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Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States

• Design sheet metal stamping tools for prototype, short-run production, extrusions, deep draws• Highly detailed surfacing and advanced solid modeling for DFM/production intent• Use Autoform simulation software to validate formability and achieve optimum part quality• Document set up sheets using PIL system, Order tooling materials• Identify product design issues and work with Sales Engineers and Customers to resolve

Pontiac, Michigan

• Create “OLP-Ready” automation robot simulation workcells for Ford Bodysides, Hoods, Fenders• Build FANUC RCS Virtual Robots and RTU Personalities (Center, Side, Double, SD, HD, XHD)• Configure and integrate Kawasaki and ABB RCS modules in Process Simulate• Simulate Material Handling, Welding, and Dispense applications• Update Simulation Projects with ongoing Product revisions• Validate tooling designs, cycle time optimization• Attend and present simulations at Design Review meetings with Project Managers/Customers• Maintain ITAR Compliance• Document EOAT Mounting• Collaborate directly with Robotics Manager and Project Managers• Strictly validate robot payload checks and approvals• Create SOP for Movie Files, Complete station cycle evaluation• Export tooling, EOAT designs from FIDESProjects list:Ford CX430 BodysideFord CX430 HoodFord CX482/CX483 FenderFord P375 DashFord P552 DashFord P558 FenderFord P702 BEV FenderFord P708 Tailgate-Swing Gate ComboFord P758 Bodyside InnerFord U553 B-Pillar UpspeedFord U611-U625 FenderFord U725 Fender, Hood, Swing GateFord V363 QTR INRFord V713 Bodyside INROSK JTLV Rear Subframe

Sterling Heights, Mi

GM Simulation Team• Update eM Server MDM eBOP for all KUKA Simulation GM projects (90 projects, 34 programs, 12 plants)• Update and maintain Product and Weld Libraries• Create and maintain In Process Assembly Trees, Process Flows, Weld Assignments for all project zones/stations• Build new Projects from scratch, populate Operation and Resource Compounds/Nodes from SL and Process Books• Create “OLP-Ready” automation robot simulation workcells for GM Underbody and Body-Chassis-Marriage Zones• Simulate Material Handling, Welding, Dispense, Vision, and Collaborative applications• Import JT tooling, fixtures, EOAT, end effectors• Create kinematic joints on clamps, weldguns, transfer systems• Create and maintain KUKA Tool Tracking Sheets, Checklists, Kit Sheets• Attend meetings and present simulations for buy off/review with Project Managers/Customers/Programmers• Verify and maintain robot reach and safety envelopes according to GM Global Simulation Standards• Strictly validate robot payload checks and approvals • Create movie files showing simulation result

Madison Heights, Mi

• Develop robot roller hemming motion paths for BIW closures• FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Nachi, Comau• Collaborate with design team for system functionality, sequence, cycle time• Perform reach studies, determine tool and robot placements, design hemmer wheels and axles• Generate hemming cell System Layout with robot and fixture locations, robot work and safety envelopes• Document fence sheets illustrations showing path curves, EOAT, frames and payload data• Create movie files showing simulation result• Provide support for field technicians during commissioning assignments• Upload robot backups into DELMIA simulations for kit jobs or sequence changes• Perform commissioning duties: Cell validation, Upload OLP to robots, Tune hemming paths• Translate product, equipment, tool data between DELMIA and NX

Northfield Building

• Design tooling for prototype and short-run production stampings, fine blanking, stretch-form, extrusions, deep draws. Generate 2D blank developments. Maintain cost-effectiveness when ordering raw block sizes, burnout profiles, and material types. Collaborate with Sales department and Project Managers to develop effective processes. • Modify tool designs to accommodate revision changes. Coordinate with CNC and Welding departments for reworks.• Generate offline NC programs for CNC machining using the most efficient and logical selections of cutting tools and strategies to satisfy demanding CNC operators. • Design and detail check fixtures, durability fixtures, and assembly fixtures.• Process and organize high volumes of 3D CAD assemblies, Bills of Materials, and 2D drawing files from customers.• Supervise and train employees; coordinate and prioritize workloads based on job complexity, delivery times, and employee skill and experience levels. Maintain an extensive job log database. Quarterly memos to focus on latest techniques, process, trends, rules, policies, and updates to ISO/QS requirements.• Delcam PowerSHAPE & PowerMILL (2000-2013)

Northfield & Commerce Buildings

• Design and build reliable, high performance CAD workstations, file servers, and desktop computers. • Troubleshoot and repair all computers, office equipment, and manufacturing equipment with computers.• Preventative maintenance, HDD imaging, server tape backups, CD/DVD burning, consumption logging.• Install and update Operating Systems, CAD, and Office software packages.• Request quotes and cost compare lowest prices with local and online merchants and Ebay for parts and service.• Provide support and help to anyone who needs it for digital cameras, copiers, printers, scanners, Office software.

Commerce Building

• Supervise and train employees.• Generate optimal offline NC programs for 3-Axis and 5-Axis Laser cutting systems.• Generate drawings for manufacture and inspection use. Create CAD geometry from customer supplied drawings.• Design “egg-crate” fixtures for 5-axis laser cutting.• Catia V4 with CenitAG LaserCUT-FASTrim, GibbsCAM, AutoCAD, Camax

Commerce Building

• Extensively train new laser operators.• Assistant leader. Supervise 5-axis department personnel during 3rd shift and 2nd shift personnel during the 2nd to 3rd shift overlap. Monitor job flow progress. Identify/classify/resolve problems.• Very proficient with NTC TLM-610 5-axis laser. Manipulate cutting conditions, focal point adjustment, and program ordering to achieve optimal cycle time and edge quality. Familiar with usage of high pressure nitrogen.• Design and construct holding fixtures for consistent part loading and long term repeatability. • Authored an operator performance and experience level list which is currently used as reference material during annual employee evaluations, and several “how-to” step by step guides for difficult procedures.

Associate Of Science - As

Associate Of Science - As