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JORDAN SMITH
📍 Cleveland, OH | 📞 (555) 123-4567 | ✉️ [email protected] | 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jordansmith

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Experienced Manufacturing Engineer with 7+ years optimizing production processes, reducing waste, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in fast-paced industrial environments. Adept in Lean, Six Sigma, and automation strategies to enhance quality, throughput, and cost efficiency. Strong background in CNC machining, assembly lines, and ERP/MES systems.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Lean Manufacturing / Kaizen / 5S

Process Improvement & Optimization

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Root Cause Analysis / Corrective Action (RCA)

CAD/CAM (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

CNC Machining & PLC Integration

Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, TS 16949)

ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)

Time Studies / Line Balancing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

XYZ INDUSTRIAL COMPONENTS – Toledo, OH
Manufacturing Engineer | Jan 2020 – Present

Led process improvement projects that reduced cycle time by 18% and scrap rate by 12%.

Implemented new fixturing and tooling designs, improving operator efficiency and ergonomics.

Spearheaded a lean cell conversion project, increasing throughput by 22%.

Created standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training guides for new operators.

Supported capital equipment purchases and line installations for new product launches.

OMEGA TOOL & DIE – Akron, OH
Process Engineer | Jul 2016 – Dec 2019

Developed CNC machining programs using Mastercam and verified tooling paths for precision dies.

Conducted time studies and implemented takt time adjustments that improved shift output.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues through PFMEA and root cause analysis.

Coordinated with maintenance and controls engineers to troubleshoot PLC errors on automated lines.

ACME MANUFACTURING GROUP – Cleveland, OH
Manufacturing Engineering Intern | Summer 2015

Assisted in data collection and analysis for Six Sigma DMAIC project that improved OEE by 8%.

Created AutoCAD layouts for plant floor optimization and material flow redesign.

Supported the quality team in ISO documentation and internal audits.

EDUCATION

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Graduated: May 2016

Certifications:

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – ASQ

OSHA 30-Hour Certification

TECHNICAL SKILLS