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Jennifer Capps

Jennifer Capps

Athens,TN

Summary

Dedicated Engineering professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Engineering Manager

DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee
Athens, TN
02.2021 - Current
  • Manage technical team to provide engineering support and technology development/implementation in production assembly and fabrication processes. Team completed 20+ projects in 21FY to improve quality, reduce contamination, and improve manpower utilization.
  • Establish detailed project schedules and monitor tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
  • Create detail engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
  • Perform root cause analysis using PDCA methodologies and implement corrective actions.
  • Communicate with cross-functional/global team members to enhance process and performance metrics.
  • Practice lean principles, which lead to improvements in workflow, quality and waste reduction.
  • Analyze product and process and provide actionable solutions for changes to processes, products or quality standards.

Packaging Engineer

DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee
Athens, TN
12.2014 - 02.2021
  • Designed, prototyped and tested automotive packaging systems. Focused on packing density, material selection/corrosion inhibitors, cleanliness, and Hazmat consideration.
  • Designed budgets worth over $1M for projects, delegating funds for new product and system replenishment.
  • Recovered $0.5M in cost in 20FY for Customer Owned Packaging.
  • Managed project documents, designs and specifications.
  • Followed up with external contractors, project owners and other stakeholders to gather information and resolve issues.
  • Developed and implemented process flow improvement and standardization projects. Optimized material flow to reduce handling and processing efficiencies.
  • Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions.

Manufacturing Process Engineer

DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee
Athens, TN
01.2011 - 12.2014
  • Engineer Responsible for multiple Fuel Injector Assembly lines; providing equipment specifications and identifying areas requiring improvement. Key processes include high precision assembly, injection molding, laser welding, and automated visual inspection.
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders, including global counterparts, to address operational issues, support rapid recovery and minimize service/production disruptions. Improved new launch start-up operational efficiency (OEE) by 20%.
  • Developed detailed documentation, procedures and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
  • Improved operational costs by implementing direct purchase and bulk ordering programs.
  • Managed third-party contractors and machine builders, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines and specifications.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager

Cummins Filtration
Cookeville, TN
04.2008 - 01.2011
  • Successfully closed six projects in 2 years with approximately $150,000 PBIT savings. Proof of concept and implementation readiness of design projects with avoidance savings of approximately $2 million. Scheduled and facilitated regular meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables and KPI's
  • Utilize tools and methodologies in both process and design six sigma to drive process improvements, optimize designs, and reduce costs.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Quality Systems Engineer

Cummins Filtration
Cookeville, TN
02.2005 - 04.2008
  • Interfaced with suppliers, inspectors and clients to resolve outstanding non-conformance issues prior to shipment.
  • Supported root cause and data analysis for defect reduction and process yield improvement.
  • Prepared, documented and executed detailed test plans, test cases and defect reports for each claim submitted.
  • Designed and developed forms and instructions to evaluate, assess and report quality standards and data.
  • Supported Quality System (TS16949/ISO9001) through internal audits, documentation, and other activities as requested by manufacturing plants.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
12.2004

Skills

  • Project Management (Planning and Deployment)
  • Capital Management & Purchases
  • Process Design
  • Procedure, Control Plan, & Quality Documentation
  • Corrective Action Plans
  • Database Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Affiliations

  • Women in Manufacturing 2021-2022
  • Society of Women Engineers 2004-2009
  • Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence 2006-2009

Timeline

Production Engineering Manager

DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee
02.2021 - Current

Packaging Engineer

DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee
12.2014 - 02.2021

Manufacturing Process Engineer

DENSO Manufacturing Athens Tennessee
01.2011 - 12.2014

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager

Cummins Filtration
04.2008 - 01.2011

Quality Systems Engineer

Cummins Filtration
02.2005 - 04.2008

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Tennessee Technological University

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