Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Daniel Ray

Murfreesboro,TN

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and tooling design to increase production and decrease costs, while maintaining a safe work environment. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Tool Designer

Skyline Manufacturing
02.2021 - Current
  • Layout, design, and detail progressive stamping dies for electrical, automotive, and defense industries using AutoCAD and SpaceClaim software.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for customer requests regarding poka-yoke tooling patterns, tooling size limitations, and die life servicing.
  • Identify and mitigate excess scrap when designing initial strip layout.
  • Analyzed and researched best materials and component selection to maximize tool life while balancing budgetary constraints.
  • Exercise leadership capabilities by guiding tool makers and machinists through manufacturing of final tooling.
  • Distribute RFQ’s to potential suppliers regarding die sets, die components, and tool steel.
  • Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customer, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors and supplier personnel.
  • Review customer specifications for material selection, press layout, die capacity, and part tolerances.
  • Serve as a member of company OSHA Committee: audit OSHA guidelines for new equipment, hazardous chemicals, and Lock Out Tag Out procedures.

Tool and Die Maker

Skyline Manufacturing
01.2018 - 02.2021
  • Assembly of new progressive dies, to include determining root cause analysis for non-conforming tooling when completing initial die trials.
  • Determined efficient work flow, cycle times, and machining operations for die components.
  • Maintain weekly progress reports and track estimated completion deadlines through shop data tracking system: E2
  • Quality inspection of first piece sample parts per customer SPC requirements to check for fit and function.
  • Operated drill presses, surface grinders, milling machines, and lathes to produce required details.
  • Supervised metallurgical heat treatment of ferrous metals.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of new training programs to ensure a uniform company standard.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.


Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Skyline Manufacturing
05.2016 - 07.2017
  • Collaborated with design team to understand the fundamentals behind the stamping process.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Worked directly with various types of fabrication equipment and gained understanding of overall manufacturing operations.
  • Serviced and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
  • Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.

Shop Assistant

TTU Chemical Engineering Department
08.2016 - 12.2017
  • Managed daily time logs for 8-10 student workers and kept detail records of tools signed out from tool crib.
  • Designed and fabricated molds from laser cut steel in order to build concrete molds for chemical testing systems.
  • Maximized safety and production levels by frequently cleaning and organizing work areas.

Education

B.S. in Engineering Technology -

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, Tennessee
12.2017

Skills

  • CAD Software: AutoCAD 2022
  • 3D modeling with SpaceClaim
  • Written communication
  • Manufacturing process understanding
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Tooling design
  • OSHA compliance
  • Continuous improvement oriented
  • Cross-functionalteams collaboration
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Cost Estimation

Timeline

Tool Designer

Skyline Manufacturing
02.2021 - Current

Tool and Die Maker

Skyline Manufacturing
01.2018 - 02.2021

Shop Assistant

TTU Chemical Engineering Department
08.2016 - 12.2017

Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Skyline Manufacturing
05.2016 - 07.2017

B.S. in Engineering Technology -

Tennessee Technological University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Daniel Ray