Stephen Shields
Pontiac,MI
Summary
Proficient Project Engineer with Number years of experience driving over Number projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff and checking that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications.
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Meticulous Project Engineer devoted to consistently delivering plans and strategies that meet business goals and produce actionable results. Delivers project strategies that satisfy exacting requirements. Consistently drafts attractive bids and lauded strategies.
Award-winning Type Engineer focused on sustainable design. Highly effective at working with teams of designers and builders to accomplish projects on-time and according to cost constraints.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Dedicated Industry professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Experienced Job Title with over Number years of experience in Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Reliable employee seeking Job Title position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Enthusiastic Job Title eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Task and training in Skill. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Industry.
Overview
63
63
years of professional experience
Work History
Simulation Engineer
Chrysler
Detroit , Michigan
01.2004 - 01.2016
- Responsible for set up the line and setting up each work station and man power for each station
- Stored, retrieved and manipulated data for close analysis of Type database performance across Timeframe period.
- Supervised work of programmers, designers and technicians, assigned tasks and monitored performance against targets.
- Consulted with engineering team members to determine system loads and develop improvement plans.
- Collaborated with developers and performance engineers to enhance supportability and identify performance bottlenecks.
- Conducted data modeling, performance and integration testing.
- Researched, designed and implemented scalable applications for data extraction, analysis, retrieval and indexing.
- Estimated work hours and tracked progress using Scrum methodology.
- Designed and developed forward-thinking systems that meet user needs and improve productivity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional development team members to analyze potential system solutions based on evolving client requirements.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs and enhancements.
Engineering Manager
Johnson Control
Ann Arbor, Michigan
01.1996 - 09.1998
- Start up, for the seat line
- Reviewed project goals and objectives on monthly basis with project manager and design team.
- Reduced product rollout time by Number% through effective multitasking on design, engineering and manufacturing.
- Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Developed, tested and assessed alternative design models and processing methods.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and operation of product designs.
- Tested models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
- Recommended design modifications to eliminate Type machine and system malfunctions.
- Managed design and manufacturing teams to build proprietary process equipment within aggressive cost and time constraints.
GM
01.1985 - 01.2000
- Production supvisor at Marion Indiana stamping plant
- Preventives maintenance responsible for stamping presses my crew consist of electrical, pipe fitter,machine repair and janitors
- Supervisor of the head rest area responsible for the production line and the janitors
Project Engineer
Johnson Controls
Warren, MI
01.1996 - 10.2017
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed daily construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance, health and safety.
- Planned and managed engineering projects and continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
- Reviewed contractor proposals and sets of drawings prepared by firms to identify missing information, generate questions and align budgets.
- Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs, schedules and goals.
- Made recommendations to improve design, construction means and methods and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Analyzed blueprints and delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control.
- Communicated with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project execution.
- Participated in technical and cost proposal development and customer presentations.
- Mentored and trained junior engineers in workstation design, fixture design, layout, process, work methods and material handling.
- Provided technical direction of system development methodologies to support improved technical performance.
- Recommended organization process improvements to grow throughput figures and reduce unnecessary waste.
Industrial Engineer
General Motors, GM
Detroit, MI
01.1985 - 09.1996
- Supervised production workers to determine problematic areas and implement solutions for optimized production.
- Drafted equipment layout plans to enhance workplace efficiency for new and existing production floors.
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Conducted time study using work measurement tools to validate accuracy of labor standard time.
- Collected and organized data for use in key decision-making.
- Analyzed information regarding current production, future needs, and costs.
- Generated detailed reports covering analysis of key data and outlining potential solutions.
- Designed improvements to equipment to optimize worker productivity.
- Designed labor utilization standards to balance worker efficiency with employee satisfaction, increasing overall productivity and satisfaction.
- Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
- Streamlined material handling and material flow procedures to reduce overall production times and shorten lead times on custom orders.
- Reviewed and revised production schedules and engineering specifications.
- Aligned production operations to meet higher standards and maximize returns.
- Reviewed schedules and suggested key improvements to develop leaner and more cost-effective manufacturing processes.
- Created policies and procedures for quality assurance, best practices and project management.
- Leveraged statistical data on production failures to pinpoint and eliminate flaws in manufacturing processes.
- Complied with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines while designing new production processes and methods.
- Authored production reports on impact of amelioration measures applied to manufacturing processes.
- Handled purchasing orders for maintenance and replacement of Tool.
- Implemented quality control initiatives, resulting in Number% decrease of inspection failures.
Education
Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
09.1976
- Member of Honor's Society Name
Mechanical - Drafting And Design
01.1970
Skills
- Process Management
- Material Logistics
- Compliance Enforcement
- Project Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Leadership
- Schedule Management
- Technical Direction
- Blueprint Reading
- Performance Evaluations
- Quality Assurance
- Technical Drawings
- Microsoft Office
- Workflow Development
- People Management
- Productivity Tracking
- Estimating and Bidding
- Manufacturing Processes
- Analytical Thinking
- Root Cause Analysis
- Change Orders
- Troubleshooting and Testing
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Scheduling Software
- Systems Engineering
- Site Visits
- SmartSheet and MS Project
- Engineering Design
- Value Engineering
- AutoCAD Knowledge
- Presentation Creation
- Field Support
- OSHA 10 Hour Certification
- Heavy Industrial Equipment
- Active Learning
- Pneumatic Systems
- Final Drawings
- 2D Drawings
- Prototyping
- Safety-Minded
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Simulation Engineer - Chrysler
01.2004 - 01.2016
Engineering Manager - Johnson Control
01.1996 - 09.1998
Project Engineer - Johnson Controls
01.1996 - 10.2017
Industrial Engineer - General Motors, GM
01.1985 - 09.1996
GM -
01.1985 - 01.2000
Point Park - Mechanical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering
Triangle Tech - Mechanical , Drafting And Design