To work for a Contractor or Building owner to Project Manage Insatllations and Maintaining HVAC, Piping and Mecahnical Equipment. Enjoy working in the field as a hands-on engineer.
Bryan Joseph Zettel
Date of Birth: 2nd August 1960
Personal Statement
A dependable, goal oriented & hands-on engineering team member. Passionate about the quality of work I'm tasked with. Have a combination of experiences in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Facility Engineering, Project Management, Maintenance Manager & Paint Line Manager for small and large corporations (Pumping Systems Inc., GM, ABB and Magna International). Also have owned and operated an Industrial Paint and Fluid Handling Distributorship Business for 8 years.
Skills
PPAP Submissions
APQP
Design FMEA
Process FMEA
DOE’s
Auto CAD
Inventor 3D
Catia downloads to view and access part drawings
Spinfire Viewing
Web-X Conferences
TS 16949 Core Tools Certification
TS9001 Certification
TS9000 Certification
PPS (Practical Problem Solution Process)
Ergonomic Design
Six Sigma, Green Belt Certification
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Facility Engineering
Construction Project Management
Several Years of Exterior Trim Program Launches
Paint Line Manager
Maintenance Manager
Project Management
5s System User
X-Rite Color Training
Auto Vision Systems
Confined Space Certification
Six Axis Robot Programming (ABB, Fanuc & Motoman)
Industrial Ventilation & HVAC System Design
Welding (Mig, Tig, Stick & Brazing)
Machining (Vertical Milling, Lathe & Finish Grinder)
Paint Application Equipment System Design
Paint Circulation System Design
Fluid Handling System Designs for Sealants & Adhesives
Plural Component Mixing System Design
Sales Engineer
Computer Experience
I’ve been using a computer since 1976. I was taught on the old DOS Format. I’ve been using a computer for work since 1978.
Software Experience
Advanced in all Microsoft software applications (MS Project, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Publisher & Outlook)
Auto CAD User (Advanced)
Auto Cad Inventor (Intermediate)
Maximo Maintenance Software User (Advanced)
Catia Software User (Intermediate)
Crystal Reports User (Basic)
Spinfire Viewer
Primavera Project software
Maximo Maintenance and Facility software
Empower Purchasing software
Allen Bradley PLC software
PPS software
Mini-tab software for Six Sigma Projects
Lotus Notes
Education and Certificates
June 25, 2009
 Magna Corporate Training, Boyne City, Mi.
 Phased AQP Process
June 02, 2009
 Magna Corporate Training, Boyne City, Mi.
 (PPS)Practical Problem Solving System
May 16, 2009
 Omnex, Boyne City, Mi.
 TS16949 Core Tools Training
April 09, 2008
 Magna Corporate Training, Boyne City, Mi.
 Lean Manufacturing
September 12 – 13, 2007
 Magna Corporate Training, Boyne City, Mi.
 Ergonomics in Engineering Design
May 20 – May 21, 2006
 AIAG, Southfield, Mi.
 FMEA Third Edition Training
May 18 – May 19, 2006
 GM Tech Center, Warren, Mi.
 GM Global Part Submission Procedure for Dimensional
Fit, Function and Appearance
April 20 – April 21, 2006
 AIAG, Southfield, Mi.
 PPAP Fourth Edition Training
May 18 – May 24, 2004
 North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, Mi.
 Lean Manufacturing II (2 Credits)
February 26 – May 20, 2004
 Magna Certified Master Black Belt Trainer, Boyne City, Mi.
 Green Belt Training
 Green Belt Certification
May 09 – May 10, 2003
 North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, Mi.
 Six Sigma Champion Training
June 19 – June 24, 2000
 North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, Mi.
 Lean Manufacturing I (2 Credits)
June 07 – 08, 2000
 Decoma ESE Corporate Training
 Catia Station Training to view and download Part
Drawings for Chrysler Part Designs
May 09 – June 01, 2000
 North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, Mi.
 Hydraulics and Pneumatics System Design & Controls (4 Credits)
September, 1999
 North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, Mi.
 Automation Controls (2 Credits)
March 11 – March 12, 1999
 SAE Training Course in Rochester Hills, Mi.
 Finishing System Design (2 Credits)
January 20, 1999
 North Central Michigan College, Petoskey, Mi.
 Process Flow
Jan 08, 1996 - Jan 19, 1996
 Michigan State University
 Industrial Ventilation and HVAC (4 Credits)
Nov 1987
 Baker College
 Small Business Course (4 Credits
Oct, 1987
 U of M Flint
 Managing & Financing a Small Business (2 Credits)
Jan 07, 1980 - May 30, 1980
 Genesee Area Skill Center / Mott Community College
 MACHINIST I & II (4 Credits)
Jan 07, 1980 - May 30, 1980
 Genesee Area Skill Center / Mott Community College
 Welding I & II (4 Credits)
Employment History
Several Engineering and Management Positions over 11+ Years Employed by LexaMar Corporation a Division of Magna International located in Boyne City, Mi. Detailed below;
Employed June 1998 – Sept 2009
March 2009 – Sept 2009
 Paint Line Business Unit Manager
Nov 2008 - Mar 2009
Special Project Engineer
 Relocated Six TPO Exterior Part Programs from three Magna Plants that were being shutdown and brought into the LexaMar Facility
Senior Mechanical Engineer / ABB Paint Finishing in Auburn Hills, Mi.
March 1996 – June 1998
Worked in many aspects of the business including; Mechanical Engineering, Project Manager and Sales Engineer.
Responsibilities were to engineer, design & size Air Houses for large Paint Systems Projects, fans for Paint Booths, Ovens & Washers and Paint Circulation Systems.
