Owner of Accuracy Laser and Fabrication LLC- Fabrication of industrial automation components- Powder coating- CNC laser cutting- 3D design- Sheet metal fabrication

- Communicate with customers to define system requirements- Complete concepts- Build 3D models and drafts- Work with suppliers to meet project timelines- Install equipment

- Work with vendors to improve product quality and meet production schedules- Manage multiple production projects- Provide engineering assistance as the builds progress and approve modifications- Inspect vendors products

- Supervise a team of 21 hourly employees in the die cast production department at the Bedford Indiana General Motors plant- Ensure that schedules are met and machine up time is maximized- Coach employees in safe work practices to help promote an injury free workplace- Produce parts that meet and exceed drawing specs/requirements

- Monitor CNC machining statistical capability and up time- Maintain and update production CNC machining programs- Leak test expertise and process improvements- Technical support on formidable maintenance issues- Second shift site wide process engineering support for machining and casting operations- Train quality team on machining defects and proper reaction requiredProjectsCNC Coolant Flush Improvement Project - Designed more easily targeted flush nozzles for CNC fixtures to improve chip removal processMaintenance and Engineering Quick Reference Guide - Developed guide to assist new skilled trades with common issues on CNC equipmentClamp Fault Reduction - Remove a large chip that sometimes is not removed in a machining operation by changing the tool path. This chip can cause parts to interfere and not clamp properly in following machining operation due to size and location.

- Communicate with customer to outline customer needs and develop concept - Design and implement custom manufacturing solutions for unique customer requirements - Work closely with assembly teams to ensure goals are met and jobs completed on time - Travel to customers facilities to oversee installation and implementation - Create Engineering Standards and ensure tooling and documentation is available - Complete 3D designs and drafts using Unigraphics NX 8.0 design package - Design and improve leak testers, laser markers, end of arm tooling, and other automation tooling

- Assist Graduate students with research by producing CAD models and performing machining - Secure services that cannot be provided within the technology laboratories- Perform independent machine building

- Build machine guards to ensure the safety of students- Complete technical drawings, models, and perform manual machining- Prepare student lab samples

- Setup, calibrated, and tested custom manufacturing equipment in customer’s facility- Prepared and maintained sales presentations using 3D models for the sales and engineering team- Refurbished, cleaned, and repaired casting molds for General Motors and Ryobi Die Corporation- Updated facility layouts to include new machines and areas in facility