TIMOTHY RUTZ
West Lafayette,IN
Summary
Enthusiastic IPC Engineer at Subaru of Indiana Automotive. Process / Quality Engineer with a strong educational background offering 14+ years' expertise in project management, safety protocols, and workflow accountability, excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers. Adaptable professional with experience and proven knowledge of leadership, problem-solving, and workflow prioritization. Polished and personable with a desire to work and take on new challenges.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
In Process Control Engineer (Level 2)
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc.
Lafayette, IN
01.2023 - Current
- Optimized processes to enhance productivity.
- I have worked with managers, operators, and vendors to perform root cause analysis on failing systems.
- Participated in internal teams to create, improve and standardize processes and equipment.
- Conducted trials, observed process conditions and analyzed results to improve product quality and reduce costs.
- Tracked data from experimental tests and live production runs to monitor activities and identify trends.
- Assessed production activities and offered suggestions to boost quality and productivity.
- Conducted audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, laws and standards internally and with suppliers.
SKILLED IPC
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc
Lafayette, IN
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives
- Defined problems, collected data, established facts and validated conclusions
- Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge including computer software,paint meters and other instruments
- Performed inspections and process audits to keep accurate records of vehicle's condition.
TEAM LEADER, SIA TEAM LEADER
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc
Lafayette, IN
05.2015 - 03.2022
- Integrated process improvements to increase overall workflow
- Assist all Team members to achieve daily production goals
- Integrated process improvements to increase overall workflow
- Led team Kaizen to improve overall safety, quality and efficiency
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching
- Conducted inspections of equipment before, during and after shifts to immediately resolve issues that could cause project delays
- Developed and implemented policies, procedures and process improvement initiatives to improve retention rates and increase customer satisfaction
- Documented production levels, materials used and special incidents to keep management informed of daily activities
- Performed various troubleshooting tasks to address assembly issues.
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc
Lafayette, IN
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Completed product assembly according to standardized procedures
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards
- Completed accurate assembly work by positioning
MATERIALS ASSOCIATE
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc
Lafayette, IN
02.2011 - 04.2014
- Conducted warehouse cycle counts and rotated stock.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management
- Maintained inventory management supply storage rooms by following stock locations and prescribed supply quantities
- Operated material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks and dollies
- Recommended solutions for potential quality problems to increase division productivity.
Education
Multidisciplinary Technology - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Purdue University
01-2025
Human Resource Management - Human Resource Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-2023
Organizational Leadership - Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12-2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - US
Munster High School
06.1995
Skills
- Performance Improvement Tracking
- Industrial Engineering
- Project Management
- Team Collaboration
- Analysis of Process Flows
- Quality Control
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Critical Thinking
- Planning & Organizing
- Supervision & Leadership
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Audit programs and processes
Accomplishments
- Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and advice to prepare athletes for practice and games
- Plan strategies, play design, coordinate play calls, and choose team members for positions based on skill for individual games or throughout season.
Timeline
In Process Control Engineer (Level 2)
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc.
01.2023 - Current
SKILLED IPC
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc
03.2022 - 01.2023
TEAM LEADER, SIA TEAM LEADER
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc
05.2015 - 03.2022
PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc
04.2014 - 05.2015
MATERIALS ASSOCIATE
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc
02.2011 - 04.2014
Multidisciplinary Technology - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Purdue University
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - US
Munster High School
Human Resource Management - Human Resource Management
Purdue University
Organizational Leadership - Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
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