Knowledgeable Manufacturing Engineer with Strong Comprehension of Machining and Measurements
March 2017- May 2020
MORGAN BRONZE PRODUCTS, Lake Zurich, IL
Manufacturing Engineer
- Utilizes Mastercam 2018 to create programs on DMG Mori NLX dual spindle, Doosan Puma TW2600M-GL twin spindle, and Okuma Simul Turn LU300-M four axis lathes
- Implements Mastercam’s dynamic milling to increase cycle time, reduce tooling cost, and reduce stress on the machine tool.
- Makes use of various programming methods including conversational DMG Mori jaw shaping, Fanuc G12/13 canned cycles, and handwritten G and M code to machine jaws for turned and milled parts
- Designed and machined end of arm tooling for Doosan gantry and Fanuc robots
- Creates programs for modified stub Acme threads on Okuma OSP-P200L controls
- Use Fanuc macro variables for fast programming of similar parts on tabulated drawings
- Researched and implemented tooling to eliminate chatter and obtain surface finishes of 10RA
- Responsible for new set up procedures using Renishaw/ Haas Intuitive Probing System
- Interpret and optimize speeds and feeds in degrees per minute and inverse feed rates on live tooling using C-axis polar and cylindrical interpolation
- Selected Vektek air over hydraulic and screw pumps for clamping of milled parts using Vektek hydraulic components and Kurt Movelock Vices
- Fully implemented of “changeover” work holding to avoid complicated setups using the CAM assembly to verify clearance in small work zones,
- Program and set up Fanuc RoboCut wire EDM machine with 310is-WA control for work holding and custom inserts
- Understands EDM settings and M codes to allow wire thread in small holes down to .025” in diameter
- Used research and development skills to establish a standard Hitachi EDM wire to increase process stability
- Monitored life of EDM consumables such as upper and lower die guides to ensure maximum cutting performance.
- Set new EDM die guides and performed the vertical calibration on a certified artifact
- Manually enter the EDM’s program and thickness taper planes to machine 4P Acme carbide threading tools
- Managed the purchase and inventory of EDM consumables such as filters, dielectric tanks, and wire
- Participated in organizing documentation for ISO2015 and AS9100 certification renewal
- Enjoys new responsibility of printing new product job routings and issuing them to production
- Created the ballooned drawing and corresponding inspection reports using inspection software
- Generated process prints for manufacturing of parts before plating, grinding, heat treat, and/or splitting of parts using Solid Works 2018
- Created and maintained bills of material including saw calculation, machine routing, and outside operations
- Updates BOM’s when a Production Change Notice is returned to engineering after a new product is finished
March 2015- March 2017
PEDDINGHAUS, Lake Zurich, IL
CNC Machinist Level 4
- Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters
- Measures production parts using micrometers, dial bore gauges, calipers, veneer scales, and probe daily
- Programs mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry
- Cross trains other team members on machines
- Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces; adhering to international standards
- Converts US customary to metric/ISO values and on most part prove outs
- Calculates surface speed to rotations per minute, feed rates, and distance per minute for cutting tools
January 2008 – October 2014
CATERPILLAR US OPERATIONS DIVISION, Bradley, IL
Manufacturing Engineer 3, CNC Programmer
- Programmed hob attachments to machine external involute splines
- CNC programming using G and M code, Renishaw probing routines, and NX7.5 CAM
- Worked as a lead engineer and project managed four other engineers to meet deadlines
- Created and proved out programs for Giddings & Louis and Mazak horizontal and vertical machine centers
- Developed and verified programs for G&L vertical turn lathes and machine centers with hob attachments
- Wrote new programs for Ingersoll 5 axis gantry machine center with Fanuc 16M control
- Provided technical and programming support for part referencing, subroutines, and probing of 11 work areas
- Made recommendations and tested available tooling to increase efficiency and improve quality
- Worked with tooling suppliers to develop custom tooling for weld joints and other unique geometry
- Was responsible for set up and first part inspection of new and existing part numbers
- Completed production machinist assignment in a cell of eight Mazak 4 axis machining centers
Education ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY College, Decatur, IL
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Applied Science and Technology May 2007
- Sequence: Integrated Manufacturing Systems ● American Association of Facility Engineers 2006 Scholarship Award Winner
