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Manufacturing, Failure Analysis Expert Consultant Resume
This expert has extensive knowledge in manufacturing processes, single piece flow and cell manufacturing concepts. This expert is also knowledgeable in equipment requirements, equipment installation, and commissioning. Operator training, quality control, and plant maintenance are other areas of this consultant's expertise. This expert also has interest in automotive steering valve component manufacture, and machine maintenance.
Professional Experience:
Consultant, Kevin Kennedy Associates Inc.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Manufacturing Department, An Automotive Systems Manufacturer
Was responsible for specifying equipment requirements to meet new manufacturing processes, obtaining quotations, raising purchase requisitions, maintain progress of suppliers to meet production deadlines, run-off of new equipment in vendor’s plants, final installation, commissioning, operator training and adherence/maintenance of Quality Standards. Equipment was purchased locally, within Europe and as far a field as Australia. Final role before taking early retirement was in decommissioning of plant and equipment ready for transfer to other company locations, mainly in Europe. Was also responsible for engaging and control of contractors to refurbish the buildings back to their original condition.
Chief Plant Engineer (Temporary), An Automotive Parts Manufacturer
Cover due to temporary absence of Plant Maintenance Manager
Work Study Engineer, TRW
Working with Manufacturing Engineering department to install standards for new manufacturing processes. These processes utilized Single Piece Flow and Cell concepts of manufacturing.
Training Officer, TRW
In conjunction with the H.R. department, worked on the induction of new operators ensuring necessary skill levels were achieved and maintained. Seconded to this position due to knowledge of the manufacturing processes and the need to train a large intake of new starters during rapid growth of plant in the early nineties.
Line Engineer, TRW
Responsible for setting and maintaining machines producing various automotive Hydraulic Power Steering Valve components
