Kevin Nguyen
Milpitas,CA
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Manufacturing NPI Project Engineer
FLEX
08.2013 - Current
- Responsible for NPI/DFM/MFG Engineering for Sheet Metal and Machining fabrication
- Managed Projects and provided Manufacturing Engineering Expertise for the Manufacturer and Fabrications
- Initiated and Managed NPI Project Product Structures, loaded local MRP (Material Requirement Planning) Master Part Setup
- Responsible for BOM setup, Review Customer Data/Drawing/Files (Information) and Release Product Builds to Manufacturing
- Assisting with Quotation Process and Transfer to Low-Cost Centers
- Works directly with Customers, Program Management and manufacturing floor to ensure projects meet Customer Expectations
- Provided DFM support to Customers of New Products
- Provided Accountability of Manufacturing Issues to Customers
- Managed Customer Changes Notice to project, Initiated, Reviewed and Approved Engineering Change Orders for the Manufacturing Organization (ECN/ECO)
- Determined Product Structures, Manufacturing Sequence/Methodology, Product cost Standards and Assembly/Test procedures for project assigned
- Basic Electrical Cable Wiring and Harness of Manufacturing and Assembly, process and incorporated schematic Drawings per specification Standards
- Identities Tooling Requirements for project and initiates purchase and Maintain product cost standards
- Review Programming/Layout and Developed and Maintained Production Operations/Instructions and Part - Manufacturing Methodology for Project assigned
- Assisted MGF Supervisors in Optimizing Production Flow and resolving production problems
- Also assisting MFG Manager in Facilities Management and Maintenance
- Provided Technical Support to Manufacturing, Assisting in Identification and resolution of Production problems
- Recommended Production Layout and Developed Tooling Jigs and fixtures to optimize Production Flow and Production cost
- Initiated and Supported Process Improvement Projects (Rewrite/Modify original layout to enhance efficiency)
- Supported the Quality System and Quality Policy by following procedures/Work Instructions and creating records to meet the requirements of the Quality Systems Regulation and ISO registration.
Design for Manufacturing Engineer
HARDCRAFT SYSTEMS
09.2008 - 08.2013
Manufacturing Engineer
PMI
06.2001 - 09.2008
NC Programmer
CMP
12.1994 - 06.2001
Education
BSME in Engineering Technology -
ASU
CAD Professional Trade School -
AMADA
Skills
- Driving manufacturing to achieve established targets for Safety, Quality and Productivity
- Progressive Lean Manufacturing (Wastes are defined & removed from systems)
- Kaizen system and 5S initiatives (Sort/Straighten/Shine/Standardize/Sustain)
- Lean Six Sigma knowledge DMAIC 5 Step (Define/Measure/Analyze/Improve/Control)
- Industry Standards ISO 9000 (Qlty Mgmt), ISO 14001 (Envmnt Mgmt), ANSI J-STD-001 (Elect Soldering/Assembly), ANSI/ESD S 2020 (ESD Static Cntrl)
- Design for Assembly & Manufacturing (DFA/DFM)
- Knowledge and Experienced on Soft and Hard Tooling for Mass Production and Tooling related issues affecting design
- Experienced with Tolerance Analyses, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experienced and Analysis with generating Mechanical Fabrication Drawings from Designed Models, practice drafting from standards to complex Assembly Drawings
- Experienced with NC/CNC
- Machining/Sheet Metal Programming
- Knowledge of working with Ultra-High Vacuum Equipment (UHV) and Residual Gas Analyzers
- Experienced with NPI Projects, BOM Product Structures, upload local Material Requirement Planning (MRP) Master Part Setup, Planning and Routing
- Adapt quickly to changes, prioritize and execute multi-task in Fast Pace, Manufacturing Just-In-Time (JIT) and Dynamic Environment
- Strong computer skills with ability to quickly learn new software/applications
- Ability to work effectively independently in a group and influence working cooperation with cross functional team
- Ability to handle under pressure to achieve demands deadline schedules, manage and track project deadlines using software organizer tool
- Experienced working sources with Vendors/Suppliers (Machining, Sheet Metal, Plastic, Welding, Brazing, Plating, painting etc) support and control on all Ordering/Receiving information, document, quality and tracking implementation
- Software: 2D CAD/CAM, 3D Solid Models
- Develop/Planning Process and Routing/Work Order using BaaN, Workflow using Visual Manufacturing Software (VM)
- Configure and upload BOM structure, Procurement, Requisitions using AGILE system, Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Machinery controllers, Industrial (ICS), Distribution (DCS), Programmable (PLC) and Power Hand Tools
- Auto-CAD
- SolidWorks
- Pro-E
- Adobe
- MS Office Suite
- Project
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- AP100US
- FabriWIN
- FabriTRAK
- FabriVISION
- JobBOSS
- Manufacturing
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer skills
- Agile
- Drafting
- CAD
- GD&T
- Mechanical knowledge
- AutoCAD
- Assembly
- Lean Six Sigma
- Six Sigma
- Project management
- 5S
- Quality systems
- CNC
- ERP systems
- Welding
- Analysis skills
Certification
- J Standard Certification
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification
- CPI Certification
Timeline
Mechanical Manufacturing NPI Project Engineer
FLEX
08.2013 - Current
Design for Manufacturing Engineer
HARDCRAFT SYSTEMS
09.2008 - 08.2013
Manufacturing Engineer
PMI
06.2001 - 09.2008
NC Programmer
CMP
12.1994 - 06.2001
BSME in Engineering Technology -
ASU
CAD Professional Trade School -
AMADA
- J Standard Certification
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification
- CPI Certification
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