Matt Martinez

Bowling Green, KY

mattamartinez@hotmail.com - (765) 439-0105

 

FUTURIS AUTOMOTIVE

Process Engineer-Welding Newark, CA April 2016 - Present

Determine specification of equipment, jigs and tools to achieve the highest efficient production.

Establish machine size/tonnage, basic tooling size and calculate machine capacity.

Establish/Develop process layout, material consumption and machine capacity.

Create New Model Launch Development target with plants and communicate at evaluation.

Prepare required documents for development flow evaluation by working closely with cross-functional groups.

Create improvement ideas to have the most efficient production.

Standardize production methods and management.   

BOWLING GREEN METAL FORMING-MAGNA

Engineering/Maintenance Leader Bowling Green, KY November 2015 to February 2016

Manage Business Unit 5 Engineering Team priorities, project schedules and development process

Work collaboratively with the entire engineering team as well as cross-functionally within the organization

Support work to develop process improvements and enhancements to maximize production and quality

Communicate with senior management and other internal customers regularly

Communicate with external customers regularly

Manage and develop program budgets

Establish engineering budgets, manage program within established budgets

Track development against engineering budget template

Leads implementation of engineering standard practices as defined by the New Product Review process with internal teams to keep projects on time and on task.

Provides oversight of tooling, process, and document changes associated with the requested customer changes.

Partners with Program Management in a cross-functional product team environment.

Leads design reviews for new products, tools, processes, and equipment. Reviews designs for manufacturability and performs risk assessments.

Provides technical support to the Operations Team, through problem solving and Continuous

Improvement methods.

GM-Body In White

GM-Suspension

Nissan-Underbody

Process Engineer Bowling Green, KY - May 2015 to November 2015

Rear Rail Process Engineer/Project Lead – Body In White

 

TEMA-TOYOTA

Powertrain Production Engineering-Specialist (Contractor) Erlanger, KY - January 2015 to May 2015

440A Cap Up-Highlander/Sienna Bridge Project (reallocate existing lines to accommodate both Highlander and Sienna front axle/hub/strut assemblies).

128B/257B minor model change introduction.

760A minor model change introduction.

Powertrain Production Engineering-Specialist (Contractor) Buffalo, WV - June 2014 to January 2015

Lead Production Engineer over Case Machining.

Successful completion of U660 Cap-UP Case Machining line (9-2014).

Body Weld Production Engineering-Specialist (Contractor) Erlanger, KY - April 2013 to October 2013

Equipment Vendor Management.

New Model equipment procurement, management, launch.

Assist North American Toyota facilities with equipment installation, set up, auto run…..

 

ThyssenKrupp Bilstein Hamilton, OH - October 2013 to June 2014

Process/Welding Engineer

Equipment procurement (operator, supervisor training, buyoff).

New model launch (PPAP, APQP)

Process Improvement (scrap reduction, downtime reduction, SMED).

26% increase weld department output (September 2013-present).

Fixture/tooling procurement: resulting in 22% increase available department capacity (line balancing).

 

ICON METAL FORMING Corydon, IN - November 2012 to April 2013

Process/Project Engineer (Contractor)

GM 31XX model introduction, APQP, PFMEA, tooling purchase.

Floor space/current weld cell reduction (standardize weld cell/weld fixture development/full utilization of all available capacity).

$1.4 million reduction in startup costs GM 31XX tooling/capital (standardized weld cell/weld fixture development/full utilization of all available capacity).

SMED/KAIZEN activity lead(weld fixture/material staging, Operator/Team Leader/Supervisor training).

Added die storage: utilize existing racking/foot print, additional 32 die storage capacity (GM X266 & Ford C250/14 ton die sets).

Standardize weld cell/weld fixture-increase utilization on capital/lower cost weld fixture/quick changeover/standardize weld process throughout Martinrea.

EBERSPAECHER NORTH AMERICA Northport, AL - April 2012 to November 2012

Production Manager/Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Manage production to ensure on-time delivery/conforming product.

Placement/development of Production Supervisors & Team Leaders.

