SCOTT JINDRA

• Plan and coordinate multiple projects while conducting a cost-benefit analysis.
• Identify and evaluate enhancements for water-jet robotic cutting cells and the fiberglass room conveyor system, which includes the modification of over 400 mold carts.
• Launched a Preventive Maintenance Program for production fixtures and carts.
• Design and execute a mold tilting initiative to minimize quality defects and enhance ergonomics, all within the required cycle times.
• Led the team towards the objective of enhancing current procedures in fiberglass spraying and robotic programming.
• Managed the installation of water jet robotic cutting cells valued at over a million dollars, enhancing output efficiency by 30% and realigning approximately three employees per shift.
• Coordinated teams across three distinct facilities focused on new product development, applications for new truck models, continuous improvement, and the integration of new automated equipment.
• Led a team, including an automation integrator, in designing and installing an adhesive dispensing robot cell worth $500,000, for applying various new designs to windows and rear door parts.
• Designed and implemented a water leak testing system valued at over $200,000 for bonded windows and frameless liftgate doors, complete with conveyors and a simulated rain chamber.
• Documented the First Article Inspection and testing processes for new product development.

• Led company of 40 employees and 15 + customer cross-functional teams in design, development, prototyping, and the production of custom POP displays, fixtures, and OEM parts.
• Played a pivotal role in both attracting new business and retaining existing clients, securing a competitive advantage by implementing equipment that expanded our capabilities in quality, prototyping, and production across various industries.
• Led a team of plastic manufacturing technicians in estimating and executing customer designs and technical support.
• Generated over 200 CAD drawings in the design and development of prototypes according to customer specifications.
• Developed policies, processes, procedures, and programs ensuring safety, consistency, and quality for production of prototypes and finished products.

Sales Coordinator for the South and Western US.

Engineered linear motion systems for various applications.

Published an article in Power Transmission Design magazine