Manufacturing Engineering Manager Resume


Titus Pratt Manufacturing Engineering Manager (815) 555-7426 titus.pratt@example.com linkedin.com/example/tituspratt Rockford, IL 61107 STRENGTHS Capital execution Turned business priorities into equipment plans, supplier decisions, commissioning steps, and production handoffs. Teams gained clearer ownership. Cross functional trust Connected Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, Product Development, and Engineering during difficult production issues. Partners knew where to bring concerns. Root cause discipline Used data, operator input, DMAIC, and structured review to separate symptoms from causes. Corrective actions stayed practical. Team development Coached engineers and technicians through technical reviews and ownership assignments. People grew more confident handling complex work. Production judgment Balanced manufacturability, routing, equipment, risk, and delivery during design reviews. That early conversation often prevented disruption. SKILLS Manufacturing Leadership Aerospace Manufacturing Capital Equipment Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing DMAIC Root Cause Analysis Manufacturing Automation Team Development Project Management Change Management New Product Introduction Process Routings AS9100 ERP Manufacturing Functions LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER SUMMARY Manufacturing Engineering Manager with 14 years of progressive aerospace and precision manufacturing experience, including more than 8 years leading engineering teams, automation programs, capital projects, and Continuous Improvement portfolios. Engineering graduate with hands on expertise across metal cutting, grinding, machining, lapping, honing, assembly, process routing, and new product introduction. Leads cross functional work with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Product Development, and Engineering. Applies Lean manufacturing, 6S, DMAIC, root cause analysis, ERP manufacturing functions, change management, and disciplined project governance to improve throughput, lead time, scrap, cost, and process capability. Provides manufacturing guidance during design reviews and owns AS9100 process readiness, risk management, audit support, team development, and practical problem solving in demanding aerospace production environments. EXPERIENCE Manufacturing Engineering Manager Orion Flight Components February 2022 - Present Rockford, IL Leads manufacturing engineering for precision aerospace components across machining, grinding, lapping, honing, assembly, automation, capital deployment, new product introduction, and AS9100 process readiness. Sets technical priorities, develops engineers, manages project portfolios, and connects engineering decisions with cost, throughput, lead time, scrap, compliance, and production continuity. Led aerospace engineering priorities across machining, grinding, lapping, honing, assembly, and product introduction. Built Continuous Improvement and capital roadmaps linking projects with cost, throughput, lead time, and scrap. Directed automation programs through justification, supplier selection, procurement, commissioning, and production handoff. Established engineering metrics and review cadence, applying DMAIC and root cause analysis to performance gaps. Owned AS9100 readiness for process changes, equipment, software, product realization, planning, and risk management. Resolved routing, DMR, manufacturability, equipment, and design change issues with cross functional partners. Senior Manufacturing Engineer Summit Aerospace Machining June 2019 - January 2022 Aurora, IL Led manufacturing engineering for aerospace bearing and actuator components, translating drawings and quality requirements into capable routings, tooling strategies, inspection points, production methods, capital projects, and launch plans. Mentored engineers and technicians while coordinating design, operations, quality, and supplier relationships around production recovery and new product delivery. Translated aerospace drawings into capable routings, tooling strategies, inspection points, and production methods. Delivered CNC machining and material handling projects through requirements, supplier review, installation, and qualification. Applied Lean, 6S, DMAIC, and error proofing to chronic scrap and flow constraints. Supported product launches with manufacturability reviews, fixture planning, risk identification, and production coordination. Corrected ERP routings and manufacturing data affecting material movement, scheduling, costing, and shop execution. Mentored engineers and technicians through structured problem solving, process changes, and project planning. Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor Prairie Precision Systems April 2016 - May 2019 Elgin, IL Supervised manufacturing engineering support for precision metal components while balancing daily production needs with process development, equipment upgrades, project tracking, and team capability. Coordinated automated inspection and machining support equipment from requirements through factory acceptance, installation, operator preparation, and controlled production release. Supervised engineers supporting metal component production, process development, equipment upgrades, and improvement projects. Introduced project tracking for tooling, machining, grinding, and assembly improvements with visible owners and risks. Commissioned automated inspection and machining equipment through acceptance, installation, training, and production release. Facilitated defect investigations and equipment recovery using structured problem solving and verified corrective actions. Controlled process changes, routing updates, and design revisions with quality and engineering partners. Developed engineers and technicians through technical reviews, coaching, and ownership assignments. Manufacturing Engineer Midwest Motion Technologies August 2013 - March 2016 Schaumburg, IL Supported precision mechanical component production across metal cutting, CNC machining, grinding, and assembly. Maintained routings, work instructions, tooling requirements, ERP data, and process documentation while developing fixtures, supporting equipment purchases, investigating defects, and coordinating trials with production and quality teams. Supported metal cutting, CNC machining, grinding, and assembly for precision mechanical components. Investigated production problems with measurement data, operator input, and root cause methods. Designed and qualified fixtures with machinists, quality technicians, and production supervisors. Documented equipment needs, compared technical proposals, coordinated installation, and validated capability after commissioning. Applied Lean manufacturing and 6S to cell organization, material flow, setup preparation, and visual controls. Used ERP functions and Excel to review routings, material requirements, production data, and improvement metrics. Manufacturing Engineer Great Lakes Engineered Products July 2012 - July 2013 Peoria, IL Supported machining and assembly operations for engineered metal products under senior engineering review. Built early experience with production routing, tooling, quality requirements, controlled documentation, ERP manufacturing data, corrective trials, fixture evaluation, and cross functional manufacturability reviews. Supported machining and assembly operations through routing, tooling, quality, and process documentation. Prepared process instructions and updated manufacturing routings under senior engineering review. Analyzed scrap records and shop observations, then supported corrective process trials. Coordinated tooling and fixture trials with production personnel and documented recommended adjustments. Maintained engineering records and ERP data using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Supported manufacturing, quality, and design reviews involving process changes and production risk. PROJECTS Aerospace Capital Portfolio 2024 Small improvements compound when projects share a clear business case. Built a prioritized portfolio linking automation, tooling, equipment, throughput, lead time, scrap, and annual Continuous Improvement planning. AS9100 Process Readiness 2023 Compliance becomes practical when engineers can use it during production decisions. Organized process ownership across equipment, software, product realization, planning, risk management, and controlled process changes. Automated Production Cells 2021 Technology earns its place on a factory floor through disciplined commissioning. Coordinated requirements, supplier selection, procurement, installation, acceptance, qualification, and production handoff for automated manufacturing systems. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Lean Six Sigma Green Belt recognition, 2020 Manufacturing engineering team leadership for aerospace production improvement, 2022 Capital project leadership across automation and equipment commissioning, 2021 EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering Bradley University GPA: 0 2012 Peoria, IL Coursework: Manufacturing systems, machining processes, quality engineering, production planning CERTIFICATIONS Lean Six Sigma Green Belt 2020 AS9100 Process Ownership and Audit Readiness 2022 TECHNICAL SKILLS Manufacturing Processes: Metal cutting, Grinding, Machining, Lapping, Honing, Assembly Continuous Improvement: Lean manufacturing, 6S, DMAIC, Error proofing Quality Systems: AS9100, Audit readiness, Process compliance Root Cause Methods: Root cause analysis, Structured problem solving, Corrective action Automation Systems: Single point automation, Large scale systems, Automated material handling Capital Projects: Business justification, Supplier selection, Commissioning Production Planning: Process routings, Production planning, Manufacturing readiness Product Introduction: New product introduction, Design reviews, Manufacturability Enterprise Systems: ERP manufacturing functions, Routing control, Production data Microsoft Office: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint Risk Management: Production risk, Change management, Process change control Performance Management: Engineering metrics, Project reviews, Portfolio planning SKILLS Manufacturing Leadership Aerospace Manufacturing Capital Equipment Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing DMAIC Root Cause Analysis Manufacturing Automation Team Development Project Management Change Management New Product Introduction Process Routings AS9100 ERP Manufacturing Functions PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Aerospace manufacturing and engineering collaboration across quality, procurement, and product development Lean manufacturing community participation focused on practical improvement and team capability LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST