Tyler William Ruprecht
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly & Test - Current Products
General Motors
09.2018 - Current
- Lead process engineer on three high volume assembly product lines with over 25 separate high speed machines for high precision assembly and measurement
- Organized projects creating and improving processes using Keyence Camera and Laser Technology for quality checks and part alignment
- Work with cross-functional team to lead PFMEA Reviews, Machine Qualifications, Gage R&Rs, and Standard Work Creation
- Worked with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance team to install projects, improve machine processes, address any quality issues, and develop plans to discover how the issue arose and how to fix the issue
- Created processes for machines that reduce part rejects, decrease cycle time, and improve machine efficiency
- Project Manager for multiple Optimization/Warranty Projects
- First of its kind Disassembly Machine to teardown and reclaim assembled parts to remove 2.4 heads from department
- Robot Cell Installations on end of Line Assembly Machines
- Built the business cases for headcount reduction
- Designed the machines and worked with the machine builder on implementation
- Created the PFMEA, PCP, PFD and all standard work
- Designed parts and processes using Solidworks to install and test on machines to protect the customer and upgrade machines
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
Maintenance Engineer and Administrator
General Motors
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Worked closely with suppliers to improve the processes for machines to create a longer life cycle for tooling and filters
- Worked with engineering and manufacturing teams to plan preventative maintenance and projects on machines throughout the plant
- Scheduled overtime for all skilled trades in the plant and worked closely with trades to place projects around the people that would be available for overtime
- Organized complex scheduling for maintenance on plant-wide machinery utilizing trades that would be available throughout the year
Resident Advisor
University of Michigan
08.2014 - 04.2018
- Worked in a team environment to manage 40 residents and ensure a positive student housing experience, build community, and mentor students through experience and leadership
Manufacturing, Process, Assembly and Test Engineering Intern
General Motors
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Reduced overall machine reject rate ~5% by working with engineering team to redesign assembly tooling
- Introduced, installed, programmed, and debugged Keyence vision sensors to reduce vision station rejects 6% working with cross-functional manufacturing team and plant leadership
- Used Solidworks to design mounts and nests to secure vision sensors and parts for improved measurement accuracy
- Developed reject analysis datasheet by performing statistical analysis to compare current parts with prints and future parts
Advanced Quality Engineer/Supplier Quality Engineering Intern
Nexteer Automotive
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Worked with suppliers and OEMs to prepare to launch and build new parts for Nexteer’s steering and driveline assembly to supply top tier vehicles
- Addressed critical dimensions with the design severity document (DSS) for each part and worked with suppliers and customers to determine capability part dimensions
- Worked through the PPAP and PFMEA processes to ensure product quality in manufacturing process
- Helped expedite the introduction of the ADAS autonomous driving products to suppliers
Student Researcher
Ford Motor Company/University of Michigan
09.2014 - 07.2015
- Partnered with Ford Motor Company and the University of Michigan to research Charge Air Cooler Condensation Management
- Worked to create a product to reduce condensation from the Charge Air Cooler from the turbocharger and reiterate the condensate into the engine where it would be helpful
- Designed, ran, and analyzed tests run on the dynamometer and the engine to further research
Education
Masters of Science - Corporate Finance
University of Michigan
Dearborn, MI12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI04.2018
Minor - Entrepreneurship
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI04-2018
Skills
- SolidWorks
- AutoCad
- Drafting
- Microsoft
- Improvement tracking
- Design validation
- Performance improvement tracking
- Process flow analysis
- Lean environments
- Mechanical engineering knowledge
- Manufacturing improvement
- Project oversight
- Process mapping
- Process validation
- Continuous improvement
- Statistical process control
- Process development
Timeline
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly & Test - Current Products
General Motors
09.2018 - Current
Maintenance Engineer and Administrator
General Motors
07.2018 - 09.2018
Manufacturing, Process, Assembly and Test Engineering Intern
General Motors
05.2017 - 07.2017
Advanced Quality Engineer/Supplier Quality Engineering Intern
Nexteer Automotive
05.2016 - 08.2016
Student Researcher
Ford Motor Company/University of Michigan
09.2014 - 07.2015
Resident Advisor
University of Michigan
08.2014 - 04.2018
Masters of Science - Corporate Finance
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan
Minor - Entrepreneurship
University of Michigan
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