Serve as the primary technical resource to support foundry, manufacturing, purchasing, sales, and quality assurance operations. Leverage skills using SolidEdge to develop designs for inspection equipment, tooling, green sand molds, trim dies, CNC fixtures, fingers for robotic loading arms, and work-holding devices for lathes and multi-axis mills such as collets and chuck jaws. Develop CAD drawings, including bill of materials, and review and approve CAD drawings and assemblies performed by other engineers. Exemplify E.I.A CNC programming expertise to support production and 3D milling operations for the tool room. Actively participate in defining, procuring, and installing tooling, machinery, and software.Selected Accomplishments:Formulated and adopted design processes to align with existing manufacturing capabilitiesDesigned and implemented strategic solutions for continuous improvement and cost reduction in manufacturing processesAchieved million-dollar cost savings by implementing innovative manufacturing processes to remove excess materialsDeveloped specialized tooling to significantly decrease machining time during production by a thirdConsistently received “Excellent” performance reviews each year since tenure in recognition for exemplary work performanceReengineered work holding devices to eliminate machining errors in the CNC Department

Supervise capital projects for tooling and machining, as well as schedules for production and daily tasks for tool room personnel. Exemplified technical skills in programming CNC ID/OD grinders, lathes, and 4-axis milling centers; as well as designing fixtures and 3D milling prototypes. Reviewed and developed plans for space requirements, workforce utilization, workflow, and workspace and equipment layout design to achieve maximum operational efficiency and productivity. Formulated continuous process improvement techniques and methodologies for tooling design.Selected Accomplishments:Received recognition for consistently earning an “Excellent” work review in annual evaluations since tenureSignificantly improved processing time by pioneering the implementation of ceramic inserts for tooling, thereby eliminating the I.D/O.D grinding operationLed the development of an assembly line to effectively utilize available limited workspace, which contributed to the successful launch of a new product line

Designed and implemented new programs to produce all new and prototype dies and fixtures. Assumed responsibility in operating and programming CNC broach grinder and EDMs, organizing tooling setups for the Forging Department, as well as modifying and repairing damaged tooling. Rendered direct supervision to 15 tool room employees including work instructions, work schedules, and training.Selected Accomplishments:Spearheaded the implementation of the Kanban system to significantly improve productivity in the tool room with more than 1,500 die componentsMade significant contributions in procuring machinery and designing workspace layouts during company startupRestructured the grinding process, which brought forth significant cost savings and improved life of tooling by 75%

Developed prototypes for aftermarket transmission solenoids, as well as plastic injection molds for various products. Took charge of programming and operating CNC and manual lathes and milling machines. Configured and operated surface and ID/OD grinders, and performed machine maintenance as required.; Attained the Journeyman’s Toolmaker Certificate upon completion of a four-year apprenticeshipGained fast-track promotion from apprentice to lead toolmaker in recognition for outstanding job performance