Michael Kunkel Email & Phone Number

Milwaukie, Oregon

• Using Solidworks, designed complex power generation and power conversion products, specialized tooling, fixtures, and test equipment needed for development hardware.• Respond quickly to design issues as they arise and propose solutions to keep the project moving forward.• Work closely with engineering, production MEs, and assembly technicians to ensure the smooth transition of hardware from prototype to production.

Boulder, Co

• Designed inspection, assembly, and welding fixtures used for the fabrication of high accuracy Coriolis flow meters.• Managed implementation of all tool designs.

• Managed the design and implementation of a 44-foot full Wing Bonding Tool which reduced the assembly time of a carbon fiber wing by 50 percent. • Designed shop aid tooling to reduce labor hours and improve quality and repeatability of aircraft assembly.• Worked closely with tooling and design engineering departments to reduce the impact of design changes on production and improve manufacturability.

• Designed and managed the fabrication of tooling used for hand lay-up and filament wound fabrication methods.• Developed work instructions.• Worked closely with vendors and customers to fulfill customer requirements and expectations.

• Managed all aspects of development and production programs including quotations, schedules, tool design, work instructions, bill of materials, and resource allocation.• Worked closely with Materials and Process Department to reduce time required to cure jet engine parts by approximately 40%.• Provided hands-on production support for the manufacture of composite parts• Participated in creation of ISO Work Instruction.• Designed matched metal and composite lay-up molds, trim and… Show more • Managed all aspects of development and production programs including quotations, schedules, tool design, work instructions, bill of materials, and resource allocation.• Worked closely with Materials and Process Department to reduce time required to cure jet engine parts by approximately 40%.• Provided hands-on production support for the manufacture of composite parts• Participated in creation of ISO Work Instruction.• Designed matched metal and composite lay-up molds, trim and drill fixtures, as well as machining and inspection holding fixtures. Show less