John Soileau
5573 Blueridge Street · San Diego, California 92139
619-475-9546 ·
MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Manufacturing Engineer and mechanic with 15+ years of multi-industry experience improving production and quality through electronic and mechanical expertise. Strengths in Quality Control, equipment repair, troubleshooting, and debugging. Strong background in circuit boards, wiring, wire harnesses, and automatic test equipment. Demonstrated technical proficiency.
Computer Maintenance & Repair · Mechanical Troubleshooting & Repair Systems Analysis
Process Development · Continuous Improvement · Building & Installation · Quality Control (QC)
Debugging · Pneumatic & Hydraulic Equipment · Analog & Digital Electronics · Lean / Six Sigma
Technical Diagrams · Wave Solder · Injection Molding · Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Means Engineering, INC., Carlsbad, California · 2009-2012
process Engineer
Senior SMT Engineer. Provided root cause analysis and corrective actions for continuous process improvement. Performed Thermal profiling, BGA rework/ profiles and procedures, X-ray inspection, Pick and Place programming. Quality Control Engineer. Test Engineer. New product development. Process Improvement. Very familiar with Lean Manufacturing processes, ECN’S, Gauge R&R, SPC, PFEMA, DFEMA. Prepared routers, work instructions and procedures. ISO-9001, AS9100, IPC-610/620, J-STD-001.
· Slashed machine downtime 30% through preventive maintenance and expert troubleshooting.
· Boosted production 50% with targeted personnel training and ongoing process improvements.
Pentair Electronic Packaging, San Diego, California · 2006-2009
Manufacturing Engineer
Production engineering, including engineering changes, bill of materials, and router updates. Developed training materials and processes / procedures. Programmed, maintained and performed troubleshooting for three Pick and Place lines including, automatic optical inspection equipment, circuit board cleaner, ionic contamination tester, X-ray imaging. Trained personnel on specific equipment, work processes, and Lean / Six Sigma.
· Slashed machine downtime 80% through preventive maintenance and expert troubleshooting.
· Boosted production 50% with targeted personnel training and ongoing process improvements.
Callaway Golf, Carlsbad, California · 2004-2006
Maintenance Mechanic ‘A’
Repaired, maintained, and performed troubleshooting for golf ball and club production equipment including pad printing, robotic painting, vacuum systems, casting lines, and programmable logic controller (PLC)–controlled automation.
· Developed in-depth knowledge of processes, troubleshooting, and repair to earn a reputation as the in-house electronic and mechanical expert.
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SONY ELECTRONICS, Rancho Bernardo, California · 1998-2004
Maintenance Mechanic III
Helped set up and maintain production lines including programming and robotics, as well as cathode ray tube (CRT) production equipment, PLC-controlled automation, H.F. generators, and automatic test equipment. Used Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.
· Increased production with process streamlining and mechanical / electronic improvements.
· Reprogrammed PLCs with new operations to further raise production levels and product quality.
I-PAC MANUFACTURING, San Diego, California · 1994-1998
Manufacturing Engineer
Met and communicated with customers and suppliers. Identified and resolved quality issues. Programmed, maintained, and provided troubleshooting for a variety of equipment including surface mount and through-hole equipment, reflow ovens, screen printers, automatic removal and insertion equipment, wave solder machines, and circuit board cleaners. Trained operators, technicians, and engineers as Senior Technician, HVAC Technician, and SMT Supervisor.
· Engineered quality and process controls for hybrid mixed technology circuit board manufacturing and wire and cable harness assemblies.
FRONTIER TECHNOLOGIES, San Diego, California · 1992-1993
Production Manager
Programmed and operated a surface-mount pick-and-place machine, stencil / screen printer, and reflow oven. Performed repairs, procured parts, and inspected production quality. Trained and managed QC and production personnel.
ALLIED SIGNAL COMPANY, San Diego, California · 1990-1992
Senior Machine Technician
Hired into a new position as the reason it was created. Set up, programmed, and maintained production equipment, including sequencing, inserters, and coatings. Repaired circuit boards. Trained and supported 20 equipment operators.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Advanced Digital Electronics
Microcomputer Service Representative School
Southwestern College, San Diego, California
Management Training
Basic & Advanced Electronic Schools
United States Navy, San Diego, California
TV Transmission & Reception
Basic & Advanced Electronics
Louisiana Electronics and Drafting School, New Orleans, Louisiana. FCC 2nd Class License.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Windows, Microsoft Office, MS Outlook, SAP, MP2, DOS, Vista (MRP), VISIO, Pads, AutoCAD 14, Lotus Notes 6.5, Fourth Shift 7.3 (SAP), Circuit Cam 32, MAXIMO, RS Links, Basic, Machine Language.
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