Milan Omcikus
West Seneca,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated Process Engineer with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Resourceful and passionate about working on multiple complex continuous improvement projects. Offering excellent understanding of internal and external regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Sumitomo Rubber USA
Buffalo, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of 8 engineers, delegating tasks and monitoring progress to ensure quality control standards.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with employees, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas needing improvement in products.
- Investigated new technologies and techniques that could improve production methods or reduce costs.
- Provided leadership in developing best practices for continuous improvement initiatives across all departments.
- Monitored product performance against customer specifications and standards, ensuring that all products met the required standards.
Quality Engineer
Carlstar Group
Aiken, SC
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that improve overall product quality.
- Developed reports summarizing key metrics related to product quality including defect rates, cycle time reduction efforts.
- Investigated non-conformances using problem solving techniques such as 8D or 5 Why's methodologies.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of new processes for improved product quality.
- Maintained records of all products manufactured in accordance with documentation requirements.
- Developed and maintained Quality Assurance procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed customer complaints and feedback, conducted investigations, and implemented appropriate corrective actions.
- Trained personnel on the use of various quality control tools such as Statistical Process Control charts, Process Flow Diagrams, Failure Mode Effects Analysis.
Manufacturing Engineer - Tire Curing & Finishing
Sumitomo Rubber USA
BUFFALO, NY
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Continuously monitored and adjusted process operational conditions and specifications for optimal performance.
- Established and enforced product specifications, resulting in optimized quality against targets.
- Performs cost and waste analysis to identify key initiatives and follows through to completion
- Supports continuous improvement efforts for processing area involving waste, cost, and output
- Designs, specifies, and implements equipment and process upgrades and new equipment to meet current and future processing needs
- Interfaces with operations team to improve work force performance through training and development programs
- Supports new product development release to manufacturing, including support of trials, setting specifications and operational conditions
- Implement new products and processes and resolves product performance issues
- Drive and improve customer satisfaction of products and services through contact with customers.
Motorcycle On-Shift Quality Specialist
Sumitomo Rubber USA
Buffalo, NY
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Identifies processing problems that affect quality or productivity, determines the root cause for such problems, and initiates the corrective action that is necessary
- Responsible to direct workforce in the application of corrective action
- Evaluates all material contributions to problems and interacts with various functional areas to maintain quality
- Also makes recommendations to team and suppliers on needed improvements
- Oversees the utilization of specified manufacturing and technical procedures throughout the manufacturing process and identifies elements affecting the process and conducts preventive measure and/or corrective actions
- Trains manufacturing personnel on new procedures, preventive measures, and corrective actions placed to improve quality
- Develops, monitors, and reports measures of production performance.
- Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
Motorcycle Dept Area Manager
Sumitomo Rubber USA
Buffalo, NY
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Responsible for continuously developing and supervising all area personnel, monitoring, and coordinating all area production activities, and coordinate staffing and overtime needs
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively
- Patrolled work areas to inspect operations, identify concerns and implement corrective actions
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs
- Transformed work area by increasing production, reducing turnover, eliminating waste, and enhancing quality
- Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
Warranty Specialist (Field Engineer)
Sumitomo Rubber USA
Buffalo, NY
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Directly responsible for customer complaints
- Evaluated current production processes and recommended corrective actions
- Assisted in production and engineering finding Root Cause activities
- Supported new product development and enhancements using lesson learned from a warranty and engineering perspective
- Conducted customer monthly meeting to track scorecard and PPMs
- Developed a quality tracking system which helped achieve a reduction in warranty complaints
- Traveled to customer warehouses to contain any potential field issues.
Quality Assurance Technician
Lornamead Incorporated
Buffalo, NY
12.2016 - 11.2018
- In charge of the stability chamber, all products must be placed in a stability chamber at least once a year and tests performed on a monthly timeline
- Completed routine inspections of components and products to fulfill quality assurance requirements
- Performed daily calibration on all lab equipment along with production scales and measurement equipment
- Randomly selected products at various stages of production for evaluation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Data Analytics W/minor Project Management in STEM
Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire08.2024
Associate of Science - Mathematics and Science
Niagara County Community College
Buffalo, NY05.2014
High School Diploma -
Kenmore East HS
Buffalo, NY06.2012
Skills
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Root cause Analysis
- Microsoft Office Certifications
- SQL Scripting
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Policy/Records Management
- Equipment Precision Evaluation
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Process improvement
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Serbian
Native/ Bilingual
Croatian
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Sumitomo Rubber USA
11.2023 - Current
Quality Engineer
Carlstar Group
08.2023 - 11.2024
Manufacturing Engineer - Tire Curing & Finishing
Sumitomo Rubber USA
08.2022 - 08.2023
Motorcycle On-Shift Quality Specialist
Sumitomo Rubber USA
07.2021 - 08.2022
Motorcycle Dept Area Manager
Sumitomo Rubber USA
09.2020 - 07.2021
Warranty Specialist (Field Engineer)
Sumitomo Rubber USA
11.2018 - 09.2020
Quality Assurance Technician
Lornamead Incorporated
12.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Data Analytics W/minor Project Management in STEM
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Mathematics and Science
Niagara County Community College
High School Diploma -
Kenmore East HS