Jeff Sorensen
Spanish Fork,UT
Summary
Highly motivated Production Engineer with a wide range of knowledge the control valve business. I am a proven team leader that has common sense and ability to communicate with impact. Exceptionally talented in problem solving schematics and mechanical aspects of control valves. I have worked my way up through the company from the shop to engineering by taking the challenge on my own to learn new skills while building relationships with coworkers and department heads to allow my progression. This has taken a lot of hard work and dedication to achieve which I desire to continue expanding my knowledge base.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Engineer/ Senior BOM Specialist
Flowserve
Springville, UT
01.2008 - Current
- Performed root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions.
- Communicated with other team members to enhance process and performance.
- Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
- Create material codes and finish codes for FCD group.
- Create detailed BOM's for control valves including raw stock indention's.
- Ensure proper QA requirements are cascaded down through BOM's.
- Work directly with sales, marketing, QA, assembly and MFE daily to ensure accuracy and efficient process is followed.
- Consult with team members onsite and QRC's utilizing my years of knowledge of working in all aspects of the business to improve our processes.
- Coordinate with operations in India to ensure BOM work is completed in a timely and accurate manner. I also provide weekly training for them.
- Hold and manage a error reduction program known as BERB (Bom Error Review Board), we hold weekly meetings that has resulted in reducing our error rate on BOM's to less than 5% from a high of 13%. This is my program and managed by me along with the board.
- I am a highly valued team member and the "Go To" man for many departments onsite as well as multiple QRC's sites such as Pasadena, Baton Rouge & Corpus Cristi.
- Review specs and ensure proper materials are used to meet process demands.
- Create P/N's for 3rd party components.
- Create P/N's and indented BOM's for analog positioners.
- Consult with customers and sales reps to troubleshoot valves along with schematics in complicated process demands especially for stroke speed requirements.
Large Assembly Leadman
Flowserve
Springville, UT
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
- Supervised 8 direct reports.
- Planned work daily according to dispatch reports and customer request dates to ensure OTD.
- Unified a very dysfunctional team to consistently produce over 1 mil monthly worth of output.
- Streamlined and organized floor stock inventory in increase productivity by 10%.
- Gained and maintained respect of my team and peers along with forming very strong relationships with engineering, sales and manufacturing. This allowed for a greatly improved throughput in the cradle to grave process in the large cell.
Large Valve Assembler
Flowserve
Springville, UT
03.2001 - 04.2006
- Maintained professional working environment and enhanced productivity by keeping all areas neat and organized.
- Recorded maintenance information, test results, material usage and repairs made.
- Identified problems with valves and used appropriate troubleshooting techniques to locate and resolve concerns.
- Reviewed and disassembled control valves prior to completing skilled repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to complete customer requests and orders on time.
- Assembled, tested globe and rotary control valves from size 0.5"-48".
- Worked with multiple departments to improve relationships between them and assembly to improve processes.
- Performed field service trips around the globe in various plants, troubleshooting and then repairing in coordination with customers.
- I was the backup leadman over the large cell.
- Self starter and took on tasks without the need of guidance from management.
Hydro/Testing Leadman
Flowserve
Springville, UT
06.1999 - 03.2001
- Performed hydro testing in high and low pressure situations.
- Performed high pressure gas testing and seat leak testing.
- Supervised 3 reports to perform testing.
- Worked one on one with customer witness inspectors to coordinate required testing according to spec sheets.
- Implemented a catalog system to inventory test flanges and fixturing to allow for streamlined process. This system is still in use and practiced today in the hydro dept.
Assembler
Flowserve
Springville, UT
08.1995 - 06.1999
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
- Tested electrical controls and components on lines to identify conformance issues.
- Mastered all product lines produced by Flowserve FCD such as MK1, MK2, MK9, MK10, Maxflo, Valdisk, Shearstream etc.
- Went on field service calls in the field and worked onsite with customers diagnosing problems.
- Worked with various departments such as sales, QA, manufacturing, engineering and marketing to improve the process and product offerings.
Maintenance Crew Member
Flowserve
Springville, UT
03.1995 - 08.1995
- Followed routine maintenance checklist.
- Removed chips from manual and NC lathes.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on equipment.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spanish Fork High School
Spanish Fork, UT05.1995
Skills
- Customer contract requirements
- Training and mentoring
- Engineering
- Cost reduction
- Quality assurance
- Resource management
- Self starter
- Jack of all trades
- Team player/ communicator
- Common sense
- Diversified knowledge
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Achieved BOM error rate reduction by 7% using our weekly BERB meeting.
- Mastered all product lines in assembly.
- Unified a dysfunctional assembly team to produce over 1 mil of output monthly.
Certification
- Green belt six sigma
- ISO 9001
Timeline
Production Engineer/ Senior BOM Specialist
Flowserve
01.2008 - Current
Large Assembly Leadman
Flowserve
08.2006 - 01.2008
Large Valve Assembler
Flowserve
03.2001 - 04.2006
Hydro/Testing Leadman
Flowserve
06.1999 - 03.2001
Assembler
Flowserve
08.1995 - 06.1999
Maintenance Crew Member
Flowserve
03.1995 - 08.1995
High School Diploma -
Spanish Fork High School