Kevin Clouse

Experience

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  A&P Technology

  Jul 2007 - Dec 2009

  Mechanical Engineer Co-op

  Research and Development Department – Responsible for various projects at a time including controls/electronics, data acquisition and analysis, design and redesign of components, component testing, production problem solving, and working with senior engineers and top management on large team projects.

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  Churchwell Fire Consultants, Inc.

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

  Mechanical Engineer

  Worked as a fire/explosion investigator and mechanical engineer to apply mechanical engineering principles to the forensic analysis of fires and explosions, the forensic analysis of fuel gas systems, the analysis of fuel gas appliances, the evaluation/application of mechanical codes and standards, and the analysis of residential water losses. Applied vehicle mechanics experience and mechanical engineering principles to the investigation of vehicle fires, recreational vehicle fires, and heavy equipment fires. Show less

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  Valeo Climate Control

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

  Responsible for the quality activity management of rubber, foam, filter, plastic injection and other automotive suppliers within the North American Region. Responsible for auditing and approval of all supplier processes and parts through PPAP, internal standards, automotive standards and customer requirements. Manage suppliers’ quality incidents through QRQC, Factor Tree Analysis, 5 Why Analysis and corrective action implementation. Worked cross-functionally with the manufacturing plants, Engineering Department and Purchasing Department. Show less

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  Safran

  May 2012 - Sept 2022

  - Lead the engineering team, in addition to local and international interns, for all manufacturing engineering activities concerning aluminum machining, dimensional inspection, deburring, non-destructive testing, shot peening, anodization, painting, assembly, and final acceptance testing processes.- Designated as Industrialization Company Specialist within the Expert Group Network.- Accountable for validation and qualification of all manufacturing processes and equipment.- Guide technical strategy and action plan for non-quality reduction and continuous improvement – 25% reduction in non-quality with 4% average productivity improvement for key processes.- Manufacturing leader for program milestones and collaboration with all program teams – Boeing Programs. - Responsible for rolling five-year industrial road map and managing the associated action plan.- Drive $20MM in capital planning and capital project management to achieve risk mitigation, safety improvements, process improvements, capacity improvements, and technological improvements.- Lead the maintenance team in predictive, preventive, and calibration programs for all manufacturing equipment.- Maximize equipment uptime and efficiency through a risk-based approach, root cause analysis, spare parts management, and obsolescence management – uptime average >95% for primary constrained process.- Developed a cross-functional industrialization process to ensure a complete and efficient validation of engineering changes, resulting in improved configuration management and an 82% reduction in backlog.- Defined and implemented design for manufacturability strategies with the Design Office to achieve non-quality reduction, cost improvements, and productivity improvements.- Orchestrated three significant team-restructuring phases through utilization of organizational changes, relationship building, effective communication, change management strategies, clear expectations, and focused prioritization. Show less - Led all industrialization activities for aircraft wheel and brake assembly processes, aircraft brake acceptance tests, manufacturing and test equipment, tools, and fixturing.- Developed and led all capital projects for the assembly department, with internal and external coordination.- Proposed and led improvements for quality performance, assembly and test process efficiency, operator safety, operator ergonomics, cost reductions, and capacity.- Collaborated with Maintenance to maintain and improve production equipment, determine critical spare parts, and ensure execution of proper calibration procedures.- Provided technical assistance and training to Operations and Maintenance personnel.- Collaborated with the Design Office for product/process development, product manufacturability, product/process improvement, product/process troubleshooting, and manufacturing technology improvements.- Coached the Assembly Team Lead, Assembly Operators, and an Engineering Technician in regards to improvement initiatives and problem solving.- Led a cross-functional project to reorganize all assembly and packaging operations which resulted in average product cycle time reductions of 22%, floor space savings of 26%, and contributed to a 50% improvement in quality – recognized as a top-four innovation for operational excellence and competitiveness for the Division. Show less - Assisted the Supplier Quality Manager in the performance evaluation of three team members and the development of team objectives.- Instructed and mentored all colleagues; also assisted with onboarding direct manager on various subjects, as needed.- Lead Auditor for supplier approval and industrial maturity evaluation. - Led supplier quality improvement projects with ten critical suppliers. - Achieved supply chain quality performance below 2400ppm.- Contributed to the Division’s receipt of the SQIP Benchmark Project Award from Airbus.- Maintained previous responsibilities as Supplier Quality Engineer. Show less - Effectively managed all supplier quality activities: selection, approval, new product introduction, product/process industrialization, training, transfers, and continuous improvement for build-to-print and build-to-spec suppliers within the North American Region. - Improved quality performance with various commodities: forgings, precision machined components, fasteners, hydraulic system components, hydraulic sub-assemblies, hydraulic assemblies and electro-mechanical assemblies. - Lead Auditor for product and production process evaluation.- Led PFMEA deployment and training at suppliers.- Received Corporate Supply Chain Innovation Award for achieving significant quality improvement with a critical supplier. Show less

  • Engineering & Maintenance Manager - Wheels & Brakes

    May 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Assembly Engineer

    Apr 2016 - May 2018

  • Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

    Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Supplier Quality Engineer

    May 2012 - Apr 2015
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  Boeing

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2024

  Production Engineering Manager - Equipment & Reliability

  - Responsible for all equipment and reliability engineering activities within the 787 Aft-Body and Mid-Body business units – encompasses unique and complex automation equipment related to fuselage build and assembly.- Identify short-term maintenance plans for immediate critical needs and anticipate long-term end-of-life maintenance risks to be mitigated.- Drive the strategic vision and action plans to ensure proper equipment utilization and uptime is maintained.- Guide Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for asset maintainability and operational preparedness.- Lead long-range business planning to maximize equipment reliability and to drive equipment improvements.- Oversee technical project management activities for equipment upgrades, equipment modifications, and new equipment purchases.- Orchestrate systematic improvement and standardization for preventative maintenance plans, spare parts management, equipment documentation, total productive maintenance (TPM) plans, and maintenance training.- Establish communication, escalation procedures, and contingency plans to negate periods of operational impact related to operational issues.- Leverage cross-functional and cross-organizational partnerships to resolve problems, make improvements, and achieve business objectives.- Provide regular executive presentations to internal stakeholders and leadership regarding the progress of actions and projects to continuously improve equipment reliability. Show less

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  Safran

  Dec 2024 - now

  Supply Chain Manager - Wheels & Brakes