James K.

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About James K.

Manufacturing Engineer - Retired Connect with me using: sat_kling@yahoo.com All Invitations to Connect Welcome LION – LinkedIn Open Networker (1500+ connections) SUMMARY Results-oriented Manufacturing/Industrial Engineer experienced in Assembly, Machining and Fabrication processes. Have a record of outstanding project management skills using methodical approaches to clarify customer needs and objectives, obtain systematic buy-in and steadily move towards accomplishing agreed-upon goals. Strengths include mechanical and spatial aptitude and an in-depth understanding of effective application of Lean Manufacturing principles. Have lead many initiatives resulting in significant product and process innovations and savings. Experienced in Capital Asset acquisition, new product introduction and project management including facility preparation, tooling concept/development for capital and perishable tooling, as well as Standard Work development, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Errorproofing and operator skills development. Additional experience and toolbox/skills include: Certified Lean Facilitator Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional Engineered Problem Solving/Red-X Issue Resolution, Relentless Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Ergonomic Stressor Assessment, Statistical Process Control, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Process Control Planning Analysis, Design for Six Sigma, 3-D Math analysis with Vis Mock Up, M.O.S.T.(Standardized Work Measurement) Specialties: New product introduction and process improvement in the areas of assembly, fabrication, and industrial cleaning with results achieved through budgeting, concept development, business case development, content management, cost control, standard data development, and tooling and process development. Specific experience with vehicle closures, fuel cells and rotary aircraft development, including Design for Manufacturing initiatives.