Jefferson Ben Lee

Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer (Gear Machining) @Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, MI, US

Conducted SPC capability studies for gear grinding, honing, and turning machines using Q-DAS software to optimize processes and processes launch- Successfully implemented a capacity uplift for Battery Electric Vehicle planetary transmission gears, increasing production from to units- Led the retooling of 10R planetary transmission gear machining lines through comprehensive process, machine, and tooling analysis. Oversaw design, build, and installation, collaborating with OEMs and suppliers- Managed supplier relationships, conducting weekly meetings to resolve corrective actions and ensure timely project completion. Successfully troubleshooted machine and automation issues prior to production release- Conducted multiple machine run-offs at both supplier and Ford facilities to ensure production readiness- Proficiently troubleshooted and resolved issues with grinding, honing, and automation equipment, resulting in reduction of downtime.(Siemens/Rexroth controllers, Fanuc robots)- Conducted thorough cycle time analyses utilizing Factory Information System data to identify and implement process improvements, resulting in a significant reduction in cycle time- Experienced in using AutoCAD, TeamCenter, and Autodesk Vault Professional for design modifications, drawing management, and data organization, managing over engineering drawings in the process- Proficient in Ariba SAP software for order management and Maximo for work order requests and skilled trades support, processing over 75 purchase orders annually.

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering