Joe Grosso
Naugatuck,CT
Summary
Manufacturing Engineer experienced with screw fasteners, inserts, and sheet metal fabrication for product applications ranging from aerospace, automotive, government and commercial. Experienced in Lean Manufacturing utilizing Kaizen principles to increase productivity and reduce leadtime. Managed CAPEX projects that introduced new technologies saving on operational costs by means of new machinery. Prepared cost estimates for new products. Demonstrated success in resolving technical manufacturing problems. Adept at overseeing supplier activities, monitoring compliance and handling issues with external vendors. Competent in cross-functional collaboration and complex problem-solving.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Legrand Wiremold
West Hartford, CT
04.2022 - Current
- Administered equipment maintenance, effectively troubleshooting faulty, damaged or inoperative components for Trumpf Punching Presses, Cincinnati Brake Presses, Sheetmetal Rolling Mills, and TOX Pressotechnik machinery.
- Addressed and resolved technical concerns to comply with internal standards and regulatory UL requirements for electrical cable management systems.
- Facilitated continuous improvement kaizen events to reduce assembly cell sizes, improved material flow by introducing manufacturing supermarkets.
- Supervised preproduction in collaboration with manufacturing and powder coating departments.
- Developed standard operating procedures for product assembly of electrical cable management devices and powdercoat application.
- Coordinated with Plant Manager to develop and implement OEE metrics to discover opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with quality department, performing root cause analysis on non-conforming products, and managing corrective actions.
Manufacturing Engineer
RAF
Seymour, CT
03.2015 - 04.2022
- Managed the purchase of capital equipment through evaluation, selection, run-offs and implementation.
- Swiss CNC lathes and cam style Machining: Interfaced with Tsugami, Star, Citizen, and Davenport screw machines
- R&D: Contributed to product design and prototype development.
- Liaised between executives, manufacturing teams and warehouse staff.
- Evaluated internal control systems, established practices and standard operating procedures.
- Orchestrated tooling changeovers, setups and repairs to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
- Mentored new engineering and production team members.
- Produced 2D and 3D design drafts using SolidWorks, Inventor and AutoCAD software.
- Researched and analyzed customer design proposals, specifications, manuals and other data.
- Identified operational and performance issues by means of OEE and worked with managers to resolve concerns.
- Coached team on company policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency, employee productivity and subsequently decrease labor costs.
Product Estimator
RAF
Seymour, CT
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Formulated proposals and processed work orders by analyzing and calculating material usage, CNC and Davenport machine cycle times and outside processes.
- Performed customer service for aerospace, automotive and commercial divisions: Maintaining stock levels, worked with customers to ensure satisfaction.
- Leveraged sales techniques and articulated product values to generate new business.
QC Inspector
RAF
Seymour, CT
04.1994 - 01.2014
- Assessed quality of products and compliance with tolerance standards by inspecting products, components and materials.
- Generated reports with documented findings and recommendations.
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Post University
Waterbury, CT08.2021
Certificate - Project Management
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2018
Associate of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT08.2014
Skills
- SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD
- Root Cause Analysis
- Project management
- Training and mentorship
- Conflict resolution
- Improvement plan knowledge
- Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen / 5S
- Cost controls / Scrap reduction
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Legrand Wiremold
04.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
RAF
03.2015 - 04.2022
Product Estimator
RAF
01.2014 - 03.2015
QC Inspector
RAF
04.1994 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Post University
Certificate - Project Management
Central Connecticut State University
Associate of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Naugatuck Valley Community College
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