Kimour Chi
Westfield,IN
Summary
High-performing professional with extensive experience designing and improving manufacturing systems. Skilled in reviewing technical specifications, creating manufacturing instructions and developing tools. Strong analytical skills and committed to improving efficiency and effectiveness. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Beckman Coulter
04.2004 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with Quality Assurance teams to troubleshoot non-conformances and develop corrective actions for root cause analysis findings.
- Analyzed production trends to make informed decisions regarding labor allocation and resource needs.
- Improved equipment reliability through preventive maintenance programs and operator training initiatives.
- Reduced waste and improved productivity through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Worked closely with suppliers to resolve component issues, ensuring a smooth supply chain operation for the manufacturing plant.
- Conducted time studies to identify areas for improvement within the manufacturing process.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices for process engineering methods and tools, contributing to overall team effectiveness and skills development opportunities within the organization.
- Supported the introduction of new products by coordinating pilot runs and ramp-up activities while maintaining quality standards throughout the process transition period.
- Optimized production flow by designing and implementing efficient workstations and tooling solutions.
- Provided technical support during equipment installation or upgrades, minimizing downtime during transitions between production lines or facilities.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying opportunities for material substitution, process improvements, or equipment optimization.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to reduce lead times, improve efficiency, and increase customer satisfaction.
- Streamlined manufacturing processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.
- Developed process documentation, ensuring consistent operations across all shifts.
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged, or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Performed concurrent design and manufacturing engineering and other functions to reduce time required to bring product to market.
- Calculated overall production costs by evaluating material, labor and other expenditures.
- Promoted a culture of safety by actively participating in safety audits and implementing corrective actions to mitigate identified risks.
- Supervised product development and introduction of prototypes for [Type] designs.
- Completed purchase analysis to analyze customer engineering drawings and specifications.
- Managed manufacturing projects and program services to handle engineering and project metrics.
- Designed documents and statements of proposals, lead times, technical costs and budgets and statements of work to manage supplier development efforts.
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve [Type] manufacturing methods.
- Performed daily department Layered Process Audits to maintain proactive control over automobile manufacturing process.
- Applied project management metrics and tools in oversight of engineering and manufacturing projects and program services.
- Developed products and prototypes for various types of product designs.
- Designed [Type] tests of finished product to check for quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
IUPUI
Indianapolis05.2006
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Lowell, MA05.1999
Skills
- Material Requirements Planning
- 5S methodology
- Quality Management Systems
- Standard Work
- Visual Management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- 8D Problem Solving
- Manufacturing engineering
- Operations research
- Maintenance Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Quality Control
- Process Improvement
- Manufacturing Processes
- Technical Support
- Process Development
- Manufacturing Resource Planning MRP
- Computer-Aided Manufacturing
- Attention to Detail
- Responsible and Dependable
- Critical Thinking
- 5S organization
- Decision-Making
- Bill of Material (BOM)
- Workspace Organization
- Product Troubleshooting
- Documentation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Product Design Review
- Procedure Documentation
- Process Requirements Validation
Timeline
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Beckman Coulter
04.2004 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
IUPUI
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Middlesex Community College - Bedford
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