The document summarizes the qualifications and experience of a manufacturing engineer with nine years of experience in project management, continuous process improvement, and quality assurance. The engineer has a background in Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles and has expertise in areas such as strategic planning, cost reduction, outsourcing, and problem resolution. Professional experience includes managing projects for a contract manufacturing company and designing, assembling, and testing selective soldering robots. The engineer seeks to utilize multifaceted skills and commitment to operational excellence.
1. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
L E A N MA N U F A C T U R I N G | PR O J E C T MA N A G E M E N T
A top performing Manufacturing Engineer with nine years of experience and multifaceted expertise in
project management, and continuous process design, improvement, and analysis. A proactive and critical
thinker, with a proven record of accomplishment at delivering products on time and within budget in EMS
and CM manufacturing environments. Highly dependable, adaptable, and goal oriented, with a commitment
to operational excellence.
Strong leadership qualities, with background in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and other management
principles. Excel at hands-on oversight of all phases of projects and production, from quoting assembly time
standards for new customers to project completion and delivery. Expert at process improvement,
outsourcing, automation and vendor and subcontractor management.
Versatile and adaptable, with ability to oversee requirements and manufacturing of wide range of products,
from simple consumer items to more complex projects involving electronic components and sophisticated
mechanical systems. Proficient at developing facility and line layouts, process maps, illustrations,
manufacturing assembly instructions and standard operating procedures.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Manufacturing Operations
• Project Management
• Kaizen Principles
• Lean Manufacturing
• Quality Assurance
• Statistical Process Control
• Strategic Planning & Analysis
• Assembly Operations
• Creative Solutions Development
• Capital Equipment Specifications
• Cost Reduction
• Outsourcing and Subcontracting
• IQ, OQ, PQ
• Problem Analysis/Resolution
• SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MS Office
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KEYTRONIC EMS CORPORATION, Spokane Valley, WA 2010-2015
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER/PROJECT CHAMPION
Managed 18 projects for contract manufacturing (CM) company that produces a wide range of products to order
for business customers in diverse industries. Coordinated and provided hands-on management and training in all
phases of planning, manufacturing and delivery of products.
• Responsible for meeting requirements and developing highly diverse products ranging from metal
enclosure boxes to complex electronic components. Utilized different materials and developed specific
elements and processes for projects.
• Finalized details for new manufacturing-assembly quotes.
• Created standard operating procedures, equipment and tool lists.
• Developed project timeline and monitored adherence to ensure completion on schedule.
• Served as liaison between all participating departments and teams, company management and customer.
• Participated in evaluating vendor qualifications and selection of suppliers and subcontractors for coil-
coating companies, steel mills, EPS foam providers, and other vendors.
• Supervised departments involved in design, engineering, production and delivery.
• Inspected manufacturing sites in China and Mexico to support New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Provided hands-on technical guidance to factory workforce.
. Accomplishments:
• Saved $100,000 in expenses annually by reworking method of RMB EPS foam panels.
• Designed requirements for unique spray booth to expediently remove overspray.
HUY H. PHAM
4819 S. Kip Lane | Spokane WA 99224
(509) 499-3644 | hhpham@eagles.ewu.edu
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• Rendered customized design of timer and indicating light to notify operators when vacuum press is
complete.
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RPS AUTOMATION, Spokane, WA 2005-2009
MANUFACTURING AND APPLICATION ENGINEER
Designed, assembled and tested selective soldering robots. Programmed the machines and designed process.
Validated and inspected robots before shipping. Provided on-site installation, training, and technical support.
Reviewed sale quotations. Finalized customer buy-off.
• Researched and developed molten solder delivery system incorporating pump, nozzle, and pre-heating
shroud, a vital element of the robots.
• Designed calibration tools and procedures.
• Designed PCB fixtures to hold electronic circuit boards.
• Ran samples and wrote technical reports.
• Supported other project engineers with guidance in subsystem design and print detailing.
• Wrote and maintained operations and maintenance manuals for selective soldering machines.
• Served as liaison with product distributors in China.
Accomplishments:
• Successfully provided demonstrations and customer buy-offs resulting in a $1.1 million sale which
included six machines, three work stations, and three conveyors.
HONEYWELL ELECTRONICS, Spokane, WA 1996 to 2001
CONTINUOUS CASTING TECHNICIAN 1998-2001
Prepared casting molds and ensured correct ratio of metal elements.
• Participated in Kaizen manufacturing environment.
• Completed SPC (Statistical Process Control) training.
SPUTTERING TARGET BONDING TECHNICIAN 1996 to 1998
Prepared tin bonding process.
• Trained new bonders
• Certified new bonding procedures.
Accomplishments:
• Reduced production costs by implementing new idea for adding more life to hot gloves.
• Had the second-lowest defective bonding rate in the bonding department.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology with Minor in Electronics Technology
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
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4819 S. Kip Lane | Spokane WA 99224 | (509) 499-3644 | hhpham@eagles.ewu.edu