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Determine operations, material, outside processing, outside machining and time required to compute estimated cost to build for customer RFQ's for various parts. I also utilize Catia and NX to generate rough prints needed in estimating when only models are available and to determine material size.

Port Townsend, WA, US

• I managed daily operations of manufacturing with a focus on constant process improvements in quality, delivery, estimating and planning. I achieved a 15% reduction in set-up times through training and standardization.
• Sales and customer service liaison regarding pricing, quality and manufacturing.
• Estimating/Planning Analysis.
• I managed QA and First Article Inspection reports.
• I worked with a 3rd party source to help implement the AS9100 quality system and achieve the first stage of certification.
• Use of Ideas/Siemens NX6 to create solid models and drawings for use in manufacturing.

• I managed daily in-house manufacturing operations, with improved estimating through standardization, decreased workforce with increases in throughput with improved equipment optimization and achieved cost reductions.
• Programming for multi axis turning centers and full 4th axis horizontal milling centers.
• Achieved a 15% reduction in run times through constant process improvements, reduction in workforce and improved throughput with implementation of lean manufacturing practices.

• I owned and managed daily operations of the company where I focused on and achieved constant process improvements, through analysis, in quality, delivery, estimating, planning and manufacturing. I achieved a.
• I established solid lines of communication with customers to insure that their needs, product and deliveries are on track with their expectations.
• I managed QA and First Article Inspection reports.
• Programming for Okuma multi axis turning centers and 4th axis horizontal and vertical milling centers using IDEAS NX6 and Siemens NX also for Okuma Multus, 7 axis mill/turn machine.

US

• I managed daily operations of the company where I achieved consistent process improvements in quality, delivery, estimating, planning and programming for the manufacture of OEM replacement parts and development of.
• Active role in sales and customer service.
• I developed quoting spreadsheet in Excel for use by sales department.
• Improved purchasing of all shop tooling and all materials used in product production.

• I improved work flow through shop with results that exceeded production level expectations.
• I managed 1st article and in run inspections on 2nd shift using Mitutoyo manual CMM.
• Achieved a 3hr reduction in process time on one job through programming and process improvements making it the most profitable job in house.
• Trained, directed and managed 12+ employees.

1.Setup and operate both vertical and horizontal CNC machining centers to produce close tolerance aerospace parts, also responsible for training of new employees

Served my apprenticeship here, then continued on as a journeyman machinist with duties including machining, assembly, fabrication and work in the R&D department on prototype equipment.

Associate’S Degree, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Machine Shop Technology, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist