Consultant
PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES SERVED
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Consumer Goods
- Defense
- Heavy Manufacturing
- Retail
EDUCATION
This associate has a M.B.A. in Marketing from Wayne State University.
This associate has a B.S. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from GMI Engineering & Management Institute.
EXPERTISE AND SERVICES
Simulation Modeling, Manufacturing Systems Expert Consultant ResumeThis associate has expertise in simulation project management and manufacturing systems engineering. Additional expertise includes factory simulation with special interests in discrete-event model development, data collection and analysis, NC machining, and robotic processes.
Specialization includes simulation languages including AutoMod, QUEST, GPSS, and V-Sim. Experience includes development, customer support, product documentation, and data collection. Additional experience includes model development, analysis, material handling system evaluation, and throughput and bottleneck identification.
This associate also specializes in engine chassis marriage simulation, component manufacturing simulation, basic and advanced simulation training, and body shop and paint system simulation. Further specialization includes storage system simulation, traffic and logistics simulation, and material flow studies. Related specialization includes press motion simulation and advanced material handling and distribution models.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant, Kevin Kennedy Associates Inc.
Providing simulation project management, manufacturing systems engineering, factory simulation, discrete-event model development, engineering consulting, failure analysis, forensic engineering and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.
President, Simulation Modeling Firm, Livonia, MI
Founded and managed company, completing over 400 simulation projects in a wide variety of industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Retail, and Consumer Goods.
QUEST Product Manager, Deneb Robotics (Delmia), Auburn Hills, MI
Helped design and launch the QUEST discrete event simulation product. Managed day-to-day activities for development, customer support, and product documentation.
Senior Simulation Analyst, AutoSimulations, Troy, MI
Developed simulation models as part of a company-wide consulting group using AutoMod. Handled all aspects of simulation projects including data collection, model development, analysis, and conclusions.
DaimlerChrysler, Jefferson North Plant, MI
AutoMod Simulation of entire TCF system focused on evaluating proposed material handling concepts, throughput and bottleneck identification
DaimlerChrysler, Belvidere Assembly Plant, IL
PM/MK/MK Engine Chassis Marriage Simulation. Modeled entire system using AutoMod. Targeted proper line speed and number of powered lift carts.
DaimlerChrysler, Mack Avenue Engine Plant, MI
Simulated and analyzed all component manufacturing lines for bottlenecks and throughput issues. Eight models over a period of 20 months
DaimlerChrysler, Auburn Hills, MI
Provided basic and advanced simulation training in QUEST to DaimlerChrylser personnel.
Ford Motor Company, Kentucky Truck, KY
PHN-131 simulations related to body shop and paint systems using QUEST
Ford Motor Company, Palmela, Portugal
Detailed paint shop and storage system simulations using AutoMod.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
General Motors, Romulus Engine
Extensive modeling of proposed engine storage system including video fly-thru and presentation to board of directors. Helped launch virtual reality center for GM in Detroit.
General Motors, Detroit Hamtramck
Engine Chassis Marriage simulation focused on determining the proper number of AGVs and proper build line speed for engine chassis marriage.
General Motors, Shreveport Assembly Plant, LA
Simulation of traffic and logistics for inbound and outbound material.
Mercedes (MBUSI)
Material Flow study focusing on material placement, tugger routes and staffing required.
International Truck, Escobedo, Mexico
Detailed traffic simulation for inbound material, adjacent plant traffic, and pedestrians.
General Motors, Grand River Assembly, MI
Simulated inbound/outbound traffic flow, employee traffic, gate constraints, and outbound completed vehicle shipment.
General Motors Craft Centre
Simulated paint operations for potential upcoming programs at the craft centre including detailed controls models for material handling systems.
Ford Motor Company, Hermosillo, Mexico
Engine Chassis Marriage simulations for the U222 / U272 programs. Determined proper number of powered lift carts.
Tower Automotive/Toyota, Milwaukee, WI
Conceptual press model for unique underbody process. Detailed press motion and prepared video for corporate presentation.
Ford Motor Company, Wixom, MI
Provided AutoMod simulation of body shop operations. Recommended new conveyor options and logic to support model changeover.
Navistar, Springfield, OH
Detailed AutoMod simulation of the paint operations for entire Springfield operations.
Extensive simulation modeling for Tier 1 clients including Visteon, Delphi, Fanuc, ABB, Magna, FORI Automation, and Johnson Controls.
Led project teams on advanced material handling and distribution models for Proctor & Gamble, Kimberly Clark, Pfizer, General Dynamics, Unilever, Siemens, UPS, Boeing, Alcoa, and the Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway.
Conducts simulation training courses and speaks at a wide variety of conferences each year.
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