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Duluth, Minnesota, United States

- Defined processes, instructed and assisted technicians on critical non-standard work- Created process maps and determined shared asset capacity for multiple rate changes- Worked with vendors on maintaining, improving, and implementing new tooling and equipment- Authored work orders and discrepancy planning using Solumina MES- Integrated machine probe in Kuka robot cell and created probing cycles to automate workpiece offset definition, reducing internal setup time

Robotics: - Programmed a seven axis Kuka robot, using PowerMILL CAM and Eureka simulation software, to machine large carbon fiber reinforced polymer aircraft components and assemblies. - Used FARO laser tracker and Polyworks to transfer work offsets from bond fixtures to robot.- Scheduled and planned robot utilization for increasing production rates.- Trained robot operators on safety, fixture setup, and robot operation.- Designed and fabricated foam, plastic, and wood holding fixtures. Tooling Design: - Designed molds, drill fixtures, and trim fixtures for composite parts using Pro/E Creo. - Provided design support for tooling