Darren Bliese
Scrap Reduction Manager at Carley Foundry, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Carley Foundry, Inc.
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Scrap Reduction Manager
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2010 - Present
Accountable for developing cost-effective solutions to manufacturing production issues, by driving improvements in all related manufacturing processes, including those related to products, equipment, human interface, and product quality. • Manage assigned financial budget targets – working capital, labor management, waste management and efficiency . Work on the implementation of cost saving programs and/or continuous improvement activities to reduce costs and improve operating efficiency • Utilize daily scrap management dashboards to update inventories of raw materials and other forms of scrap and resolve discrepant metal and monitor aged inventory and analyze information for solutions and troubleshooting solutions. • Develop and document process maps, value stream maps, assembly process flows and work instructions, production control plans, and other standard work documents. Show less
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Quality Control/Engineering Manager
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2007 - 2010
• Managed team of quality and manufacturing engineers, quality inspectors and manufacturing department personnel. Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating quality activities for personnel. • Interfaced with Sales, Production, customers, and suppliers evaluating and approving new products, equipment and outside services activities • Dedicated to improving quality and productivity and to constantly seeking more efficient ways to produce products and services that consistently meet customers' needs. Successfully reduced scrap rates and productivity. Show less
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Carley Foundry, Inc.
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Process Control Engineer
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1994 - 2007
• Responsible to develop, plan and implement new manufacturing casting projects processes, process training, • Tooling and fixture development utilizing Six Sigma/Lean manufacturing techniques and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) of engineered prints and drawings • Lead engineer for ABB Robot Programming and ABB Robotics System Integration (S4C & IRC5) working with robotic programming: Mig / ARC Welding, Part Handling, Water Jet Cutting, Spot Welding, Router Cutting, • Laser Measurement, Dispensing, applications • Created and maintained documentation AQP, APPAP, work instructions, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and process control plans, Incorporated Root Cause Analysis (RCA) technique for implementation of Corrective/Preventive Actions Show less
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Education
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American Foundry Society
Continuous Education, Gating, SPC, Casting Defects, Design, GD&T -
U.W. Superior
Associate's degree, General Studies -
Clear Lake High School
High School Diploma