Marcus W Vann
Fort Worth,Tx
Summary
Manufacturing engineer 25 + Years in Aerospace and Defense Industry Innovative manufacturing engineer with background in optimizing production processes and integrating new technology to enhance efficiency. Skilled in designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications that improve safety and reliability. Strengths include problem-solving, project management, and collaboration across departments to achieve production goals. Previous work led to significant reductions in downtime and material waste, directly impacting operational success. www.linkedin.com/in/marcuswvann/
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Operation Manager
Redline Carriers LLC
Fort Worth, Tx
08.2019 - 09.2024
- Coordinate and manage the company’s fleet of trucks and drivers
- Ensure that shipments are delivered on time and to the correct destinations
- Oversee routing and scheduling to maximize efficiency and minimize costs
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and legal regulations, including safety protocols
- Coordinate with clients and vendors to arrange shipments and deliveries
- Hire, train, and supervise drivers
- Monitor driver performance, including driving records and delivery timeliness
Manufacturing Consulting Specialist
Liberty MFG Consulting
Mansfield, Tx
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Analyzed current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste
- Developed and implemented Lean strategies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping)
- Facilitated cross-functional teams in continuous improvement initiatives
- Trained and mentored employees on Lean principles and best practices
- Measured and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to track improvement progress
- Collaborated with leadership teams to align Lean initiatives with organizational goals
- Facilitated workshops and problem-solving sessions (e.g., root cause analysis, A3 thinking)
- Provided recommendations for equipment, tools, and technology to support Lean improvements
- Supported change order to ensure successful completion of process improvement efforts
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Piper Aircraft
Vero Beach, Florida
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Writing new process work instruction for CNC 3, 4, and 5 axis mills and lathes or machine optimization
- Review machined parts for make or buy then communicating to suppliers machining requirements
- Review lifecycle of CNC machines, including tooling, fixtures, cutting tools, and process flow
- Created Bill of Materials (BOM), including but not limited to parts, hardware, tools, materials, and inspection media
- Created 3-dimensional convert to 2-dimensional drawing with all needed geometry feathers, tolerances and GD&T
- Created 3 dimensional models, and complete technical data packages; confers with customers, quality, manufacturing and other partners to provide and obtain technical information
- Analyzed production costs and implement cost-saving measures where possible
- Collaborated with design, R&D, and production teams to ensure smooth transitions from product design to production
- Developed and improved manufacturing processes for productivity, minimized waste, and reduced production costs
- Designed, implemented, and improved manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, and ensure the production of high-quality products
Manufacturing Operation Manager
LMI Aerospace
Fort Worth, 76155
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed facility and maintenance budgets, schedule facility modifications, estimate equipment, labor, materials
- Completed root cause analysis to determine equipment failure and work to resolve all issues
- Developed and deliver a New Hire Safety/Risk Training, and annual Risk/ Safety training, remedial Safety Training, First Aid/CPR and AED training per GPC standards
- Supervised direct reports assigned to maintain, repair, and install all plant equipment and facilities, including all subsystems and vendors
- Reduced overall machine Downtime by 20% and achieved aggressive Production
- Designed, implemented, and improved manufacturing processes to increase efficiency,
- Collaborated with product designers to ensure designs are manufacturable, a practice known as Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Determined the sequence of operations, selecting suitable equipment, and establishing quality control measures to meet production targets
- Applied Six Sigma methodologies to improve product quality by reducing variability and defects
Contract Manufacturing Engineering
Boeing Company / Volt Technical Services
Richardson, Texas
04.2011 - 01.2012
- Assigned to programs P-8 Poseidon
- Planned sequence of operations and specify procedures for cutting, shaping, forming, machining, and assembly
- Created Bill of Materials (BOM), including but not limited to parts, hardware, tools, materials, and inspection media
- Created 3-dimensional convert to 2-dimensional drawing with all needed geometry feathers, tolerances and GD&T
- Created 3 dimensional models, and complete technical data packages; confers with customers, quality, manufacturing and other partners to provide and obtain technical information
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and increase efficiency
- Supported engineering projects aimed at improving manufacturing processes and production efficiency
- Analyzed production costs and implement cost-saving measures where possible
- Determined the sequence of operations, selecting suitable equipment, and establishing quality control measures to meet production targets
