Engineer Manufacturing

David L. Knoblauch

**** ***** ******* ******, ********, Ohio 43015, 937-***-****

E-Mail: *********@*****.***

PROFILE

Dynamic hands on Engineer with proven track record for process

improvement and large scale project management.

. Multi-million dollar project management

o Construction projects for General Motors and Toyota

o Multiple equipment installation projects

. Small business management

o Manufacturing Manager for a bushing company

o Self employed as a commercial and residential electrician

. Lean Manufacturing Principles, TPS, 5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Kanban,

DFM/DFA

. PFMEA and Constraints training

. Machine and process design/CAD, AutoCad, Ideas, Solidworks

. Maintenance Supervision and project planning

. Team training

. Ergonomics training

. Strong technical background with the ability to analyze and solve

complex problems through the development of innovative solutions.

. Diligent project work, very adept at keeping schedules, documenting

processes and providing necessary training.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HI-STAT MANUFACTURING CO.

SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER FOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH GROUP.

(April 2008 to present)

Current responsibility for new product process development for the Exhaust

Gas Temperature division. Involved with machine manufacturer to

successfully meet equipment specifications and production expectations.

Work directly with equipment operators to provide training and

understanding of product specifications. Gain understanding of laser

welding processes and high speed assembly equipment. Formerly the advanced

engineer for the Speed Sensor group. Worked directly with the process and

operations in Juarez Mexico to provide guidance and help to the local

engineering crew. Also worked directly with the equipment operators to

successfully launch products for the American car companies. Incorporated

many processes including injection molding, resistance welding, wire

stripping, manual and automatic assembly. Process development also

includes the PFMEA and control plans for the product as well as help to

obtain PPAP submission to the customer. Working with the Juarez Mexico

plant on process improvement and integration of small batch run products

for hybrid applications.

KELLY ENGINEERING SERVICES

TECHNICAL LAISON ENGINEER FOR TOYOTA CONSTRUCTION, MACHINERY, AND EQUIPMENT

PURCHASING GROUP (November 2006 to April 2008)

Assigned to work with the new building construction and machinery

installation for the new V6 and 4 cylinder engines in the Buffalo West

Virginia and Georgetown Kentucky Plants. Duties include tracking field

orders, requisitions and purchase orders negotiated with the construction

vendors. Answering questions for the Production Engineering people onsite

and at the Erlanger Kentucky facility concerning the scope of work as it

relates to the cost of the vendor quotes. Facilitate negotiations for cost

of extra work and extended timing. Work with construction vendors and

Toyota purchasing to expedite purchase orders and get current and overdue

invoices paid. Working with Toyota purchasing to develop a standardized

bid package for future North American construction activities.

GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION (July 2000 to March 2006)

Sr. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, MORAINE OHIO (August 2001 to March 2006)

Sr. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, WARREN MICHIGAN (July 2000 to August 2001)

Assigned to the DMAX Plant, an ISUZU/GM joint-venture, helped the plant

reach

production goals. Procured the necessary tooling and equipment to build

several sound proof rooms and the installation of new hot test benches in

those rooms. Developed specifications and quote packages for outside

contractors for building and equipment

installation. Managed skilled trades contractors through several phases of

equipment installations over a five year period including the installation

of all necessary foundations and utilities. All installations were tracked

using highly detailed Microsoft project

timing charts and progress meetings at the beginning and end of every

shift. Developed and designed a new and innovative method for

automatically draining the coolant out of the cylinder block. This was a

safety issue that needed to be addressed due to the acidic nature of the

fluid. Set up the test area for the introduction of the GMT560 medium duty

diesel engine. This was one of four engine introductions over a five year

period. Developed all the necessary tooling changes for the engine

introductions including special fluid connectors, clutch simulators, pallet

details and end tooling for robots. Weekly reporting to the production

team and the plant managing staff of results

for projects and top ten issues. Participated in several Face-to-Face

meetings with GMTG and Isuzu Japan.

