MARTIN G. FRANKE

850 Wilkinson Trace  #25

Bowling Green, Ky 42103

 

Mfranke2014@outlook.com

(731) 234-0135

 

EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Engineer  (Contract) November 2015 � May 2016. (Contract Completed). Tier 1 Automotive Supplier  � Stamping, Welding, and Assembly. Bowling Green, Ky

* Documented robotic spot weld settings (2000+ spot welds)

* Developed system which converted Weld Timer Reports / Robot Backups directly into Weld Timer Settings sheet using Excel

* Conducted Stop Watch and Downtime studies

 

Packaging Engineer (Contract) Jan 2015 � Oct 2015. (Plant closing announced) Automotive OEM �Normal, Il

* Moderator � Japanese / American continuous improvement team focused on packaging / transportation issues

* Resolved supplier packaging issues.

* Performed Transportation Cost Analysis studies

* Documented Transportation Damage � Overseas Shipments

 

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Contract) January 2014 � Dec 2014. OEM Backhoes - Fabrication, Welding, Painting, and Assembly. Burlington, Ia.

* Leadership Resource Role � Goal setting, Process / Equipment FMEAs

* Established metrics for AME teams and measured results � Eg. Injury reduction, Startup Time

* Performed payback analysis � Improvements in Capital Equipment purchase teams

 

Industrial Engineer (Contract) October 2011 � Dec 2013. (Contract Completed). OEM Farm Implements   � Fabrication, Welding, Painting, and Assembly. Goodfield IL.

* Workplace Organization Team Leader � Lead / Train team: 5s, Muda / Ergonomic Analysis

* Conducted stop watch studies � Operations: Kitting, Welding, Assembly

* Layout Project � Minimize floor space requirements in assembly dept

* Internal Auditor � ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001

 

June 2009 � October 2011 

Provided end of life care for my mom while working temp jobs as a laborer.

 

VERSA TECH AUTOMATION, Engineering Services. Lexington, KY (Worksite � Anniston Alabama Depot)

Industrial Engineer  (Contract) June 2008 � June 2009 (Contract Completed)

* Directed videographer and mechanic through step by step process of remanufacturing ground combat equipment transmissions and related assemblies while conducting stop watch study and verifying Bom�s.

* Verified actual procedures conformed to specified.

* Contributed improvement suggestions.

* Made work instruction videos using Natural Reader and Adobe Premiere Elements 7.

* Trained other engineers to make work instruction videos.

* Responsible for intern � Daily work assignments.

 

SIEGEL-ROBERT AUTOMOTIVE, Tier 1 Automotive, Plastic molding and plating. Bowling Green, KY

Industrial Engineer  Nov 2006 � April 2008, (Plant closed)

* Applied Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve manufacturing processes and reduce costs.

* Managed teams: Focus was improving production but also created a solid manufacturing environment.

* BOM � Audited Bom�s which required extensive changes because new system implemented in short time.

* Quick Mold Change Team Member � Five week emphasis. Designed and built tool cart, time studies, & more.

* Established additional equipment needs and operator assignments for change from two to three shift operation.

* Debugged new detabbing equipment.

* Designed / Built Creform structures to achieve: Reduce handling distances, Eliminate back strains.

* Conducted stop watch studies.

 

TOWER AUTOMOTIVE, Metal Stamper and fabricator. QS 9000 - ISO 14001 � Tier 1 Automotive �Milan, TN

Industrial Engineer & Environmental Coordinator (Jan 1999 � Oct 2006) (Plant closed)

* Standards � Set by stop watch studies

* Method Improvements � E.g. Carts replace fork truck

* Capacity Planning � Maintained Press Capacity and manpower for assembly departments

* Packaging � Design, Coordinate, and Plan. Domestic & International. Customer contacts: Toyota, Nissan

* Project Engineer � E.g. Equipment external to hydroform press operation

* Maintained Bills of Material and Routings

* Quoting � Press and Welding operations

* Prepared �Request for quote� documents � Frame Line, Mig & Resistance Weld Cells

* Lean � 5s, Quick Die Change, Standardized work

* Ergonomics � E.g. Eliminated cause of injury � improper work height

* Initial manpower planning for new site using MTM-UAS

* Developed scheduling simulation for new site which justified $1M conveyor purchase

* Short term assignment � Train Industrial Engineer in China

* Prepared following environmental reports: Tier II, Form R, Annual Hazardous waste. Obtained following permits: Storm Water, POTW, Air (Mississippi facility). Assisted in developing following plans: Storm Water, Spill Prevention. Participated in soil cleanup and coordinated  emergency spill response

 

PRETTY PRODUCTS, QS 9000 � Tier 1 � Automotive Floor Mat Manufacturer, Coshocton, Ohio

Industrial Engineer & Scheduler, Nov 1997 � Oct 1998, (Plant closed)

Developed standard data using both Stop Watch and MOST Analysis. Productivity Improvement: Developed �0� cost approach for increasing capacity of carpet cutting machine. Developed spreadsheet to eliminate manual scheduling for cutting automotive floor mat carpet. Scheduled carpet cutting for appx 5k sku�s.

 

BRISKIN MFG, Metal stamper and fabricator. At time, largest, independent fuel tank manufacturer in US, Chicago, Process Engineer, May 1981 � Nov 1997. (Plant Closed)

* Made part (Truck Bumpers) drawings and obtained approval from customer

* Introduced major tool lineup to shop.

* Made drawings with Quick Die modifications for use by external die maker shops.

* Inventoried die components to determine changeover needs per part drawings on major tool lineup.

 

CONSOLIDATED CONSTRUCTION, Yard Manager, Fayetteville N.Carolina, 1977 � 1980

Determined/Delivered jobsite material/equipment requirements, developed/implemented routine equipment pm procedures, developed inventory record system, scheduled traffic, jobsite supervision responsibilities.

 

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Power Point, Proplanner

 

CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, Institute of Industrial Engineers, April 2010

 

MTM-UAS (2000)

 

MOST � Set new high test score record (Aug � 98) on certification test.

Humantech�s Applied Ergonomics 3-Day training � Completed May 15, 2003

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh.

Maintained 3.0 (Maximum 4.0) grade point average in Industrial Engineering studies. Completed May 1975.

 

Master of Business Administration, University of Illinois, Chicago.

Concentrations in Finance and Accounting. Maintained 4.4 (Maximum 5.0) grade point average. Program pursued during evening hours. Completed August 1991.

 

 

 

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