Brian J. Dyson                P.O. Box 887

Reynoldsburg, OH  43068-0887

phone:  (614)-837-5049

e-mail: dyson@att.net

 

Summary:  Manufacturing systems engineering manager with broad skills in computer-integrated manufacturing and business management.

 

Skills and experience summary

 

·   Systems integration

·   Factory information systems

·   Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

·   Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software

·   Data warehouse applications

·   Activity-based costing and cost analysis

·   Simulation modeling

·   SPC data collection and statistical analysis

·   e-Manufacturing, Internet-enabled applications

·   Asset recovery

·   Manager / lead engineer / consultant

·   Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM)

·   Systems engineering

·   Manufacturing strategic planning

·   Broad knowledge of shop floor operations

·   Project management

·   Process and product engineering

·   Lean manufacturing techniques

·   Supply chain optimization

·   Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence systems

 

Education

M.S. in Computer Integrated Manufacturing - 1996 - Brigham Young University

M.S. in Industrial Administration (MBA) - 1984 - Carnegie Mellon University

                        Emphasized Operations Management and Cost Accounting

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering - 1980 - University of Maryland

Additional graduate coursework from Rutgers, Oklahoma State, and Ohio State universities.

Experience

CIMtactics - Reynoldsburg, Ohio                                                                             1996-present

Manufacturing Systems Consultant / Asset Recovery Manager

Consultant providing manufacturing systems analysis, strategic planning, and project management in the application of computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) technologies for improving the productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency of production operations.  Projects focus primarily in the areas of developing and implementing manufacturing execution systems (MES) and shop floor control solutions for real-time production management primarily in the electronics assembly industry.  Compile system requirements, research potential alternatives, recommend solutions, develop project plans, and manage system deployment.  Consulting clients include manufacturers, systems integrators, and software companies.  Also developed and currently manage a high-tech asset recovery business.  Broker deals and directly acquire equipment for resale.  Research technical specifications and market values of products and equipment. 

 

Derby Associates International - Fort Collins, Colorado                                         1998-1998

MES Program Manager

Manager responsible for expanding existing line of software to include manufacturing execution systems (MES) functionality.  Projects included market research, strategy development, proposal development.  Led a software development team to devise a systems integration plan.

 

AT&T Bell Laboratories - Columbus, Ohio

Advanced Technologies QUEST consulting group / Network Wireless Systems             1991-1996

Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Member of a manufacturing consulting group specializing in computer-integrated manufacturing solutions to support manufacturing operations within AT&T.  Performed systems engineering and project management during the development of a client/server data warehouse software application for managing corporate-wide finished goods inventory.  Identified data sources, compiled functional requirements, authored user documentation, developed the on-line help program, developed and conducted user training.  Managed and tracked project milestones to meet delivery schedules.  Re‑engineered assembly processes for higher velocity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.  Modeled production processes using simulation software to compare alternative assembly scenarios. 

 

AT&T Network Systems - Transmission Systems Business Unit                                 1987-1991

Merrimack Valley Works - North Andover, Massachusetts -  1992 Malcolm Baldrige Award

Member of Technical Staff - CIM Process Engineer

Critical contributions in the planning, installation, implementation, and production phases of a flexible, high-volume, high-mix circuit board assembly line.  Lead engineer over progressive assembly and through-hole automatic insertion assembly operations.  As lead engineer, supported the integration of MES software systems for data collection, lot traceability, shop floor control, and computer-aided process planning into several circuit board assembly shops.  Planned, developed, and implemented computer-integrated inspection and repair processes using cell control software, SPC, and machine vision technologies.  Analyzed assembly and test data to determine root causes of defects.  Led quality improvement studies and facilitated several quality cell teams.  Presented analyses to various engineering and management groups.  Engineered various cost-saving production process improvements. 

 

AT&T Technology Systems - Berkeley Heights, New Jersey                         1984-1987

Planning Engineer, corporate staff for the Vice-President of the Electronic Components Division

Coordinated the inputs from the functional areas of the semiconductor manufacturing division into comprehensive business and manufacturing plans.  Analyzed and tracked divisional performance metrics.  Reviewed capital appropriation requests from factories before submittal to executive officers.  Compiled data and prepared material for executive presentations.  Summarized divisional production performance for executive review in the development of business plans and strategies.

 

Westinghouse Electric Corporation - Atlanta, Georgia                                              1980-1982

Field Service Engineer - Power Generation Service Division

Responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and testing turbine generator hydraulic and pneumatic control systems for electric utilities and industrial plants nationwide.  Directed equipment repairs by plant maintenance personnel and acted as unit start-up advisor.

 

Professional Development

Member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME); Computer and Automated Systems Association (CASA); and the Columbus Technology Council.

Former vice-chairman of the Columbus SME chapter.

 

Professional Certifications:             

    PE license                                             U.S. Patent                                         

    Tau Beta Pi and Pi Tau Sigma - engineering honor societies

 

Previous Professional Certifications:                      

    CPIM - APICS certification                  CMfgE - Certified Manufacturing Engineer 

    CEI - Certified Enterprise Integrator

 

Interests:         Waterskiing, snowskiing, tennis, international adventure travel.