Identify/plan weld cell layout (utilize 3 operators to cycle 4 weld cells/gain 450 minutes uptime per week).

Identify & reduce weld rework (80% reduction F04/F05).

Increase Plant OEE 13% (9-20-12 through 11-2-12).

$800,000.00 labor cost reduction (9-20-12 through 11-2-12).

MBUSI DEHLA model introduction, APQP, PFMEA, tooling purchase.

BMW N47 model introduction, APQP, PFMEA, tooling purchase.

SMED/KAIZEN activity lead, $466,200 annual savings across 3 shifts (weld fixture/material staging, Operator/Team Leader/Supervisor training).

Added floor space supermarket, warehouse racking, floor area reduction, added area used for lean supermarket kitting location.

Liaison to customers (Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen), North American Headquarters (Novi, MI), South Africa & corporate headquarters (Neunkirchen, Germany).

 

THE PHOENIX GROUP Greenwood, IN - July 2011 to April 2012

Project Engineer (Contractor)

Alpine JK new model, introduction, process design/implementation,

Manager/Supervisor/Operators training, APQP lead (Control Plan, FMEA, PPAP, Line Process Audit/Greenwood, IN/Jeep-Chrysler/9-2011).

Charleston turbo charger line move/start up (Charleston, SC/9-2011).

Cummins LF Options & PUMA Filter Head new model introduction, process design/implementation, Manager/Supervisor/Operators training, APQP lead (Control Plan, FMEA, PPAP, Line Process Audit/Rocky Mount, NC/Cummins 1-2012).

Alpine FIAT 500 new model, introduction, process design/implementation,

Manager/Supervisor/Operators training, APQP lead (Control Plan, FMEA, PPAP, Line Process Audit/Greenwood, IN/Jeep-Chrysler/2-2012).

RFQ to production of new model introduction.

Work with component suppliers, tooling suppliers, Keyence, Atlas Copco, Agilent Technologies, Fields Engineering.

Alpine subwoofer sub-assembly error proof, production, testing.

Cummins engine component sub-assembly error proof, production, testing.

Project Manager (Contractor) Greenwood, IN - August 2010 to September 2010

Project Management of Gas Control Modules (Cummins FSP/RMEP).

Coordinate timing of fixture build, tooling, programming and line set up.

Coordinate current IBC Vendors (Fields Engineering, Edlo Sales and Engineering, PHX Machine, Integrity Machine.

PPAP, Control Plan, Work Instructions, line installation, training in North

Gas Control Module component assembly process (Cummins RMEP).

Gas Control Module tooling/equipment requirements (Cummins RMEP).

Operations Manager Greenwood, IN - September 2008 to May 2009

Production scheduling of Cummins sub-assembly production.

New model introduction of Cummins sub-assembly (Evolution Gear Housing,

Blackhawk Air Intake Connection, Raptor Air Intake Connection).

New model production quoting (Cummins Exhaust Manifold, Cummins HPC

Assembly, Honda Fuel Canister, Honda Pressure Sensor Tube, Honda Spacer

Tool Box, tooling/process/plant layout).

Cummins sub-assembly production line modification (Cognex DMR-750 handheld scanner, program modification, tooling/fixture estimation).

Cummins sub-assembly production line "fail safe" modification (Cognex DMR- 750 handheld scanner, Cognex Vision system inspection, program modification).

Core Team: TS16949 Quality System Implementation.

Creation of Control Plans, PFEMA, PPAP, Work Instructions, for Cummins sub-assemblies and TS16949 Quality System.AVC Corp. re-kitting production scheduling, operator staffing.

Cognex 5100 series vision system set up, model differentiation via vision system (pattern, part number identification).

 

MASTERGUARD Veedersburg, IN - September 2010 to July 2011

Area Manager/Weld Department Manager

Promoted to Area Manager, North Plant April 2011

Manage Weld Department, North Stamping Line, North Assembly, North “ECoat”

Line, 156 employees (engineer/technicians/supervisors/operators).

Increase uptime of North Paint Line, remove non value added travel of operators, raw material floor layout, increase bar/hour/hoist, increased freedom scheduling at “e-coat” line, remove added handling of raw/painted material, 18% annual increase.

