Daniel Kramer
Sauk City,WI
Summary
Over the past 10 years as a Tooling Designer at Plastic Ingenuity, I have developed a strong passion for engineering, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Throughout my career, I have learned how to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting demanding deadlines. I enjoy finding creative, outside-the-box solutions to complex problems that others may see as impossible.
When opportunities arise, I value being hands-on and spending time on the shop and production floor to better understand processes from multiple perspectives. I believe there are many ways to design a product, but only a few ways to truly design it correctly and efficiently. I take pride in continually improving processes, contributing fresh ideas, and supporting innovation in both design and testing environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Specialist
Plastic Ingenuity
Cross Plains, WI
05.2016 - Current
- Designed and supported Thermoform Tooling throughout the life of the projects
- Worked daily using Solidworks to develop complex parts and assemblies
- Assisted and led process improvement teams on key projects
- Continuously worked to introduce a more scientific approach to evaluating tooling efficiency through the application of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
- Prepared technical documents for in-house and external shops
- Worked closely with our in-house CNC shop to set design standards for more efficient machining
- Trained and oversaw development of new tooling designers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Platteville, WISkills
- 3D Modeling (Solidworks)
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Designing for Efficient Fabrication
Timeline
Engineering Specialist
Plastic Ingenuity
05.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Wisconsin, Platteville