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Eric Bonnette

Eric Bonnette

Summerville,SC

Summary

Goal-oriented Planner with solid background in project management, strategic planning, and budget forecasting. Demonstrated strengths include problem-solving, analytical thinking, and collaboration. Significant impact made in previous roles by improving operational efficiency through innovative planning strategies and solutions. Skilled in utilizing technology to streamline processes, optimize resource allocation, and achieve organizational objectives.

Manufacturing Expertise: Proven track record in aerospace and power generation manufacturing, ensuring the highest quality standards and efficient production processes.

Nuclear Navy Specialization: Successfully contributed to nuclear navy steam turbine rebuild and manufacturing, demonstrating exceptional precision and attention to detail.

Technical Proficiency: Proficient in CNC programming and operations, blueprint sketching, and print reading, ensuring precise and accurate product development.

Quality Assurance: Familiarity with quality assurance principles to uphold product excellence and compliance with industry standards.

Management Fundamentals: A strong foundation in management fundamentals, enabling effective team coordination and project success.

Industrial Safety: Committed to industrial safety, implementing protocols that significantly reduce workplace accidents and maintain a secure work environment.

Technological Aptitude: Proficient in working within computer environments, facilitating process optimization and efficiency.

Innovative Mindset: Possesses a knack for creativity, fostering business innovations that drive continuous improvement and growth.

Statistical Proficiency: Proficient in statistics, with a focus on science and technology studies, facilitating data-driven decision-making and process improvement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Engineering Planner

THE BOEING COMPANY
North Charleston, SC
08.2022 - Current
  • Develops, implements and maintains various manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions and illustrations to define and document as-built configuration
  • Develops manufacturing concepts and strategies to support business objectives
  • Develops and integrates suppliers, processes, materials, data and technology to meet manufacturing and delivery requirements
  • Reviews and approves supplier data to ensure manufacturing related requirements are met
  • Develops tooling requirements based on manufacturing and engineering requirements
  • Manages tools from initial design to end of use disposition
  • Investigates and resolves manufacturing related issues
  • Performs producibility assessments for part or product designs
  • Provides producibility input to design, manufacturing processes and manufacturing technologies to meet cost and schedules
  • Develops integrated work statements and sequencing of events to support delivery commitments
  • Drafts, updates and reviews processes and procedures to support business and regulatory agency requirements
  • Works under general direction

Machinist Lead/Programmer

Curtiss-Wright
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Contributed to developing new work instructions
  • Developed job plans based on available blueprints, drawings, and engineering data.
  • Determined optimal sequence of operations for each job, selecting appropriate tooling based on material types and characteristics.
  • Analyzed blueprints, specifications, and sample parts to ascertain workpiece dimensions, tolerances, operational sequences, and setup requirements.
  • Set up and operated a variety of machine shop equipment and hand tools, adhering to provided sketches and specifications.
  • Kept a watchful eye on operators and machine operations, identifying malfunctions, tolerance issues, and making adjustments to control settings as necessary.
  • Calculated and adjusted controls to regulate key machining factors such as speed, feed, depth, and cutting angles.
  • Operated diverse machines to manufacture precise metal components, consistently ensuring that finished workpieces met specified requirements.
  • Maintained work quality by utilizing precision measuring equipment, routinely reporting progress on assigned work orders and production quantities.
  • Produced machined parts that consistently met exact specifications, consistently delivering high-quality work that satisfied customer expectations.
  • Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on machines.

CNC Set-Up Machinist

Acutec Precision Machining
02.2018 - 08.2020
  • Entered programs and configured CNC machines to prepare for fabrication processes.
  • Established tooling parameters within various holders for CNC machinery.
  • Conducted measurements on positions, first-run components, and samples to ensure precision of settings.
  • Set up CNC multi-axis machining centers for efficient and accurate operation.
  • Received, inspected, and organized new stock for upcoming production runs.
  • Determined work and tool offsets for multi-part holding fixtures.
  • Edited part programs to establish initial setups and mapped out machines for production readiness.
  • Worked with large ranges of materials, including aluminum, 400-series stainless steel, and mild steel, for diverse applications.
  • Inspected machined products to verify compliance with specifications and meticulously documented results.
  • Interpreted drawings, diagrams, and specifications to ensure correct output.

Bearing Technician

Venture Aerobearings LLC
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • Set up and run CNC grinders with funuc controls and open vision software
  • Use of different grit wheels ranging from 80 to 220
  • All work is done with water soluble coolant.
  • Lapping table use
  • Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing/Burns

CNC MACHINIST; OPERATIONS/SET-UP

Acutec Precision Machining
08.2014 - 05.2017
  • Entered programs and configured CNC machines to prepare for fabrication processes.
  • Established tooling parameters within various holders for CNC machinery.
  • Conducted measurements on positions, first-run components, and samples to ensure precision of settings.
  • Set up CNC multi-axis machining centers for efficient and accurate operation.
  • Received, inspected, and organized new stock for upcoming production runs.
  • Determined work and tool offsets for multi-part holding fixtures.
  • Edited part programs to establish initial setups and mapped out machines for production readiness.
  • Worked with large ranges of materials, including aluminum, 400-series stainless steel, and mild steel, for diverse applications.
  • Inspected machined products to verify compliance with specifications and meticulously documented results.
  • Interpreted drawings, diagrams, and specifications to ensure correct output.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Operations Management

Arizona State University: Fulton Schools of Engineering
Tempe, Arizona
05-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology

Trident Technical College
North Charleston, South Carolina
05.2017

Aircraft Assembly Certification - Aircraft Maintenance

Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC
05.2014

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Production Planning
  • Capacity Planning
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Process Development
  • Basic Aviation Sciences
  • Aircraft materials and hand tools
  • Corrosion control and sealing applications
  • Aircraft fluid lines
  • Aircraft sheet metal assembly
  • Aircraft composite structures
  • Airframe auxiliary systems
  • Aviation electrical systems
  • Aircraft flight control systems
  • Quality Control
  • 5S methodology
  • Environmental practices
  • Fundamentals of CAD
  • Catia CAD/CAM
  • MasterCam CAD/CAM
  • NX CAD/CAM
  • Enovia
  • Delmia
  • IVT
  • PSAT

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineering Planner

THE BOEING COMPANY
08.2022 - Current

Machinist Lead/Programmer

Curtiss-Wright
02.2021 - 08.2022

CNC Set-Up Machinist

Acutec Precision Machining
02.2018 - 08.2020

Bearing Technician

Venture Aerobearings LLC
05.2017 - 02.2018

CNC MACHINIST; OPERATIONS/SET-UP

Acutec Precision Machining
08.2014 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Operations Management

Arizona State University: Fulton Schools of Engineering

Associate of Applied Science - Machine Tool Technology

Trident Technical College

Aircraft Assembly Certification - Aircraft Maintenance

Trident Technical College
Eric Bonnette