Sr. Manager Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Resume Example

• Led operations and engineering resources on the end to end assembly BIW manufacturing: process, controls, robotics, systems, and development.
• Oversaw and steer the activities and implementation of new model development with key stakeholders such as design, stamping, and CAE.
• Created standards and guidelines for product optimization based on DFM and manufacturing engineering analysis.
• Performed benchmarks to the appropriate teams related to remanufacturing needs for materials research, corrosion activities, and CAD performance around DF91 product line.
• Supported the standard toolds in 3D process, performed and identified advance-engineering opportunities for expert design, sourcing, and aftermarket.
• Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements and strategically selected methodology to reduce cycle time and meet target margins.

• Executed engineering manufacturing projects, resource management, and budgeting for >$10M Tacoma new model launch.
• Managed project scope, developed and delivered the project execution plan for the engineering scope of 42+ construction activities and equipment transferring.
• Managed end to end process lines design, procurement, installs, validation, and all documentation changes pre launch.
• Recruited new local machine vendor's to expand sourcing capacity and streamlined captial equipment and materials costs.
• Drove project execution: line layout engineering, mechanical design, equipment procurement for Tijuana, Texas and Long Beach facilities.

Toyota Camry New Model Simultaneous Engineer | 8/2013 — 4/2014

• Managed body simultaneous product engineering, design and release for upperbody system.
• Managed equipment procurement and simulation; performed feasibility checks with respect to material, manufacturing & design perspective.
• CAD and CAE management in collaboration with vehicle integration.
• Production engineering bootcamp instructor and trainer for new engineers.

Toyota Corolla New Model Quality Lead | 7/2012 — 8/2013

• Upper Body Accuracy lead taking accuracy levels from 78% to 89%.
• Part of the global launch team of Corolla outside Japan; advisor for accuracy best practices to Japan, China, Turkey and Mississippi, US.
• Part of the introduction of first High Strength Steel in Corolla model, to achieve IIHS' Safety Top Pick.
• Responsible for parts procurement, monitored quality investigations and verifications reporting to management.

Production Assistant Manager/Engineer | 4/2006 — 7/2012

• Managed a team of 62 production members and respected team leads.
• Responsible for Quality, Productivity, Safety and Cost as a complete unit; Body Accuracy (Dimensional Control) and weld integrity.
• Coordinated cost reduction, safety, and supported related operational improvements resulting in QCC leadership recognition.
• New model year Tacoma introduction, change management expert (2008 through 20012).

• Molding Engineer in charge of 23 automatic lines (Acrylic and Polycarbonate ultra-high precision) and improved cycle time from 2.4 to 1.8 second.
• Led polycarbonate cost reduction through purge control and drying processes resulting in annual savings up to $40K USD.
• Standardized printing processes for pre-press and color control for offset and silkscreens; ISO certified.
• Implemented WIP material stabilizing and optimizing performance and aging cycles.