Don Mikuluk
Lakewood,OH
Summary
Experienced Die Design Engineer and Tooling Manager with expertise in progressive die design, reverse engineering, CAD modeling, and production tooling troubleshooting. Known for improving tooling performance, supporting launches, and leading tool room operations.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Die Design Engineer/Tooling Manager
Boehm Pressed Steel
Valley City, Ohio
04.2002 - Current
- Design Progressive, Transfer, and Secondary tooling using Visi CAD, Autocad, and Forming Suite. » Design and implement tooling revisions. » Design fixtures and gauges. » Assist the Estimating Engineer with strip layouts and stamping process. » Maintain CAD Data Electronic Storage » Purchase BOM for the tool build as well as work/communicate with outside vendors. » Often Involved in helping solve/troubleshoot current production tooling issues. » Oversaw operations of tool room, ensuring efficient organization and access to tools.. Reverse Engineering
- Reviewed part prints for manufacturability and die feasibility
- Coordinated die tryout support with pressroom and toolroom teams
- Modified die components to correct forming and clearance issues
- Prepared detailed engineering drawings for fabrication and maintenance
- Consulted with production staff on tooling repairs and die changes
- Supported new part launches with die design and process planning
- Communicated regularly with management regarding project status updates and deadlines.
- Reviewed completed dies for accuracy, ensuring proper functionality before production line implementation.
- Analyzed existing die designs, identifying enhancements to streamline processes and optimize cost-effectiveness.
- Repaired damaged tools or modified existing tools to meet production needs.
- Utilized CAD software to develop 3D models of dies, fixtures and tooling components.
Tool Room Manager
Boehm Pressed Steel
Valley City, Ohio
1998 - 2002
- Scheduled daily tool room activities to meet customer demands and ensure safety. Recommended die modifications that enhanced product quality and operational efficiency. Met and maintained quality standards by communicating continually with the Quality and Production departments. Participated in ongoing continuous Improvement processes. Processed requisition orders for tooling and replacement parts promptly to support production continuity. Executed engineering changes to improve production efficiency.. Followed new tooling being built by outside vendors. Also managed in-house prototype projects.
- Scheduled daily tool room activities to meet customer demands and ensure safety. Recommended die modifications that enhanced product quality and operational efficiency.Met and maintained quality standards by communicating continually with the Quality and Production departments.Participated in ongoing continuous Improvement processes.Processed requisition orders for tooling and replacement parts promptly to support production continuity.Executed engineering changes to improve production efficiency..Followed new tooling being built by outside vendors. Also managed in-house prototype projects.
- Scheduled tool repairs, maintenance, and preventive service for production equipment.
- Directed tool crib inventory for dies, fixtures, gauges, and spare parts.
Lead Tool & Die Maker
Capital Tool Company
Cleveland, Ohio
1990 - 1998
- Built progressive, transfer, and line dies for automotive, aerospace, and appliance industries, producing parts including airbag components, brackets, seat risers, seat mechanisms, crossmembers, and structural body components using traditional and alternative materials such as aluminum, aluminized steel, stainless steel, HSLA steels, and AHSS materials.
- Supervised team of tool makers in producing various tools, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines.
- Fabricated tooling from provided strip layouts to meet precise design specifications, contributing to successful project outcomes.
Tool and die maker
Duwest Tool and Die
Cleveland, Ohio
1989 - 1990
- Developed precision metal stamping dies for diverse industries including automotive, electronic, toy, munitions, appliance, plumbing, medical, energy, construction, and garage door. Supported medium-to-high volume production stamping needs with dies designed for capacities from 20 tons to 400 tons.
- Assembled and aligned dies for stamping and press operations.
- Interpreted blueprints for custom tool and die work at Duwest Tool and Die.
- Machined steel components using mills, lathes, grinders, and precision measuring tools.
Tool and die Apprentice
Duwest Tool and Die
Cleveland, Ohio
1985 - 1989
- Completed four-year tool and die maker apprenticeship, earning certification with state of Ohio.
- Measured metal parts using micrometers, calipers, and gauges
- Refined dies and molds to ensure precision in manufacturing processes. to match blueprints and specifications
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, OH01-1985
Skills
- Progressive die design
- Die feasibility analysis
- Die tryout
- Tooling modifications
- CAD modeling
- Reverse engineering
- Process planning
- Tool room management
- Problem solving
Timeline
Die Design Engineer/Tooling Manager
Boehm Pressed Steel
04.2002 - Current
Tool Room Manager
Boehm Pressed Steel
1998 - 2002
Lead Tool & Die Maker
Capital Tool Company
1990 - 1998
Tool and die maker
Duwest Tool and Die
1989 - 1990
Tool and die Apprentice
Duwest Tool and Die
1985 - 1989
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School