Increase GM drawbar capacity via fixture modification, increase output via adjacent weld cell downtime, 2000 piece weekly increase (11% annual increase).

Introduction of Nissan stamping line, 51 die set/stamping line launch, first inspection/hourly inspection, work instructions/SOP, Control Plan/PFMEA/PPAP

Weld Department Manager Veedersburg, IN - September 2010 to April 2011

New Drawbar model introduction (X61F Nissan).

Coordinate contractor/supplier equipment installation (Centerline, Degensha America, Ahaus Tool and Engineering).

Achieve cost savings of $78,000 with reduction of overtime reduction (November 2010-December 2010).

Hire/train Robot Technicians (machine downtime recovery, weld modification tooling replacement, operator training).

PM/TPM development and implementation on all robotic weld cells.

Development/implementation of Production Control Department between

Stamping Department and Weld Department.

Implementation of Kanban inventory between Stamping Department and Weld Department.

Achieve consistent weekly piece/price target.

Achieve consistent annual piece/price target.

Implementation of production floor layout (equipment relocation, floor layout) to achieve $42, 000 annual logistic/material handling cost savings.

 

HOWA USA Inc Richmond, IN - February 2007 to September 2008

Supervisor of Manufacturing Engineering

Use, ship, and produce world-class product in our partnership with Honda Motor of America, Toyota, and Nissan.

Die Mold modification (MIG/TIG welding repair and modification, tooling estimation).

Robot program adjustment (ABB, Motoman).

Plant/production floor layout (MIG/TIG welding of mobile workstations, tooling fixture estimation).

Implementation of Standard Operation Procedures.

5S/TPM implementation (Roll Coater, Laminator, Die Mold, Water Jet/robot).

New model introduction and trial (die mold tooling, water jet fixture, water jet/robot cutting program, assembly fixture/tooling estimation).

PM maintenance software purchase and implementation (Infor EAS Business).

Maintenance Technician/Department development (Robotics training, water jet intensifier training, welding training).

Scrap and all material defect reduction (9% increase in production).

Lean implementation (flow rack material handling).

MRO (maintenance, repair, operations) set up through Fastenal.

Resin and catalyst SPC implementation (x-bar, upper/lower control limit, adjust limit).

Use of ISO 9001 Operating procedures.

 

ROLLS ROYCE Indianapolis, IN - April 2006 to February 2007

Manufacturing Engineer (Contractor)

Root Cause Analysis, Cause and Corrective Action, scrap reduction.

Process improvement and process verification.

Power Gears, Housings and Covers, Prop Shaft.

Successful completion of over 100 concessions to help material flow and scrap reduction.

Hommel/Werke Vision Quality Inspection System implementation, program and training of new optic inspection/measurement system.

Implementation of Manufacturing Operation Instructions and procedures, Quality Inspection Routings.

 

SUMCO INC Indianapolis, IN - November 2005 to April 2006

Process Engineer (Contractor)

Continual Improvement of Electroplating Processes.

Utilization of Bath Analysis (metal and acid content)

Operator training focused on inputs, outputs, and interrelation of processes.

Reduction of variation, defect prevention, and waste reduction.

 

KEIHIN IPT Greenfield, IN - July 2004 to April 2005

Production Coordinator

Coordinate production activities in the Injector Base Machining Department.

Use, ship, and produce world-class product in our partnership with Honda Motor of America.

Responsible for Operator Equipment Efficiency, use of Rotary and Horizontal Milling stations (Makino 4 Axis Machining).

Use of ISO 9001 Operating procedures.

Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology in a process based system to Keep It Simple and Supportable.

Set up and dial in of Rotary and Horizontal Milling centers, effective use of CMM data, for over three month period due to no Machine Tech.

Effective implementation of TPM system on “Rotary” machining center, full “deep clean” and sustainable TPM schedule.

Member of Lean Team open “porosity” standards to reduce scrap by 26% within the Injector Base machining department.

Turned department around with high standards after 1 year of no supervision.

