Eric VanDiepenbos
New Paris,IN
Summary
To use my manufacturing and design experience to solve problems and improve production processes with innovative ideas and new product designs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer
Jet Technologies, Inc.
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Designed and built process tooling, thermoforming molds and 5-axis trimming tooling.
- Created CNC programs for 3 and 5-axis part trimming using MasterCAM.
- Promoted Design for Manufacturability philosophy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Reviewed products for compliance with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements.
Product Engineer
Earthway Products Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Designed many new products with SolidWorks, including fertilizer spreaders, snow shovels, smart spreaders, and a patent pending flow control system
- Served customers both internal and external to develop outside the box solutions for their product and process challenges
- Implemented SolidWorks PDM system and established standards and best practices for engineering.
Product Engineer
Ameri-kart Corp.
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Designed many new products for Roto-molding/vacforming/thermoforming using Solidworks, including marine fuel tanks, ballast tanks, fuel system components, RV holding tanks, and production tools and fixtures
- Served customers both internal and external to develop outside the box solutions for their product and process challenges
- Programmed 5-axis Thermwood Routers using MasterCAM / CAMworks
- Implemented Solidworks PDM system and established standards and best practices for engineering.
Manufacturing Engineer
RomoTech Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Studied current manufacturing processes and found ways to improve speed, efficiency, and ergonomics
- Reduced production costs by streamlining assembly line workflow
- Designed new products using SolidWorks.
Designer/Product Improvement
Blackpoint Engineering, LLC (www.SeeMeCNC.com)
05.2012 - 01.2013
- Created and developed 3D printer designs using SolidWorks and oversaw continuous product improvements
- Oversaw assembly, quality control, packing, and shipping of products that were manufactured in house.
Designer
Lucid Energy Inc.
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Designed a prototype turbine system to test flow conditions for production systems using SolidWorks to model turbine parts and assemblies
- Performed Finite Element Analysis(FEA) on parts verifying conformance to required engineering specifications.
- Communicated engineering specifications with outside vendors to receive quotes for manufacture of system components.
CNC Machinist
Allied Specialty Precision Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Learned multiple machinist positions in manufacturing aerospace products to extremely tight specifications as small as 0.0002" total tolerance.
- Programmed and setup a Shigiya CNC OD grinder and a Myford manual OD grinder
- Designed and built fixtures for production machines.
CNC Machinist
Mor/Ryde International Inc. / Answer Tool & Machine Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010
- While working at Mor/Ryde I programmed, set up, and ran production on multiple Milltronics CNC milling centers and CNC lathes
- I also performed a variety of manual milling operations
- While working at Answer Tool, I machined many different parts using a lathe, a mill, and a Mazak milling center.
Die Technician
Goshen Die Cutting Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Repaired and maintained steel rule dies, and troubleshoot production problems
- While volunteering for an engineering project, I successfully designed a new system (PLC controlled) to certify 100% quality products(Poka-yoke)
- As a result, I became responsible for designing, building, maintaining and improving all automotive part assembly fixtures.
Design Engineer
Showtime Conversions Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Using AutoCAD, I designed many custom RV interiors, each one a unique representation of the customer's wants and needs
- I developed new ways to utilize space in smaller RV's.
Graphic Designer
Laser Accents, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2002
- I designed and prepared artwork for custom award and recognition plaques using CorelDRAW
- I also operated each production machine
- Once the piece was engraved, I assembled and packaged the finished product.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05.2011
Industrial Design, Art
Fairfield High School
Goshen, IN01.2001
Skills
- Hardworking, Problem-solving, Superb eye for detail
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM) focus
- SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, AutoCAD, CorelDRAW, SolidEdge
- MasterCAM, CAMworks, Setup / Program CNC milling centers/5-axis routers
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop
- 3D printing prototypes/Assembly tools for Production
- Custom Fixture Building, PLC's w/Ladder Logic, Poka-yoke
- CNC Lathe, CNC mill, surface grinder, OD Grinder
Timeline
Engineer
Jet Technologies, Inc.
09.2023 - 07.2024
Product Engineer
Earthway Products Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
Product Engineer
Ameri-kart Corp.
01.2015 - 01.2022
Manufacturing Engineer
RomoTech Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2014
Designer/Product Improvement
Blackpoint Engineering, LLC (www.SeeMeCNC.com)
05.2012 - 01.2013
Designer
Lucid Energy Inc.
01.2012 - 05.2012
CNC Machinist
Allied Specialty Precision Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012
CNC Machinist
Mor/Ryde International Inc. / Answer Tool & Machine Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2010
Die Technician
Goshen Die Cutting Inc.
01.2003 - 01.2008
Design Engineer
Showtime Conversions Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2003
Graphic Designer
Laser Accents, Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2002
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne
Industrial Design, Art
Fairfield High School
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