John Ricarte
Shelby Township,MI
Summary
Engineer adept at completing demanding projects within crucial timelines. Thorough, detail- and process-oriented, with strong follow-through skills. Known for analyzing situations and quickly implementing innovative resolutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Fisher Dynamics
Saint Clair Shores, MI
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Programs managed: Ford 1st Row Cushion Structures U759, U760, P800, V801. Ford 2nd Row: P800 Swivel Mechanism and Structures.
- Developed assembly processes including nut-running, riveting, and EOL testing.
- Budgeted for assembly capital and tooling equipment for new programs. Prepared RFQs and evaluated quotes from integrators.
- Worked with integrators to develop, define, and execute assembly processes.
- Oversaw all integrator run-offs and "home line" run-offs.
- Developed APQP documents such as PFMEA, PF, and CP for seat mechanisms and seat structures.
- Collaborated with Production, Product, Program Mangers, Sales, and Quality Engineers.
- Actively participated in customer engagements.
Lead Manufacturing Engineer
BAE Industries
Auburn Hills, MI
07.2020 - 10.2023
- Successfully launched programs:
- Ford: P552, P558, P702, and P708 front row mechanisms
- GM: BT1XX high-back latch, 31XX second row mechanisms, and A100 armrest mechanism.
- Lordstown Motor's Endurance: Second row mechanisms.
- Oversaw all current production programs:
- Ford: P552, P558. P702, P708
- GM: A100, T1XX, 31XX
- Stellantis (Chrysler): DT
- Magna: Navistar
- Lordstown Motors: TESCA
- In total 14 assembly production lines with 34 different program recipes.
- Assisted with troubleshooting complex mechanical problems associated with automated Bosch production lines.
- Managed budgets with all new advanced manufacturing projects.
- Estimated costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs.
- Addressed all SMRRs with no relapse in error once 8D and correct action was implemented.
- Won GM's Supplier of the Year for 2022.
- Implemented non-contact poka-yoke systems into our assembly process.
- Designed multiple assembly pallets utilizing Bosch's palletized conveyor systems.
- Approved and assisted with the design of 100% in-line/in-process mechanism testing machines.
- Implemented automated grease systems.
- Implemented bowl feeders and pick and place systems to design out operators.
- Supervised both the Controls and Manufacturing engineers.
- Designed, installed, or troubleshot manufacturing equipment.
- Created and approved PF, CP, and PFMEA's for all products.
- Created procedures to approve and release all process changes that take place to the assembly process.
- Created and approved all operator work instructions.
- Created and approved all line technician tooling changeover instructions.
Product Engineer
BAE Industries
Auburn Hills, MI
12.2015 - 07.2020
- Successfully launched P552, P558, and P702 Ford's front seat mechanisms.
- Successfully launched JC49 and JL74 FCA/Stellantis armrest latch.
- Successfully launched DT FCA/Stellantis front seat mechanisms.
- Collaborated with both the manufacturing, quality, and design departments to ensure the best product was developed before kick off.
- Preformed GD&T stack up analysis to ensure the product would be repeatable and manufacturable within designed tolerancing.
- Worked with suppliers to approve or deny deviations requested.
- Oversaw DV and PV testing.
Product Engineering Intern
BAE Industries
Auburn Hills, MI
09.2015 - 12.2015
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
BAE Industries
Auburn Hills, MI
01.2015 - 09.2015
Quality Engineer Intern
BAE Industries
Aurburn Hills, MI
09.2014 - 01.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI12.2015
Skills
- Manufacturing Processes
- Computer-Aided Design (Solidworks, AutoCAD)
- Process Development
- New Product Development
- GD&T
Volunteer Experience
Counselor/Coach
- FAST-D, INC. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose primary efforts cater to the physical fitness of Filipino American Youth. My role is in the basketball division.
Timeline
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Fisher Dynamics
11.2023 - 05.2024
Lead Manufacturing Engineer
BAE Industries
07.2020 - 10.2023
Product Engineer
BAE Industries
12.2015 - 07.2020
Product Engineering Intern
BAE Industries
09.2015 - 12.2015
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
BAE Industries
01.2015 - 09.2015
Quality Engineer Intern
BAE Industries
09.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Lawrence Technological University
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