Ryan Paxton Email & Phone Number

Plymouth, Michigan, Us

Southfield , Michigan, Us

Plymouth, Michigan, Us

•Follow stamping dies from concept into production at stamping plant•Simulation and development creation in Autoform and Forming Suite softwares•Review part print GD&T for prototype build events and mass production to ensure manufacturability•Review seat assembly to aid engineering in reducing cost while maintaining quality and structure•Support costing group in estimating costs for new stamping dies and engineering changes•Troubleshoot die tryout issues as well as part quality issues at die shops and stamping companies•Review die processes, forming simulations and die designs with suppliers domestically and internationally•Provide technical support to other groups within Adient•Assist in development of new tooling suppliers both domestically and internationally•Complete project tracking function and present to Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Director•Utilize numerous CAD software programs for process and design checks as well as some light die design and surfacing

•Manage large stamping die projects utilizing domestic and international suppliers•Estimate costs for new stamping dies and engineering changes•Secure quotes for new tooling and engineering changes•Negotiate cost and timing with suppliers•Review die processes, forming simulations and die designs•Approve function of tooling and part quality at suppliers and production facility •Provide technical support to other groups within the company, suppliers and customers to ensure feasibility•Assist in development of new tooling suppliers•Coordinate engineering change activities with production facilities, suppliers and customers•Complete project tracking function and present to Engineering Manager•Utilize numerous CAD software programs for process and design checks as well as some light die design and surfacing

Marysville, Oh, Us

•Successfully design complex transfer dies utilizing Catia V5 R20•Develop die design operational layouts (die processing)•Integrate engineering changes into previously built dies•Die manufacturing follow through tryout at Honda and suppliers including pattern check, machining and assembly•Coordinate and support engineering and build activity with suppliers, plants and engineers•Stamping design and Manufacturing Follow-up Project Leader for next generation global Honda Fit•Assist plant with warranty work on current model tooling•Support machining, die makers, engineers and management during part maturation process as well as quality checkpoints•Engineering representative at plants and suppliers for die tryout and launch activities•Small parts vendor Person In Charge•Die design leader on global platforms•Train new engineers basic principles of die engineering•Assist Supplier Development group in finding new, trustworthy suppliers as well as building positive relationships with existing and new suppliers

Lakeville, Mn, Us

•Generate cost effective strip layouts and die processes•Designed small progressive dies for various industries utilizing Solidworks 2007, 2008 and CADKey•Created Bill of Materials to guarantee proper material purchasing•Incorporated engineering changes to previously designed dies•Detailed die designs to ensure errorless die construction•Reviewed die designs with management•Assist toolmakers with troubleshooting die issues•Monitor dies from concept through buyoff to ensure timely delivery

•Design prototype form tooling utilizing Catia V5•Create CAD draw developments to ensure formability of parts•Generate computer-aided part prints for die build shop•Evaluate designs with die makers and management•Design weld assemblies for checking quality on prototype parts•Create Bill of Materials

•Generate cost effective strip layouts and die processes•Designed small progressive dies for various industries utilizing Solidworks 2007, 2008 and CADKey•Created Bill of Materials to guarantee proper material purchasing•Incorporated engineering changes to previously designed dies•Detailed die designs to ensure errorless die construction•Reviewed die designs with management•Assist toolmakers with troubleshooting die issues•Monitor dies from concept through buyoff to ensure timely delivery•Received excellent feedback on performance review leading to a raise after 90 days of employment

•Designed line dies and transfer dies utilizing Catia V4 and V5•Designed large progressive dies utilizing Unigraphics NX3 •Incorporated engineering changes to previously designed dies•Assisted engineering manager with die process design•Checked die designs to ensure smooth construction process•Reviewed die designs with customers•Attended die tryout and buyoff meetings•Designed dies on contract at night while working full time

•Designed line and transfer dies for Chrysler utilizing Catia V4•Modified die designs to incorporate engineering changes•Created die design operational layouts/die processes•Designed and detailed die design manually•Attended die process reviews and die design kickoff meetings•Reviewed die designs with customers and supervisors•Traveled to customer locations for die tryout and troubleshooting•Designed first die after only six months of employment•Received raises every 180 days based on performance reviews

•Designed cut-off dies and single details for progressive stamping dies utilizing AutoCAD 2000•Machined steel details for progressive dies•Assembled progressive dies from 2D die designs•Stamped out pre-production parts for customer’s approval•Received raises every 90 days based on performance reviews

Tool, Fixture And Die Design

Diploma, Drafting And Design/General Studies