- Collaborated with product designers to ensure designs are manufacturable, a practice known as Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Applied Six Sigma methodologies to improve product quality by reducing variability and defects
Contract Manufacturing Engineering
Spirit Aero-systems / Volt Technical Services
Tulsa, OK
06.2010 - 04.2011
- Assigned to programs 747-8, and Gulfstream G650 and G280 Wings
- Planned sequence of operations and specify procedures for milling, turning, drilling, boring machining
- Created Bill of Materials (BOM), including but not limited to parts, hardware, tools, materials, and inspection media
- Interpreted blueprints for part 2-dimensional geometry and 3 dimensional geometry feathers, tolerances and GD&T
- Analyzed engineering specifications, drawings, 3 dimensional models, and complete technical data packages; interfaced with customers, quality, manufacturing and other partners to provide and obtain technical information
- Incorporated inspection and test requirements into the production plan
- Determined the sequence of operations, selecting suitable equipment, and establishing quality control measures to meet production targets
- Designed, implemented, and improved manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure the production of high-quality products
- Collaborated with product designers to ensure designs are manufacturable, a practice known as Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Manufacturing Machining Area Supervisor
Bell Helicopter Textron
Grand Prairie, TX
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Trained new employees in the correct way to set up CNC mills and lathes by use of dial, test indicator, setup documents and job planning information also how to load NC programs into CNC mills and lathes
- Reviewed machine control functions, work holding processes, and cutting tools for machining with employees
- Monitored department safety goal and requirements to ensure employees were adhering to company safety standards
- Managed machine operators, maintaining production schedules, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring safety and quality standards are maintained
- Monitored production schedules and ensure machines are operating according to plan to meet production targets
- Assisted in setting up machines for production runs, ensuring correct machine parameters, tools, and materials are used
- Overseed routine maintenance and ensure machines are functioning properly
- Worked with maintenance teams to troubleshoot and repair equipment when needed
Manufacture Machine Planner
McGinty Machine Co, Inc
Wichita, KS
11.2005 - 04.2008
- Created efficient schedules to maximize machine utilization, minimize downtime, and ensure timely project completion.
- Assessed machine capacity to balance workloads, avoid bottlenecks, and maintain optimal production flow.
- Ensured materials and resources are available to meet production schedules, reducing delays and stockouts.
- Monitored KPIs like machine downtime, production rate, and quality to identify areas for improvement.
- Planned maintenance to prevent unexpected breakdowns and ensure machines operate at peak efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, KS01.1996
Associate of Arts - Business Administration and Management
Belford University
Wichita, Ks01.1991
High school or equivalent -
Wichita Southeast High School
Wichita, Ks01.1979
Skills
- Capacity Planning
- Production Planning
- Manufacturing Resource Planning MRP
- Assembly Process Improvement
- Manufacturing Plans Development
- Machine Operation
- Data Analysis
- CNC Programming
- NC Programs Development
- New Manufacturing Processes Development
- Manufacturing Processes
- Kaizen Events
- 5S methodology
- Process Improvement
- SAP
- MS Excel
- Value stream mapping
- AS400
- Team Center
- CATIA V5
- Velocity
- Minitab
Certification
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgE), 01/01/99, 01/01/02
- Bell Helicopter Textron Six Sigma: Certified Green Belt, 01/01/09
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt , LIM Aerospace - 2012-2014
Timeline
Operation Manager
Redline Carriers LLC
08.2019 - 09.2024
Manufacturing Consulting Specialist
Liberty MFG Consulting
07.2016 - 10.2019
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Piper Aircraft
01.2014 - 07.2016
Manufacturing Operation Manager
LMI Aerospace
01.2012 - 01.2014
Contract Manufacturing Engineering
Boeing Company / Volt Technical Services
04.2011 - 01.2012
Contract Manufacturing Engineering
Spirit Aero-systems / Volt Technical Services
06.2010 - 04.2011
Manufacturing Machining Area Supervisor
Bell Helicopter Textron
07.2008 - 05.2010
Manufacture Machine Planner
McGinty Machine Co, Inc
11.2005 - 04.2008
Associate of Science - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Wichita Area Technical College
Associate of Arts - Business Administration and Management
Belford University
High school or equivalent -
Wichita Southeast High School
Skillsummary
- 25+ Years in Aerospace and Defense Industry in machining, assembly process improvement.
- Support existing programs and new business development to a sufficient maturity level that new technologies can be transitioned into new or existing products.
- Develop manufacturing plans and NC programs for both machining and inspection of detail parts and assemblies.
- Develop new manufacturing processes to support existing programs and Lead development project tasks from planning through completion of task.
- Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with organizational objectives.
- Lead Kaizen events, 5S and process improvement with lean manufacturing.
- 5 Years Sr Transportation and Logistics Management.
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