Adam Wyckoff

Adam brings over 25 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, maintenance, controls, and design with expertise in Allen Bradley and Omron Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interface (HMIs), FANUC Robotics, and electrical design. Adam utilizes his knowledge of analyzing, planning workflow, space and equipment layout to help new and existing customers to understand and prepare scope of work statements for use in contracting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

January 2022 - December 2022
Air Lift Company – Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Lansing, MI

Supported manufacturing processes by studying product requirements
Ensured process controls are in place and sustained per control plans
Lead team in developing, managing, and achieving performance objectives that align with the company’s objectives
Support and advance our existing safety and work life culture
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers
Reviewed new and existing product specifications and worked with cross functional team for implementation
Audited labor standards to verify bill of materials are accurate
Improved manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
Redesigned warehouse layout to increase storage capabilities

June 2018 - January 2022
Tool Craft Corporation – Senior Project Engineer
Lansing, MI

Worked with new and existing customers to understand scope and quote projects
Scheduled and presented design reviews based off scope of work for customer approval to proceed
Calculated project budgets and tracked change orders to ensure completion per requirements
Managed customer and vendor relationships
Supervised and provided employee mentorship
Utilized Auto CAD and Solid works to design and modify parts per customer requirements
Assumed controls engineering responsibilities for specialty machines, designs, and circuit design

March 2017 - June 2018
Hatch Stamping Company – Controls Engineer
Howell, MI

Supported two plants across three shifts in person, via phone, and remotely using TeamViewer
Designed new and modified existing control systems
Troubleshooted electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic issues
Created and implemented a machine network to aid in troubleshooting and data collection
Attended launch meetings and communicated changes or improvements
Trained maintenance and production on new and modified systems
Reviewed and prioritized project lists with timing and closure dates

2015 - 2017
Magna Exteriors – Assembly Controls Engineer & Paint Technical maintenance Manager
Lansing, MI

Conducted time studies to establish performance standards and line balancing requirements
Managed and supported maintenance department by assisting with troubleshooting equipment over three shifts
Prioritized maintenance requests, distributed daily job assignments, reviewed maintenance logs and daily supervisory responsibilities of the maintenance team
Coordinated activities of contractors performing work on-site to ensure equipment was modified accordingly as per engineering change requirements
Used statistical analysis to measure the success of maintenance teams
Ensured all accidents were properly reported and investigations were completed timely
Designed and implemented building ventilation project with controls to monitor and ensure proper air balance

2006 - 2015
Bridgewater Interiors – Engineering Supervisor, Controls, Manufacturing & Maintenance Supervisor
Lansing, MI

Managed controls engineers, IT, and maintenance supervisors over three shifts of Just In Time (JIT) production
Managed support staff to repair and maintain assembly equipment at off site location
Supported advanced PLC programming and mentored controls engineers
Communicated with personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems
Relocated the first-row seating lines from Tennessee to Lansing with only a week shutdown equaling a line rate increase from fifty- to sixty-jobs per hour
Implemented thirteen Fanuc Robotics cells that aided in the seat assembly process equaling to a thirty head count reduction over three shifts
Created control plans and PFMEAs for new programs or changing current processes
Programmed DAIFUKU Webb AGCs for delivery of material and integrated to PLC for operator interface
Troubleshoot and create new projects using Compact and Control Logix PLC’s
Ensure instruction manuals and all pertinent documentation including detail drawings and electrical schematics are forwarded to the appropriate departments

2000 - 2006
Johnson Controls – Manufacturing Engineer
Belleville, MI

1997 - 2000
Saturn Electronics & Engineering, Inc. – Maintenance Electrician
Oxford, MI

1995 - 1997
Kelsey Hayes – Automation Technician
Fenton, MI

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Allen Bradley RS-Logix 5000 and ME/SE Studio for programming and troubleshooting
Omron software, CX Programmer, CX Designer, and Sysmac Studio for programming and troubleshooting
AutoCAD for updating electrical, pneumatic prints, developing layouts and process flows
I/O devices: HMIs, RFID badge readers, Fanuc robots, Entron welders, Keyence Camera systems, Cognex barcode scanners, Atlas Copco torque systems
Communication networks: Ethernet, Device-net, IO Link
Microsoft Office; MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Project

CORE COMPETENCIES

Experienced coach and mentor that ensures the highest level of performance and standards of excellence
Adept at coordinating and managing multiple priorities
Skilled at creating process documentation and project budget proposals
Effective communicator with the ability to synthesize and translate technical information for varied audiences
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Adaptable and resourceful with a positive outlook
Continuously seeks process improvements by utilizing lean manufacturing techniques to improve labor efficiencies, quality, throughput, and yield

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Engineering Technology
Lawrence Technological University – Southfield, MI

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