Adam Cole
San Diego,CA
Summary
Resourceful Manufacturing Engineer with 14 years of Manufacturing experience. Successful at cultivating relationships with customers and coworkers. I am looking to develop my professional skills to become a bigger asset to the company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Combustors VS
Solar Turbines
San Diego, CA
03.2019 - Current
- Applied mechanical troubleshooting skills to develop effective solutions for quality products.
- Strategically selected methodology to reduce cycle time and meet target margins.
- Owned combustor liner manufacturing processes for T70, T65, Mercury, and Saturn Turbines.
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve metal forming manufacturing methods.
Tool and Die Maker Team Lead
Solar Turbines
San Diego, CA
10.2016 - 02.2019
- Thoroughly reviewed all blueprints for new tool orders to ensure manufacturability.
- Review bill of materials for proper material call outs and functionality of the tools.
- Order necessary materials and hardware for each tool order while maintaining Excel spreadsheets.
- Assign tool orders and maintain a balance of manageable work for all Tool Makers.
- Provide support to the Tool Shop for all departmental needs to complete their work safely and efficiently.
- Work in conjunction with engineers to provide scheduling and support for production needs.
Tool and Die Maker
Solar Turbines
San Diego, CA
01.2010 - 10.2016
- Perform detailed planning to layout, fabricate, and assemble tooling, including dies, fixtures and manufacturing aides to be used in all aspects of Solar production manufacturing.
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing principles and shop practices.
- Plan and organize tool orders, estimate fabrication hours and lead times. Commit to estimated completion dates.
- Train and assist apprentices with technical and professional requirements, including fabrication, CAD modeling, and planning.
- Active board member on the Solar Turbines Apprenticeship Committee, which oversees the standards of excellence that is our Apprenticeship program.
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
San Diego City College
San DiegoSkills
- Solar Turbines Apprenticeship
- Creo
- Baan
- Green Belt Certification
- GD&T
- SFIS
- Windchill
Timeline
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Combustors VS
Solar Turbines
03.2019 - Current
Tool and Die Maker Team Lead
Solar Turbines
10.2016 - 02.2019
Tool and Die Maker
Solar Turbines
01.2010 - 10.2016
Certificate of Achievement - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
San Diego City College