David Figueroa
Blairsville,PA
Summary
A Product Engineer with extensive knowledge through education and experience in the Cutting Tool Industry. With an analytical mind and attention to detail. Striving to bring innovation, improve profitability, lead fellow engineers to expand productivity, and apply process capabilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Engineer
Kennametal
10.2022 - Current
- Provide technical support to sales teams, enabling them to better communicate product benefits and features to customers.
- Provide clear and timely technical data required for design and specification of product.
- Direct, guide and monitor support engineers and in-house operational personnel.
- Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports for product conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize overall product functionality and user experience.
Manufacturing Engineer
North American Carbide
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted operators on production improvement by using lean manufacturing methodology
- Managed supplier development efforts through engineering design, technical producibility, manufacturing reviews and development of solutions.
- Coordinated selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication and operation of product designs.
- Worked cross-functionally with sales, customers, and manufacturing locations.
- Identified modifications to processes and procedures that would promote better efficiency.
- Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows to drive current and future processes.
Horizontal Construction Engineer
US Army Reserve
11.2015 - 11.2021
- Operated tractor-trailer to transport heavy construction equipment.
- Drove bulldozers, road graders and other heavy equipment to level earth.
- Leveraged scraper to cut and spread fill material.
- Monitored construction activities to facilitate design specifications and contracts according to schedule and within budget.
CNC Machine Operator lll
North American Carbide
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Worked from layout and work order, created programs and set up machines to produce required parts
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity
- Managed to cut cycle time through multiple orders by 50% throughout production with program modifications.
- Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets
- Provided expert coaching and training for new team members
- Developed solutions to wide range of complex technical problems to meet organizational objectives and deadlines
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
State University of New York College At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2021
Associate of Science - Drafting And Design
ITT Technical Institute
Getzville, NY09.2015
Skills
- Cutting Tool Knowledge
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Creativity and Innovation
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Siemens NX (CAD Software)
- Tooling Design
- Measuring Instruments
- CNC Machines
- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Quoting
Timeline
Product Engineer
Kennametal
10.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
North American Carbide
03.2021 - 09.2022
CNC Machine Operator lll
North American Carbide
08.2017 - 03.2021
Horizontal Construction Engineer
US Army Reserve
11.2015 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Technology
State University of New York College At Buffalo
Associate of Science - Drafting And Design
ITT Technical Institute
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