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Richard Borne

Richard Borne

Innovative Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer

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KatyMember since July 11, 2026
Lean PrinciplesProcess FlowsLabor Management & SchedulingProduction ImprovementAutoCAD Release 2010SolidworksMicrosoft WordVISIOEASEValue Stream Mapping5SKanbanSingle Piece Flow
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Accomplished Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer with comprehensive experience developing manufacturing requirements, supporting the manufacturing floor, developing standard data and labor standards, and implementing lean process flows and concepts. Organized and precise regarding Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering skills. Known as a "Hands On" Engineer.

Enable

Cost-Saving Measures to Improve Organizational Efficiency and Production.

Experience

Sr. Industrial/Sr.

Staff

Engineer at Axiom Space (2022-01 – 2024-06) • Researched multiple hand-tooling suppliers and tool management systems.

• Developed a Tool Handling Process Procedure.

• Worked with the facilities team to develop multiple assembly process flows based on current product footprints and sequencing scenarios.

• Analyzed Engineered BOM's and developed Manufacturing BOM's.

• Reviewed BOM's to help develop manufacturing proper sub-assemblies.

• Reviewed assembly BOM's for designed hardware to develop tool kits for integration.

• Worked with assembly technicians to determine the appropriate assembly tools needed for the integration process.

• Worked with electrical technicians to determine the necessary tools needed to assemble the necessary harnesses and cables for testing and integration.

• Developed multiple process flow layouts for a new assembly facility.

Manufacturing Engineer/Quality Manager at Endurance Lift Solutions (2017-04 – 2020-04) Sold by Superior Energy Services-11/15/19 • Lead facility projects to improve process flows and throughputs.

• Work with outside contractors in setting up multiple CNC machines.

• Reviewed raw material mill specifications (MTR) for proper Chemical & Mechanical properties before approving for production.

• Manage QC Inspector group.

• Created assembly work instructions for final assembly products.

• Review existing QC Procedures for ISO and API compliance. Update where necessary.

• Review & update/create inspection documentation to current product design.

• Work with Design Engineering to update machine/assembly drawing to current industry standards.

• Coordinate NDE Testing for all welded components.

• Develop and review QC Metrics of scrap material.

Manufacturing Engineer at CPI (2015-09 – 2016-10) Enpro Industries Company • Develop labor standards for the blending components to compress into bushings.

• Implement labor saving processes for the mold blending process.

• Organize and 5S process flow area to improve material flow and increase safety.

• Develop proper WIP material quantities to improve space efficiency.

• Implement Poke Yoke tools to reduce assembly issues.

• Evaluate inventory quantities to reduce floor storage issues.

• Designed simple assembly fixtures using Solidworks.

• Developed Kanban restocking process.

• Developed FIFO material flow process.

• Developed work instructions for divider block assemblies.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Specialist at Cameron (2012-11 – 2015-06) Drilling Systems Manufacturing • Managed, monitored & improved manufacturing processes for AC Motor fabrication/assembly/manufacturing.

• Developed Value Stream Maps for AC Motor Assembly shop.

• Redesigned floor layout & process flow of the motor shop to improve throughput using AutoCAD.

• Implemented multiple Lean Green Belt cost saving projects. ($75K -$100K Annual Savings) • Implemented alternate cost saving manufacturing processes. ($2M Annual Savings) • Implemented multiple labor-saving tools & fixtures for the assembly processes. (25-30% Reduction in Man Hours) • Assisted manufacturing management with manufacturing processes.

Process/Manufacturing Engineer at Dyna Drill (2010-09 – 2012-11) Smith Int./Schlumberger Company • Managed, monitored and improved manufacturing processes for Stator and Rotor manufacturing.

• Developed Lean principles throughout factory (single piece flow, 5S).

• Developed and implemented setup work instructions for milling processes for rotor products.

• Organized machine tooling based on 5S principles.

• Adjusted & implemented process layout changes to better utilize "Single Piece Flow" methodology.

• Led a joint team of Engineers in dispositioning non-conforming products on a daily basis.

• Developed process flows using Lean and Single Piece Flow methodologies for a new manufacturing facility in Katy, Texas.

• Drew out multiple product line process flows in AutoCAD for a new facility in Katy, Texas.

• Worked with the Architectural Design team in finalizing the new facility layout in Katy, Texas.

• Developed labor standards to better determine proper labor resource requirements.

• Contributed to multiple project teams concerning current and future processes.

• Developed equipment specifications for the purchase of new assembly equipment.