Assigned to the Module Assembly Group, Warren Technical Center, Warren

Michigan. Module Integration Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer for the

General Motors Hybrid Truck program, the Cadillac XLR Roadster program and

the Lordstown Engine dress program. Duties included development of

manufacturing processes for module builds, design for manufacture studies

working closely with product development engineers, specification

development for equipment and tooling, module vender selection

and verification, and liaison work with selected vender through pilot and

production builds.

NORTH BURTON DESIGN (January 1999 to June 2000)

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, MILLINGTON, MICHIGAN

Contract Engineer with the General Motors Powertrain Headquarters facility

in

Pontiac Michigan. Liaison between Powertrain and all General Motors

vehicle final assembly facilities. Critical problem solving with GM

Powertrain plant residents to help reduce warranty, engine dress line

process documentation to maintain assembly process

database, and support for development of Process Assembly Documents for

modular

build sequences. Started initial set-up for Module Integration Engineering

program and became Manufacturing Engineer for General Motors Hybrid vehicle

program.

RAPID DESIGN SERVICE (January 1998 to December 1998)

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, SAGINAW, MICHIGAN

Contract Engineer with the oil pump team at the General Motors Powertrain

facility in Bay City Michigan.

Solved daily production problems, introduced new process design for cost

reductions, designed new tooling and fixturing. Rebuild existing equipment

to new or original specifications with the union maintenance personnel.

Maintained Process for all machining and assembly of the J-Car and the Mark

V oil pumps. Acted as problem solving liaison for engine production

facilities in Tonawanda, New York and Flint, Michigan.

ATLAS TECHNOLOGIES (September 1997 to December 1997)

FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER, FENTON, MICHIGAN

Managed the crew that installed automated stamping press feeding equipment

at the

General Motors Wentzville Missouri truck assembly facility. Supervised set

up of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic systems as well as sheet washers,

coaters and filtration systems. Responsible for debug of entire system to

include PLC programs and electrical

interface to 6500 ton automated press.

RAPID DESIGN SERVICE (March 1997 to August 1997)

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, SAGINAW, MICHIGAN

Contract to Delphi Engineering to define problems and implement solutions

at the

Delphi Chassis Systems plant 5

Excelled in continuous process improvement. Kept documentation for QS9000

certification. Assisted with the installation of vertical turning centers

and assembly line

equipment.

MCMASTER ELECTRIC (February 1996 to March 1997)

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, LINDEN, MICHIGAN

Design of schematics, wiring control panels and special machines

Software development and debug

KELSEY-HAYES COMPANY (October 1989 to February 1996)

Sr. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, FOWLERVILLE, MICHIGAN (February 1994 to

February 1996)

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, FENTON, MICHIGAN (October 1989 to February 1994)

Part of a team responsible for bringing a new facility up to speed and on-

line

for automated machining and assembly systems. Supervised assembly

maintenance personnel. Assisted lead technician on development of a

preventative maintenance program, MAXIMO. Managed machine vendors on

fixturing and tooling issues.

Developed new processes and strategies for increased productivity.

Continuously worked with production operators and maintenance to improve

current process. Solved simple and complex ergonomic issues. Represented

engineering department as part of a plant wide steering committee for

development and implementation of self-managing work teams.

BORG WARNER FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEMS (May 1988 to September 1989)

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN

Designed and installed assembly cell system for General Motors L-Van

transfer

case pilot production and final production facilities. Visited other Borg

Warner plants to facilitate problem solving of existing processes.

LUCAS ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS (April 1986 to May 1988)

PROCESS ENGINEER,, LIVONIA, MICHIGAN

Assessed assembly feasibility of machine designs prior to machine build.

Processed fabricated machine details through the in-house machine shop and

outside suppliers. Worked extensively with Military specifications for

both build and quote purposes.

SPECIAL BUSHINGS INC (May 1985 to March 1986)

MANUFACTURING MANAGER, WARREN, MICHIGAN

Managed machine shop personnel in the special bushing and details business

Streamlined manufacturing processes, reconciled customer and supplier

problems

Strengthened customer base.

EDUCATION

WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (1987 to 1989)

Curriculum: Class work toward a Bachelor of Science degree

in Engineering

AKRON UNIVERSITY (1979 to 1982)

Curriculum: Class work towards an Associate degree in Mechanical

Technology

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