Jim Buffington

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Todd A. Albright

Jim is a very professional person who is a go getter. He is very detail-oriented with his work and has great people skills. He would be an asset to any company

Jeff Rosman

Jim is an excellent and dedicated engineer and manager. His technical abilities are very strong, and along with his people skills, make him an excellent employee. Also, Jim gives 110% to his job and responsibilities, and can be counted on with any task he takes on. It was a pleasure to work with Jim, and hopefully one day we can work together again.

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Experience

    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Ready to start contributing again
      • Sep 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Field Engineer
      • Jun 2018 - Sep 2019

      • Located at job site assisting installation crews. • Produced drawings for field clarification of issues. • Took field measurements when necessary • Communicated with design engineers in Memphis as necessary. • Used AutoDesk Inventor 2020 to produce drawings. • Located at job site assisting installation crews. • Produced drawings for field clarification of issues. • Took field measurements when necessary • Communicated with design engineers in Memphis as necessary. • Used AutoDesk Inventor 2020 to produce drawings.

    • Project Engineer
      • Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

      ▪Understand customer application requirements and read potentially complex specifications. ▪ Prepare system design in accordance with customer application requirements and specifications. ▪ Select appropriate components and materials, including sizing calculations as required. ▪ Assemble a bill of materials with costs, estimate required labor and prepare a complete cost estimate. ▪Understand customer application requirements and read potentially complex specifications. ▪ Prepare system design in accordance with customer application requirements and specifications. ▪ Select appropriate components and materials, including sizing calculations as required. ▪ Assemble a bill of materials with costs, estimate required labor and prepare a complete cost estimate.

    • United States
    • Mining
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Industrial Engineer
      • Jul 2015 - Jan 2017

      • Supervision of the Quality Department. • Maintenance of all quality systems. • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001. • Drive process improvements throughout the engineering and manufacturing process for stamped metal products and their assembly with other components. • Lead Continuous Improvement projects throughout the company. • Communicate with customers and vendors on quality matters. • Team member on PLEX ERP implementation. • Supervision of the Quality Department. • Maintenance of all quality systems. • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001. • Drive process improvements throughout the engineering and manufacturing process for stamped metal products and their assembly with other components. • Lead Continuous Improvement projects throughout the company. • Communicate with customers and vendors on quality matters. • Team member on PLEX ERP implementation.

    • Unemployed
      • Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

  • Eastern Bakery Systems
    • York Haven, Pennsylvania
    • Designer/Drafter (contract)
      • Oct 2014 - Apr 2015

      Conceptually develop new designs and improvements to current designs. Analysis and specification of electro-mechanical and electro-pneumatic systems/components. Interface with Manufacturing and Engineering personnel across all Company sites as well as suppliers to ensure Sales proposal drawings and documentation remains in alignment with best available solutions. Produce detailed, accurate and complete layouts/installation drawings, equipment lists, and utility schedule. Conceptually develop new designs and improvements to current designs. Analysis and specification of electro-mechanical and electro-pneumatic systems/components. Interface with Manufacturing and Engineering personnel across all Company sites as well as suppliers to ensure Sales proposal drawings and documentation remains in alignment with best available solutions. Produce detailed, accurate and complete layouts/installation drawings, equipment lists, and utility schedule.

    • Unemployed
      • Aug 2012 - Oct 2014

    • United States
    • Industrial Automation
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Manufacturing Engineer
      • May 2012 - Aug 2012

      To support the efforts of the Manufacturing Team by applying principles of mechanical engineering and technology to improve capabilities, quality, productivity and employee satisfaction. To support the efforts of the Manufacturing Team by applying principles of mechanical engineering and technology to improve capabilities, quality, productivity and employee satisfaction.

    • United States
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Engineer
      • Mar 2011 - May 2012

      Communicate with Management, Purchasing, Production and Project Management departments on a daily basis. Make sound engineering decisions in a timely manner with little supervision. Communicate with Management, Purchasing, Production and Project Management departments on a daily basis. Make sound engineering decisions in a timely manner with little supervision.

    • Germany
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Product Engineering Manager
      • Oct 2009 - Jan 2011

      Lead the Engineering department using my vast experience in engineering and product knowledge of Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers and Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers. Lead the Engineering department using my vast experience in engineering and product knowledge of Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers and Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers.

    • United States
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Production Manager
      • Nov 2007 - Oct 2009

      Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

    • Project Manager
      • Feb 2007 - Nov 2007

      Successfully managed the design, build and equipment installation for the new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

    • Manufacturing Engineer
      • Oct 2004 - Feb 2007

    • Manufacturing Engineer
      • 2004 - 2006

  • Harley-Davidson, Inc.
    • York, Pennsylvania Area
    • Manufacturing Engineer (contract)
      • Aug 2003 - Sep 2004

      Updated plant layout using AutoCAD 2004 in order to gain more efficient work flow and reduce cost of production. Redesign allowed use of the 80% common parts between the two lines. Integrated SPC assembly tooling into assembly line and track data using WinSPC in order to gain additional production efficiencies. Worked with union representatives to resolve open action items. 3rd shift Manufacturing Engineer responsible for production goals in Vehicle Assembly, Wheel & Tire Assembly, and Roll Test. Show less

  • Westfalia Technologies, Inc.
    • York, Pennsylvania Area
    • Mechanical Engineering Manager
      • Mar 2002 - Oct 2003

      Supervised two Engineers, one Designer, & one Draftsman in design of custom material handling equipment using SolidWorks® and AutoCAD 2000®. Schedule, track and manage projects in the Engineering department. Supervised two Engineers, one Designer, & one Draftsman in design of custom material handling equipment using SolidWorks® and AutoCAD 2000®. Schedule, track and manage projects in the Engineering department.

    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manufacturing Engineer (contract)
      • May 2001 - Mar 2002

      Create and maintain item masters, bills of material, and routings for the manufacture of farm equipment. Create and maintain item masters, bills of material, and routings for the manufacture of farm equipment.

  • Synergistech, Inc.
    • Lewisberry, PA
    • Project Manager
      • Jun 2000 - Mar 2001

      Project management of high speed, fully automated, electronic connector assembly machines, from conception through installation at the customer’s facility. Project management of high speed, fully automated, electronic connector assembly machines, from conception through installation at the customer’s facility.

  • DLD Associates
    • York, Pennsylvania Area
    • Owner and Principle
      • Oct 1998 - Jun 2000

      Project management (including process improvements). Capital projects: from conception to sub-contractor bids; project supervision to cost management; from day one through successful, on time, within budget completion. Plant engineering, Tool and die design, HVAC System Design (including dust collection), and Product Design. Project management (including process improvements). Capital projects: from conception to sub-contractor bids; project supervision to cost management; from day one through successful, on time, within budget completion. Plant engineering, Tool and die design, HVAC System Design (including dust collection), and Product Design.

    • Manager of Engineering
      • Oct 1997 - Aug 1998

      Confer with management and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes. Confer with management and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

  • Dayton Parts, Inc.
    • Harrisburg, PA
    • Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor
      • Jul 1990 - Oct 1997

      Supervision of three engineers and one engineering assistant, improving manufacturing methods, analyzing workforce utilization. Helped implement CMMS. Supervision of three engineers and one engineering assistant, improving manufacturing methods, analyzing workforce utilization. Helped implement CMMS.

Education

  • Michigan Technological University
    BS, Mechanical Engineering
    1977 - 1982

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