Micah C. Lorenz
Georgetown
Summary
Experienced Manufacturing Engineer specializing in automotive production with a strong background in lean manufacturing, equipment automation, process kaizen, project management, and implementing the Toyota Production System. Dedicated to optimizing production processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives in the manufacturing industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible for ensuring KPI standards are met in vehicle assembly by developing and implementing process improvements, maintaining equipment operational efficiency and quality, capital project investigation and management, ringi and budget development, and engineering procedure development and enhancement.
- Resolved technical and quality issues with advanced technological equipment by collaborating with vendors, maintenance, production, and quality assurance.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to achieve ISO 9001 compliance.
Production Team Leader
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
07.2020 - 02.2022
Production Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
02.2016 - 07.2020
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University Of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2015
Skills
- Technological aptitude
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
- Skilled in 2D and 3D design software
- Effective communication
- Kaizen development and implementation
- Report creation and presentation
- Executed multiple engineering projects in teams
- Proficient in strategic leadership
- Knowledge of Toyota Production System
- Facilitated team collaboration for project completion
Accomplishments
- Successfully enhanced Toyota's first automated window install equipment by developing an efficient relationship with the vendor, improving maintenance checks, and production procedures.
- Optimized raw material usage leading to a $0.89 CPU reduction in Assembly 1 with additional savings in Assembly 2 and 3 after yokoten.
- Organized and lead a team to refine maintenance procedures for AGVs in Assembly to increase KPIs and equipment efficiency.
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
02.2022 - Current
Production Team Leader
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
07.2020 - 02.2022
Production Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
02.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University Of Kentucky
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