Edward W. Savage is a manufacturing engineer with over 30 years of experience in induction hardening, welding, plastics, stamping, and metal forming. He has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology and an associate degree in mechanical technology. His most recent role was as a laboratory manager from 2003-2009 at Delphi Saginaw Steering, where he supervised technicians and processes for prototype steering components. He has competencies in lean manufacturing, six sigma, geometric tolerancing, and preventative maintenance.

1. Edward W. Savage Phone: 1-989-777-6738
4452 Busch Road Cell: 1-989-928-1565
Birch Run, MI 48415
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Manufacturing Engineer with experience in Induction hardening, welding, plastics,
stamping and metal forming. Also, experienced in Plant Engineering. Team
oriented individual with good interpersonal skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Lean Manufacturing Unigraphics
Six Sigma (Green Belt) Kanban Systems
Geometric Tolerancing Preventative Maintenance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1985-2009 Delphi Saginaw Steering
Laboratory Manager 2003-2009
▪ Supervised Lab Technicians in Induction hardening, welding and plastic
injection of prototype steering components.
▪ Also, supervised the development of processes eventually used in
manufacturing.
Material Coordinator 1999-2003
▪ Supervised expediters in procuring prototype components for prototype
column builds.
▪ Oversaw the actual column build and insured that QS-9000 requirements
were held and that the columns were shipped to the customer on time.
Supervisor of Engineering Garage 1994-1999
▪ Supervised garage mechanics in the installation of prototype components
in automobiles.
Product Engineer in Advanced Product Engineering 1992-1994
▪ Involved in the development of electric power steering.
▪ Completed competitive analysis of competitors rack assist and column
Electric Power Steering Systems.
▪ Also had training in McDonald Douglas Unigraphics.
Supervisor of Tool Room 1991-1992
▪ Supervised tool and die makers and special purpose operators in a tool room
and model shop.
Manufacturing Engineer 1987-1991
▪ Responsible for the design, development and procurement of new model year
stamping and forming dies for the manufacturing of jackets used in steering

2. column assemblies.
▪ Worked with Product Engineering in the design of the jackets.
▪ Oversaw pilot builds for customer approval and GP-3 approval.
Production Supervisor-Press Department 1985-1987
▪ Scheduled the department. Supervised die makers, job-setters and press
operators.
ADDITIONAL RELATIVE EXPERIENCE
Plant Engineer- General Dynamics U.S. Tank Arsenal- Warren, Michigan.
Field Engineer- Bechtel Power Corporation-Midland, Michigan.
Detailer and Layout Designer- Wilson Engineering-Saginaw, Michigan.
Instructor of Strength of Materials and Metallurgy to Skilled Trade Students-
Delta College, Bay City, Michigan.
Plant and Research Engineer- Wickes Engineered Materials- Saginaw, Michigan.
EDUCATION
. Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
▪ Graduate level courses in Industrial Management.
Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI
▪ Bachelor of Science Degree
Mechanical Engineering Technology
3.14 GPA (on 4.0scale)
Delta College, Bay City, MI
▪ Associate Degree in Mechanical Technology