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Experienced Senior Tooling Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. Skilled in Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Administrative Assistance. Strong engineering professional graduated from NTMA Training Centers of Southern California.

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  Tooling Manager

  Pro-Line Racing

  May 2000 - Apr 2020 - Banning, California, United States

  Technical Scope: Mitsubishi LU620 5 Axis, Hurco 3, 4 and 5 Axis, Haas VF2-YT and Haas HL-2 lathe, Forba Laser Engraver, Chevalier CNC & Manual surface grinder, Mitsubishi CNC Sinker EDM EX 8 & EA 12.Supervise and train machine shop personnel and coordinate the production process. Analyze engineering drawings, design injection molds, via SolidWorks, order all required materials to complete each project. Develop programs for all CNC mills, lathe CAMWorks, Solidcam software. Key Achievements: Produced highly accurate injection mold designs for remote control car tires, wheels and accessories components, resulting in high level of customer satisfaction and low defect rate. Increased productivity and tool shop efficiency resulting in superior compliance with deadlines and improved on-time delivery for custom and ongoing projects. Reduced raw materials waste and maintained optimal budget variances for each project. Minimized operational downtime through strict implementation of preventative maintenance programs and health & safety standards on the floor. Gained diverse experience in all aspects of machining, including mold making, tool and die making, jig and fixture design, and operation of surface grinder, NC grinder, and sinker EDMs. Process improvement by implement lean manufacturing as Kaizen, Toyota production system and the 3S and 5S throughout the tooling area.