The Applications team for TFS assists the sales team to create a bending and end forming solution for our customers. We analyze drawings and stp files for part shapes, and perform simulations for machine clearances. The applications team is available to train customers on programming benders and robots. We also provide remote programming support, and troubleshooting to assist customers in getting equipment back up and running.

Tube Form Solutions is Tube Bending and End Forming Equipment. Expert Training on Bending basics, tooling setup, and CNC controls. Expert knowledge programming SOCO, BendPro, and Competitors equipment and controls. Quick Response Onsite Equipment Troubleshooting, Utilizing 8D Problem Solving Method, Member of RFQ Review Team, Lead Tech for Troubleshooting of Equipment via Internet Connection, Lead for Continuous Improvement Process.

Speciality: Bend Engineer, tool standardization, equipment capacity management for North American Operations.

Responsible for adding new parts to the ERP system JD Edwards. This includes developing bill of materials, labor routing, cost centers, and pay points for new and current parts while managing the changes with engineering change requests (ECRs).

Responsible for two tube mills with a crew of 12 people on third shift.

Worked 6 months per year, alternating between Kettering University and Faurecia.