Daniel Hughes
Colon,MI
Summary
Project Manager, Business Unit Manager, Sr. Engineer, CNC Programmer, Process Engineering, PLC Machine Tool Designer
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Terrasmart
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Successfully managed multiple solar canopy projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing quality materials at competitive prices for efficient use of resources.
Business Unit Manager
Terrasmart
11.2018 - 08.2023
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Sr. Engineer
Terrasmart
04.2011 - 11.2018
- Trained and managed drafters, junior engineers and surveyors.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining engineering processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Monitored employee performance to keep projects on task.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities.
- Developed technical documentation for seamless communication of complex engineering concepts among team members and stakeholders.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
Extrusion Process Engineer
JAC Products
01.2008 - 04.2011
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve raw material issues affecting production schedules.
- procurement of all extrusion dies
- Management of all extrusion equipment
- Reduced production downtime by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
- Managed all CAD data
- Implemented costs savings project saving the company $2.1 million annually
PLC Controlled Machine Designer
JAC Products
01.2006 - 04.2011
- Designed dozens of machines to produce luggage racks for various automotive models
- Optimized machine design processes by implementing innovative CAD software and methodologies.
- Evaluated prototype performance using various testing methods such as stress analysis, simulations, and field tests, refining designs accordingly.
- Developed comprehensive documentation, including 3D models, 2D drawings, and bills of materials to support engineering teams in manufacturing projects.
- Delivered cost-effective solutions by conducting analyses of existing machinery and recommending modifications or upgrades as needed.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by providing insights on emerging technologies and best practices in machine design, ultimately enhancing company methodologies and offerings.
- Increased overall equipment effectiveness by troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues during design phases.
- Managed multiple machine design projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy levels.
- Built 3D models with Autodesk Inventor to outline machinery designs for production teams.
CNC Programmer
JAC Products
01.2006 - 04.2009
- Wrote CNC programs for machining centers and wire EDM machines.
- Improved CNC program efficiency by optimizing tool paths and reducing cycle times.
- Provided technical support for shop floor personnel, assisting with setup procedures and addressing any issues related to CNC programs.
- Collaborated with engineering team to optimize CNC machining processes.
CNC Programmer
Cooper Standard
12.2001 - 12.2005
- Wrote CNC programs for machining centers and wire EDM machines.
- Improved CNC program efficiency by optimizing tool paths and reducing cycle times.
- Provided technical support for shop floor personnel, assisting with setup procedures and addressing any issues related to CNC programs.
Education
Griffin High School
Griffin, GA04.1988
Skills
- Procore (Project Manager Certificates)
- Dynamics
- Epicor
- Microsoft Project
- AutoCAD
- Inventor
- Mastercam
- Client Relations
- Advanced problem solving
- Project Management
- Project Scheduling
- Budgeting and forecasting
Machine Operation and Maintenance
- 3-Axis CNC machine
- 4-Axis Wire EDM
- Sheet metal and Purlin roll form machines
Design and Engineering
- Machine tool design
- Aluminum extract tool design
- Rubber extrusion tool design
- Progressive stamping tool fabrication
- Check fixture design
Industry Knowledge and Standards
- Automotive industry and quality standards
- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
Engineering and Calculations
- Civil engineering calculations using ASCE 7
- Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC)
- Process Engineering
- Aluminum extraction processes
- Rubber extrusion processes
Management and Collaboration
- Business Unit Management
- Business Sales
- Interacting with architectural, civil, and professional engineers
- Business Unit Income Statements (financial management and analysis)
Professional Highlights
- Terrasmart, 04/01/11, 09/01/24, Project Manager, Managed projects from initial design to final installation, Business Unit Manager, Inventory management, Business sales, Monthly financial income statements, Financial forecasting, Total revenue management, Bookings management, Sr. Engineer, Organized and developed customer solar arrays using AutoCAD, Conducted civil engineering calculations to ensure system integrity, Applied ASCE 7 formulas and coefficients to prevent over-stressing, Collaborated with outside professional engineers for expert consultation
- JAC Products, 01/01/06, 04/01/11, CNC Programmer, Wrote CNC programs for machining centers and wire EDM machines, Produced aluminum extrusion dies for the automotive industry, Extrusion Process Engineer, Fabrication Machine Designer, Designed dozens of machines to produce luggage racks for various automotive models
- Cooper Standard, 12/01/01, 12/01/05, CNC Programmer, Wrote CNC programs for machining centers and wire EDM machines, Produced rubber extrusion dies for the automotive industry
Timeline
Project Manager
Terrasmart
08.2023 - 08.2024
Business Unit Manager
Terrasmart
11.2018 - 08.2023
Sr. Engineer
Terrasmart
04.2011 - 11.2018
Extrusion Process Engineer
JAC Products
01.2008 - 04.2011
PLC Controlled Machine Designer
JAC Products
01.2006 - 04.2011
CNC Programmer
JAC Products
01.2006 - 04.2009
CNC Programmer
Cooper Standard
12.2001 - 12.2005
Griffin High School
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