Jared Cloft
Warren,MI
Summary
Dynamic Manufacturing Engineer with a proven track record at General Motors, specializing in Lean Manufacturing and process improvement. Recognized for enhancing production efficiency and minimizing downtime through innovative solutions and effective cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in AutoCAD, with a strong focus on fostering continuous improvement and driving substantial operational advancements. Career aspirations include leveraging expertise to contribute to strategic initiatives in advanced manufacturing environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
General Motors
Warren, MI
08.2018 - 11.2024
- Engaged with various teams from pre-production to SORP stages of the project.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen events, Kanban systems, in order to optimize production flow and improve overall efficiency.
- Managed the entire process from integration to commissioning of new tooling and equipment through SORP +12 weeks.
- Directed technical producibility assessments and process advancements with suppliers.
- Managed project finances from contract initiation to SORP.
- Developed detailed documentation for all processes including Standard Operating Procedures.
- Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions that reduced costs or improved quality and delivery performance.
- Analyzed production data to identify areas of process inefficiencies and develop solutions to improve productivity.
- Developed and implemented manufacturing process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Directed cross-functional teams focused on supplier integration with technological strategies in order to enhance global procurement and materials management efficiency.
Maintenance Supervisor
General Motors
Lansing, MI
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Assigned tasks to selected employees based on resource management objectives.
- Directed teams of up to 30 employees.
- Enhanced work readiness by efficiently sourcing needed parts and supplies.
- Handled equipment malfunctions to reduce Mean Time to Repair.
- Handled various tasks in a fast-paced setting amid competing priorities.
- Collaborated efficiently with all organizational levels.
- Utilized advanced problem-solving abilities to tackle difficult scenarios.
- Conducted preventative maintenance to ensure equipment functionality.
- Ensured adherence to local and national labor agreements.
- Upholds company policies while promoting a safe and clean environment.
- Optimized utilization of staff, resources and tools.
- Enhanced production processes using lean principles.
Welding Engineer
General Motors
Lansing, MI
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Coordinated project planning and assessment with engineering teams and executives.
- Created detailed reports outlining the process of welding projects from start to finish.
- Compiled evidence such as photographs and measurements and produced thorough reports detailing results.
- Inspected product samples after completion of the welding process for quality control purposes.
- Recommended changes or additions in equipment or operational procedures when necessary.
- Evaluated current tools used by welders and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed, such as welds made, repairs done.
- Monitored progress on projects to ensure they were completed according to schedule.
- Assessed existing welds for structural integrity and safety compliance standards.
- Developed welding procedures for a variety of materials and alloys.
- Analyzed data from testing results in order to improve overall performance of the welding system.
- Resolved problems related to design, material selection, or fabrication processes.
- Provided technical support to other engineers regarding welding-related issues.
- Completed root cause analysis and corrective action planning on materials failures.
- Developed processes for improving efficiency and accuracy in welding operations.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Welding Engineering Technology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05.2015
Skills
- Continuous Improvement Methods
- Manufacturing resource planning MRP
- Manufacturing processes
- Design and manufacturing reviews
- Failure modes and effects analysis
- Root Cause Failure Investigation
- Engineering Process, Design, Integration
- Project Financial Planning and RFQs
- Project Management
- Risk assessment
- Systems Engineering
- Manufacturing automation
- AutoCAD
- Process improvement
- Process development
- Welding technologies
- Installations
Affiliations
- United Way Volunteer, United Way of Alpena, Michigan, 2010 – Present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
General Motors
08.2018 - 11.2024
Maintenance Supervisor
General Motors
07.2017 - 08.2018
Welding Engineer
General Motors
06.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelors of Science - Welding Engineering Technology
Ferris State University