Performed all functions as a product technical engineer but for the oil, gas and Chem industry.Worked closely with our distributor ships and field engineers to provide multi functional component solutions.Trained in grab sampling as well as gas distribution systems.

 SME for pressure regulators Product training to distributors and end customers Technical support for system design and product selection for domestic and international customers Product quotes and part add process Product launches and acquisitions Daily contribution to team cell schedule and department metrics Various leadership and associate roles in development teams and projects

 Designing and implementing cycle rigs for life cycling of Swagelok valves Testing of insourcing components Running various product performance validations including burst testing, shell/seat testing and torque testing Working with Product Engineers and fellow lab technicians to determine product modes of failure Recording and presenting test results to peers and leadership

 Generating product quotes and cost analysis New process development including program generation and tooling selection Troubleshooting and technical support for Okuma platforms including LU15 and LT15 Manufacturing changes, Deviations, DCN and various SIS documentation Creating setup sheets and process routings Participated in several lean events including 5S, CEDAC and tool cost reduction

 Design and application of cold forming dies and tooling to customer specifications and tooling standards Extensive use of SolidWorks 2008

Journeyman Tool & Die MakerJanuary 2000-November 2006 High speed progressive die maintenance and repair Production troubleshooting of dies and products Machining/form grinding Work with engineering team for die and tooling revisions and updates First time run validationsTool & Die ApprenticeJune 1995-January 2000 7,328 machining hours on lathe, mill, form grinding, CNC and various machining operations 576 hours related training including blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, die and mold design New mold and die component machining and assembly Training in both progressive dies and injection molding Extensive production troubleshooting of high speed progressive dies Die/mold assembly and repair Generation of NC code for wire EDM and NC machines