Shawn Murray
Oxford,Michigan
Summary
Dedicated professional with 25+ years of qualified first hand experience in all facets of the manufacturing process. Business development, prototype, validation, project award, first article, factory and supplier audit, production, quality inspection, industrialization, cost reduction, and management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R&D Engineering Manager
Sandvik Mining And Rock Technology
03.2021 - Current
- Managed team of Manufacturing , Systems , Electrical, Software, and Mechanical engineers.
- Global Leader in Underground BEV mining equipment.
- Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
- Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
- Performed concurrent design, manufacturing and engineering, reducing time required to bring products to market.
- Tested models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility and operating condition effects.
- Coordinated engineering team for projects in commercial and industrial development in Finland and Domestic.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Established and conducted quality control programs to verify manufacturing projects met required quality standards.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Advanced Engineer
Jvis Usa
09.2018 - 02.2021
- New Product Development
- Manufacturing Line Audits
- Quality Assurance Inspections
- In person Vendor Audits (Overseas and Domestic)
- Honda Customer visits (Overseas and Domestic)
- Develop validation test plans.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
- Coordinated sampling and analysis tasks to verify quality of finished products.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
- Prepared action plans for problematic processes and assets.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Business Development Engineer
FLEX (Flextronics)
10.2015 - 09.2018
- New product development
- Validation laboratory Manager
- Validation of Automotive components (Instron, environmental testing, salt bath, and lighting.
- Lighting R&D and production
- Organized product demonstrations and trial installations of equipment to promote products.
- Wrote detailed technical documentation for company products.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills to overcome technical challenges in sales process.
- Responded to specific customer requests, including RFP responses and industry-specific solutions.
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with customers to ensure positive customer experience.
- Helped customers improve results by recommending changes focused on lowering costs, increasing production, or adding new functionality.
- Delivered technical presentations matching audience level of expertise to explain products and services to customers.
- Assisted customers in troubleshooting product issues and provided timely technical support.
- Configured and modified product systems to meet customer-specific needs.
- Presented technical presentations to clients to explain product features and benefits.
- Worked with customers and engineering team to determine equipment needs and system requirements.
- Worked closely with sales team on understanding customer requirements, promoting products and delivering sales support.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Machine Shop Manager
Orion Test Systems And Automation
01.2013 - 10.2015
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- CNC programmer / machinist
- Lead welder (Tig GTAW / Mig GMAW)
- Fixture designer
- Automation equipment assembly
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Sheet Metal Fabricator (Project Contractor)
Special Projects
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Build Prototype Ford Vehicles for Detroit Auto Show and European Auto Show
- Build vehicle test Equipment for Toyota
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Hammered and shaped metal over forms, blocks or anvils to achieve required item dimensions and configurations.
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
F18 Super Hornet Master Tooling
Northrop Grumman
08.2011 - 09.2012
- Developed new project tooling to meet exact tolerances.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Inspected items for safety and operability.
- Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
- Requisitioned replacement tools, parts and equipment.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. (GTAW, SMAW, GMAW)
- AWS Certified welder
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Space Systems Technician
Northrop Grumman
04.2010 - 08.2011
- Precision Sheet metal fabrication for satellites.
- CNC programming and operation of sheet metal punch press.
- Tight tolerance sheet metal flat pattern design.
- Operation of press brake, sheer, and machining equipment.
- Tool Design.
- Welding (Tig GTAW) of Aluminum and Steel.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Welder
Artisan Vehicles Systems
10.2007 - 04.2010
- Production of working BEV and Hybrid Vehicles prototypes for the Automotive industry.
- Manager of the Welding and Machine Shop
- Developed and executed Hydrogen powered vehicle for the Air Force.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
- CNC programmer and machinist
Bicycle Shop Manager
Trek Bicycle (Michael's Bicycles)
12.2003 - 12.2007
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Handled estimation of parts, bike and component repairs and replacements.
- Serviced, maintained and repaired bicycles with focus on efficiency, quality and safety.
- Provided recommendations to clients in alignment with needs, preferences and budgets.
- Performed new bike assemblies.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Welding Supervisor
Foes Racing
09.2001 - 12.2003
- Welded High End Mountain Bike Frames
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Created tooling fixtures
Robotics Welder
Walt Disney Imagineering
02.1999 - 02.2001
- Developed and produced robotics for Disney Theme Parks in ride development.
- Machining of complex robotic components.
- Welding of Theme Park Attraction equipment.
- GTAW, GMAW
- In Field installation of robotics and Ride Attraction assemblies.
Animatronics and Mechatronics
Local 44
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Created action props for Motion Picture Industry.
- Robotics and Animatronics creator.
- Metal fabricator / welder / machinist.
Underwater Welder
Cal Dive
02.1996 - 01.1997
- Certified Deep Sea Diver.
- Contract worker for the Oil Industry.
- Fix and repair underwater structures and pipelines.
- Retro fit Oil platforms to comply to Off Shore Safety Organization current regulations.
- Met strict project deadlines.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering Physics
College of Oceaneering
Wilmington, California, United States02.1996
Skills
- AWS Welding Certified (GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, MMAW)
- CNC Programmer / Machinist
- Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication
- 25 years manufacturing experience
- Validation and test plans
- Quality Assurance
- No travel restrictions
- Obtained Top Secret Clearance
Accomplishments
Awarded 3 United States Patents
3 Engineering Awards at Northrop Grumman
Certification
AWS Welding Certifications (GMAW, GTAW. SMAW, MMAW)
Certified Commercial Deep Sea Diver
Timeline
R&D Engineering Manager
Sandvik Mining And Rock Technology
03.2021 - Current
Advanced Engineer
Jvis Usa
09.2018 - 02.2021
Business Development Engineer
FLEX (Flextronics)
10.2015 - 09.2018
Machine Shop Manager
Orion Test Systems And Automation
01.2013 - 10.2015
Sheet Metal Fabricator (Project Contractor)
Special Projects
09.2012 - 01.2013
F18 Super Hornet Master Tooling
Northrop Grumman
08.2011 - 09.2012
Space Systems Technician
Northrop Grumman
04.2010 - 08.2011
Welder
Artisan Vehicles Systems
10.2007 - 04.2010
Bicycle Shop Manager
Trek Bicycle (Michael's Bicycles)
12.2003 - 12.2007
Welding Supervisor
Foes Racing
09.2001 - 12.2003
Robotics Welder
Walt Disney Imagineering
02.1999 - 02.2001
Animatronics and Mechatronics
Local 44
01.1997 - 01.1999
Underwater Welder
Cal Dive
02.1996 - 01.1997
Associate of Science - Engineering Physics
College of Oceaneering
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