Stamping Die Project Engineer

• Nov 2021 - Present

Die Engineer / Die Estimator

• Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

Senior Tooling Engineer

• May 2008 - Oct 2019

Extensive die follow-up experience in North America, China and Taiwan. Managed tools in production ensuring they were running at, or above quoted efficiency. Resident Engineer at BMW World Headquarters in Munich, Germany to support advanced feasibility and achieve product design for manufacturability. Coordinated directly with KET (Outside CAD Contract Firm) based in Germany to resolve design for manufacturing issues. Resident Engineer at Nissan to support advanced engineering and achieve design for manufacturability. Resident Engineer at the Clinton, MI and Chicago, IL plants to resolve scrap management and split issues utilizing circle grid analysis. Team member of the die standards re-write committee in regard to lean die standards, stamping tool component materials and scientific coatings. Utilized problem solving skills for in-die fastener tools to run efficiently and safely including nut track feed routing, press doors/gates access and light curtains. Led safety best practice procedures by example, in regard to personal protection equipment and press lock out procedures when working with die suppliers at the assigned stamping plants during launch. Coordinated the implementation of Engineering changes for feasibility, cost and timing including RFQ’s, quote review, and purchase orders. Consistently informed management on a timely basis of job completion status, problems with timing and provided input in regard to solutions to delivery concerns. Provided a wide distribution of documents to ensure all parties fully understand all open issues including detailed picture reports to reduce language barrier issues with low cost country die suppliers. Show less

Program Manager

• May 2005 - May 2008

Provided New Model Center Program Management with technical and administrative support. Provided monthly financial reports to Senior Manager for Platform Executive reviews. Prepared and presented program status reports to Senior Management during monthly full staff meetings. Reviewed and approved program expenses including Manufacturing Change Notices, Requisitions and Invoices. Provided unit plants with appropriate personal and financial support to execute successful on time, on budget launches. Directly supervised and mentored die process engineers to augment individual skills. Managed hard tool deliveries to meet key Platform milestones. Monitored and reported die construction/die tryout progress. Coordinated raw material and Inspection fixture deliveries. Managed hem die tooling integration for closure stamping/assemblies. Show less

Tooling Engineer

• May 2003 - May 2005

Managed and performed all necessary manufacturing functions from early feasibility studies to PSO buy-off for DCX ND 2005 Dodge Dakota Frame Program. Supported DCX JK 2007 Jeep Wrangler Frame Program. Managed and performed all necessary manufacturing functions from early feasibility studies to PSO buy-off for DCX ND 2005 Dodge Dakota Frame Program. Supported DCX JK 2007 Jeep Wrangler Frame Program.

Die Process Supervisor

• Oct 1993 - May 2003

Managed the Frame and Body Structures Die Process Department for major platforms of which include: BMW X5, Ford Explorer, Sport Trac, and Crew Cab model hoods, doors, roof, and fenders. Provided progressive and transfer die tool follow-up support for various OEM programs including Ford Escape, GMC Trail Blazer, Cadillac Catera, Mazda 6. Performed tool follow-up functions for Chrysler AN Dakota Floor and Quarter Panel stamping dies constructed in Germany and Japan. Managed the Frame and Body Structures Die Process Department for major platforms of which include: BMW X5, Ford Explorer, Sport Trac, and Crew Cab model hoods, doors, roof, and fenders. Provided progressive and transfer die tool follow-up support for various OEM programs including Ford Escape, GMC Trail Blazer, Cadillac Catera, Mazda 6. Performed tool follow-up functions for Chrysler AN Dakota Floor and Quarter Panel stamping dies constructed in Germany and Japan.

Senior Process Engineer

• Jan 1991 - Oct 1993

Provided CAD and manual die designs for large stampings of Hoods, Doors, and Deck lids. Completed die processing for various major stamping's working in conjunction with support from the Formability Group staff. Provided CAD and manual die designs for large stampings of Hoods, Doors, and Deck lids. Completed die processing for various major stamping's working in conjunction with support from the Formability Group staff.

Die Designer / Tool Follow-up

• Feb 1989 - Jan 1991

Die follow-up, Die Processing, Die Design, Die Design Estimating. Production Plant Problem Solving. Press and Die Engineering Standards Die follow-up, Die Processing, Die Design, Die Design Estimating. Production Plant Problem Solving. Press and Die Engineering Standards

Die Designer

• Apr 1985 - Feb 1989

Die design of various Draw, Trim, Pierce, Cam and Flange dies (CAD and Manual) Die Construction Problem Solving Die Tryout Problem Solving Die design of various Draw, Trim, Pierce, Cam and Flange dies (CAD and Manual) Die Construction Problem Solving Die Tryout Problem Solving

Die Designer

• Jun 1983 - Apr 1985

Produced die designs of various Draw, Trim, Pierce, Cam and Flange dies. Die Detailing and Die Processing Blank Development, Blank Nesting and Panel Tipping Produced die designs of various Draw, Trim, Pierce, Cam and Flange dies. Die Detailing and Die Processing Blank Development, Blank Nesting and Panel Tipping

Tool Room Detailer

• May 1982 - Dec 1982

Produced and detailed product design drawings for machined clutch component parts. Produced and detailed product design drawings for machined clutch component parts.

Die Design Detailer

• Aug 1981 - Jan 1982

Detailed and laid-out designs for Draw, Trim, Pierce, Cam Pierce and Flange Dies for sheet metal stamping's. Completed manual panel tipping. Detailed and laid-out designs for Draw, Trim, Pierce, Cam Pierce and Flange Dies for sheet metal stamping's. Completed manual panel tipping.