1. ROB VAN BUREN
2003 S Main
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 707 0136 (home)
(270) 498-3417 (business)
CAREER SUMMARY
Product/Manufacturing Engineer with proven technical and interpersonal/supervisory skills. Strengths
include problem solving, project management, engineering systems, personnel development, dependability,
product development, and cost analysis. Extensive start-up and program launch experience. Ability to
adapt quickly to new environments. Also extensive use and application of Microsoft Office programs (with
emphasis in Excel and Access). Consistently awarded for exceeding Customer expectations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VanBuren Engineering Services 2002-Present
• Provide technical expertise for automotive seating including cover design, manufacturing and cost
• Provide technical expertise in Microsoft Office programs, including custom databases
• Well-versed in QS9000/ISO9000 systems. Able to provide assistance via internal audits of
QS9000/ISO9000 systems to help companies maintain certification
Douglas Autotech 1999-2002
Manufacturing Engineer
• Implemented over $1 million of VA/VE ideas with team.
• Implemented VA/VE tracking system.
• Led APQP teams for 6 plant program lines, 4 of which were new. Manage launch issues and
equipment/process needs for the new programs.
• Review all plant cost savings activities.
• Maintain/troubleshoot tooling & equipment problems.
• Designed Access databases for RFQ systems, and APQP tracking/reporting
• Actively involved with manufacturing/engineering changes.
• Actively involved with selecting/reviewing new equipment.
TechnoTrim 1988-1999
Shingo Award Recipient
TechnoTrim, Glasgow, Ky
Product Engineer, Pattern Development Engineer
• Awarded Johnson Controls Merit Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction for Jeep
Wrangler program.

2. • Trained all engineering personnel in product development techniques, costing and VA/VE
techniques.
• Developed and implemented system/ database to track VA/VE items which increased reporting
flexibility.
• Interacted with Customers and plant personnel to resolve manufacturing problems through product
design and process improvements.
• Managed launch issues from conception, through implementation and program life. Involved
clear communication with Customers, vendors, and plant personnel.
• Reviewed all product costing and updated quoting system for ease of use and accuracy.
• Implemented over $2 million of VA/VE ideas with team.
• Communicated engineering changes with plant and Customer to provide smooth transition and
implementation.
• Actively involved with implementation of product/ manufacturing changes.
• Reviewed/approved all product design/ tooling layouts for all launches and engineering changes.
TechnoTrim, Greencastle, IN
Product Engineering Technician, Pattern Technician, Trim Technician
• Awarded Johnson Controls Merit Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction for GM pick-up
truck.
• Implemented over $6 million of VA/VE ideas with team.
• Developed and implemented ECR/ECN procedures for Company prototype mold.
• Investigated and designed costing system procedures.
• Coordinated prototype manufacturing and delivery including manual drafting and layout.
• Interacted with Customer and plant personnel to quickly resolve manufacturing problems.
• Communicated and tracked all engineering changes plant-wide.
• Through team effort, wrote and implemented various processes and procedures.
• Actively involved with Glasgow plant start-up. This involved training Glasgow personnel and
systems implementation.
TechnoTrim, Ann Arbor, MI
Gerber Technician
• Created all cutting data for TechnoTrim which included tool layouts making most efficient use of
raw materials.
• Quickly learned TechnoTrim/ JCI engineering and manufacturing procedures.
• Supervised successful prototype builds for Greencastle plant, leading to transfer to Greencastle
plant.
Custom Pleat, Bay City, MI 1985- 1988
• Manufacture custom auto interiors and repair

3. EDUCATION/ TRAINING
• Michigan State University Exec. Programs- FMEA course
• SPC
• Teamwork: Competition and Cooperation
• VA/VE Strategies
• Textile Manufacturing
• Product Release and Change
• Excellence in Customer Satisfaction
• Microsoft Office
• Diversity Training
• Diploma- Bay City Central High School
• Humantech Ergonomics for Engineers
• Eastern Michigan FMEA & Control Plan course