Scott — Manufacturing Project Engineer / Manager

Los Angeles, CA / Cookeville, TN Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturing Lead engineer responsible for developing and updating assembly line layouts for new automated battery pack production equipment in two US facilities. Developing technical specifications and corporate standards for sourcing new equipment Developing corporate standards for production floor safety, 5-S, color schemes, and AutoCAD prints. Responsible for sourcing and integration of required utilities (Electric, Pneumatic, Ethernet) and facility upgrades such as building repairs, structure changes, painting, and epoxy floor coating for both US facilities. Working with automation company to align specifications and request equipment modifications. Evaluating and developing new supplier resources for equipment and tooling.

Lincolnton, NC Automotive Radial Seal Manufacturing Managerial: Managing and directing a team of 7 engineers, technicians and maintenance staff. Developing and defining team objectives and projects. Managing resources to meet cost saving, quality, and maintenance objectives. Developing and evaluating KPIs for costs, resources and personnel. Monitoring and evaluating production targets and objectives. Adjusting production methods to improve and exceed output expectations. Engineering: Assisting maintenance in troubleshooting complex equipment issues. Working with the team to plan proactive and reactive projects to improve existing equipment. Performing time studies to evaluate production flow and improve line balancing. Creating and updating Routings/Standard Cost Structures in SAP to reflect current and predicted production scenarios. Project Management: Procuring automation equipment and upgrades for production cells based on internal and external specifications. Leading equipment development and integration to the production floor.

(Contract Consultant) Duncan, SC Transit Train Coupler & Brake Manufacturing Managing a team of 12 engineers in regards to technical projects and timing of tests. Procuring fixtures and equipment for testing, based on internal and external customer specifications. Coordinating testing for new development projects from concept to validation. Obtaining and sourcing lab resources to complete validation tests. Developing an internal App and PowerBI tool for tracking and planning tests. Monitoring component and assembly availability in Oracle for tracking and test timing purposes.

(Contract Consultant) Duncan, SC Luxury Automotive Interiors Manufacturing Managing CapEx projects involving the delivery, installation, validation, and training related to specialized Vacuum Lamination equipment. Creating equipment and material layouts in AutoCAD, as well as calculating product flow for multiple industrialized processes. Improving existing assembly processes via Lean Six Sigma techniques. Facilitating meetings with internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure company objectives are exceeded.

Duncan, SC Active Grill Shutter Manufacturing SCR, Coolant Bottle Manufacturing Wheel Well, Shroud Manufacturing FIP (Foam in Place) Product Manufacturing Developing new assembly processes totaling over $2.5M CapEx to be utilized within manufacturing facilities across 3 sites in North America including: Concept development Time studies, layout allocation, industrialization Creation of detailed technical specifications RFQ's and procurement Project management of all phases of equipment sourcing from kick-off, design reviews, follow-up/build phase, FAT/SAT, installation and commissioning of equipment Tracking of open items, coordinating resources for debugging Training maintenance and production associates on new equipment Creation of Work Instructions, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Parameter/Startup Checklists Reviewing schematics, machine prints and models, PM plans, and other supplier provided documentation Technical liaison for directed customer support and inquiries for 8 different Automotive OEM companies (Ford, GM, BMW, Tesla, VW, Nissan, Honda, Volvo). Developing relationships with new and existing equipment suppliers and making selection of new project sources based on technical and economic decisions. Responsible for AutoCAD layouts of manufacturing equipment in all three North American facilities. Mentoring and leading junior engineers and interns in regards to technical processes and project management. Assisting with educational and vocational development of teammates.

Duncan, SC Luxury Automotive Interior Manufacturing Leading continuous improved projects using Lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency of assembly lines, resulting in $220k+ savings Utilizing 3D and 2D AutoCAD to design custom-built parts for assembly lines, as well as creating and maintaining production line and office layouts. Interacting with equipment suppliers to ensure equipment is designed and installed according to company specifications. Controlling and managing process equipment to produce high-quality automotive interior components. Assisting maintenance in troubleshooting complex equipment issues involving Foil Lamination, Vacuum Lamination, Plastics Welding (Ultrasonic, Hot Plate, Infrared, Vibration Welding) and Torque Applications. Responsible for creating and updating Work Instructions, PFMEA's, Process Flow Diagrams, and other TS16949 documents. Investigating and implementing Cost Saving Initiatives and customer requested product/process changes (ECR). Performing time studies in order to improve line balancing and efficiency.

Duncan, SC Automotive Chassis, Powertrain Manufacturing Leading and managing successful projects and cost-saving initiatives resulting in $380k+ savings. Designing and sourcing custom-built parts, Poka-Yokes, and equipment for assembly lines. Automating existing assembly cells including 3D design, hands-on fabrication and machining, component sourcing, validation, and commissioning. Leading with and implementing Lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency of assembly lines. Utilizing 2D AutoCAD software to create and maintain production line, automated robot cell, and plant/office layouts. Assisting maintenance in troubleshooting complex equipment issues involving Transducer Controlled/Monitored Torquing, Robotic Offloading, Electric Servo Presses, and Vision Inspection Systems. Managing the commissioning process for three New Product Introductions - BMW X4 front chassis, BMW X4 rear chassis, Ford Taurus rear chassis. Performing time studies, ergonomic studies, cost benefit analysis, quality reviews and implementing proactive and corrective actions. Interacting with equipment suppliers to develop cost effective projects, designed and installed according to company specifications. Responsible for updating work instructions, PFMEA's, Flow Diagrams, and other ISO9001 documentation.