Experience

Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis

• Netherlands
• Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Application Engineering Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  -Drove accountability for results across a diverse team of 13 employees ranging from engineers, customer service, technical writers, order entry personnel and part time assistance.-Transformed department through continuous improvement initiatives around standard work, process efficiencies, and first time right quality. This resulted in quality improvements of 38% and productivity improvements of 32%.-Analyzed warranty and quality data to determine improvement focus and cost justification for systems improvements-Mentored engineers on career path and personal growth geared towards skills and accountability.-Developed team through sets of challenges directly related to individual growth areas. Utilized areas of skill to drive improvements in weaker areas.-Investigated improvement options for orders to decrease lead time while still meeting customer requirements. Interfaced with customers on daily basis to provide updates and share improvement options.



PPC Flexible Packaging

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Maintenance Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Apr 2019

  • Supervised 9 employees of maintenance team including 7 maintenance technicians, 1 planner, and 1 parts specialist. Managed equipment and facility service contracts.• Transformed maintenance department from reactive to proactive through the implementation of a new parts inventory system and planned work order queue. Leveraged CMMS software to achieve these goals by increasing maintenance tech utilization.• Focused maintenance department efforts on preventive maintenance tasks and permanent corrective actions to eliminate machine downtime and repeat issues.• Coordinated with department leadership and scheduling to develop comprehensive PM schedule. Worked closely with scheduling to take advantage of planned machine downtime to complete proactive maintenance tasks.• Managed multiple projects including installation of multiple pieces of production equipment and facility upgrades such as a new HVAC system and RTO install worth $3.5MM

• Continuous Improvement Engineer

  • Apr 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Implemented process standardization and improvements designed to eliminate variability and increase production. Directed hourly associates across all shifts of 24/7 operation to implement these processes such as a machine health checklist, setup component locator and troubleshooting guidelines.• Lead hourly associates in scrap reduction initiatives including flying splices, standardized setup processes and utilization of built in machine tools resulting in a 40% reduction in scrap, saving approx. $1MM annually.• Revised preventive maintenance activities including identification of machine health challenges specific to the facility. Identified use of incorrect bearings based on OEM specifications this change resolved costly monthly downtime due to premature failures.• Collaboratively created a comprehensive training program. Mentored operators through topics including preventive maintenance, machine basics, quality specifications, and troubleshooting.



Corbion

• Netherlands
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Reliability Engineer

  • Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Managed and guided troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities addressing issues resulting in downtime and quality concerns. Implemented containment and permanent corrective actions to various equipment including Fanuc Robots, Mixers and other process equipment.• Supervised union production employees as part of substituting for regular production supervisors.• Implemented and facilitated a new management of change process throughout the facility. • Managed and guided troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities addressing issues resulting in downtime and quality concerns. Implemented containment and permanent corrective actions to various equipment including Fanuc Robots, Mixers and other process equipment.• Supervised union production employees as part of substituting for regular production supervisors.• Implemented and facilitated a new management of change process throughout the facility.



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Engineer - Contractor

  • Nov 2013 - May 2014

  • Assisted in launch of 2015 F-150 in the Paint Shop. Principal contact for all launch activities on the sealer deck and the Phosphate and E-coat systems. Main responsibilities included process development and standard work documentation creation, training of union employees, and facilities modifications.• Directed and assisted union skilled trades in troubleshooting of equipment ranging from conveyors and lifts to specialized automation equipment.• Coordinated with production supervision, union skilled trades, and contractors to complete facility modifications.



PlyGem

• R & D Engineer

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Managed move of weathering testing lab from Sidney OH to Kearney MO. Oversaw all phases of project including facilities readiness, equipment transportation and budget.• Conducted experiments to develop new product and make it a viable market offering. • Communicated with prospective vendors for manufacturing solutions related to new product.

• Senior Process Engineer

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  • Assisted in strategic planning and management for new product launch across multiple facilities ($4.5MM).• Mentored and developed summer interns in various process engineering tasks and responsibilities.• Designed weld fixtures for in-house fabrication and provided critical direction to vendors on contracted weld fixture and equipment designs.• Managed and communicated with vendors on new and refurbished equipment through use of project timelines, recurring meetings, and open issue lists.• Directed technical team to assist in set up of pre-production line and assembly line launch, including development of standard work documentation, quality specifications, and scheduling information.• Developed processes and work flow for all product options. Trained and taught technical team, operations leadership and hourly associates operation of various pieces of equipment and process for all product options.• Performed capability studies on multiple processes as part of equipment prove out and also for SPC implementation.



Plygem Windows

• Process Engineer

  • Jan 2010 - Sep 2012

  Support day to day production operations. Work to continuously improve manufacturing processes, increasing ease and capability while reducing labor and scrap rates. Manage projects specifically regarding equipment procurement and process creation to modify existing or to create new product offerings. Support day to day production operations. Work to continuously improve manufacturing processes, increasing ease and capability while reducing labor and scrap rates. Manage projects specifically regarding equipment procurement and process creation to modify existing or to create new product offerings.



B&A Inc.

• Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2009

  • Interfaced across multiple disciplines to produce and verify the accuracy of deliverables.• Field experience during which identified issues and communicated resolutions directly to client. • Communicated complex technical issues to develop drawings and other deliverables.• Specified instruments for purchase and maintained database of instrumentation for specific projects. • Interfaced across multiple disciplines to produce and verify the accuracy of deliverables.• Field experience during which identified issues and communicated resolutions directly to client. • Communicated complex technical issues to develop drawings and other deliverables.• Specified instruments for purchase and maintained database of instrumentation for specific projects.