Experience

Layco Electric Innovations

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanical and Structural Design Engineer

  • Mar 2023 - Present



Diverse Engineering Solutions

• Oklahoma, United States

• Manufacturing Consultant

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Injection molding tool and equipment validations. Process development, Implementation, and Improvement. Process control and work flow. Custom 3-D design from concept-prototyping stages, up through product launch utilizing SolidWorks, Inventor, Rhino, and Fusion 360. Proven ability in optimizing existing processes with 5-S and Lean manufacturing methods. Injection molding tool and equipment validations. Process development, Implementation, and Improvement. Process control and work flow. Custom 3-D design from concept-prototyping stages, up through product launch utilizing SolidWorks, Inventor, Rhino, and Fusion 360. Proven ability in optimizing existing processes with 5-S and Lean manufacturing methods.



Cobalt Boats

• United States
• Consumer Goods
• 100 - 200 Employee

• • Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

• • Feb 2021 - Nov 2021



Da/Pro Rubber, Inc.

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Supervisor

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2020

  •Provide leadership to the Liquid Injection molding department in aim to advance manufacturing capabilities and maintain 98% on time delivery • Navigate through MRP systems in order to control production, monitor inventory, reduce labor costs, and drive orders. • Lead continuous improvement projects utilizing Lean methodology practices, 5-S standards, and KANBAN methods. • Create Standard Operating Procedure documents and work instructions to control manufacturing processes, tooling maintenance methods, and work procedures to ensure repeatability and optimization. • Research, develop, and implement manufacturing methods to increase quality, productivity, and reduce costs of manufacturing operations. • Work closely with design engineering to drive manufacturing readiness focused on the support of new process development for new tooling, equipment, and resins. • Manage and sustain existing processes, tooling, equipment, and work methods to ensure the integrity of current production capabilities to meet delivery and quality performance expectations. • Direct and supervise a team of 15-20 direct employees in a quality driven environment focusing on professional conduct while adhering to company policies Show less



FM Corporation

• United States
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Process Engineer

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

  •Create, establish, and optimize process control and capability on all existing product, new product, and procedures for the Molding Dep. •Responsible for technical training of all manufacturing equipment, processes, and procedures. •Communicate directly with engineering regarding implementation and sustainability of process establishment, process control, mold validation, scientific molding methods, and quality procedures while maintaining deadlines. •Direct, supervise, and train shift leads, processors, mold-technicians, and machine operators to preform specific duties related to their job. •Interpret eDart RJG cycle graphs in order to monitor and improve process control and machine specific response data. •Perform D.O.E and F.A.I runs on all new molds, resins, and equipment in order to identify any room for improvements. •Responsible for Writing, adjusting, and improving programs for Wittmann CNC Robots. Show less



Continental Commercial Products

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Process Engineering Technician

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Direct and Manage plant operations in production, quality, and growth. • Complete daily production reports, employee attendance and reviews, troubleshoot and correct any problems with machines, product, or line set ups. Instruct and train employees to perform general and complicated tasks • Lead daily shift meetings, manufacturing meetings, and production goal reviews • Process injection molding machines to achieve company, quality, and customer standards • Strongly implement the 5-S program to ensure the safety of our company and employees Show less



Spears Mfg Co Inc

• Kansas

• Process Technician

  • Mar 2010 - Jul 2016

  •Operated Injection molding presses from 100 Tonnage up to 3,000 tonnage clamp pressure. • Evaluated production processes and equipment by daily testing and inspecting to find opportunities for improvement and cost efficiency. • Suggested and implemented mold and machine-specific repairs and improvements to increase production and quality. • Monitored product to guarantee accuracy and conformance to company, customer, and NSF standards. •Operated Injection molding presses from 100 Tonnage up to 3,000 tonnage clamp pressure. • Evaluated production processes and equipment by daily testing and inspecting to find opportunities for improvement and cost efficiency. • Suggested and implemented mold and machine-specific repairs and improvements to increase production and quality. • Monitored product to guarantee accuracy and conformance to company, customer, and NSF standards.