Project Engineer at VAM Drilling (2008-10 – 2010-03) Contract Position through Aerotek • Managed the successful implementation of various Capital Expenditure Envelop Projects (<65K).

• Analyzed lighting levels & recommended the installation of improved lights, increasing the light levels from 3 Fc to 45 Fc in the warehouse.

• Managed the replacement of two dust collection systems in the Hard Banding operation.

• Managed the repair & installation of security perimeter lighting throughout the facility.

• Performed Risk Assessment of Hydraulic Systems throughout the facility & developed a documentation package indicating all areas of risk.

• Developed quality tracking documentation (project definition, work structure, risk assessment, budget, process analysis, etc.) to present to upper management for the nomination of future capital projects.

• Coordinated the submittal process for project nomination of 2010 Capital Expenditure projects in excess of $300,000.

Industrial Engineer Manager at STEWART & STEVENSON/OILFIELD PRODUCTS DIVISION (2006-11 – 2008-08) • Managed five (5) Industrial Engineers: 2 Full Time and 3 Contract • Designed "Single Piece Flow Line" processes from "Stall Build" processes using AutoCAD layout.

• Developed Sequence of Events for Lean Single Piece Flow Lines • Designed appropriate Kanban sizes with quantities needed to meet TAKT time.

• Determined the necessary manpower requirements to meet daily and weekly build schedules.

• Jointly developed a 5S Audit Program which included 5S/Lean Training (via. PC and/or Power Point presentation) • Conducted Weekly 5S Flow Line Station Audits • Designed Single Piece Flow Lines using standard 5S/Lean Principles: "Do more with less." and "A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place".

• Developed White Boards to display daily process information • Developed Shadow Boards to house necessary workstation tools.

• Developed Multi-Level Manufacturing BOM's.

• Developed a Material Drop Sequence Process based on the Flow Line TAKT time.

Industrial Engineer at SUNTRON Corp. (2000-07 – 2006-11) • Developed Process Maps showing IPK assemblies and resource requirements to accomplish the customer demand capacity; TAKT.

• Designed Mixed Model assembly lines (Feeder and Main Lines) using Lean Manufacturing concepts.

• Implemented Lean process flows in a manufacturing environment.

• Determined Bin sizes and min/max quantities for line side material replenishment.

• Developed Product Synchronization of a Mixed Model assembly area to determine the appropriate process relationships.

• Developed assembly labor standards for various electro-mechanical assembly products.

• Developed Current & Future Value Stream State Maps for several of the assembly products to determine process constraints.

• Analyzed and determined the throughput capacity of the PCB rework/repair department and implemented layout improvements.

• Lead the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the assembly and test areas.

• Developed Labor Templates for estimating possible future production.

• Lead the development of layouts and process flows for new customers using AutoCAD.

Industrial/Manufacturing/Facility Engineer at STEWART & STEVENSON/Tactical Vehicle Systems (1993-03 – 2000-07) Currently BAE Systems

  • Assisted in the start-up and operation of the factory as a whole.

  • Implemented new Maintenance Planning software (MP2-Datastream).

  • Prepared old Maintenance Planning software for update.

  • Developed new tooling and fixtures for plant wide operations.

  • Involved in the planning and execution of special projects.

  • Helped coordinate and supervise office & plant renovations/improvements, from developing layouts, scheduling contractors to supervising work.

  • Proposed the necessary equipment to increase throughput in the E-Coat Painting System.

  • Provided direct Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering support to the E-Coat painting area.

  • Improved paint usage quantities per each truck variant.

  • Developed E-Coat System capacity.

  • Developed efficient material flow for paint areas.

  • Proposed alternative paint processes.

  • Updated and sustained work instruction books online.

  • Generated rework instructions to update trucks that were already built but changed according to an Engineering Change Request (ECR).

  • Requested changes to Design Engineering on parts modifications to improve manufacturability and reduce cost.

  • Helped coordinate the layout of the assembly line from the start-up phase of the factory using AutoCAD.

  • Developed labor standards for the assembly line stations.

  • Coordinated the implementation of labor saving and ergonomic equipment on the assembly line.

  • Solved floor and inventory capacity issues.

  • Determined appropriate packaging requirements and container quantities.

  • Solved material flow issues.

  • Helped implement SPC plan across assembly stations.

  • Assisted in the development of SPC "Detailed Process Control Plan" for assembly stations.

  • Determined necessary labor resource requirements

Education

A.A.S. Manufacturing Engineering Technology-Manufacturing, Houston Community College System, Houston, Texas (AAS Degree)

Skills

Innovative Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer

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