Senior Tool Designer / Project Engineer (September 2019 to present)Combine experience of previous tooling roles to design functional and cost effective tools for a wide variety of tool types and customers. Performed standards and in person customer press analysis to eliminate interface issues that created rework and downtime. Junior Program Manager (November 2018 to September 2019)Manage tooling programs from initial kickoff, through delivery to the customer, and provide support after final shipment. Coordinate with all team members from the OEM to suppliers in order to ensure that programs are on target with quality, cost, and delivery. Design Leader (October 2015 to November 2018)Maintained duties as design specialist while providing support and direction to other members of the design team while working with members of manufacturing and upper management to ensure quality, cost, and timing of new tool designs as well as engineering changes.Surfacing and Design Specialist (June 2009 to October 2015)Conducted feasibility studies to evaluate product data to determine tool functionality. Determined all aspects of tool designs and created all components using 3D software to develop a highly functional tool.Engineering Change and Electrode Design Specialist (January 2008 to June 2009)Evaluated impact of engineering changes on current and future mold designs. Integrated changes into electrode design to develop and maintain quality injection molds. Data Manager (February 2004 to January 2008)Managed confidential customer data that included advanced product designs and competitive data in this facing position. Participated in quote development, feasibility studies, and assisted satellite location in South Carolina.Mold Assembly and Repair: General Laborer (June 2003 to February 2004)Assembled and repaired plastic injection molds and operated core equipment that included bridge ports, drill presses, and grinders.

Assisted the design department while attending High School. Formatted and translated customer prints to create data files compatible with AutoCAD Release 14 and created process books/documentation for the engineering staff. Left this employer to pursue an apprenticeship opportunity with Proper Mold and Engineering after providing suitable notice.