DONALD CANTÚ JR.
Great Falls,Montana
Summary
Senior Product Development Engineer with over 8 years of experience enhancing product lines at D&L Foundry, focusing on production optimization and customer satisfaction. Expertise in product development, R&D, and 3D modeling, contributing to accelerated time to market for new products. Proven ability to leverage team strengths and effective communication to build customer trust and drive sales success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Development Engineer
D&L Foundry
Moses Lake, WA
12.2017 - Current
- Managed engineering team to ensure timely communication of drawings and 3D models to customers.
- Developed and designed new parts for projects meeting all customer requirements.
- Updated existing products to enhance competitiveness while aligning with customer expectations.
- Reviewed product drawings to confirm customer understanding of deliverables.
- Managed quotes and lead times for onsite pattern shop while coordinating with account managers.
- Conducted design reviews with relevant departments to gather feedback on new inquiries.
- Oversaw new product designs through production and post-production processes.
- Investigated defective parts during production, implementing effective solutions for team compliance.
- Travel to customers to go over new projects that are up for bid, and provide information to be able to bid confidently and efficiently.
Manual Laborer
Hilmes Construction Co.
Othello, WA
06.2011 - 12.2017
- Reviewed blueprints with supervisor to finalize construction and renovation scopes of work.
- Inspected completed work for compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Operated and maintained heavy machinery on job sites as required.
- Executed heavy labor tasks, including ditch digging, paving, and hauling for various construction projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technology, Emphasis in Manufacturing Engineering
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2017
Skills
- Management
- Budgetary quoting
- Microsoft Office
- SolidWorks
- Product simulations
- Welding
- CNC plasma operation
- Design reviews
- AutoCAD software proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Product design
- Building Customer Relationships
Timeline
Senior Product Development Engineer
D&L Foundry
12.2017 - Current
Manual Laborer
Hilmes Construction Co.
06.2011 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Technology, Emphasis in Manufacturing Engineering
Eastern Washington University