Projects include;
 Project Manager for JNAP Model Changeover Shutdown Job
 Project Manage Paint Circulation and Paint Application System for Navistar Monterey, Mexico
o Highlight: First self performed Paint Circulation System by ABB Paint Finishing.
 Project Manage Paint Circulation and Paint Application System for Volvo Truck in Curitiba, Brazil
 Sales, Engineer and Project Manage LexaMar Corp. D2 Hard Coat System.
o Highlight: Sold to my old Tier 1 Customers for the ABB Industrial Sales Team
 Sales, Engineer and Project Manage LexaMar‘s ABB Pre-heater RTO.
 Sales, Engineer and Project Manage Peregrine Interior Door Panel Glue Line.
 Project Engineer for Bodine Aluminium installing a Fume Scrubber from ABB Japan.
 Project Engineer for ABB T&D installing an Industrial Painting System for Large Transformer.
 Project Engineer for the EV1 Electric Vehicle [at] the GM Lansing Craft Center. Worked on trouble shooting the Cure Oven.
It was a tough decision to leave ABB Paint Finishing and the travel opportunities, training and friendships established. If this would have been a different time of my life when my kids were grown up, I wouldn’t have left.
Level III Contract Mechanical Engineer for General Motors Flint, Mi. Plant #2 thru Unique Creations Inc. in Fenton, Mi.
Sep 01, 1994 - Mar 01, 1996 Working Owner
This GM Plant was a Parts Supplier to GM Truck in Flint, Mi., Fort Wayne, Indiana & Oshawa, Wisconsin. I started as supplying Graco Industrial Paint Application Equipment to this GM Plant in Flint, Mi., they were having major Quality issues and on 3rd Party Containment. I negotiated an Engineering Contract for their G-Van Grille Paint Process. After improving this process they approached me to extend this Engineering Contract to assist in their new GMT 600 Grille Paint Line.
Projects Include;
 Upgraded the G-Van Paint Process, wrote a PFMEA and removed the plant off 3rd Party Containment.
 Part of an Engineering Team that self performed a Design and Built a World Class Paint System for the GMT 600 Truck Grilles, utilizing the GM Skilled Trades.
GM continued
o Highlight; Awesome experience for me.
 Installed an Automated Masking System for the GMT 600 Truck Grill.
o Highlight; Awesome experience for me.
 Installed All the Graco P-Mix a 2 Component Paint Mixing System.
 Worked with ABB Robots to Install (8) 5001 Paint Robots.
o Highlight; Awesome experience for me.
 Installed all the Paint Circulation Systems.
 Launched the GMT 600 Chevy Chromed ABS Grille, GMC Painted TPO Grille & the Chevy Painted TPU Work Truck Grille
GM continued
Left GM only because they were cutting back on Contract Engineers after the Paint System was up and running production. Almost went to work as a full time GM Employee for the NAO Paint Group in Warren, Mi. The ABB Technician assigned to this GM Project told me about openings at ABB so I applied and was hired.
Sales Manager/President of Pumping Systems Inc. Owosso, Michigan
Oct 1987 - March 1995
Purchased the Company I've been working for (Pumping Systems Inc.), the previous owner and I negotiated a win win contract that gave him a nice yearly retirement income and kept the Companies Cash flow intact. The Company bought the Company. Pumping Systems was an Industrial Distributor for Graco, Binks, Devillibis Fluid Handling of Paint, Adhesives, Mastics and Paint Spray Application Equipment.
Six months into the Engineering Contract above with General Motors I came to a cross road in my work career and personal life my family and I decided to sell off the assets and close down Pumping Systems.
 Highlight; The Companies Annual sales prior to the purchase was $750K. Within the first year we increased the sales to $1.2 Million. By the final year we had annual sales of 2.1 Million in tough Michigan Economic times. Average Annual Net income was 13.4%
 Highlight; after the purchase we picked up Nordson Powder Coating, Graco Robotics, JBI Paint Booths and Pyle’s Pumps.
Sales Engineer Pumping Systems Inc. Owosso, Mi.
Feb 06, 1984 - Oct 12, 1987
I was approached by the Graco Industrial Regional Manager for Michigan to join Pumping Systems Inc. as a Sales Engineer.
 Highlight; Made a difference by growing a Northern Michigan Territory from $50K Annually in Sales to $450K annually in 3.5 years. Pumping Systems was an Industrial Distributor for Graco, Binks, Devillibis Fluid Handling of Paint, Adhesives, Mastics and Paint Spray Application Equipment. Accounts Like Taylor Door, Dow Corning, Dow Chemical, LexaMar Corp., Weyerhaeuser, Champion Homes, Saginaw Steering Gear, Besser Corp., Magline and etc.
References:
Larry McQuigg Work Associate / GM Flint
Mobile: 810-236-0363
Mike Severn Chrysler/DCX/Chrysler Program Manager / LexaMar Corporation
Mobile: 231-313-7744
Craig Montie DCX/Chrysler SQE for the KA Body Side Moldings
Work: 248-379-1009
Joe Audia Plant Manager / LexaMar Corporation
Mobile: 231-838-1332
Jeff Deming Purchasing Manager / LexaMar Corporation
Mobile: 231-675-8267
Scott Gignlette Engineering Manager / LexaMar Corporation
Mobile: 231-675-1260
Dana Dick Service Technician / ABB Flexible Automation
Mobile: 248-670-0681
Hobbies & Other Interests
I enjoy the following; Boating, Downhill Snow Skiing (Currently on a GS Race League), Golfing (Currently on a League), ATV Trips, Snowmobiling, Hunting Pheasant & Deer, Shooting & Travelling.
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