David Wethington
Haysville
Summary
Accomplished and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in designing, developing, and implementing tooling systems for composite and precision-machined metal parts. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing advanced CAD software to create complex models, detailed blueprints, and comprehensive assemblies tailored to meet stringent manufacturing, inspection, and quality requirements. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, and operations to identify and resolve production bottlenecks, root out non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement. Adept at designing holding fixtures, custom gages, and inspection processes, including integration with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality assurance standards. Dedicated to advancing innovation in tooling methodologies and contributing to the long-term success of engineering and production teams through excellence in design, execution, and support.
Expert professional with great technical and mechanical abilities. Resolves faults by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and fixing diverse problems. Adapts easily to challenges of each work assignment.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiberglass and Composites Tech
Fiberglass and Composites Tech
01.2003 - 01.2025
- Designed equipment used in the manufacture of filliment wound pipe and fittings used in energy production
- Enhanced operational efficiency by actively proposing process improvements and documenting workflow procedures to support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversaw the fabrication of production equipment and tooling used in the production of filliment wound and hand layup parts.
- Worked with contractors to automate and improve the efficiency of equipment used in the production of composite products
- Engineered complex component and assembly designs by leveraging advanced CAD tools to generate highly detailed and production-ready 2D and 3D blueprints in accordance with technical specifications.
- Defined processes for the machining of composite fittings using modern CNC lathes. Also programed lathes and mills as required.
- Designed gages and inspection processes to assure quality of pipe and fittings.
- Worked with customers as required to identify issues in the field.
Quality Analyst computer graphics and tooling
Cessna Aircraft Company
Wichita
01.1991 - 03.2002
- Worked with tool designers and engineers to define manufacturing cad models.
- Reviewed planning and processes to ensure accurate manufacture of detal parts and assemblies
- Worked with product engineering to apply GD&T diminsioning to define both nominal and tolerance on detail parts.
- Acquired thousands of hours of experience using Catia v4 and V5 cad.
- Programed coordinate measuring machines to preform in process inspection of machined parts.
CNC Machinist
Texas instruments
Lewisville
01.1986 - 08.1991
- Operated and programed CNC machines to produce precision components for prototype defense systems.
- Reviewed blueprints and specifications to ensure accurate machining operations.
- Made setups on multi axis CNC machines.
- Used inspection equipment to verify that parts met dimensions and tolerances.
Cessna Aircraft Company
- Collaborated with engineering, quality, and tooling teams to resolve manufacturing non-conformances by conducting root cause analyses, implementing corrective actions, and optimizing production flow to maximize throughput.
- Provided technical expertise to support design reviews, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement client-specific modifications in alignment with cost objectives, performance criteria, and manufacturability constraints.
- Utilized design software to perform conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of aircraft systems, including structural components, interiors, control mechanisms, landing gear, propulsion units, and integrated avionics.
Texas Instruments
- Oversaw evaluation, installation, and upkeep of fabrication equipment to ensure peak operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and alignment with production and quality standards.
- Implemented data-driven improvements and enhanced overall operational efficiency by optimizing equipment uptime, analyzing tool performance data, and coordinating with engineering teams and suppliers.
- Ensured smooth integration between design specifications and production execution by providing manufacturing support through application of advanced CAD design and precision CNC machining techniques.
Seasonal Worker
Wethington Farms
Anthony
- Operated tractors, trucks , and performed routine maintenance.
Precision Service
- Gained expertise in analyzing engineering drawings, interpreting technical schematics, and understanding customer specifications to support accurate execution of design and manufacturing requirements.
- Received mentorship from senior machinists and manufacturing engineers to develop in-depth understanding of machining principles, material properties, and tooling applications.
- Developed technical proficiency through hands-on apprenticeship program combining manual machining skills, including lathe, mill, and grinder operations with comprehensive training in CNC machining processes.
Education
Associate’s Degree - Industrial Technology
Oklahoma State University
High School Diploma -
Campus High School
Gulf Coast Bible College
Skills
- Mold & Die Design
- CNC Machining Processes
- Composite Tooling
- CMM Programming
- Project Management
- Inspection Gage Design
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Compliance
- Blueprint Reading
- Technical Documentation
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Training & Development
- Leadership
- CNC programming
Qualifications Summary
Accomplished and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in designing, developing, and implementing tooling systems for composite and precision-machined metal parts. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing advanced CAD software to create complex models, detailed blueprints, and comprehensive assemblies tailored to meet stringent manufacturing, inspection, and quality requirements. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, quality, and operations to identify and resolve production bottlenecks, root out non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement. Adept at designing holding fixtures, custom gages, and inspection processes, including integration with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality assurance standards. Dedicated to advancing innovation in tooling methodologies and contributing to the long-term success of engineering and production teams through excellence in design, execution, and support.
Timeline
Fiberglass and Composites Tech
Fiberglass and Composites Tech
01.2003 - 01.2025
Quality Analyst computer graphics and tooling
Cessna Aircraft Company
01.1991 - 03.2002
CNC Machinist
Texas instruments
01.1986 - 08.1991
Cessna Aircraft Company
Texas Instruments
Seasonal Worker
Wethington Farms
Precision Service
Associate’s Degree - Industrial Technology
Oklahoma State University
High School Diploma -
Campus High School
Gulf Coast Bible College