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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE Cell PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE HomeEMAIL AVAILABLEManufacturing EngineerProject ManagerHighly analytical and technically astute engineering professional offering two decades of success in devising advanced product quality plans and leading teams to steer/streamline end-to-end manufacturing processes across the automotive industry.
Track record of redesigning grippers/robotics and deploying new sensors to turn around a failed Tesla robot cell project into a success. History of implementing Lean/Kaizen principles to drive continuous improvement in overall manufacturing operations. Successful in overseeing the development of precision tools (such as jigs, molds, and dies), special guides, and holding devices to supporting the manufacturing of high-quality automobile products. Recognized for enhancing automation processes by devising, executing, and leveraging new tooling and engineering technologies. Instrumental in leading, training, and guiding technical teams to ensure delivery of products within timelines and budgetary constraints. Proficient at utilizing CMMS software to create a database of information about an organization's maintenance operations while crafting high-quality drawings and schematics through computer-aided software.
CORE COMPETENCIES Manufacturing Engineering Project Management Process Automation Risk Management Value Stream Mapping Advanced Product Quality Planning Lean/Kaizen Principles Production Schedule Creation Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance Robot Cell Development
Team Leadership
Continuous Improvement Tool & Die-Making Stakeholder Coordination
Preventative MaintenancePROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCETool & Die Maker Herman Miller Spring Lake facility, Michigan Mar 2022 - Present Herman Miller Preventive maintenance of production tooling Preventive maintenance of brake tooling Repair production tooling as needed Repair brake tooling as requested Engineering project work as requestedGap in Employment I went through a very painful contentious divorce beginning in April 2020 and lasting for over a year, compounded by losing my job at Midwest Spring and Stamping. I voluntarily took almost a year off from work to gather myself emotionally. I am back and ready to apply my skills and education to an upwards thinking employer. I bring a vast range of skills and experience with me.Contract Tooling Engineer Project Management Group, Minneapolis, Minnesota Mar 2021 - May 2021 (contract only) Designed progressive stamping dies for medium to high-volume production and complex part designs with tight tolerances using SolidWorks 2019. Improved knowledge of designers on efficient die crafting methods through effective training and guidance.
Strategically implement lean manufacturing to continually improve the production process in collaboration with the Continuous Improvement Engineer. Drove process automation and increased operational efficiency by providing recommendations.
Product / Tooling Engineer Midwest Spring & Stamping (laid off covid) Mar 2018 - Dec 2020 Designed 4-slide, vertislide, multi-slide tooling, progressive dies using Auto Cad and SolidWorks 2019 Conceived robust designs for vertislide, multi-slide tooling, progressive dies using Auto Cad and SolidWorks 2019. Ensured proper functionality and reliability of existing tools through troubleshooting in collaboration with toolroom and operators. Improved profitability by continuously improving processes and utilizing cost-efficient tools. Designed quality check fixtures as per TS 9001 standard.Senior Manufacturing Engineer (contract only) UACJWhitehallMar 2017 Mar 2018 Turned around a failed Tesla Robot Battery Assembly Cell project into success by redesigning grippers and robotics. Enabled the robot to identify the target in coordination with vision vendors. Deployed new sensors in liaison with Electrical Engineer.
Eight CNC Cells Monitored daily operation for improvements and met tooling needs for production and scheduled maintenance. Four Bend Cells Consistently improved tooling and processes for Four Bend Cells. Enhanced automation of bend cells while executing necessary sensor stops and improving steels for accuracy, as well as adding hardened aluminum blocks.
Project Manager (laid off due to downturn) Die Tech Services Nov 2016 - March 2017 Led a team of designers and builders to drive overall operations across Gage and Fixture department. Reviewed accuracy of fixture designs before delivering to the customer while monitoring the progress to certification and shipping of fixtures. Successfully quoted all-new fixtures to ensure profitability and meet customer requirements. Created bill of material (BOM) while evaluating design efficiency by conducting detailed reviews. Managed day-to-day builds with a keen focus on ensuring timely provisioning of fixtures.
Ensured smooth flow of production operations by creating and updating schedules.
Delivered regular updates to customers related to the projects' progress and design quality.
Oversaw build of automation assembly fixtures for budget and function to meet customer needsBusiness and Continuous Improvement Consultant Freedom Tool & Engineering Jun2016 Apr 2017 Delivered recommendations to support leadership in developing a business plan, identifying marketing needs, and creating the necessary skills for business ownership. Execute Lean/Kaizen principles to build a culture that enables all employees to pursue opportunities to improve the work and share ideas for continuous improvement. Implemented value-stream mapping to analyze the current state and designing a future state for the series of events that take a product or service from the beginning of the specific process to successful delivery.
