JOHN MCLAUGHLIN

2630 Sandhill RD Lonoke AR 72086| H: 217-853-2019 |weldtrain22@gmail.com

PROFILE

Welding/Manufacturing Engineer with 20 years experience possessing solid knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Proven ability to manage multiple projects while meeting critical deadlines. Commands a strong focus on customer relations utilizing acquired experience working with five product lines and Six Sigma/Caterpillar Production System (CPS) programs.

SKILLS

▪  Project Management

▪  Quality Control

▪  Process Control and Improvement

▪  Operations Research

▪  Engineering Software including, but not limited to SolidWorks, ProE, AutoCAD

▪  Engineering Background with focus on Fabrication

▪  Strong Verbal & Presentation Skills

▪  Implementation of Training Programs

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Welding Engineer/Welding Instructor                                                                          Present

  • Train and Qualify weld force for Caterpillar, INC.
  • Weld Inspections
  • Trained employees on print reading, gage usages, welding techniques and lean manufacturing
  • Standard Work creation and validation
  • Shop floor support
  • Create and manage welder qualification records

Welding Engineer                                                                              January 2016 to July 2018

Defiance Metal Products  Heber Springs, AR

  • Develop and validate weld processes and procedures
  • Qualify Welding Employees
  • Weld Inspections
  • Trained employees on print reading, gage usages, welding techniques and lean manufacturing
  • Customer Relations
  • Supervision
  • Tooling development

Welding/Manufacturing Engineer III                                               May 2010 to Dec 2015

Caterpillar Inc.  Little Rock AR/Santa FE NM

  • Designed and developed manufacturing processes for New Product Introduction (NPI) and current product
  • Managed numerous projects simultaneously within budgetary restrictions
  • Resolved part and assembly discrepancies
  • Designed carts, frames, facility lay out using PRO-E and AutoCAD
  • Collaborated with engineers and project managers regarding design parameters for client projects
  • Prepared accurate specifications for purchase of materials and equipment for purchasing department
  • Set-up, reviewed and processed Engineering Changes for production release.
  • Assessed and re-designed facility plans based on sales requirements and revised business model
  • Tested and monitored manufacturing safety, leading to safer manufacturing processes.
  • Root Cause analysis and process improvement development
  • Wrote field repair procedures for dealers

Caterpillar University Master Trainer/Shared Services                       July 2009 to May 2010

Caterpillar Inc.  Mossville, IL

  • Set-up of Labs and developed training documentation for Cat University
  • Master weld trainer for contingency training and CPS train the trainer training
  • Coordinated 3 weld training facilities on schedules, materials and personal protective equipment

Manufacturing Engineer/Weld Tech                                                         April 2008 to Feb 2009

Caterpillar Inc. – Decatur, IL

  • Designed and developed manufacturing processes for the 795 large mining truck NPI
  • Process owner for the 797 large mining truck
  • Implemented tooling, improved process times and quality of prime product
  • Root cause corrective actions
  • Defects per unit reduction 25% by working with structures group to change parts design based from root cause actions.

Weld Instructor                                                                                           April 2007 to Feb 2008

Caterpillar Inc. – Decatur, IL

  • Weld instructor for all product lines motor graders, wheel tractor scrapers, large mining trucks and quarry trucks
  • Administered all weld assessments for potential hires
  • Worked with several community college weld programs to cater to Caterpillar training model
  • Served as a representative from Caterpillar to local high schools on career development

Lead Laborer                                                                                             May 1998 to April 2007

Laborers Union – Lafayette, IN

  • Installed underground utilities
  • Developed and laid out heavy traffic highways
  • Helped build and construct waste water treatment plants
  • Layout and installation of utilities and roads/lots for housing development

Fabricator                                                                                              March 1994 to June 1996

Caterpillar Inc. – Lafayette, IN

  • Fabricated power modules which housed gen-sets
  • Welded, cut, machined, and hooked up of all electronics that run the gen-sets
  • Test fired all modules
  • Wrote field repair procedures on failed product

EDUCATION & TRAINING

  •   AWS Level II Certified Weld Inspector & Certified Welding Educator                                 2009
  •   ANST Level II UT Inspector.

  Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

  •   Certificate in Electronic Engineering, ITT Tech, Indianapolis, IN                                        1992

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Resolved a 8 year rework issue on the 797 Large mining truck. Yearly savings of 200K in the 1st month of taking the manufacturing engineering role.
  • Resolved a 2 year scrap issue on the Motor Grader Rear Frame Line. Yearly savings of 150K
  • Training of welders. Running total exceeds 700 employees