Ken McConahy has over 26 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, most recently as a Senior Manager of Design and Test Engineering at New Sabina Industries. He received his Associate of Applied Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Muskingum Area Technical College in 1990. McConahy has extensive training in Lean Six Sigma, project management, and continuous improvement. At New Sabina Industries, he led a team of 14 engineers and oversaw the design and testing of electrical components for the automotive industry, focusing on error proofing and cost reduction through process improvement and automation.

1. Ken McConahy
4721 Washington Waterloo Rd, Washington Court House, Oh 43160 | 937-725-4811 | ken.mcconahy@yahoo.com
Objective
Seeking a challenging job in manufacturing to utilize my skill set & 26 years of experience for our mutual benefit. I am a
dedicated, passionate and self-motivated individual who has a keen eye for process improvement, and knows what it takes to
successfully launch New Models into Mass Production. Experienced working with Honda, Chrysler, & GM.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE | 1990 | MUSKINGUM AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Major: Mechanical Engineering Technology
OTHER TRAINING
Villanova University - Lean Six Sigma
Villanova University- Six Sigma Green Belt
Villanova University - Project Management
Stephen Covey – 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Kepner-Tragoe - Project Management
SeveralTrips to Benchmark & Train at Sister & Parent Companies (Japanese owned),12 trips to Japan,2 to Europe,2 to Mexico, 1 to China.
Work Experience
Sept 2008 ~ Present; Sr. Manager, Design & Test Engineering. New Sabina Industries, Inc.
 Lead the Manufacturing Engineering Group (14 Engineers, 2 Managers), whose responsibility included designing the
Processes & Equipment for the Automated Assembly & Testing of Electrical Components (Instrument Clusters) for the
Automotive Industry. Heavy focus on error proofing (Poke-Yoke) through the use of Sensors, Vision Systems, and
Automated Testing. Focus also placed on Reduction of Labor Cost through Process Improvement, Line Balance,
Automation, and Continuous Improvement. Also Responsible for Justification & Implementation of Capital Equipment
for New Model and Improvement Projects.
 Average of 8 New Model Launch’s per year during this period.
 Use of AutoCAD (2D) to study Line & Plant Layout to optimize Efficiency.
 Work Closely with Maintenance for Continual Downtime Reduction. Averaged 8% annual reduction over 5 year’s.
 Responsible for Tracking $1M Capital Budget as well as $225K Annual Expense Budget. Projects rarely are over Budget.
1999 ~ 2008; Manager, Production Engineering. New Sabina Industries, Inc.
 Manage the Manufacturing Engineering Group (10 Engineers). Engineering Disciplines included Mechanical, Industrial
(Process), & Electrical Engineers. Group was Responsible for All Processing & Testing.
 Work Closely with QA & Production to Develop Root Cause & Countermeasures for Customer Rejects.
 Use of Project Software (MS Project) to coordinate New Model & Improvement Activity.
1995 ~ 1999; Staff Engineer, Production Engineering. New Sabina Industries, Inc.
 Design Jigs & Fixtures for New Model Launch.
 Work in Cross-Function Teams to Develop Countermeasures for Customer Rejects.
 Interface with the Customer during New Model Trials.
1992 ~ 1995; Engineering Coordinator. New Sabina Industries, Inc.
 Shift Lead for 5 Technicians, responsible for Production Support.
 Interface with QA & Production to Develop Root Cause & Countermeasures on Equipment & Process related Issues.
1990 ~1992; Engineering Technician. New Sabina Industries, Inc.
 Support Automated Assembly Lines on Equipment & Process Related Issues.
 Design Jigs & Fixtures on Equipment Designed by Japanese parent company for Re-tooling for New Model Launch’s.