AK

3/2/2015
Katy, TX

Position Desired

Manufacturing Engineering
Houston, TX
Yes

Resume

Engineering/Manufacturing Management Professional offering more than 20 years of progressive experience and
expertise in the following areas:
• Demonstrated skills in developing engineering standards utilizing Excel, formulas and other enhancements;
Proficient with mechanical drawings and designs in various process environments
• Proficient with AutoCAD; 3D Modeling using UG/NX5 and SolidWorks 2003; Esprit CAD/CAM program for
CNC machines to create parts in accordance with design drawings
• Fully knowledgeable in design, manufacture, and testing of lubrication oil systems for all types of rotating equipment
• Strong bottom-line awareness in preparing budgets and establishing cost controls
• Skilled with client negotiations for pricing, design and application of custom equipment
• Strong talent for overall project management in compliance with client specifications and deadlines
• Knowledgeable in marketing theories and philosophies; experienced in promoting a company within industry and
worldwide, as well as developing company web page, logo and marketing materials
• Familiar with international business, regulatory and trade issues, and working within American Petroleum Institute
(API) standards domestically and standard global codes based on country or region
• Experienced with some computer programming, web page tools and networks, as well as popular software
applications; successful in development of company intranet and troubleshooting of systems
• Excellent teacher or trainer for design philosophies with the ability to implement these philosophies efficiently
across multiple departments; capable of adapting to different training needs
• Demonstrated abilities in personnel development to include recruitment, skills testing, training and mentoring of
technical staff as well as evaluating performance
Personal Strengths: excellent communicator and teacher; strong team attitude; highly detail oriented; readily adaptable to
changes and challenges; professional attitude and appearance; able to multitask efficiently; high energy that is contagious
CAREER OVERVIEW
Sandvik Tooling Supply, NAFTA 2000-2012
Manufacturing Engineer
• Project management for new products and complex material production
• Selected, negotiated, purchased, developed, managed, and implemented new equipment applications, including
operator training, process flow, tools, and maintenance guidelines
• Applied Lean Manufacturing with ISO Quality guidelines; Value Stream Mapping (VSM); Six Sigma; 5s process
• Responsible for design and manufacture of product tooling/fixtures for grinding machines, wire EDM, laser, and
ultrasonic machines
• Utilized AutoCAD and Unigraphics NX5 3D modeling software for design and manufacture of all tooling/fixtures
• Utilized Esprit 3D Cad/Cam software to create programming for wire EDM and laser machines
• Created the first wire EDM process flow group or cell within this plant using lean manufacturing techniques
• Created extensive process reports and documentation for product control within multiple machine groups
• Performed process audits and corrective action reports to confirm product run times and consumables usage
• Prepared product quotations for Sandvik worldwide and established pricing standards for special products using
advanced materials; established new vendors/suppliers
• Performed continuous improvement on current process flows and tooling concepts to streamline production
Key Accomplishments:
• Established the first flow group at this plant utilizing wire EDM equipment.
• Developed the first laser cutting machine technology with programming to process special ceramic material for
Sandvik worldwide.
• Developed the first ultrasonic cleaning system for all products within this plant which includes fixturing,
programming, and operator training.
• Completed Sandvik leadership training course to hone my skills in personnel interaction in the workplace by
learning how to manage extreme situations in a professional manner.
• Developed new tooling designs for wire EDM applications which has been adopted in many other machine groups
as a standard design philosophy
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Power Services Technologies, Inc., Brookshire, Texas 1987-1990 and 1993-2000
A full service firm for design, manufacture and sales of lubrication oil systems for all types of rotating equipment
General Manager / VP of Operations 1995-2000
• Managed and directed all sales, engineering, procurement and administrative functions; maintained marketing
and advertising to ensure solid exposure in the marketplace.
• Developed operational budgets in all departments and implemented cost controls.
• Responsible for negotiations with customers regarding pricing, design and application of equipment; read heavy
specifications for customized products; approved final bids and inquiries; forged vendor/supplier alliances
• Directed personnel development, conducting training for each job process; responsible for recruiting, hiring, cutting
back, and evaluations; defined all job descriptions; acquired solid background in employee benefits.
Key Accomplishments:
• Established standards for engineering, manufacturing and coating procedures, and served as final authority for all
engineering, manufacturing, machining and testing activities.
• Acquired expertise with international business, specifically regulatory and trade issues, with products based on API
standards; traveled extensively to serve approximately 70% of clientele based overseas.<...

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