Jason Vermillion
Kenton,OH
Summary
Dynamic Senior Manufacturing Engineer with Honda, recognized for driving process improvements through investigating New Model designs and developing countermeasures that enhanced efficiency and reduced waste and look for communization with other products to reduce costs and production efficiency. Expert in lean manufacturing and quality management systems, I successfully mentored teams and implemented advanced technologies along with achieving significant cycle time reductions while fostering a culture of problem-solving and collaboration. Creating Manufacturing instructions to suppliers for how to create sub-assemblies and giving suppliers detailed instructions for torque and sequencing of products they produce. I perform MARU-W activities with all wire harness suppliers to make improvements for ergonomics and look for cost reductions items as well as reviewing and red penning suppliers 2d drawings to ensure 2d v/s 3d data matches.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Honda
07.2000 - Current
- Led process improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce waste.
- Developed and implemented new manufacturing protocols to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for troubleshooting and problem-solving on the production floor.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, driving continuous improvements in workflow processes.
- Conducted root cause analysis to resolve complex engineering challenges impacting production output.
- Spearheaded projects focused on integrating advanced technologies into existing manufacturing systems.
- Performed concurrent design and manufacturing engineering and other functions to reduce time required to bring product to market.
- Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements.
- Performed concurrent design, manufacturing and engineering, reducing time required to bring products to market.
- Participated in supplier audits and selection processes, maintaining strong relationships with vendors while ensuring high-quality materials at competitive prices were sourced consistently.
- Implemented process improvements that led to reduced cycle times and increased throughput rates.
- Developed standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent product quality and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Identified appropriate methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
- Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customer, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors and supplier personnel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kenton Senior High
Kenton, OHSkills
- Training and mentoring
- Employee supervision
- Supply chain optimization
- Quality management systems
- Lean manufacturing expertise
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Cost reduction and efficiency
- Computer-based applications
- Design and manufacturing reviews
- Cost reduction programs
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Honda
07.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kenton Senior High