David Scharf
Charlotte
Summary
Principal engineer with >10 years of industry experience in deploying complex capital projects, developing talent, creating and designing manufacturing concepts/processes and improving production efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Engineer
Certainteed | Saint Gobain
02.2023 - Current
- Managing Claremont extrusion and blending growth projects
- One EOM engineer direct report
- Partnered closely with site experts to interpret needs and formulate into SOW's for vendors.
- Assessed and led updates to site utilities to accomodate growth projects
Engineering Team Leader
Schaeffler Group USA
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for Heat Treatment, finishing, stamping and assembly technologies
- Improved focus line OEE by 10% through a combination of scheduling optimization, machine condition overhaul and engineered solution to top downtime contributors.
- Mentored engineers, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers within the organization.
- Led manufacturing engineering team to successfully complete capital projects on time and within budget.
- Coordinated effectively with other departments to ensure seamless integration of engineering solutions into broader organizational objectives.
Sr. Regional Heat Treat Engineer
Schaeffler Group USA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Equipment and process SME for 12 sites with heat treatment technology
- Commissioned largest department expansion in company history, 30 MM-USD of machinery & building space. Effectively coordinated successful outcome by leading local operations, maintenance and engineering team through 1 year install and startup launch.
- Realized over 1MM-USD of savings by optimizing cycle times and implementing state of the art technology
- Worked with multiple locations to create production concepts for new products, capacity enhancements and overhauls
- Process safety management expert and region lead.
- Interpret and apply relevant industry standards regarding safety and explosion protection
- Created training modules for onboarding and development of junior engineers
Regional Heat Treat Engineer
Schaeffler Group USA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Successfully led large capital projects at multiple sites
- Interim metallurgical lab manager
- Write machinery specifications, vet suppliers, commission equipment and train local teams
- Write and revise operating procedures, control plans and maintenance programs for metal treating equipment
- Data based process optimizations
- Lead auditor certification. Perform ed internal CQI-9, IATF16949 and NADCAP internal assessments to maintain and drive compliance to customer and industry standards at all sites.
Group Engineer
Schaeffler Mexico | Germany | Fort Mill SC
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Completed rotational based development program
- 6 month assignment as production supervisor, Schaeffler Mexico
- Ensured performance of 30 direct reports
- 6 month assignment with global head of technology in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC01.2013
Skills
- Interpersonal
- Situational Leadership
- Root Cause Analysis
- Critical Reasoning
- Project Management
- Machine Uptime
- Training and Development
- Machine Analytics
- Quality Management
- Systems
- IATF 16949
- AS9100
- AMS2750
- CQI-9
- NADCAP
- MS Office
Industries
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Construction Materials
- Plastics
- Oil & Gas
- Automotive
40 Under 40 Heat Treat Leader 2022
Recognized as an upcoming Industry Influence by prominent Heat Treat Magazine.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Principal Engineer
Certainteed | Saint Gobain
02.2023 - Current
Engineering Team Leader
Schaeffler Group USA
08.2022 - 01.2023
Sr. Regional Heat Treat Engineer
Schaeffler Group USA
01.2019 - 01.2022
Regional Heat Treat Engineer
Schaeffler Group USA
01.2016 - 01.2019
Group Engineer
Schaeffler Mexico | Germany | Fort Mill SC
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Clemson University
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