Josh Emmick

Experience

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  Filler Specialties

  Oct 1996 - Jan 1998

  Computer Aided Design Technician

  Created and maintained a complete Computer Aided Design department.- Specified, setup & maintained a CAD department with multiple workstations and printers.- Created AutoCAD drawings of all existing parts.- Assisted in the design of new parts and machines.

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  Vandenberg Stereo

  Jan 1998 - Sept 1999

  Sales and Installation

  Sold and installed cellular telephones and car and home audio equipment.- Provided installation, troubleshooting, and repair for car audio equipment while maintaining a daily installation schedule.- Won Century Tel’s fourth quarter sales contest and received a year lease on a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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  Tiara Yachts

  Nov 1999 - Sept 2005

  Designed, developed, and launched new, high quality yachts into a continuously moving assembly environment.- Took designs from concept to completion while achieving schedule targets and project goals.- Personally supported all design / engineering related software at our location.- Facilitated feedback sessions with dealers and end users at dealer meetings, and boat shows.- As corporate glass expert, traveled to England to work on supplier development and quality.- Awarded Most Valuable Teammate on Tiara 3600 Express project.- Recognized for Outstanding Performance on Tiara 3800 Open, Tiara 5000 Open, and Pursuit 3800 Express projects. Show less

  • Product Design Technician

    Nov 2002 - Sept 2005

  • Computer Aided Design Technician

    Nov 1999 - Nov 2002
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  Omnicast, LLC

  Sept 2005 - Jun 2007

  Effectively managed all company projects including new product start up and new equipment installation.- Spent 1/4 of my time working with our manufacturing partners in the Czech Republic.- Managed the implementation of lean manufacturing practices. - Implemented project management software to effectively track and report project progress.- Managed process improvement projects for all of our companies.- Responsible for specifying and implementing new equipment that would maximize productivity and minimize quality issues. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Mar 2006 - Jun 2007

  • Project Engineer

    Sept 2005 - Mar 2006
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  Michigan Steel, Inc

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2008

  Managed the development of new products and processes for new and existing customers.- Promoted and developed fabrication-to-casting conversions for customers currently using fabricated parts. This typically created a stronger end product while costing less to produce.- Effectively pursued new alternative energy markets. Effectively managed entire maintenance program including equipment repair and facility planning.- Developed and implemented an equipment preventative maintenance program.- Effectively managed the entire campus maintenance including all facility engineering and planning.- Responsible for maintaining MIOSHA and DEQ compliance & requirements.

  • New Product Development Manager

    Aug 2007 - Oct 2008

  • Maintenance and Facility Engineering Manager

    Jun 2007 - Oct 2008
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  Precision Technology, LLC

  Oct 2008 - Jan 2010

  General Manager

  Successfully started and managed a CNC Machine / Pattern / Prototype shop.- Completely started this business for the owner with future co-ownership opportunity.- Provided complete project management and design services to our customers.- Coordinated everything from quoting new jobs, modeling parts, and programming CNC machines to creating invoices, and delivering finished products to the customer.- Developed metrology department to manage dimensional inspections and complete PPAP & SPAP requirements for our customers. Show less

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  J2 Consulting

  Dec 2009 - Sept 2013

  Owner

  Own and operate a project management, consulting, and design services company.- State of Michigan Licensed Residential Builder.- Provide residential construction project management.- Corporate project management, continuous improvement consulting, and design services.

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  Edge Four, LLC

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

  Co Owner

  Successfully started and operated a manufacturing company producing products for professional photographers.- Designed, developed, and manufactured new products for professional photographers.- Secured capital for equipment used to manufacture products.

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  Tiara Yachts

  Jul 2011 - now

  Manage and continuously improve all aspects of quality assurance and compliance for the company.- Effectively manage and continuously improve the Tiara Yachts Quality Management System.- Establish quality standards that exceed customer’s expectations and provide value. - Maintain corporate quality metrics and provide feedback to teammates in the following areas: First Time Yield, In Station Process Control & Manufacturing process documentation / work instructions.- Manage the Tiara Yachts Corrective Action Request System- Represent Tiara Yachts in the realm of compliance nationally and internationally.- Facilitate national and international compliance certification for all new and existing products.- Certified Corporate NMMA Standards Compliance Specialist. Show less Design, develop, and launch new, high quality yachts into a continuously moving assembly environment.- Took designs from concept to completion while achieving schedule targets and project goals.- Employed analytical, problem solving techniques in a lean enterprise.- Actively pursued cost reduction opportunities throughout production and manufacturing processes.- Worked closely with suppliers to increase quality and reduce cost in purchased parts and assemblies.- Managed various aspects of the development and manufacturing launch of the Zeelander 44 project.- Actively coached fellow teammates on standards and processes that further exceeded the company. Show less

  • Business Development Manager

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Sales Support Manager

    May 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager

    Sept 2013 - May 2017

  • Current Product Engineering Manager

    Apr 2012 - Sept 2013

  • Senior Product Design Technician

    Jul 2011 - Apr 2012
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  Norton Shores Fire Dept

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2013

  Part Time Fire Fighter

  - Completed the State of Michigan Fire Fighter I & II program.- Completed the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMR program.- Received State of Michigan Medical First Responder license.