 

POLYGUARD-USA FLAP Richmond, IN - October 2001 to July 2004

Production Supervisor

Operate and setup of “hot stamp” hydraulic presses.

Change and setup of dies according to production schedule/orders.

Coordinate with vendor and customer for proper production schedule capability.

Keep precise inventory and purchasing of mud flaps to ensure the meeting of customer demands.

Assist in monthly plant-wide inventory.

Reduce set-up/downtime of hydraulic presses by 40%.

Reduction of inventory levels by strong building of vendor relationship.

 

CONTRACT INDUSTRIAL TOOLING Richmond, IN - December 1999 to October 2001

Production Supervisor

Supervised and coordinated activities in the paint, final assembly shipping and receiving departments of custom material handling containers for the automotive industry (MIG welding of custom material handling containers).

Performed final inspection in accordance to ISO 9001 Operating Procedures.

Supervised up to 15-member staff with responsibility for hiring, training, evaluating, and motivating personnel.

Conduct safety meetings and encouraged continual safety awareness in accordance to ISO 9001 Operating Procedures.

 

CARPENTER MANUFACTURING Richmond, IN - August 1995 to December 1999

Production Supervisor

Supervised and coordinated activities in the construction of school bus bodies.

Responsibility in the floor building (Teledyne rotary spot welder), main body construction, mating of the floor to the main body (MIG welding to mate main body and floors), and the installation of side panels and rub rails.

Effectively supervised up to 32 union employees (UAW).

Promoted teamwork and collaboration to ensure efficiency and work quality.

Exceptional hands-on experience with various welding techniques (MIG, TIG

GMAW, Spot, Ultrasonic), multiple machine operations, and manufacturing methods.

Ensured maximum safety of employees with timely production of quality product.

 

EDUCATION

Six Sigma Black Belt training/testing in Six Sigma Black Belt training/testing

Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Indianapolis, IN

2009

Six Sigma Green Belt training/testing in Six Sigma Green Belt training/testing

Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Indianapolis, IN

2009

BS in Bussiness (concentration in Accounting/not completed) Indiana University East Richmond - Richmond, IN

2007 to 2009

ABB IRC5 Advanced Robotics Programming ABB University - Auburn Hills, MI

2008

ABB IRC5 Advanced Robotics Programming ABB University - Auburn Hills, MI

2008

Motoman NX 100 Basic Robotics Programming Motoman (2.6 CEU, IACET) - West Carrollton, OH

2007

Motoman NX 100 Maintenance Robotics Programming Motoman (2.9 CEU, IACET) - West Carrollton, OH 2007

Motoman NX 100 Advanced Robotics Programming Motoman (2.9 CEU, IACET) - West Carrollton, OH

2007

AS in Industrial Engineering Technology Purdue School of Technology Richmond - Richmond, IN

2005

 

SKILLS

Engineering, Process Improvement, Stamping, Machining, Welding, Robotics Programming, Management

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Advanced user of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Project)

AutoCAD 2000, Solid Edge and Solid Works computer aided design software.

TPM, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, 5s, Root Cause Analysis, CMM

HAZWOPER Hazardous Material Containment

Honda Supplier Training (HOST) Legal Supervision

Hommel/Werke Optic Inspection

Water Jet cutting program (ABB, Motoman, ROSEC)

MECHANICAL SKILLS

Certified forklift operator, various welding techniques (GMAW, SMAW, TIG,

Ultrasonic, Spot, ..), Jigs, Fixtures, Machining (Horizontal CNC Milling Stations, Rotary Milling Stations, Hobb,

KAPP Gear Grinder, Rotary Grinder, Okuma machining center), Measurement (calipers, micrometers, etc.),

Lathes, Mills, Grinders, Press brakes, Ironworkers, Die setting, Electrostatic paint operations, Weldments,

various assembly operations (rivet guns, screw guns, pneumatic drills,), various cutting techniques (plasma,

torch, CNC plasma, metal cutting saws,) Hommel/Werke Optic Quality Inspection, 6 Axis Robotics

Programming (ABB IRC5, Motoman NX 100)