➤ Wrote and maintained CNC programs required for the processing of existing or new products, and managed the setup and first article for CNC machines, as well as coordinated the manufacturing launch of new or revised products.➤ Programmed code generators and post processors for CAM system G code output, while also creating custom programs and databases for Engineering and Manufacturing, including creating the company's ISO document control system.➤ Continually devised new processes or refined existing ones in order to optimize the manufacturing process, and determined specifications for equipment as well as set-up the implementation of these improvements.➤ Led product development from concepts through various stages of prototyping to final design by applying sound engineering principles including product requirements, concept design and selection, prototyping, and testing, ensuring compatibility.➤ Conducted quoting and cost estimating of new products in accordance with customer specifications, as well as performed product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency in bottleneck areas.➤ Created CAD models and drawings to develop and document the manufacturing process, performing final design reviews of the products, while maintaining method masters and revisions in the ERP system.➤ Scaled-up the production process via plant trials, making changes to raw materials or components, and process parameters, while improving yields by investigating alternative materials or new machinery.➤ Trained team members and evaluated results, as well as provided engineering and technical support to Production with respect to product specifications and requirements, including supporting the technical maintenance of equipment.

Interim Operations Manager – AO Precision Manufacturing, LLC, Daytona Beach, FL – 2005 to 2006Engineering Manager – AO Precision Manufacturing, LLC, Daytona Beach, FL – 2002 to 2005Senior Process & Product Development Engineer – AO Precision Manufacturing, LLC, Daytona Beach, FL – 2001 to 2002Machine Setup & Operator – Alco Power, Inc., Auburn, NY – 1979 to 1982Machine Setup & Operator – Weedsport Machine, Weedsport, NY – 1978 to 1979Machine Operator – Byron Valve, Port Byron, NY – 1978

➤ Planned and documented the manufacturing process from blueprints to completed parts, creating process drawings for the shop floor with the CAD system and creating routing, while also supporting revisions of production planning as appropriate for process changes.➤ Estimated manufacturing costs, labor, materials, and outsourced operations, including requesting quotations for raw materials and tooling costs, as well as evaluated real-time expenses, recommending changes or modifications for improved quality, costing, and efficiency.➤ Managed purchasing and inventory, maintaining tooling for jobs in process, while also supporting manufacturing with production scheduling and getting jobs ready for shop floor set-up personnel.➤ Programmed the CNC machines, the Coordinate Measuring Machine, custom database applications, and code generators for the CAM system, as well as built and maintained PC computers along with networks, installing operating systems and software.➤ Created detailed part and assembly sequenced manufacturing templates using the ERP database management system, addressing design fixtures, special tools, and inspection gages.➤ Software Used: MicroCADAM Plus CAD System; MicroCADAM Helix Solid Modeling and Drafting; Catia CADAM Drafting; SDRC SmartCam CAM software; AGIESOFT JP Wire EDM Programming System; Corel Paradox Relational Database Manager; G&L Shefield Measuremax CMM programming Software.➤ Machines Used: Hardinge CHNC super precision lathe; Hardinge CONQUEST42 CNC lathe w/ sub spindle; Hardinge CONQUEST51 CNC lathe w/ sub spindle and live mill tooling; Mori Seiki SL3 CNC lathe; Mori Seiki SL25MC CNC lathe w/ live mill tooling (3 axis); Matsuura vertical machining centers Agie 150 HSS wire EDM; G&L Sheffield Cordax Discovery D-12 CMM.