovation award: Transformed manufacturing paper shop orders to paperless shop orders, reducing some company costs.
- Earned organization award: Redesigned department tool boxes with foam cutouts for tool tracking, primarily FOD reduction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Technology
Eastern New Mexico University
Roswell, NMDiploma - Aircraft Mechanics
WyoTech
Oakland, CASkills
- Technical Writing
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Project Management
- Performance Metrics
- Process Control Documentation
- Interpersonal Collaboration
- ERP/MRP Software
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Improvement Strategy
Additional Information
- Six Sigma Lean Black Belt
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant
- FCC Radio Telephone Operator
- ATF Licensed Material Handler
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer,
Maxar Technologies
07.2018 - Current
Team Lead Manufacturing Engineer,
Seametrics
07.2017 - 07.2018
Manufacturing Engineer,
Systima Technologies Inc
12.2016 - 07.2017
Manufacturing Engineer (contract),
Collins Aerospace
03.2016 - 12.2016
Manufacturing Engineer Associate,
Maxar Technologies
02.2010 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Technology
Eastern New Mexico University
Diploma - Aircraft Mechanics
WyoTech
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