Michael A. Hall

Michael A. Hall

Mechanical Engineering Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Quality Manager and Lean Six Sigma Coordinator at Mercury Marine (Mercury EPM, Plant #7)

  • Education

    • University of Central Florida

      2005 - 2012
      Bachelor’s Degree Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Society of Manufacturing Engineers

    • University of Phoenix

      2000 - 2002
      MCSE Computer Science and Information Technology

      Activities and Societies: Microsoft Certified Professional CompTia A+ Master Computer Technician Proficiences in all Microsoft Office Suite products. Worked in the implementation of SAP and Oracle system integrations.

    • Valencia Community College

      1980 - 1982
      Associates Engineering

      Activities and Societies: American Society of Manufacturing Engineers

  • Experience

    • Martin Marietta Aerospace

      Jun 1980 - Sept 1983
      Mechanical Engineering Intern

      Worked with senior engineers in the documentation of mechanical designs for the TADS/PNVS (LONGBOW) project. Processed and generated corrective action requests and incorporated approved changes to engineering documentation.

    • Turbine Engine Components Textron

      Oct 1983 - Jul 2000
      Tool Design Engineer

      Key Results:Used AutoCAD2000 with Mechanical Desktop to design and fabricate tooling and gauging used in the production of turbine and compressor engine blades for military and civilian aircraft engines. Implemented and managed a multi-layered ORACLE database system within the Engineering department.Awarded Employee of the Month for the month of April in 1989.

    • Schwartz Electro-Optics Incorporated

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2003
      Information Systems Manager

      Key Results:Supervised four computer technicians in the daily administration of a 234 client, 14 server Windows based network. Improved the submission and delivery of electronic mail throughout the facility with the transition from a UNIX based email platform to a Windows Exchange platform.Supervised the installation of the SAP productivity software suite within the facility.

    • FLIR Systems

      Mar 2003 - Sept 2003
      Mechanical Designer

      Key Results:Used SolidWorks 2003 parametric software to design and fabricate optical elements and structural components for laser-guided target acquisitioning systems developed for the United States Armed Forces.Evaluated and incorporated engineering design change notices using the SolidWorks PDM/Works configuration management software.

    • Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems

      Sept 2003 - Oct 2011
      Senior Design Support Engineer - Pro/Engineer Administrator

      Key Results:Used Pro/Engineer Wildfire 5.0 parametric software to design and fabricate optical elements and structural components for laser-guided target acquisitioning systems developed for the United States Armed Forces. Awarded the TAP or "Timely Awards Program" award twice by engineering project management for superior quality and performance.Facilitated the Pro/Engineer steering committee which implemented significant improvements in the use of the Pro/Engineer software within the Engineering department. Developed a new user "lessons learned" database to answer questions about how to effectively utilize the software.Appointed to the position of Pro/Engineer Administrator to manage the Pro/Engineer drawing and model database and to maintain all user accounts and access rights. Promoted to Lead Engineering Checker. During the last year reduced cost and workflow cycle time through the checking and release process by 40% for all new design drawings and corrective action documentation. Show less

    • Mercury Marine (Mercury EPM, Plant #7)

      Nov 2011 - now

      Manage the day to day operations of the Quality Control Team in the processing and inspection of finished injection molded plastic parts and electronic sub-assemblies. Coordinate the development and implementation of both efficiency and cost savings projects under the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC process by training and mentoring L.S.S. Green Belts at Plant #7. Serve as the ISO 9001 Management Specialist and Lead Internal Auditor to maintain ISO compliance within Plant #7. Continue to also serve as both Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Specialist. Show less Mercury EPM (Electronics and Plastics Manufacturing Division), Plant #7 of Mercury Marine. Design, fabrication and testing of injection molded plastic parts and electronic control assemblies.Use Pro/Engineer 4.0 parametric design software to design and develop injection molded plastic parts and electronic control assemblies.Use Autodesk Moldflow simulation software to evaluate the design of injection molded plastic parts.Work with Mercury Marine electrical engineers to develop an interface process between Pro/Engineer and PADS printed circuit design software to import and populate printed circuit board design models developed from ECAD generated data utilizing TeamCenter Engineering as a translation conduit. Show less

      • Quality Manager and Lean Six Sigma Coordinator

        Jul 2015 - now
      • Manufacturing Quality Engineer/Supplier Quality Engineer

        Oct 2013 - Jul 2015
      • Manufacturing Design Engineer

        Nov 2011 - Oct 2013
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced Communicator Bronze (ACB)

      Toastmasters International
    • Competent Leader (CL)

      Toastmasters International
    • Competent Toastmaster (CTM)

      Toastmasters International
    • CompTIA A+ Master Computer Technician

      CompTIA (thru the University of Phoenix)
    • Electro Static Discharge Certification Training

      Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems
    • Laser Safety Certification Training

    • Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

      Microsoft Corporation (thru the University of Phoenix)
    • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

      MIcrosoft Corporation (thru the University of Phoenix)
    • Q&MIS Engineering Configuration Management Software 3.02b

      Pilgrim Software Incorporated
    • Six Sigma Green Belt (Kaizen Cell Manufacturing)

      Turbine Engine Components Textron