Jason Szejn
Mukwonago
Summary
Results-driven Senior Production Manufacturing Engineering Manager with expertise in project management, continuous improvement, and automation technologies. Proven ability to lead teams in developing innovative manufacturing solutions and optimizing production processes for tier 1 automotive components.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Manufacturi Engineering Manager
Novares
Walworth
06.2003 - Current
- Lead engineering teams to develop innovative manufacturing solutions for tier 1 automotive plastic parts.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring alignment with production schedules and client needs.
- Analyze production challenges, proposing effective strategies for resolution, and adapt global manufacturing strategies.
- Provide equipment specifications, best practices, build standards, and process flows for equipment sourcing.
- Prepared and participated in project design reviews.
- Attend and support equipment validations at vendors and production facilities.
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of devices and equipment.
- Managed a team of 8 to 16 employees, delegating tasks and monitoring progress to ensure projects are completed on time and to expectation. Scope includes maintenance, manufacturing engineering, automation technicians, and process engineers. Including employees in WI, MI, and Mexico.
- Supervised 8-16 engineers, maintenance staff, automation techs, and process engineers, facilitating hiring, training, and personal development.
- Investigate new technologies for manufacturing. Including: Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Automation, Regrind, Laser Welding, Inferred Welding, and Track and Trace data collection.
- Prepare manufacturing quotations for new business opportunities. Including capital investment, cycle time, labor rates, and tooling costs.
- Prepare continuous improvement projects and roadmaps. Manage and prepare capital requests, procurement, and implementation.
- Work directly with the supply base for quotation of equipment. Involved in the sourcing process, including givebacks and price denotations.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for the engineering department, aligning with overall company objectives and driving technological advancements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
University Wisconsin Platteville
Platteville, WI05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Business
University Wisconsin Platteville
Platteville WI05-2003
Skills
- Project management
- Equipment specifications
- Manufacturing processes
- Continuous improvement
- Automation technologies
- Plastic welding Technolgies
- Troubleshooting
- Electrical wiring
- PLCs
- Vision
- Servo Drives
- Cleanliness testing and specifications
- Time studies
- Design of Experiments
- Problem solving
- 5why, 8D, Fish bone diagram, Minitab
- Measurement, caliper, dial indicator, mic
- Material removal, drill, mill, lathe
Affiliations
- Favorite Team Green Bay Packers
- Favorite sport tp play Volleyball
- Favorite hobby bow hunting
Accomplishments
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- 2015 MPC Top Engineering Award
- 2015 Wisconsin Certificate of Appreciation Living Organ Donation Recognition
- 2020 Novares Nova Brain Global Welding Expert
Timeline
Senior Production Manufacturi Engineering Manager
Novares
06.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
University Wisconsin Platteville
Bachelor of Science - Business
University Wisconsin Platteville
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