Clay M. Butler
Mechanical Engineer
765-967-2012
clay_butler@live.com
I am a multi-disciplined, computer oriented mechanical engineer with expertise in
improving production processes from start to finish. I am passionate about improving
product reliability and have a strong background in ergonomics and manufacturing. My
international experience has taught me to manage multi-faceted, ambiguous situations.
I am eager to work for a globally minded company in which my suggestions to improve
product reliability will be heard and make a difference.
education
Indiana Institute of Technology
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Minor, Mathematics
2012
experience
Magna International 08/2018-03/2019
Manufacturing Engineer
• Supported launch of a new product line
• Controlled and managed PFMEA documents for CHRYSLER business unit
• Project management from quote to implementation of ASRS robotic shipping system
• Provided manufacturing engineering support across OEM’s; GM, CHRYSLER & FORD
• Developed and improved manufacturing methods on multiple CHRYSLER products
• Performed and provided input for typical manufacturing engineering functions
including process design, layout design, facilitated Kaizen activities, quality support,
ergonomics and safety
General Motors 04/2017-07/2018
Virtual Process Manufacturing Engineer
• Created ergonomic reach studies for manufacturing stations that used
Load Assist (LA) Tools for a manufacturing plant in Mexico
• Handled multiple projects and requirements simultaneously
• Led projects for GM manufacturing facilities around the globe
• Designed inverse-kinematics for robots and load assist tools
• Proven skills and experience in dealing with ambiguous situations
• Conducted dynamic simulation studies and verified manufacturing requirements
for dynamic load-cases
• Evaluated tool design and interfaces between tool and product designs using
simulation analyses
• Identified areas for improvement/optimization of product, process & tooling designs
• Provided simulation analysis for MEs, CMEs and Arch Leads outlining issues/solutions
• Conducted analyses review meetings with arch leads, MEs, design and plant engineers
• Strong knowledge of GA processes and standards for BOF and BFI architectures
Eisenmann of Brazil 04/2014-12/2015
Manufacturing Engineering
• Acted as departmental lead engineer for Siemens Process Simulate
• Studied and recreated existing ergonomic problems using Process Simulate JACK for
continuous improvement in ergonomics at manufacturing stations
• Developed new ergo-friendly welding process and improved ergonomic structure for
operations on a hopper rail-car welding fabrication line for the RANDON
• Specialty in 3D manufacturing and design
• Completed projects in partnership with VOLKSWAGON Trucks of Brazil for their ergonomics
team, involving underbody foam spray in the pre-painting station of the assembly process
• Created new reach studies for machine operators for international brake manufacturer, FRASLE
• Developed and designed new factory layouts for international client, RANDON
skills
Process Simulate and Team-Center (Ergo JACK & Robotics) Designer
Emergency Response Team
Captain for General Motors Vehicle Engineer Center
Document translations Portguese
English – Portuguese at Eisenmann
of Brazil
Fanuc Robot programming
5-S Team Lead Magna
Emergency Response Team
Captain for General Motors
Vehicle Engineer Center
Document translations
Portuguese – English – Portuguese at Eisenmann of Brazil
Certified Siemens Process Simulate (JACK & Robotics) Designer
Vis Mockup
Process Designer
Siemens’ Plant Simulation
Team Center
Auros
RSLogix5000
SolidWorks
AutoCAD / FactoryCAD
NX Unigraphics
3D Printing
Microsoft Office Suite
Photoshop