Gary Jackson Email & Phone Number

Mayfield West, Nsw, Au

Sourcing Technical Management: provide global and regional technical due diligence, monitor first article activities, and offer expert guidance in collaboration with suppliers including ongoing quality control.Supporting multiple cross-functional teams in supply chain and value-added service activities on four continents.Working primarily in North American Ferrous Foundry space and additionally in adjacent spaces (machining, overlay, etc.)

The mission of Deutan Designs is to provide valuable Design for Manufacturability assistance to entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, etc. I leverage my experience in product design and tooling development to help bring ideas into the real world as realized parts. I provide the following services:1. Evaluation of client part designs for manufacturing feasibility with a primary focus on metal casting and machining. Collaboration with client designers/engineers to meet manufacturing needs.2. Generation of solid models, machine drawings, and other documentation to fulfill DFM needs.3. General consulting and DFM training for engineering teams.

Corona, Ca, Us

Palmer, Massachusetts, Us

"We produce vacuum-tight and dimensionally stable aluminum castings for countless industrial applications with demanding specifications."Managed maintenance and repair of green-sand and no-bake tooling.Managed eight plant improvement projects in first year, including: Extensive testing on no-bake binder formulation Detailed study on adding permanent mold casting process to organization Increased factory capacity by adding chemical storage facility.Prepared pricing based on review of customer models/drawings, commodity costs, and labor rates. Managed and updated pricing model as new information became available.Led and participated in monthly kaizen events, improving operations flow for seven-figure cost savings.

Hayden, Idaho, Us

"LA Aluminum is your single source manufacturer for all your permanent mold casting needs. We offer you a one stop shop for tooling, casting, machining, plating, pressure testing, powder coat and assembly, saving you valuable time and money."Customer service functions including design for manufacture consulting and OEM design assistance.Work with tooling group to develop casting strategy, manufacturing feasibility, and permanent mold design.Using Solidworks, create preliminary casting and metal delivery designs. Using Altair Inspire Cast, prepare and execute casting simulations

Hayden, Idaho, Us

• Oversee implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 standards to a foundry and machine shop serving industries including medical/dental, automotive, and aerospace. Perform and supervise internal audits of key processes.• Manage quality processes including non-conformance investigation, CAPA, new product first article inspection, and plant-wide IMTE program. Author standard operating procedures and individual part work instructions, along with other key process documentation.• Customer service functions including RMA processing, new product quality planning, design for manufacture consulting and OEM design assistance.• Work with tooling group to develop casting strategy, manufacturing feasibility, and permanent mold design.• Using Solidworks, create preliminary casting and metal delivery designs. Using Altair Inspire Cast, prepare and execute casting simulations

Hayden, Idaho, Us

Renton, Wa - Washington, Us

• Performed setup, operation, and maintenance of electronic surface mount equipment in quick-turn prototyping and high-mix, low- and medium volume production.• Developed numerous fixtures and tools for process improvement, including low-cost parts counting system.• Investigated and proposed possible solutions to problems faced in surface-mount LED placement.• Performed quality inspection along every step of manufacturing process and performed corrective action where necessary.• Performed routine safety audits of facility as safety committee member.

Johns Creek, Ga, Us

• Received customer requests-for-quote and determined manufacturing feasibility• Prepared formal pricing documentation for sales staff• Interpreted customer engineering drawings and specifications• Managed quoting system for two locations• Learned and understood plastic extrusion science and techniques and accompanying machining operations• Worked extensively with customers in the aerospace industry

Pullman, Wa, Us

• Researched, purchased, and implemented new manufacturing equipment, reducing process time for a product family by 90%. Adapted process to effectively eliminate infant failure in a second product line.• Provided continuing support on epoxy/polyurethane development.• Implemented product identification and labeling system in manufacturing. Provided continuing support and improvement.• Became familiar with assembly, operation, and underlying technology of entire Decagon product catalog.• Performed routine data analysis on production times and equipment usage. Enacted changes to make improvements.• Facilitated continual training and mentoring for new employees as well as cross-department training. Cultivated an environment of improvement, ownership, and pride.• Maintained adherence to Lean manufacturing principles• Engaged in setup, operation, and maintenance of electronic surface mount equipment.• Became proficient in hand soldering

Pullman, Wa, Us

• Designed and executed testing procedures in a number of areas: • Analysis of FR-4 circuit board material for water uptake rates. • Analysis and qualification of two-part thermal transfer adhesives. • Thermal analysis of Delrin acetal copolymer in conjunction with epoxy curing process. • Qualification of epoxy and polyurethane resins for use in electronics potting. • Qualification of UV cure conformal coating• Worked closely with vendors to produce custom epoxy material.• Designed fixtures and tooling for implementation of epoxy potting in manufacturing.• Participated in company-wide shift to phase gate product development system.

• Maintained clean working environment in both office and operations areas• Operated and maintained forklift• Became familiar with tools, machinery, and methods used for mineral processing, packaging, and storage• Assisted in quality control laboratory and familiarized self with quality control procedures.• Participated in annual MSHA safety refresher course and adhered to stringent safety regulations.• Participated in field surveys of mining claims