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ROBERT A. HAMMERSMITH

7112 Royale Drive Home Phone: (513) 755-9718

Hamilton, Ohio 45011

Objective:

A management position that will allow flexibility to identify and implement change.

Summary of Qualifications:

Professional background includes over eight years of multifunctional experience including manufacturing, sourcing quality, assembly, design, test, and supervision of hourly employees. Educated in leadership principles and decision making processes through a plethora of both formal and informal coursework. Refined project management skills via coordination/implementation of major improvement projects. Proficient in all aspects of computer hardware and software.

Education:

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio / GEAE Advanced Course in Engineering.

College of Engineering, August 1995 to June 1998.

Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

G.P.A.: 3.8/4.0

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.

College of Engineering, September 1987 to May 1992.

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.

G.P.A.: 3.3/4.0

Relevant Experience:

August 1997 - present, Black Belt/Demand Flow Technology Leader, Six Sigma Quality

General Electric Engine Services, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Facilitated cross functional teams during Action Work-Out and Shingijutsu events.

Conducted training on Lean Production and Cellular Manufacturing concepts.

Reduced turn around time in CRF cell by five days using Kaizen approach.

Lead sub-team that reorganized and simplified "water spider" work content thus achieving the given target of 30 minutes/day cycle reduction.

Coordinated weekly cell meetings to assure continuance and closure of action items.

February 1995 - August 1997, Instrumentation Design Engineer, Mechanical & Performance I. E.

General Electric Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Duties included design, manufacture, and analysis of various airfoil rakes and sensors.

Utilized Design for Manufacturability concepts to simplify and standardize accelerometer mounting hardware resulting in a 30% reduction in part numbers.

Lead sub-section web page efforts through design, HTML programming and implementation..

Created program to automate fuel flowmeter data acquisition and analysis resulting in reduced calibration cycle times.

June 1992 - February 1995, Engineer, Manufacturing Training Program.

General Electric Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Spring 94: Instrumentation Application Shop, Instrumentation Design Engineer.

Refined computer programs to reduce paperwork and improve productivity.
Produced engineering sketches using Computer Aided Drafting software.
Defined required rework and wrote procedures for instrumentation of hardware.
Worked with IAM Mechanics to interpret instrumentation requirements.

Fall 93: CFM Rotor Assembly Shop, Quality/Process Engineer.

Developed directed disposition manual to reduce inspection operation cycle times.
Instrumental in reducing labor hours from 80 hours to 69 hours through process improvements.
Revamped and retooled split/mate area to provide visually manageable, more efficient area.

Spring 93: Controls and Accessories, Product Quality Engineer.

Reduced department transfers 50% by Process mapping Case Record and Source Substantiation.
Accountable for quality control of incoming hardware from four vendors.

Fall 92: Development Assembly Support Operation, Project Engineer.

Headed inventory reduction project resulting in annual savings of over $200,000 in carrying costs.
Lead team to conceptualize and implement cellular workflow in Engineering Stores Area.

September 1990 - September 1991, Methods Engineer, Co-operative education program.

General Electric Aircraft Engines, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dispositioned non-conforming hardware, revised operation planning, developed repairs and performed quality control reviews.

Given leadership of unit J.I.T. initiative by coordinating and facilitating daily J.I.T. meetings.

Developed and maintained inventory reduction tracking and measurement system to achieve 50% cycle reduction by the end of 1991.

September 1989 - March 1990, Manufacturing Engineer, Co-operative education program.

Sheffield Measurement Corporation, Dayton, Ohio.

Documented Engineering Change Notices and New Drawing Releases.

Created and maintained database for stocked hardware using D-Base IV.

Modernized existing plant layouts with 3-D modeling using AutoCad Release 10.

Assisted in implementation of Just-In-Time Electronic Assembly Cell. Developed safety stock system for storage of electrical and mechanical components in the Electronic Cell Area.

Activities and Awards:

V.P. of Membership – Tri-County Toastmasters

Vice President - Institute of Industrial Engineers

1997 WalkAmerica Section Captain

Volunteer - Habitat for Humanity

Henry P. Sheard Memorial Sailing Award

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Stanford B. Moss Award, 1995

Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Engineering Honorary

College of Engineering Dean's List

Engineer in Training Certification(EIT)

Major Programs & Training:

Six Sigma Blackbelt Training (Wave 16)

Shingijutsu Kanban Workshop

John Castanza Institute Flow Tech. Workshop

Corporate Entry Leadership Conference

Advanced Course in Engineering

CELC Facilitation Skills Development Course

(DFM) Design for Manufacturability

Manufacturing Development Program

Basic Quality Engineering Course

Technical Leadership Development Curriculum

Gas Turbine Engine Orientation

LEADS Conventional Machining

Leadership Development Course

UNIX

Unigraphics Training (V10)

CFM56-2/-3 Line Maintenance Training

References:

References will be furnished upon request.

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