Jonathan Aldridge is seeking a position in the electric vehicle industry where he can apply his 18+ years of manufacturing experience. He currently works as a Manufacturing Engineer at ZF Transmissions, where his responsibilities include managing projects, conducting machine acceptance, developing tooling, and participating in quality investigations. Previously he held supervisory roles overseeing maintenance and rework operations at ZF Transmissions and KS Gleitlager. Aldridge has strong hands-on skills in areas like welding, hydraulics, and pneumatics from over 15 years of experience in maintenance technician roles. He is educated with a high school diploma and trained in SAP, Axalant, lock out tag out procedures, and through experience working in

1. Jonathan H. Aldridge
7476Greenpond Road Gray Court, SC 29645
Cell :(864)871-3812
Goal
I would like to be part of the new and exciting world of electric automobiles and battery power where I can
apply my eighteen plus years of manufacturing knowledge and experience. In addition, I want to utilize
my strong hands on experience to develop and implement new solutions for the fast paced automotive
industry.
Employment
Manufacturing Engineer ZF Transmissions, Gray Court, SC
March 2014 – Present
 Mange projects for implementing new rework processes working with external contractors and
suppliers
 Conduct machine acceptance and commissioning
 Develop and maintain specialty tooling using SAP and Axalant including supplier development and
inventory set up
 Create work instructions, test instructions, and set up data sheets to document and control process
 Create and maintain PFMEA for all rework processes
 Participate in yearly TS certifications
 Implement and manage torque control system including programing of Atlas Copco tool controllers
with wireless tools, setting of patterns, and managing torque data collection
 Participate in 8D investigations for customer returns and warranty issues
 Communicate directly with all customers such as Jaguar Land Rover, Chrysler, and Honda
 Maintain a valid passport for international travel
Rework Supervisor ZF Transmissions, Gray Court, SC
December 2011 – March 2014
 Successfully launched the rework process for all transmission types at ZFTG
 Interview and hire all team members
 Manage rework area with direct responsibility for all repair technicians
 Calculate headcount according to customer demand and product first time pass rate
 Maintain essential metrics including net output and efficiency while identifying and addressing issues
within the process
 Established and documented training procedures for rework area including level definitions and
technician certification
 Assist in developing and maintaining an operating budget
Rework Technician ZF Transmissions, Gray Court, SC
July 2011- December 2011
 Trained in Germany for six months focused on the rework and prototype processes
 Documented all tools and instructions for assembly and disassembly of transmissions
 Assisted in the setup of rework process including all tooling and gaging
 Worked with all vendors to complete the initial Rework area

2. Maintenance Supervisor KS Gleitlager, Fountain Inn, SC
September 2008 – July 2011
 Responsible for managing the maintenance department with direct responsibility for electromechanical
technicians, tool and die makers, and tooling pre setters.
 Maintained a less than one percent downtime average for all production equipment.
 Scheduled all machine preventive maintenance working closely with the production department to
minimize downtime.
 Managed the tool and die shop and supervised equipment repairs, monitored the perishable tooling
program and budgeted for tooling replacement.
 Supervised building and grounds maintenance, waste water treatment for plant operations.
 Additionally, responsible for creating and maintaining an operational budget for all areas and handled
yearly performance reviews for all direct reports.
Maintenance Technician KS Gleitlager, Fountain Inn, SC
May 2005 - September 2008
 Performed mechanical and electrical repairs on a variety of metal forming machines using skills, which
include MIG and TIG welding, metal fabrication, plc program trouble shooting, hydraulic system trouble
shooting, and pneumatic system trouble shooting.
Maintenance Technician National Textiles, Hodges, SC
July 1997 - May 2005
 Responsibilities included maintaining a safe and productive work environment for a textile dye house.
This dye house included a large variety of equipment which was highly automated. My duties also
included fire control and prevention and emergency medical response within the plant.
Preventive Maintenance Technician
 Performed scheduled maintenance on all machinery plant wide. I worked as part of a four-person
group to perform checks and repairs on any moving part of the scheduled machine.
Education
High School Diploma
1992 - 1995 Ware Shoals High School Ware Shoals, SC
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 Graduated in the top ten of my class
Training
 SAP advanced user
 Axalant material documentation management
 Lock Out Tag Out
 Six months hands on experience in Germany
 Microsoft Office 2010
References
 Available upon request