Role and Company
Project Engineer, Alcoa
Expertise
42 years experience in engineering
Location
Muskegon, MI
About Charles (Chuck)
Manufacturing engineer doing mostly contract/self-employed work until recently joining Alcoa Howmet. Currently a project engineer managing the design, engineering, and construction of machines that make aircraft engine parts. I have long term experience in the application of Japanese manufacturing techniques also known as Lean Manufacturing or the Toyota Production System. I like to do home remodeling projects, fishing, and teaching my grandchildren how to annoy their parents.
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Articles by Charles (Chuck)
8 years ago
A Bi-directional Focus Regarding Project Management
I’m a bit concerned when I see veterans in the process of transitioning from the military to a civilian...
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8 years ago
Using Chastisement as a Management Tool
In my experience, using chastisement as a management tool is foolish. Let me provide three examples of how using chastisement...
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8 years ago
Workplace Diversity
Right now there is a lot of emphasis on workplace diversity and its all well and good. As leaders we...
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8 years ago
Workplace Prejudice & How to Keep an Open Mind
Several years ago I stood in a manufacturing facility and observed a worker from a distance that in my opinion...
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Charles (Chuck)'s Recent Answers
7 years ago
Small Business
Ryan,
Thanks for your service, sir! No one has mentioned this in the previous posts, but there are several website...
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8 years ago
How to effectively seek employment in another state?
Hi Shane,
Contract and self-employment is something I have done most of my 45 year career. There are several very large...
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8 years ago
Engineering to HR... Is this too big a leap?
In your search for HR employment consider technical service firms as well. Some of those companies are huge and have...
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8 years ago
Applying for jobs before or after relocating?
Diana,
I would not move without a job in the new location. If you do, consider using a temp placement...
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8 years ago
How to hone resume when I held multiple roles at more than one company?
Thank you, ma'am, for your service.
A well-rounded resume demonstrating competency in several areas is attractive to smaller companies that...
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