Bruce Hou

Experience

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  DENNIS TRONCA & ASSOCIATES, INC.

  May 2017 - Sept 2017

  Assistant Engineering Project Manager

  •Managed and led the project team as an assistant project manager for the Gardner Pet Group in West Bend to plan additional production lines and machines needed to meet the market’s increasing demand. •Improved the project plan and completed the project ahead of the planned time by 25%.• Initiated the design for the machine layout using Simplified Systematic Layout Planning method.•Led the project team to manage the delay of material shipment by redesigning assembling processes, and to work effectively by resolving conflicts among team members. •Recruited and interviewed 3 team members with the Project Manager. •Initiated the design for the machine layout using Simplified Systematic Layout Planning method.•Led the project team to cope with the delay of material shipment by redesigning assembling processes, and to work effectively by resolving conflicts among team members. •Through proven leadership and adaptability, the assembly phase was completed ahead of the planned time by 25%. Show less

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  Milwaukee School of Engineering

  Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

  •Consulted to improve child developmental screening processes for a medical project in Milwaukee County with the Director of the Industrial Engineering program of MSOE.•Adopted Industrial Engineering methods to a healthcare system and analyzed problems existed in the current process, mapped the multiple services entities involved, and identified potential improvements, with improved illustration to the audience without engineering background.• Presented the project results at the stakeholder meeting as assistant speaker, and several of the recommendations have been adopted by the stakeholders. •Led writing of a research paper and presented the result of the project as the main speaker at the IISE Annual Conference that introduced the process mapping methodology created with the project and demonstrated adapted an industrial engineering approach to healthcare system. Show less

  • Admission Officer Assistant

    Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Research Project Assistant

    Jun 2017 - May 2018
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  Drilformance

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

  Industrial Engineer Internship

  • Designed the first version of the production board ever used in the plant that mapped and analyzed work processes and identified potential improvements for future optimization in collaboration with the Operation Manager• Establish the preventative maintenance schedule taking account of takt time, utility, efficiency, and other factors developed an Excel program automatically generating and recording preventative maintenance schedules and reminding the users when a maintenance is due. • Identified and solve the potential safety hazards in the plant and created an Excel Excel reminding the users to update Material Safety Data Sheet as well as direct the users to the new version of website download page for each chemical used in the plant. • Utilized AutoCad to design the QC room using Simplified Systematic Layout Planning method and created the first version of the evacuation maps Show less

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  University of Pennsylvania

  May 2022 - May 2023

  Director of Academic Programming at Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA)

  •Perform market research to understand the unmet academic needs of the students, design and execute surveys to gather data on students’ interests and preferences, and design events to fulfill these needs. •Recruit and manage the division committee of 10 students, working with each member to identify their interests and help them design and execute their own event projects. Serve as overall project manager, overseeing the planning and execution of all division projects. Co-manage a $450,000 department fund.•Currently leading the planning and execution of the Beyond Penn event, aimed at helping students explore their lives beyond Penn. Collaboration with university offices, professors, and alumni to share their experiences in the form of speeches and panels and create workshops to expand students’ horizons. •Demonstrated success in engaging students through unique and innovative programming, resulting in a 100% booking rate with over 90% attendance rate and positive feedback from participants. Show less

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  PAC - Petroleum Analyzer Company

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Marketing and Pricing Internship

  •Collaborated with product managers worldwide to assess global supply chain challenges.•Utilized big data analytics on a decade-long sales record to evaluate customer behavior and price elasticity, providing strategic suggestions for price adjustments.•Developed Excel simulation models to project revenue impacts from potential price shifts, ensuring alignment with global supply chain insights.

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  Boneng Transmission (USA) LLC

  Nov 2023 - Jun 2024

  Production Planning and Purchasing Engineer

  •Spearheaded the introduction of a new coating operation, reduced capital expenditures from $300K to $30K by employing Lean methodologies to streamline processes and optimize vendor selection.•Improved assembly processes and designed a new coating process, enhancing operational efficiency.•Managed multiple procurement projects, led supplier evaluation and negotiation to ensure strategic partnerships and cost-effectiveness.•Utilized ERP systems to achieve a 100% on-time delivery rate for production and purchasing. Show less

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  PAC - Petroleum Analyzer Company

  Jun 2024 - now

  •Spearheaded a rapid turnaround in production operations at Uson, recovering from revenue 50% below target to exceeding monthly financial goals within the first month of leadership. Led the efforts to establish the production system in the new facility following a merger and relocation.•Manage a team of 13 production technicians, consistently meeting and exceeding corporate financial targets through high productivity and operational efficiency. •Initiated and lead continuous improvement efforts, including implementing 5S and Lean methodologies, and developed a cross-training program to enhance workforce flexibility and skill diversity.•Collaborate with Engineering to design the manufacturing system for the new product. Show less •Directed the launch of new products on the Operations side, established manufacturing and testing protocols, and authored comprehensive work instructions, successfully achieving Gate 5 milestone on schedule.•Created an automated Excel-based calculator to monitor and manage MRB inventory valuations, facilitated weekly MRB meetings and reports to ensure prompt and efficient resolution of issues.•Conducted a thorough reevaluation of the Vendor Managed Inventory system using historical data analysis, achieving a 67% reduction in inventory levels.•Collaborated with production line teams to identify and resolve manufacturing and quality issues, enhancing product reliability and production uptime. Show less

  • Production Supervisor

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Manufacturing Engineer

    Jun 2024 - Oct 2024