Bill Cunningham
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Summary
Multi-faceted technical professional offering a strong and results driven career working in the aerospace, defense, and power generation industries. Demonstrated well-developed skills in advanced-level manufacturing, supplier development, and operations management. I've led significant improvements in operations and production planning, achieving strategic goals with a focus on compliance, quality, and meeting both company and customer expectations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Curtiss-Wright SAS
04.2018 - Current
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Oversee 13-strong team of engineering, programming, and welding engineering personnel.
- Promoted Design for Manufacturability philosophy.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of teamwork and professional growth within the department.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and capital procurement.
- Participate in development meetings for high-value customers and business operations updates.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Dresser-Rand A Siemens Business
07.2010 - 03.2018
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative manufacturing solutions, resulting in cost savings and improved product quality.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
- Supplier Development
- Process Innovation
- Capital Projects
Focus Factory Manager
Dresser-Rand Co.
10.2007 - 06.2010
- Coordinated with Engineering team on equipment upgrades and maintenance activities, minimizing downtime and maximizing machine efficiency.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations on production issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence of similar problems in the future.
- Enhanced safety culture by enforcing strict compliance with safety regulations and conducting regular safety training sessions for employees.
- Reviewed labor utilization reports, optimizing staffing levels to match production demands while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Oversaw department with 79 machinists
General Manager/Owner
JLA Metalwurx
06.2004 - 09.2007
- Managed budget, employee reviews, training, schedules, and day to day operations.
- CNC Programming, Machining, Capital Procurement.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Manager, Manufacturing Technical Services
Twin Disc
10.2001 - 06.2004
- Managed Manufacturing Engineering Department over two plants.
- Oversaw numerous capital projects for machining improvements, cycle reductions.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
A&E Manufacturing
06.1999 - 10.2001
- Performed concurrent design and manufacturing engineering and other functions to reduce time required to bring product to market.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, and operation of product designs.
- Installed two new CNC Lathes and one new CNC VMC, training manual machinists to operate machines in new cell
CNC Programming Manager
Pinnacle Manufacturing Co., Inc.
10.1992 - 06.1999
- Implemented new programming system, first MRP/ERP system to replace outdated manual system
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by interviewing candidates (machinists, programmers, and engineers)
- Assisted owners with operations management on floor
- Introduced process mapping and lean principles to reduce lead times during a major growth period
- Capital procurement.
- Client Liaison for a few of our key customers
- Quoted work
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Ashford University
San Diego, CAOperations Management
University of Scranton
Scranton, PAManufacturing Engineering Technology
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZSkills
- Engineering change management
- Decision-making skills
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Operations management
- Routing/Processing
- Production planning
- Compliance and Safety
- Capacity planning
- Capital Projects
Certification
- Lean & Continuous Improvemen and Six Sigma Certification - Yellow Belt
- Quality Management Systems Auditor Training
- OSHA 10 Hour
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Curtiss-Wright SAS
04.2018 - Current
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Dresser-Rand A Siemens Business
07.2010 - 03.2018
Focus Factory Manager
Dresser-Rand Co.
10.2007 - 06.2010
General Manager/Owner
JLA Metalwurx
06.2004 - 09.2007
Manager, Manufacturing Technical Services
Twin Disc
10.2001 - 06.2004
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
A&E Manufacturing
06.1999 - 10.2001
CNC Programming Manager
Pinnacle Manufacturing Co., Inc.
10.1992 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Ashford University
Operations Management
University of Scranton
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
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