Experience

FreightCar America, Inc.

• United States
• Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Engineer, 2010 – 2013 – 2018 - Present:

  • Jul 1992 - Present

  • Facilitated multiple production car orders in two different manufacturing locations.• Responsible for creating and approving BOM’s and necessary detail, assembly and arrangement drawings. • Designed fixtures for first Bulkhead Flat car built in FCA Virginia production facility.• Assisted manufacturing in upfront planning of production orders.• Provide technical assistance to sales during customer visits.

• Director Jigs & Fixtures Development 2015 – 2017:

  • 2015 - 2017

  • Work with the Jigs & Fixture departments in developing Fixture Design/Build Schedule based on the track line up by plant. • Overview the design of Jigs and Fixtures necessary to produce a product meeting Engineering and Customer specifications.• Manage J&F Personnel in the design and construction of Jigs, Fixtures and Templates. • Provide jig construction estimates (Pars)

• New Product Development; Manger Jigs & Fixtures 2014 – 2015:

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

  • Evaluate/Support the creation of Manufacturing’s construction plan / track layout • Work with Engineering and Manufacturing in developing Fixture Design/Build Schedule based on the track line up. • Design the Jigs and Fixtures necessary to produce a product meeting Engineering and Customer specifications.• Develop J&F Standards and Documentation Procedures. o Jig numbering scheme and inventory management o Develop quick change methodology and continue to innovate for quality, cost improvements, and flexibility• Mentor J&F Personnel in the design and construction of Jigs, Fixtures and Templates. o Provide jig troubleshooting assistance to plants remotely and on-site as requiredo Develop new talent• Assist QA in developing a Quality plan for Jigs, Fixtures and Template validation. • Provide jig construction estimates for RFQs Show less

• Detail Draftsman 1995-2014:

  • 1995 - 2014

  • Created and maintained assembly/detailed drawings. • Calculated stock size, weight, weld sizes, weld lengths, and flat patterns.• Ensured all parts, welds, and various details of the freight car designs met AAR & FRA rules.

• Customer Service Administrator 2008 – 2010:

  • 2008 - 2010

  • Process customer warranty request and invoices.• Create sales orders, invoices, and manifest for timely response to warranty requests. • Write requisition used in the maintenance of warranty inventory.• Create detailed written warranty repair procedures including, detail and assembly drawings.• Track warranty work performed.

• Manufacturing Engineer 2004-2007:

  • 2004 - 2007

  • Created detailed manufacturing schedule, shop layout and associated detail and assembly drawings for the construction of freight cars.• Created detailed manufacturing component line-up and coordinated all internal meetings necessary to ensure time schedule was met.• Developed detailed job schedule for all applicable departments including maintenance, electrical, finishing, and jigs & fixtures.• Interact with the engineering group and customer representatives to ensure proper design constraints were met Show less

• CNC Programmer 2000-2007:

  • 2000 - 2007

  • Developed CNC programs for various parts used in production utilizing detail engineering drawings.• Worked with machine operators to assure maximum machine output.• Supported purchasing in ordering material to maximize usage.

• Jigs & Fixture Designer Supervisor 2000-2004:

  • 2000 - 2004

  • Supervised 15-20 individuals with multiple skill sets necessary in the creation of jigs and fixtures for the construction of freight cars.• Designed all necessary jigs, fixtures, and lifting devices necessary in the construction process.• Created all necessary detail, assembly and arrangement drawings used in the construction of jigs, fixtures and lifting devices.• Specified and ordered all material required in the construction of jigs, fixtures, and lifting devices.• Support production personnel ensuring a timely response to problems that could affect the daily production.• Conduct safety training meetings Show less

• Jigs & Fixture Builder 1994-1995:

  • 1994 - 1995

  • Building of fixtures, welding jigs and gauges from engineering detailed/assembly drawings and instructing in their use.• Perform layout, and assembly of prototype freight cars.• Trouble shooting production line problems.

• Production Welder 1993-1994:

  • 1993 - 1994

  • Work to engineering detailed/ assembly drawing specifications.• Performed welding and burning duties.• AWS certified to D15.1

• Assembler 1992-1993:

  • 1992 - 1993

  • Assemble and fit structural shapes, and work to engineering detailed/ assembly drawing specification during construction.