Identified and mitigated potential problems hindering projects progress through effective risk management.
Delivered Kaizen consultancy to improve productivity, eliminate unnecessary hard work, and humanize the workplace.Contract Tooling Engineer Permaloc, Holland, MI (contract only temp) Apr 2016 - Oct 2016 Increased space utilization and efficiency by crafting a new layout of the toolroom. Improved effectiveness of toolroom by procuring and deploying new equipment within budgetary limits. Led a team to manage tooling from repair to preventative maintenance. Ensured on-time delivery and production by creating/maintaining spare parts inventory.
Developed a preventive maintenance schedule (using excel) to ensure timely execution of technical operations.
Improved operational efficiency by replacing older tools with new and cost-effective one.
Led key initiatives and implemented robust engineering methods to drive continuous improvement. Oversaw development of precision tools (such as jigs, molds, and dies), special guides, and holding devices aimed at supporting the manufacturing process to create products. Contributed to the Advanced product quality planning (APQP) to oversee the manufacturing of products in the automotive industry.
Researched and recommended CMMS software for creating a database of information about the organization's maintenance operations. Met ever-evolving production requirements by developing new tooling and replacement parts in liaison with vendors.Tooling Engineer/Manager Automatic Spring Products Oct 2013 - Dec 2015 Oversaw successful implementation of multiple projects, including new tool builds as well as internal/external.
Formulated consistent schedules to ensure on-time delivery of tooling designs that in turn expedited the product process. Led EDM and CNC mills and oversaw programming by leveraging Mastercam.
Steered overall operations across the toolroom that involved conflict resolution and employees duty hours calculation. Ensured prompt and efficient resolution of quality issues with Ford Motor co. and General Motors to achieve customer satisfaction. Fostered productive relationships with external vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of necessary tooling. Drafted employee reviews to provide the guidance and feedback necessary for improvement and growth. Designed tools, fixtures, and specialty machines by leveraging Autodesk Inventor. Led successful execution of continuous improvement project using value stream mapping. Played a vital role in outsourcing tooling simulation by sourcing vendors to run simulations in auto cam and other software.Tooling Engineer Acemco Automotive Jan 2013 - Oct 2013 Developed new tools and replacement parts for continuous improvements. Supervised tool room to create, store, and issue necessary tools for workers. Ensured tooling readiness to ascertain smooth execution of production operations.Tooling Engineer/Tool & Die Maker Advanced Tooling Systems Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 Managed new tool build and tryout process while designing fixtures by utilizing SolidWorks. Created and adjusted tools/parts for automobiles that needed customized components. Developed composite molds and assembly fixtures to support prototyping activities within the design engineering department. Drafted blueprints for designs crafting the necessary pieces.Tool & Die Maker Engineered Tooling Systems Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 Crafted tools and metal forms for stamping and forging operations. Visualized and computed metal shapes and tolerances while designing jigs and templates as work aids in the fabrication of parts. Measured and marked metal stock for machining as well as set up machine tools, such as drills, grinders, and milling machines. Assembled tools and die parts while inspecting finished dies and tools for defects, smoothness, and contour deformities.Tool & Die Maker Auto Die LLC Jun 2009 - Dec 2010 Analyzed and interpreted blueprints, design schematics, and CAD drawings.
Conducted test runs to ensure the robustness of finished tools and dies.Tool Room Supervisor Challenge Manufacturing Jan2006 - Jul 2008 Oversaw tool and die-making operations by leading a team of 70 members. Ascertained optimal functionality and sustainability of all tooling by overseeing maintenance procedures. Drove continuous process improvement by leading strategic initiatives. Acted as a member of the advanced product quality planning team to discuss strategies and techniques for enhancing product reliability.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCESupervisor | Pridgeon & ClayTool & Die Maker| Gill IndustriesModel Maker | HaworthEDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration | Ferris State UniversityBachelor of Applied Science Industrial Technology Management | Ferris State UniversityAssociate of Applied Science Welding Technology | Muskegon Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Computer-Aided Drafting | Muskegon Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science CAD/CNC | Muskegon Community CollegeCERTIFICATESFederal Certified Apprenticeship Program: Journeyman Tool and Die StatusAdvanced Studies Project Management CertificationCertificate Lean ManufacturingExperience using Mastercam MCCExperience with Catia, Unigrafix, Solidworks, Nx, and Inventor, Pro - E |
