AARON BOBKIN
17826 N. 45TH Place • Phoenix, AZ 85032
248.505.8217 • abobkin[at]hotmail.com
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER
Highly accomplish engineer with more than 15 years of demonstrated achievements, directing operational improvements for successful companies. Strategic planner known for pioneering new programs and processes aimed at fueling productivity and controlling costs. Creative problem solver, big picture thinker, Mentor, team leader and communicator with a proven ability to increase accuracy and efficiency while substantially heightening performance levels.
Budgeting & Cost Control • Project Planning & Scheduling • Black Belt Training • Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Process Improvement • Strategic Planning • Team Leadership, Mentoring & Training
Preventative Maintenance Programs • Project Management • Future Planning • P&L Responsibility
Material Purchasing • Plant Monitoring Systems • Error Proofing • Process Flow Diagrams
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
WITRON INTEGRATED LOGISTICS, Tolleson, Arizona • 2008 to July 2009
Multibillion dollar global manufacturer of Automated Warehouse Distribution Systems.
Facilities/ Maintenance Manager
Oversee the daily maintenance operations for a high speed automated grocery distribution system consisting of 1000 pieces of material handling and automation equipment utilizing a staff of 22 technicians supporting the operation, equipment repairs, preventative maintenance and new project installation.
Specific Accomplishments:
• Reduced existing $1.7M spare parts inventory cost by 12% within the first 6 month of 2009.
• Generated a 30% reduction in consumable material costs by implementing new company policies and procedures.
• Cut equipment repair costs 80% by developing new in-house repair processes, reducing the dependency for outsourcing repairs. This also eliminated increases in the spare parts inventories.
• Eliminated all labor overtime which resulted in a 30% cost savings.
• Developed a more enhanced preventative maintenance tracking program that utilizes equipment cycle based maintenance schedules rather than a frequency based system. This will reduce manpower costs and increase equipment uptime.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to improve efficiencies.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Wayne, Michigan • 2006 to 2008
Multibillion dollar global automotive manufacturer.
Manufacturing Engineering/ Maintenance Manager (2006 to July 2008)
Skillfully direct daily plant operations while managing 4 supervisors and 75 skilled trades personnel. Optimize departmental budget and effective cost controls. Coordinated with production on all assembly operations, facility work, maintenance and repair processes for final assembly production equipment. Develop preventative maintenance strategies and weekly work plans through collaboration with supervisors to guarantee continued functionality and operational efficiency of both production and facility equipment. Team with new model launch group to design and implement updated processes for new model vehicle production. Orchestrate funding strategies with corporate and launch group to ensure meeting of manufacturing equipment needs.
Specific Accomplishments:
• Dramatically increased operational efficiency and capability through deployment of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Boosted automation equipment uptime with creation of adept preventative maintenance programs.
Automation/Manufacturing Engineer (1999 to 2008)
Provided expert support to 4 maintenance supervisors and 75 skilled trades, guaranteeing continued production line manufacturing. Crafted all material/equipment purchase orders for department. Administrated POSMON and Active Plant monitoring systems to collect downtime, production, SPC, faults and cycle time data. Collaborated on effective assembly process error proofing procedures. Teamed with industrial engineers to create process flow diagrams for streamlining building process and reducing assembly line headcount.
Specific Accomplishments:
• Produced more than $1 million in cost savings by obtaining Ford Black Belt Certification while reducing warranty problems and improving first time assembly process throughput.
• Improved quality and first time throughput while drastically reducing costs by collaborating with Error Proofing System design team to update Final Assembly processes which have since become Ford standard operating practice.
• Awarded patent for design and implementation of innovative Error Proofing System.
• Responsible for maintaining the operation of over 125 pieces of automation, process and conveyor equipment needed to assembly vehicle.
• Experienced with Allen Bradley machine controls using PLC and relay logic, VFD’s, DC Drives, motor controls, scanners and HMI’s.
DEVICE BUS INTEGRATION, Madison Heights, Michigan • 1997 to 1999
$5 Million dollar manufacturer of specialized control systems.
Chief Engineer
Spearheaded new satellite engineering office for Detroit metro area. Oversight for all aspects of Detroit operations, consulting services, sales, quoting, system design and commissioning. Elevated efficiency with creation of spreadsheets to enhance project tracking system and future job/project cost estimation.
Specific Accomplishments:
• Collaborated with large conveyor supplier on design and installation of first Devicenet control system into Chrysler Motors Corporation by utilizing superior systems expertise.
• Cultivated $200,000 increase in sales through application of business experience and astute maximization of industry contacts.
Early Career (details on request):
Cadre Corporation, Project Manager, 1994 to 1997
EDUCATION
Masters Degree Studies, Oakland University, Rochester Hills, Michigan
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Lawrence Institute of Technology, Southfield, Michigan
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Six Sigma Black Belt
LEED AP Certification
OSHA 30 training for General Industry
PV Solar Power Design and Installation (NABCEP)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
U.S. Green Building Console
Arizona Solar Power Society
Working towards PE license
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