~ product development specialist • expert troubleshooter • cross-functional team leader • business relations specialist ~

 

results-focused engineer with six sigma black belt certification eager to

contribute strong project management, lean manufacturing, vendor negotiations,

and team building background toward supporting an employer in optimizing success.

 

profile

 

         offer over 16 years of progressive leadership experience to include demonstrated success in driving dmadv / dmaic / dfss methodologies, as well as strategic analysis, process improvement, and international business relations initiatives.

         expert at improving engineering department performance by defining product development processes, incorporating documentation, standardizing design elements, and driving team-focused product quality initiatives.

         knowledgeable in asian manufacturing, general machine shop fabrication, and tooling / fixture design.

         skillful at leading teams to identify, facilitate, and implement organization-wide business process improvement strategies.

         excellent project management abilities; adept at multitasking within high-pressure, deadline-driven environments and strategically planning, prioritizing, and coordinating workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and quality.

         solid supportive analytical talents; able to effectively interface with all business representatives through to executive level.

 

professional synopsis

 

iowa precision industries, cedar rapids, ia                                                                                                                               2007 c 2009

 

key accomplishments

ø reduced eco backlog from over 400 to 50 in four months, along with completely redefining processes by initiating dcr name modifications, ensuring consistent change documentation, and improving organization-wide communications.

ø turned a failing cost-reduction initiative around by redefining project scope from a boling the ocean approach to a structured program with focus and vision to include utilizing existing ipi employees to reduce contractors from 6 to 0, redefining / completing projects within 12 months, and identifying savings of $100,000 per product line.

ø increased 2008 s operating income by 15% in less than a year and decreased engineering expenses 17% to subsequently achieve substantially higher rates of efficiency.

 

         applied dynamic leadership abilities toward directing multifaceted profit / loss management and infrastructure development processes in coordination with key business requirements of specific internal / external customer goals.

         demonstrated strong engineering talents instrumental in incorporating new time tracking software to ensure enhanced job tracking and allocation, as well as facilitating accurate determinations to identify improvements and cost reductions.

         incorporated metric-based performance models for engineering to include delegating team tasks to allow individualized work-related confidence while guaranteeing the completion of all goals and metric objectives.

 

spurlock, inc., bridgeview, il                                                                                                                                                         2004 c 2007

 

key accomplishments

ø achieved over $825,000 in 1^st year savings and $1.3 million in annual savings by leading cost reduction and product development initiatives for domestically manufactured products.

ø spearheaded an all-inclusive strategic outsourcing plan to improve costs by $750,000 annually.

 

         strategically steered engineering processes for a $10-million manufacturer / importer to include developing solutions-focused excellence among top-performing organizational leaders.

         supported value stream assessments and utilized dmaic / dmadv, lean, and quality methodologies to achieve measureable results.

 

~ product development specialist • expert troubleshooter • cross-functional team leader • business relations specialist ~

 

professional synopsis (continued)

 

health o meter / pelouze (a pelstar llc brand), city, state                                                                                               2000 c 2004

 

key accomplishments

ø saved over $7 million by utilizing six sigma methodologies to orchestrate the china-based outsourcing of manufacturing operations to multiple overseas suppliers, as well as improving product quality / features and reducing overall product costs.

ø led a cross-functional team that introduced 11 innovative products in 12 months to maintain industry leadership in quality and technology 5 utility and 4 design patents were approved.

 

         drove operational productivity by coordinating and managing new domestic / international product development and existing maintenance efforts to include generating results-driven initiatives for successful item selection.

         facilitated detailed specification packages introduction to properly transfer comprehensive project data to suppliers, along with supporting all information management objectives through distributions to internal customer service, marketing, and sales personnel.

         ensured all new and existing products were in compliance with strict fda, nsf, ul, and ce requirements, as well as performing key recordkeeping activities to maintain seamless administrative processes at all times.

 

pulver systems, inc., city, state                                                                                                                                                  1995 c 2000

 

key accomplishments

ø reduced existing machinery costs by re-engineering equipment and utilizing up-to-date materials and technology.

ø directed up to $800,000 worth of high-speed equipment projects to enhance print quality within the rotogravure industry.

 

         designed multimillion-dollar high-speed multifunctional automation equipment for food and beverage industries on time and within budget to include liaising among installation teams to perform debugging and training factory personnel on equipment operations.

         contributed sharp analytical abilities instrumental in researching new materials and resolving existing equipment challenges to reduce overall costs and increase reliability, as well as completing detailed quality assurance testing of new products / materials.

 

pierini iron works, inc., city, state                                                                                                                                             1993 c 1995

 

key accomplishments

ø utilized superior negotiations skills to reduce raw materials costs by 15%.

ø established a unique electronic inventory control system to optimize operational efficiency.

 

         supported management efforts within a $5-million designer / builder of industrial coiling doors and metal fabrication to include facilitating the creation of drawings / matrices allowing sales personnel to quote jobs onsite with the use of engineering drawings.

         performed cost-effective raw materials purchasing for the manufacturing facility, along with organizing and processing accurate monthly reports for senior-level management review.

 

education and certification

 

b.s., mechanical engineering

~ cum laude honors ~

university of illinois at chicago

 

six sigma black belt certification

sunbeam corporation

 

~ product development specialist • expert troubleshooter • cross-functional team leader • business relations specialist ~

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging and rewarding [ insert job title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i am eager to apply over 16 years of progressive project management, process improvement, lean manufacturing, strategic analysis, and team building talents toward optimizing your company s productivity and profitability.  i have a history of success in improving engineering department performance by defining product development processes, incorporating documentation, standardizing design elements, and driving team-focused product quality initiatives.  please note that i also hold six sigma black belt certification and a b.s. in mechanical engineering.

 

during my career, i have excelled at creating and implementing best practice methodologies and continuous improvement programs to achieve strategic and cost-effective alignment with overall engineering objectives.  most recently, as director of engineering for iowa precision industries, i applied dynamic leadership abilities toward directing multifaceted profit / loss activities and infrastructure development processes in coordination with key business requirements of specific internal / external customer goals.  kindly note additional professional accomplishments within my enclosed resume; however, a brief example of my achievements include increasing 2008 s operating income by 15% in less than one year, and decreasing engineering expenses 17% to subsequently attain substantially higher rates of efficiency.

 

you will find me to be a solutions-focused leader who is an expert at prioritizing, coordinating, and managing engineering team workflow to complete multiple projects within fast-paced environments while maximizing productivity, efficiency, and quality. for these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will prove to be an incredible asset to your operations.

 

i look forward to hearing from you in order to discuss an available opportunity for which i am qualified.  i may be reached as indicated, and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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