1. Brian McDaniel 09/28/2016
2901 Parkwood
Quincy Il, 62305
Ph-217-231-4231
Profile:
Manufacturing relatedexperience for25 years.
 Machine operations- Handsonoperationsof variousmanual,andCNCcontrolledmachines.
Includingsetups,tool identificationandwearlibrarycontrol.
 CNCprogramming- Create programsusingvarious2D and3D software. Experienced Gcode
programmer.
 2D & 3D modelingexperience- Createmodelsanddrawings usingsoftware.Experiencedin
toolinglayoutcontrol.MasterLayoutsforindividual machines,andworkpieces.
- (Pro-E,SolidWorks,NX)
 Tool and Fixture design-Designedholdingfixturesforvariousheavyequipmentpartsto
complete operational machinespecifications.Upto Micron tolerances
 Capital ProjectManagement –Managed varioushighlevel projectsincludingMachine
purchases,installations,tollingstartup,andfixture design,andbuilds.
 BudgetManagement
 Supplierprojectmanagement –Workwithmultiple supplierstodefinescope of projects;quote
request,timelinesthrucompletion.
 GreenBeltCertified
 Ledand completedover25 RIW/ KiazenEventsusing6Sigma
 Start to finish5Scompletioninmultiplemanufacturingareas.
 Managementof ManufacturingEngineerstocomplete variousprojectsusing6sigma
methodologies.
 ProcessImprovementprojectstoincrease thruput,minimize cost,andfocus onsafety
improvements
 Qualityprocessspecialist
 Performance ProcessAuditfacilitator
 ContinuousImprovementProcessprojectmanagement
Professional Experience: Kemp Manufacturing Company, Peoria Illinois (1987-
2005)
Machinist/ Tool and Die maker: Grass roots basic machining with manual mills, drills,
lathes. Learning hands on how to set up machines, usage of tooling including mill
cutters, drills, carbide inserts, end mills, grinding, and tapping. Worked into

2. programming, tool design, and management of 1st shift operations. Because of
experience, I was moved to manage 15 operators focusing on safety, discipline, and
production requirements.
Professional Experience: Caterpillar Tractor Company, East Peoria Illinois (2005-
2011) Building KK
Manufacturing Engineer 2
Developed and implemented a productivity improvement plan, which resulted
in company savingsof over$250K in one year. I’ve implemented savingsobjective by cost-
cuttingmeasures due totoolingandprocessimprovements.Activelysuggestedoperational
improvementstoenhance quality,improveproductiontimesandreduce costs. Including
attendedmonthlysafetymeetingstoensure machineoperationsafety.Communicated
operational issuesandchangestosupervisoronregularbasis.Ihave implementedprocessesto
achieve companygoalsbysupportingproductionworkers. Keptsupervisorinformedof job
progressandmaterial requirements. I’ve alwaysfollowingstandardsandproceduresto
maintainsafe workenvironment.Processedwork ordersandprioritizedjobs.Promotedshop
safetybyworkingina safe manner.Reviewedworkordersandcommunicatedwithpriorshift
to assessworkneedsforthe day
Professional Experience: Caterpillar Tractor Company, East Peoria Illinois (2011-
2013) Track Type tractor TTT
Project Manager
2011 accepted position with TTT division working in Building LL. Responsibilities
included managing Track Roller frame machining, FTRF fabrication, and assembly tool
design support and services. Role included designing/modifying current fixtures to drive
safety and cost improvement opportunities. Daily involvement in operations concerns
and needs. Managing large NPI, and new machine tooling request. Responsible for
building and sustaining supplier relationships. Attending daily, and weekly meeting to
engage the team with data driven results. Mentoring new employees in our group.
Updating, revising, and approving files for approval for team center upload.

3. Professional Experience: Knapheide Manufacturing Company, Quincy Illinois
2013-Present)
Process/Continuous Improvement Engineer
Involvedin QualityAssurance- currently managingmultiple qualityrelatedprojects.
Responsible for performing Time and Motion studies, Root Cause analysis, Engineering
product studies and managing 10-15 Kaizen Events annually. Currently position Quality
Assurance working to develop and implement 5S, Lean manufacturing, PCA audits, and
Corrective Action Process. We are currently partnering with QA Department to
implement Gemba process throughout the company to achieve desired metrics,
focusing on Safety, Quality, Cost, Velocity, and Productivity.
 Plan long-term and organize efficiently
 Motivate team members
 Demonstrate skill with presentation and communication tools such as MS
PowerPoint, Word, etc.
 Able to locate cost variances and implement corrective or preventative course of
actions.
 Present results to executive team and other Stakeholders to drive project
execution.