Brian Archer

Experience

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  Inalfa Roof Systems Group

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Project Engineer Intern

  -Designed and conducted testing on sunroof drive-line efficiency-Calibrated and validated prototype modules for customer testing-Researched ideal designs of relief-tube clip tolerance-Attended weekly performance meetings updating team on current action items pertaining to GM and Chrysler parts

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  Eberspächer Group

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Manufacturing Engineer Intern

  -Analyzed production rates and conducted time studies on manufacturing cells-Created and populated Measles charts reflecting production inefficiencies and areas of improvement (excessive weld repair, end of line re-work, etc.)-Made tooling adjustments to fixtures from data acquired using digital gauging Perceptron-Worked with weld technicians troubleshooting robotic weld and handling errors-Tracked inventory, prepared and executed multiple prototype production runs for Detroit Diesel's new model exhaust Show less

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  トヨタ自動車株式会社

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Supplier Engineering Development Intern

  -Worked heavily with all PWT suppliers to meet pre-production trial launches-Coordinated cross-functional design review with four different departments to evaluate pre-production part condition-Spring supplier process optimization-Consulted on manufacturing processes of over 20 suppliers

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  Microsoft

  May 2017 - Sept 2017

  Manufacturing Strategy and Process Engineering Intern

  -Conducted Design of Experiments to improve material flow and reduce handling of Surface Pen enclosures-Created process for representing data in Power BI from our T1/T2 suppliers

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  Microsoft

  Apr 2018 - Mar 2020

  Manufacturing Engineer

  -Lead engineer responsible for the successful relocation of SoC manufacturing in Taiwan for entire hardware product line-Worked with the Asia manufacturing team in the corporate tariff-mitigation strategy for producing non-China-origin products for the USA-Responsible for maturing and ramping supply base of critical components at T1/T2 level for Surface Neo-Drove internal initiative to produce mechanical enclosures with recycled/sustainably-sourced aluminum

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  US Navy

  May 2021 - now

  Officer